Complete List Of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Songs From A to Z

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Tom Petty’s music carried the spirit of rebellion and resilience, making him one of rock’s most enduring storytellers. Born on October 20, 1950, in Gainesville, Florida, Petty grew up inspired by the likes of Elvis Presley and The Beatles, which fueled his ambition to pursue a career in music. He began his journey in the early 1970s with the band Mudcrutch, which, although short-lived, laid the foundation for his legendary group, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

Formed in 1976, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers brought together Petty on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Mike Campbell on lead guitar, Benmont Tench on keyboards, Ron Blair on bass, and Stan Lynch on drums. Their self-titled debut album produced hits like “Breakdown” and “American Girl,” which introduced their distinctive blend of rock and roll with Southern influences. The band’s chemistry and Petty’s knack for storytelling elevated them quickly to prominence.

Over the years, the Heartbreakers experienced several lineup changes. Ron Blair left the group in 1982, replaced by Howie Epstein, whose harmonies and bass work became integral to the band’s sound. Stan Lynch departed in 1994, making way for drummer Steve Ferrone. Despite these changes, the core collaboration between Petty, Campbell, and Tench remained steadfast, ensuring the continuity of their musical identity.

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers released 13 studio albums, beginning with their 1976 debut and including landmark records such as Damn the Torpedoes (1979) and Full Moon Fever (1989). The latter, Petty’s first solo album, featured iconic tracks like “Free Fallin’” and “I Won’t Back Down,” songs that became anthems for generations. Albums like Wildflowers (1994) and Into the Great Wide Open (1991) further solidified his reputation as a masterful songwriter, with lyrics that spoke to both personal struggles and universal truths.

The band earned numerous accolades throughout their career, including three Grammy Awards and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002. Their live performances were legendary, combining raw energy with Petty’s magnetic stage presence. Songs like “Refugee,” “Learning to Fly,” and “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” highlighted their ability to craft timeless music that resonated with fans across decades.

Outside of music, Tom Petty was a fierce advocate for artistic freedom. He famously fought his record label in the 1980s over contract disputes and pricing issues, becoming a symbol of resistance against corporate control in the music industry. His legacy also includes contributions to charity and advocacy for environmental conservation, showcasing his commitment to causes beyond music.

Tragically, Petty passed away on October 2, 2017, from an accidental drug overdose at the age of 66. His death marked the end of an era, but his influence on rock music endures. His songs, steeped in authenticity and heart, continue to inspire new generations of musicians and listeners, ensuring that Tom Petty’s legacy will forever be a part of rock history.

Tom Petty Solo Songs From A to Z

(A-I)

“Alright for Now” – Full Moon Fever (1989)
“Ankle Deep” – Highway Companion (2006)
“The Apartment Song” – Full Moon Fever (1989)
“Around the Roses” – Highway Companion (2006)
“Big Weekend” – Highway Companion (2006)
“Cabin Down Below” – Wildflowers (1994)
“Crawling Back to You” – Wildflowers (1994)
“Damaged by Love” – Highway Companion (2006)
“Depending on You” – Full Moon Fever (1989)
“Don’t Fade on Me” – Wildflowers (1994)
“Don’t Treat Me Like a Stranger” – Non-album single (1989)
“Down South” – Highway Companion (2006)
“Down the Line” – Non-album single (1989)
“A Face in the Crowd” – Full Moon Fever (1989)
“Flirting with Time” – Highway Companion (2006)
“Free Fallin'” – Full Moon Fever (1989)
“Girl on LSD” – Non-album single (1994)
“The Golden Rose” – Highway Companion (2006)
“Hard on Me” – Wildflowers (1994)
“A Higher Place” – Wildflowers (1994)
“Home” – Highway Companion (2006)
“Honey Bee” – Wildflowers (1994)
“House in the Woods” – Wildflowers (1994)
“I Won’t Back Down” – Full Moon Fever (1989)
“I’ll Feel a Whole Lot Better” – Full Moon Fever (1989)
“It’s Good to Be King” – Wildflowers (1994)

(J-Z)

