Petty's version with his vocal alone is available on the excellent four disc "Playback" collection. TP is still doing fine work and his underrated Heartbreaker's band might be the finest, bar none. (I'm including the E Street Band and I am serious about the fine work the Heartbreakers always turn in). I have put up both versions so that you can see the evolution of this fine ballad.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Song of the Day-Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
"Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" was a tune written by Tom Petty and guitarist Mike Campbell for the 1981 Petty LP "Hard Promises." They recorded a demo version which featured the complete instrumental track and Petty's vocals. However, his producer thought the song worked better from a "feminine" point of view so it was kicked over to Fleetwood Mac thrush Stevie Nicks. She replaced Petty's lead vocal with her own, and then had him duet with her throughout the song. The song was a hit, reaching number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Petty's version with his vocal alone is available on the excellent four disc "Playback" collection. TP is still doing fine work and his underrated Heartbreaker's band might be the finest, bar none. (I'm including the E Street Band and I am serious about the fine work the Heartbreakers always turn in). I have put up both versions so that you can see the evolution of this fine ballad.
Petty's version with his vocal alone is available on the excellent four disc "Playback" collection. TP is still doing fine work and his underrated Heartbreaker's band might be the finest, bar none. (I'm including the E Street Band and I am serious about the fine work the Heartbreakers always turn in). I have put up both versions so that you can see the evolution of this fine ballad.
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