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The song was written by Petty and his writing partner for the album, Jeff Lynne, and features Lynne on backing vocals and bass guitar. The duo wrote and recorded the single in two days, making it the first song completed for Full Moon Fever.
Apr 23, 2024 · Tom Petty’s “Free Fallin’” is a classic song that tells a tale of love, heartbreak, and growth. Petty is known for his storytelling and ability to capture emotions through music, and “Free Fallin’” is no exception.
Jun 7, 2016 · Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Tom Petty Petty shares the story behind “Free Fallin,†his highest-charting Hot 100 song, the mysticism of a hit song, and a downright Buddha-esque ...
Songfacts®: Jeff Lynne, famous for his work in ELO, co-produced the Full Moon Fever album and wrote this song with Tom Petty early in their collaboration. According to liner notes in Petty's Playback box set, he and Lynne were playing some elaborate stuff on the keyboard that all started with three simple chords.
“Free Fallin” is one of those elegiac tracks that Petty would occasionally drop amidst all the peppy rockers to prove just how versatile his songwriting gifts could be.
Jun 9, 2016 · Looking back over his career in a Billboard interview conducted prior to his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Petty recalled how he wrote "Free Fallin'" while joshing around in the...
“Free Fallin',” one of Tom Petty’s biggest hits, is an escapist’s ode to Los Angeles, California. The song, which peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100, was inspired by… Read More
