OT: Tom Petty on the Superbowl Halftime

[Saint John]

Tom Petty sucks. That guy's been stoned for the last 20 years. Along with Bob Dylan, they're the two ugliest people in rock.

[larryfromnextdoor]

Tom Petty sucks. That guy's been stoned for the last 20 years. Along with Bob Dylan, they're the two ugliest people in rock.

your mama.....

btw.. hope your on some scotch..

[Johnny Mohawk]

rockindeano wrote;

Two words:

B A.

You could have

Summer 69
Run to You
This Time
Can't Stop this Thing We Started
Somebody

Perfect.

I'm only a casual BA fan (don't own all his albums), but these would be my picks;
-Summer of 69
-Take Me Back
-Cuts Like a Knife (maybe the acoustic version to change things up)
-Fits You Good (or "Lonely Nights")
-Run To You

[fredinator]

I thought Prince was electrifying last year--numero uno in my insignificant opinion; still love Tom P--not enough rockers, though. Maybe, just maybe, by some miracle Journey could play next year and SP sing a couple of rockers (no ballads!)... *Sigh* Wouldn't THAT be something?

[4ever4Steve]

Alot of you peeps are of the opinion that Tom Petty "sucked", for this SB half time gig. I think he did alright, and the music was good.

Then you state Journey should do the next one, but "only" if SP was on board.
Why should he ever agree to doing that, when the next day, more peeps will be squawking, " he looks soo old, he sounds like a gravel truck, he cannot hit the notes, etc. etc.".

Is it any wonder why he doesn't come forward to sing for us again, be it in Journey, or solo?
we would "expect" him to sound like he did in 1981, when that will never happen again.
I don't blame him for sitting home and petting his cat. At least his cat doesn't expect 'purr-fection' from him; or any other singer who was big in the 70's and 80's!

Time will have it's way with us all, my friends. Be it our voices, our eyesight, or hearing and aches and pains. Be thankful for those who still try to entertain us...and take each performance as a gift, because as much as we want it; it will never be 1981 again!


Peace & Music,
Anne

[*Laura]

Journey could play next year and SP sing a couple of rockers (no ballads!)... *Sigh*

You must check the ingredients in that herbal tea that you're drinking.There is one that makes you to say things like the one above. Cannabis sativa maybe?

[Angiekay]

Tom Petty sucks. That guy's been stoned for the last 20 years. Along with Bob Dylan, they're the two ugliest people in rock.

I feel pretty sorry for you if that is how you judge how you pick your music. News flash, it's what you HEAR.

[brywool]

If Petty's vocals were really pre-recorded then damn, couldn't they have done better with him? I thought his voice sounded pretty weak overall.

Petty's NOT a strong singer. His pitch was fine, but he's got that Mcguinn/Dylan thing that I can't stand.
However, he played a 12-string Ric, so he's a holy man in my book!

[brywool]

Fuck that he sucked. Tom Petty can blow my big black cock. (I'm wearing my Michael Strahan Jersey right now!)

Just once, I wanna see a half time show that isn't done by a bunch of 2 feet in the grave dead rockers....or crappy top40 pop fuckers.

I agree!! But there's nothing in between that anyone knows about mate - that's the problem!!!

All the classic rockers that big networks might trust to put on a "hits" show are near dead and the young bands of today aren't talented enough to play and actualy have more then 2 songs anyone might actually know!

Two words:

B A.

You could have

Summer 69
Run to You
This Time
Can't Stop this Thing We Started
Somebody

Perfect.

Has to do Into the Fire or I won't watch. I don't care if that song wasn't a hit, it's brilliant.

[Big J]

It's already signed. Bon Jovi is next year. Enjoy that half case of crap.

[brywool]

Ugh. Bon Jovi USED to be good. I don't get them these days. Speaking of crappy singers...

[Liam]

Tom Petty sucks. That guy's been stoned for the last 20 years. Along with Bob Dylan, they're the two ugliest people in rock.

I feel pretty sorry for you if that is how you judge how you pick your music. News flash, it's what you HEAR.

And how much to you dislike Boston???

[Panther]

nfl rule all vocals are taped.

Wow, really? You could hear Petty talking between tunes and stuff. That's a letdown. Watch the U2 link. Not taped.