“Jack” – Highway Companion (2006)
“Love Is a Long Road” – Full Moon Fever (1989)
“A Mind with a Heart of Its Own” – Full Moon Fever (1989)
“Night Driver” – Highway Companion (2006)
“Only a Broken Heart” – Wildflowers (1994)
“Runnin’ Down a Dream” – Full Moon Fever (1989)
“Saving Grace” – Highway Companion (2006)
“Square One” – Highway Companion (2006)
“This Old Town” – Highway Companion (2006)
“Time to Move On” – Wildflowers (1994)
“To Find a Friend” – Wildflowers (1994)
“Turn This Car Around” – Highway Companion (2006)
“Wake Up Time” – Wildflowers (1994)
“Wildflowers” – Wildflowers (1994)
“Yer So Bad” – Full Moon Fever (1989)
“You Don’t Know How It Feels” – Wildflowers (1994)
“You Wreck Me” – Wildflowers (1994)
“Zombie Zoo” – Full Moon Fever (1989)

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Songs From A to Z

(A-C)

“About to Give Out” – Echo (1999)
“Accused of Love” – Echo (1999)
“Ain’t Love Strange” – Let Me Up (I’ve Had Enough) (1987)
“Airport” – Songs and Music from “She’s the One” (1996)
“All Mixed Up” – Let Me Up (I’ve Had Enough) (1987)
“All or Nothin'” – Into the Great Wide Open (1991)
“All the Wrong Reasons” – Into the Great Wide Open (1991)
“All You Can Carry” – Hypnotic Eye (2014)
“American Dream Plan B” – Hypnotic Eye (2014)
“American Girl” – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (1976)
“Angel Dream (No. 2)” – Songs and Music from “She’s the One” (1996)
“Angel Dream (No. 4)” – Songs and Music from “She’s the One” (1996)
“Any Way You Want It” (live) – The Live Anthology (2009)
“Anything That’s Rock ‘n’ Roll” – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (1976)
“Asshole” – Songs and Music from “She’s the One” (1996)
“Baby’s a Rock ‘n’ Roller” – You’re Gonna Get It! (1978)
“The Best of Everything” – Southern Accents (1985)
“Between Two Worlds” – Long After Dark (1982)
“Big Boss Man” – Playback Box Set (1995)
“Billy the Kid” – Echo (1999)
“Blue Sunday” – The Last DJ (2002)
“Breakdown” – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (1976)
“Built to Last” – Into the Great Wide Open (1991)
“Burnt Out Town” – Hypnotic Eye (2014)
“Can’t Stop the Sun” – The Last DJ (2002)
“Candy” – Mojo (2010)
“Casa Dega” – Non-album single (1979)
“Century City” – Damn the Torpedoes (1979)
“Change of Heart” – Long After Dark (1982)
“Change the Locks” – Songs and Music from “She’s the One” (1996)
“Climb That Hill” – Songs and Music from “She’s the One” (1996)
“Counting on You” – Echo (1999)
“The Criminal Kind” – Hard Promises (1981)

(D-F)

“The Damage You’ve Done” – Let Me Up (I’ve Had Enough) (1987)
“The Dark of the Sun” – Into the Great Wide Open (1991)
“Deliver Me” – Long After Dark (1982)
“Diddy Wah Diddy” (live) – The Live Anthology (2009)
“Dogs on the Run” – Southern Accents (1985)
“Don’t Bring Me Down” (live) – Pack Up the Plantation: Live! (1985)
“Don’t Come Around Here No More” – Southern Accents (1985)
“Don’t Do Me Like That” – Damn the Torpedoes (1979)
“Don’t Pull Me Over” – Mojo (2010)
“Dreamville” – The Last DJ (2002)
“Echo” – Echo (1999)
“Even the Losers” – Damn the Torpedoes (1979)
“Fault Lines” – Hypnotic Eye (2014)
“Finding Out” – Long After Dark (1982)
“First Flash of Freedom” – Mojo (2010)
“Fooled Again (I Don’t Like It)” – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (1976)
“Forgotten Man” – Hypnotic Eye (2014)
“Free Girl Now” – Echo (1999)
“Friend of the Devil” (live) – The Live Anthology (2009)
“Full Grown Boy” – Hypnotic Eye (2014)

