Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Refugee (Live 1978)

Опубликовано 25 июня 2026, 17:00

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Refugee (Live 1978)

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Experience the raw energy of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers as they deliver a powerhouse performance of their breakout hit Refugee. Captured live in 1978, this footage showcases the band’s signature blend of rock and roll grit and melodic precision. Witness a defining moment in rock history from one of the most celebrated live acts of all time.

🎤 Tom Petty
🎸 Mike Campbell, Ron Blair
🎹 Benmont Tench
🥁 Stan Lynch

📅 1978

Refugee peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains one of the bands most enduring anthems. The album featuring this track, Damn the Torpedoes, reached number 2 on the Billboard 200 and has been certified Triple Platinum by the RIAA with over 3 million copies sold.

Did You Know?
• It reportedly took the band over 100 takes in the studio to capture the specific tension and energy Tom Petty wanted for this track.
• Lead guitarist Mike Campbell wrote the music for the song in about 10 minutes, though the lyrics took much longer to finalize.
• The defiant lyrics were heavily influenced by the band’s intense legal struggle to break free from an unfair recording contract during the late 1970s.

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