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Tom Petty – something different

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  • This topic has 21 replies, 12 voices, and was last updated 12 hours, 34 minutes ago by Martin W.
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    • November 8, 2026 at 6:05 am #425977
      Liam Innes
      Participant

        Hi folks,

        I had a go at this a few years ago and ended up abandoning it because it was too difficult so I’ve had another pop at it with a lot more practice and (hopefully) skill under my fingers.

        I was using just bass and vocals to practice and liked the way it sounded on its own so I left it as it was. I suppose that’s the bit that’s different.

        The outro solo was based around my own ideas and a couple of licks from the band.

        Hope you enjoy it as much as I did making it.

        Thanks for listening.

        Liam.

        Mary Jane’s Last Dance Guitars and Vocals only

        “We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams. “

      • November 8, 2026 at 7:43 am #425981
        John H
        Participant

          Bro
          You crushed it!! Wow, the ending just blew me away. But before that happened let me commend you on your guitar work, tone and proficiency. No two live versions of this will ever sound the same so I am glad you ‘filled in’ in your own way and made it your own in a sense. Great stuff. I’m jammin’ this with my morning coffee in the sun on a very cool November morning.

          John

          • November 9, 2026 at 10:48 pm #426028
            Liam Innes
            Participant

              Thanks John.

              Yeah there are endless ways to jam this one isn’t there

              “We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams. “

          • November 8, 2026 at 9:03 am #425989
            Michael Krailo
            Participant

              That’s a good feeling to be able to do something that you couldn’t quite get before. You did an excellent working out all the parts and laying down that nice Am lead at the end with the progressive bends.

              Root note patterns >>> CAGED shapes >>> TRIAD'S. Just put in the work and watch your guitar skills soar.

              • November 9, 2026 at 10:49 pm #426029
                Liam Innes
                Participant

                  Thanks Michael.

                  “We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams. “

              • November 8, 2026 at 10:39 am #425991
                Guido
                Participant

                  I’m embarrassed to say I didn’t know this song, Liam, because it’s a great, catchy song!

                  Very well played with your guitars, and the final solo is awesome. I will listen for sure to the original, but loved your version!

                  Guido

                  • November 9, 2026 at 10:50 pm #426030
                    Liam Innes
                    Participant

                      Thanks Guido.

                      It’s over 30 years old so I wouldn’t worry about not knowing the song!

                      Defo check out his stuff I’m sure you’ll find something you like

                      “We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams. “

                  • November 8, 2026 at 11:16 am #425993
                    JoeD1
                    Participant

                      You did an awesome job playing and tone and outro and everything. One of my favorite TP songs. I did a cover of this a long time ago but nowhere near as good as this. You rock Liam!

                      Joe

                      The sight of a touch, or the scent of a sound,
                      Or the strength of an Oak with roots deep in the ground.
                      --Graeme Edge

                      • November 9, 2026 at 10:51 pm #426031
                        Liam Innes
                        Participant

                          Thanks Joe.

                          You’re too kind I’m sure your version sounded great.

                          “We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams. “

                      • November 8, 2026 at 12:14 pm #425997
                        AndréM
                        Participant

                          Great rockin’ guitars.
                          Well done.
                          You made me think back when we did this song with my friend DaveK, if you remember him.

                          AndréM

                          AndréM

                          • November 9, 2026 at 10:53 pm #426032
                            Liam Innes
                            Participant

                              Thanks Andre.

                              Yes I remember Dave K you guys did a brilliant job with this.

                              “We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams. “

                          • November 8, 2026 at 2:48 pm #425999
                            Dieter
                            Participant

                              Wow, that gives me goosebumps. An excellent, groovy performance—great song and sound.

                              Dieter

                              • November 9, 2026 at 10:54 pm #426033
                                Liam Innes
                                Participant

                                  Thank you Dieter

                                  “We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams. “

                              • November 8, 2026 at 6:52 pm #426000
                                San Luis Rey
                                Participant

                                  Great work Liam! You played Tom and Mike’s parts beautifully. Did you ever listen to the Buried Treasure show?

                                  Mike

                                  • November 9, 2026 at 10:55 pm #426034
                                    Liam Innes
                                    Participant

                                      Thanks Mike.

                                      No but I’m going to check it out

                                      “We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams. “

                                  • November 9, 2026 at 5:55 am #426014
                                    Helen Lazaridou
                                    Participant

                                      Fantastic guitar playing Liam!!!!!!You must be soooo proud of yourself 🥰🥰🥰The tone is perfect and you combined these 2 guitars flawlessly!!!Your improvising makes it even more admirable 🥰🥰🥰

                                      • November 9, 2026 at 10:56 pm #426035
                                        Liam Innes
                                        Participant

                                          Thanks Helen.

                                          Yeah a lot of satisfaction getting this one done.

                                          “We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams. “

                                      • November 9, 2026 at 12:21 pm #426018
                                        Tremelow
                                        Participant

                                          You hit it out of the park Liam. Those backing tracks are a great way of preparing for gigs wit a cover band, I suppose.

                                          • November 9, 2026 at 10:57 pm #426036
                                            Liam Innes
                                            Participant

                                              Thank you sir.

                                              I agree they are brilliant for practice.

                                              “We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams. “

                                          • November 9, 2026 at 4:09 pm #426023
                                            Geoff
                                            Participant

                                              Wow Liam, this very moody and melodic.

                                              Really enjoyed listening to your great playing of this 👌

                                              • November 9, 2026 at 10:58 pm #426037
                                                Liam Innes
                                                Participant

                                                  Thanks Geoff.

                                                  Petty was an amazing songwriter. I love his music.

                                                  “We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams. “

                                              • November 10, 2026 at 4:05 am #426041
                                                Martin W
                                                Participant

                                                  Wow , the first thing that stands out is the tone! You’ve dialled it in perfectly for this one
                                                  Great take on this Tom Petty classic
                                                  I’m a big fan of his music and have been listening to a lot of Mudcrutch lately.

                                                  Martin

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