(G-H)

“Gator on the Lawn” – Non-album single (1981)
“Goldfinger” (live) – The Live Anthology (2009)
“Good, Good Lovin'” (live) – The Live Anthology (2009)
“Good Enough” – Mojo (2010)
“Green Onions” (live) – The Live Anthology (2009)
“Grew Up Fast” – Songs and Music from “She’s the One” (1996)
“Have Love Will Travel” – The Last DJ (2002)
“Here Comes My Girl” – Damn the Torpedoes (1979)
“Heartbreakers Beach Party” – Non-album single (1983)
“High in the Morning” – Mojo (2010)
“Hometown Blues” – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (1976)
“Hope on Board” – Songs and Music from “She’s the One” (1996)
“Hope You Never” – Songs and Music from “She’s the One” (1996)
“How Many More Days” – Let Me Up (I’ve Had Enough) (1987)
“Hung Up and Overdue” – Songs and Music from “She’s the One” (1996)
“Hurt” – You’re Gonna Get It! (1978)

(I-L)

“I Don’t Know What to Say to You” – Non-album single (1978)
“I Don’t Wanna Fight” – Echo (1999)
“I Just Want to Make Love to You” (live) – The Live Anthology (2009)
“I Need to Know” – You’re Gonna Get It! (1978)
“I Should Have Known It” – Mojo (2010)
“I Want You Back Again” (live) – The Live Anthology (2009)
“I’m a Man” (live) – The Live Anthology (2009)
“I’m in Love” (live) – The Live Anthology (2009)
“Insider” – Hard Promises (1981)
“Into the Great Wide Open” – Into the Great Wide Open (1991)
“It Ain’t Nothin’ to Me” – Southern Accents (1985)
“It’ll All Work Out” – Let Me Up (I’ve Had Enough) (1987)
“It’s Rainin’ Again” – Non-album single (1980)
“Jammin’ Me” – Let Me Up (I’ve Had Enough) (1987)
“Jefferson Jericho Blues” – Mojo (2010)
“Joe” – The Last DJ (2002)
“Kings Highway” – Into the Great Wide Open (1991)
“Kings Road” – Hard Promises (1981)
“The Last DJ” – The Last DJ (2002)
“Learning to Fly” – Into the Great Wide Open (1991)
“Let Me Up (I’ve Had Enough)” – Let Me Up (I’ve Had Enough) (1987)
“Let Yourself Go” – Mojo (2010)
“Letting You Go” – Hard Promises (1981)
“Like a Diamond” – The Last DJ (2002)
“Listen to Her Heart” – You’re Gonna Get It! (1978)
“Little Girl Blues” – Mojo (iTunes bonus track) (2010)
“Lonesome Sundown” – Echo (1999)
“Lost Children” – The Last DJ (2002)
“Louisiana Rain” – Damn the Torpedoes (1979)
“Lover’s Touch” – Mojo (2010)
“Luna” – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (1976)

(M-N)

“Magnolia” – You’re Gonna Get It! (1978)
“Make It Better (Forget About Me)” – Southern Accents (1985)
“Make That Connection” – Non-album single (1987)
“Makin’ Some Noise” – Into the Great Wide Open (1991)
“The Man Who Loves Women” – The Last DJ (2002)
“Mary Jane’s Last Dance” – Greatest Hits (1993)
“Mary’s New Car” – Southern Accents (1985)
“Money Becomes King” – The Last DJ (2002)
“Moon Pie” – Playback Box Set (1995)
“My Life/Your World” – Let Me Up (I’ve Had Enough) (1987)
“Mystery Man” – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (1976)
“Mystic Eyes” (live) – The Live Anthology (2009)
“Needles and Pins” (live) – Pack Up the Plantation: Live! (1985)
“Nightwatchman” – Hard Promises (1981)
“No More” – Echo (1999)
“No Reason to Cry” – Mojo (2010)
“No Second Thoughts” – You’re Gonna Get It! (1978)
“Nowhere” – Damn the Torpedoes (Deluxe Edition) (1979)