I distinctly heard, several times, that walk around "huh" thing going on with his voice during a couple of the songs. If it was pre-recorded, they must have had him set up as if on stage and walking around. Guess we'll never find out the real truth of things. lol

His vocals were live.

Ah... thanks for clearing up my confusion. Though, isn't that what some in this thread were saying? Or am I just really lost?

[X factor]

Good little set. Four songs:

American Girl
I Won't Back Down
Free Falling
Runnin' Down A Dream

Hope to see Springsteen do it next year. But uh, 10 songs please.

Bruce Springsteen? I'm starting to feel a bit queasy.

You need to expand your musical horizon there dickface. Bruce is loved worldwide. What you want, Journey, lol?

He may have a few fans out there, but I'm not one of them. Really can't stand him or Mellencamp. CJ Snare can run circles around them vocally.

Jesus, ya'll are hopeless...did someone REALLY just use BRUCE FUCKING SPRINGSTEEN in the same breath as the lead singer of FIREHOUSE????

(sigh) Let's see- BORN TO RUN, BADLANDS , BORN IN THE USA, JUNGLELAND, BLINDED BY THE LIGHT, THE RIVER....

or...LOVE OF A FUCKING LIFETIME?????? LISTEN TO YOURSELVES - PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Deano, for the love of God....Help me out here!

[StoneCold]

Good little set. Four songs:

American Girl
I Won't Back Down
Free Falling
Runnin' Down A Dream

Hope to see Springsteen do it next year. But uh, 10 songs please.

Bruce Springsteen? I'm starting to feel a bit queasy.

You need to expand your musical horizon there dickface. Bruce is loved worldwide. What you want, Journey, lol?

He may have a few fans out there, but I'm not one of them. Really can't stand him or Mellencamp. CJ Snare can run circles around them vocally.

Jesus, ya'll are hopeless...did someone REALLY just use BRUCE FUCKING SPRINGSTEEN in the same breath as the lead singer of FIREHOUSE????

(sigh) Let's see- BORN TO RUN, BADLANDS , BORN IN THE USA, JUNGLELAND, BLINDED BY THE LIGHT, THE RIVER....

or...LOVE OF A FUCKING LIFETIME?????? LISTEN TO YOURSELVES - PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Deano, for the love of God....Help me out here!

No help needed, I asked for an explanation on "queazyness" but no response. Springsteen wins by default though he could win on merit alone.

[The_Noble_Cause]

The only noticeable taped vocals were on "Free Fallin" each time Petty belted the refrain "And I'm free...free fallin!"
Identical - ripped straight off the album.
Incidentally, it's also the only part of the song that actually calls for Petty to sing in something besides his usual talent-free breezy Dylan-esque manner.

As for the rest, well, whatever it was, it certainly wasn't pulled from the albums.
But as we learned with Journey, that fact alone shouldn't put anyone's doubts to bed.

[mistiejourney]

I had no idea you were Black? shit, I learn something new everyday on this website.

Bwahahaha...Dude, I'm caucasian. Last night, I was wearing a Strahan jersey, so I was black by proxy....I was also piss drunk. Saying "blow my big black cock" is certainly far more impressive than saying "blow my 1/2 italian, 1/4 russian, 1/4 polish pea-sized pecker"....

[Ehwmatt]

The only noticeable taped vocals were on "Free Fallin" each time Petty belted the refrain "And I'm free...free fallin!"
Identical - ripped straight off the album.
Incidentally, it's also the only part of the song that actually calls for Petty to sing in something besides his usual talent-free breezy Dylan-esque manner.

As for the rest, well, whatever it was, it certainly wasn't pulled from the albums.
But as we learned with Journey, that fact alone shouldn't put anyone's doubts to bed.

That vocal delay is used every single time I've ever seen the band play that song.

[larryfromnextdoor]

Ugh. Bon Jovi USED to be good. I don't get them these days. Speaking of crappy singers...

It's already signed. Bon Jovi is next year. Enjoy that half case of crap.

bon jovi has staying power.. and great songs..

Richie just played his worst show of his life 3 months ago on that acoustic gig.. and they are
getting the superbowl of '09... they make money.. and pull in fans.. and when they are
done with that .. crap.. lost my train of thought.. something about gold plated diapers.. CRUD!

