Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, “Breakdown” (1976): Into the Great Wide Open
“Breakdown” is both Tom Petty’s first exceptional lyrical effort, and also his first really strong vocal performance.
“Breakdown” is both Tom Petty’s first exceptional lyrical effort, and also his first really strong vocal performance.
Tom Petty kicked off things with a song that was harmony driven, uncomplicated – and unlike any other the Heartbreakers would ever create.