You wreck me, Tom Petty
The glow of this week's Tom Petty concert here in Tampa has yet to wear off, so the timing seems right to show off our latest Stuck in the 80s episode: Our tribute to T.P. and his rock-god friends the Heartbreakers.
Podcast co-host and pop-music critic Sean Daly and I have been spending our office hours productively by jumping out around corners here, yelling "You wreck me, baby!" at startled coworkers. Sure, they're upset for a little while, and a couple of times we had to call the paramedics. But it's not our fault that we're under the influence of a true '80s rock legend.
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Man I'm glad you put this out today! I'm going out of town for a few days and won't have computer access. I can put this baby on the iPod and listen to it all weekend. Thanks Steve!
Posted by: Bassnote | July 18, 2008 at 05:58 PM
I was 4 for 5 on the trivia questions (The Waiting got me).
Posted by: Bassnote | July 18, 2008 at 06:43 PM
Steve & Sean - Not a fan of Tom Petty at all! But it's hard to deny his influence over the past few decades. Looking forward to listening to the podcast. I may wish the radio station would stop playing T.P., but I can't get enough Stuck in the 80s!!
Posted by: buffalojeff | July 18, 2008 at 07:12 PM
Buffalo Jeff -- I'll admit I'd lost a little love for T.P. over the years, but I went to the concert thinking it was a not-to-miss event.
And basically I fell in love all over again. It was a religious experience. Seriously. Even songs I'd never heard before -- like "Mystic Eyes" -- were incredible.
Posted by: Spears | July 18, 2008 at 07:31 PM
I am soooo mad i didnt go to that show!
I really was wanting to go but it just slipped by so fast and...hey Tom Petty's tonight...geez i sure wish i paid more attention,purchased tickets and attended the show..
especially after vowing to go to as many shows as I can
lately Radiohead, the Cure
Kool & the Gang, Loverboy
tomorrow
M.C. Hammer
BUT although WAY OFF TOPIC
I AM SOOO EXCITED FOR RTF!
got my tix the day they went on sale
return to Forever
THE best guitarist Al Di Meola!!
not to mention Stanley Clarke and Chic Chorea not too shaby!
YES!!july 28th Cant wait
Posted by: surfdog | July 18, 2008 at 08:01 PM
Steve & Sean! Once again a thoroughly amusing & delightful show. I totally bombed the quiz. Then again, I didn't even bother attempting it.
I'm not a huge TP fan (although I often use tp), but fully sensed your excitement of being there. Mind you, not the same sort of excitement you may have experienced being sammiched between 2 women.
*I just threw up a little*
Posted by: Marissa | July 18, 2008 at 09:41 PM
yet another classic rock band ill probably never see. i wanted to go see tom this summer, but as we all know, no one comes to louisiana.
Posted by: CHAD | July 18, 2008 at 11:48 PM
ps. I throw up when I'm an eensy bit jealous.
Posted by: Marissa | July 19, 2008 at 12:12 AM
FANTASTIC PODCAST GENTLEMEN! I never lost the love for Tom Petty. I've seen him lots over the years, but the best bang for my buck was in the 80s in Chicago with Elvis C opening.
Posted by: Joe | July 19, 2008 at 09:07 AM
A $6.00 BUDGET SHOW no less, $3.00 Tom ~ $3.00 Elvis. Very fair.
Posted by: Joe | July 19, 2008 at 11:59 AM
Just listened to the show.Wow,how passionate are you for Tom Petty`s show,Steve. It sounded like a great show,indeed.Tom Petty was never a priority for me to watch live,but now i`m curious.If they show up in my corner of the world i will be there.
Posted by: Miguel | July 19, 2008 at 01:09 PM
Well, great show guys. You certainly portrayed the excitement you got out of the show. Me, I'm not a fan of Tom Petty -- while he can write a decent song, I think it's his voice that does me in. Way too whiny.
Glad you had a blast -- it made for an entertaining podcast.
Posted by: Greg L | July 21, 2008 at 09:22 AM
I was 4 from 5... but it was "stop Dragging my heart around that got me... i said Hard Promises... i guess cos it was around that time..
I feel much shame..
And Petty was GREAT in The Postman... true!
Posted by: Mozzie71 | July 21, 2008 at 06:17 PM
I wasn't able to get to the podcast until today, but I still have to say "Great show!" (and not just because you used my listener greeting).
Posted by: Jeff from Vegas | July 22, 2008 at 12:30 AM