[ohsherrie]

I didn't watch the halftime. I've never liked Tom Petty. I have no idea why he would have been chosen to do the halftime. He sucks.

[larryfromnextdoor]

I didn't watch the halftime. I've never liked Tom Petty. I have no idea why he would have been chosen to do the halftime. He sucks.

he rocked to some old hits.. fox didnt have to worry about him getting naked or being drama.. 5 guys with
amps .. plug me in and for 12 min ill take care of this entertainment thing..

[fightingilliniJRNY]

I've never liked Tom Petty. I have no idea why he would have been chosen to do the halftime. He sucks.

Okay, you're right. The Super Bowl Halftime Show people should have made sure that every person who plans on watching the Halftime Show likes the act that is performing. They royally screwed up because ohsherrie says Tom Petty sucks. Why didn't they consult you?

[RedWingFan]

I've never liked Tom Petty. I have no idea why he would have been chosen to do the halftime. He sucks.

Okay, you're right. The Super Bowl Halftime Show people should have made sure that every person who plans on watching the Halftime Show likes the act that is performing. They royally screwed up because ohsherrie says Tom Petty sucks. Why didn't they consult you?

Dude, are you new here? You haven't figured out she's all that matters?

[fightingilliniJRNY]

I've never liked Tom Petty. I have no idea why he would have been chosen to do the halftime. He sucks.

Okay, you're right. The Super Bowl Halftime Show people should have made sure that every person who plans on watching the Halftime Show likes the act that is performing. They royally screwed up because ohsherrie says Tom Petty sucks. Why didn't they consult you?

Dude, are you new here? You haven't figured out she's all that matters?

Nah, I've been around long enough to know that she is all that matters. I'm just saying the Super Bowl Halftime Show people must not have been around long enough to figure that out.

[ohsherrie]

I've never liked Tom Petty. I have no idea why he would have been chosen to do the halftime. He sucks.

Okay, you're right. The Super Bowl Halftime Show people should have made sure that every person who plans on watching the Halftime Show likes the act that is performing. They royally screwed up because ohsherrie says Tom Petty sucks. Why didn't they consult you?

Dude, are you new here? You haven't figured out she's all that matters?

And there ya go. You tell'm how it is RWF.

[fightingilliniJRNY]

I've never liked Tom Petty. I have no idea why he would have been chosen to do the halftime. He sucks.

Okay, you're right. The Super Bowl Halftime Show people should have made sure that every person who plans on watching the Halftime Show likes the act that is performing. They royally screwed up because ohsherrie says Tom Petty sucks. Why didn't they consult you?

Dude, are you new here? You haven't figured out she's all that matters?

And there ya go. You tell'm how it is RWF.

Well played...

[ohsherrie]

I've never liked Tom Petty. I have no idea why he would have been chosen to do the halftime. He sucks.

Okay, you're right. The Super Bowl Halftime Show people should have made sure that every person who plans on watching the Halftime Show likes the act that is performing. They royally screwed up because ohsherrie says Tom Petty sucks. Why didn't they consult you?

Dude, are you new here? You haven't figured out she's all that matters?

And there ya go. You tell'm how it is RWF.

Well played...

Thanks.

[StoneCold]

I didn't watch the halftime. I've never liked Tom Petty. I have no idea why he would have been chosen to do the halftime. He sucks.

Your opinion duly noted but you're in the minority. The SB appearance has introduced his music to new fans. All 4 songs he played are in the top 100 purchased on iTunes now. "Free Fallin" at #12.

Who would you rather have played? Lemme guess, Kanye West?

Thank God they didn't put cRAPola on there.

[StoneCold]

A few more excellent songs from Petty:

Here Comes My Girl
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=800KU4Vt ... re=related

Listen To Her Heart
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXR8yuiiCKQ

The Waiting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wP3UqYmqDh0

I Need To Know
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRVfnVMm268&

[Angiekay]

Tom Petty sucks. That guy's been stoned for the last 20 years. Along with Bob Dylan, they're the two ugliest people in rock.

I feel pretty sorry for you if that is how you judge how you pick your music. News flash, it's what you HEAR.

And how much to you dislike Boston???

Uh, I think I'm missing the joke, but they SUCK! lol!