(O-R)

“Oh Well” (live) – The Live Anthology (2009)
“One More Day, One More Night” – Echo (1999)
“A One Story Town” – Long After Dark (1982)
“Out in the Cold” – Into the Great Wide Open (1991)
“Peace in L.A.” – Non-album single (1992)
“Playing Dumb” – Hypnotic Eye (2014)
“Power Drunk” – Hypnotic Eye (2014)
“Rebels” – Southern Accents (1985)
“Red River” – Hypnotic Eye (2014)
“Refugee” – Damn the Torpedoes (1979)
“Restless” – You’re Gonna Get It! (1978)
“Rhino Skin” – Echo (1999)
“Rockin’ Around (With You)” – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (1976)
“Room at the Top” – Echo (1999)
“Runaway Trains” – Let Me Up (I’ve Had Enough) (1987)
“Running Man’s Bible” – Mojo (2010)

(S-T)

“The Same Old You” – Long After Dark (1982)
“A Self-Made Man” – Let Me Up (I’ve Had Enough) (1987)
“Shadow of a Doubt (A Complex Kid)” – Damn the Torpedoes (1979)
“Shadow People” – Hypnotic Eye (2014)
“Shout” (live) – Pack Up the Plantation: Live! (1985)
“Sins of My Youth” – Hypnotic Eye (2014)
“So You Want to Be a Rock ‘n’ Roll Star” (live) – Pack Up the Plantation: Live! (1985)
“Somethin’ Else” – Damn the Torpedoes (Deluxe Edition) (1979)
“Something Big” – Hard Promises (1981)
“Something Good Coming” – Mojo (2010)
“Something in the Air” – Greatest Hits (1993)
“Somewhere Under Heaven” – Non-album single (2015)
“Southern Accents” – Southern Accents (1985)
“Spike” – Southern Accents (1985)
“Stories We Could Tell” (live) – Pack Up the Plantation: Live! (1985)
“Straight into Darkness” – Long After Dark (1982)
“Strangered in the Night” – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (1976)
“Supernatural Radio” – Songs and Music from “She’s the One” (1996)
“Surrender” – Anthology: Through the Years (2000)
“Sweet William” – Non-album single (1999)
“Swingin'” – Echo (1999)
“Takin’ My Time” – Mojo (2010)
“A Thing About You” – Hard Promises (1981)
“Think About Me” – Let Me Up (I’ve Had Enough) (1987)
“This One’s for Me” – Echo (1999)
“Too Good to Be True” – Into the Great Wide Open (1991)
“Too Much Ain’t Enough” – You’re Gonna Get It! (1978)
“Trailer” – Non-album single (1985)
“The Trip to Pirate’s Cove” – Mojo (2010)
“Two Gunslingers” – Into the Great Wide Open (1991)

(U-Z)

“U.S. 41” – Mojo (2010)
“U Get Me High” – Hypnotic Eye (2014)
“The Waiting” – Hard Promises (1981)
“Walls (Circus)” – Songs and Music from “She’s the One” (1996)
“Walls (No. 3)” – Songs and Music from “She’s the One” (1996)
“A Wasted Life” – Long After Dark (1982)
“We Stand a Chance” – Long After Dark (1982)
“What Are You Doin’ in My Life” – Damn the Torpedoes (1979)
“When a Kid Goes Bad” – The Last DJ (2002)
“When the Time Comes” – You’re Gonna Get It! (1978)
“The Wild One, Forever” – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (1976)
“A Woman in Love (It’s Not Me)” – Hard Promises (1981)
“Won’t Last Long” – Echo (1999)
“You and I Will Meet Again” – Into the Great Wide Open (1991)
“You and Me” – The Last DJ (2002)
“You Can Still Change Your Mind” – Hard Promises (1981)
“You Got Lucky” – Long After Dark (1982)
“You Tell Me” – Damn the Torpedoes (1979)
“You’re Gonna Get It” – You’re Gonna Get It! (1978)
“Zero from Outer Space” – Songs and Music from “She’s the One” (1996)

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