Tom Petty and Hearbreakers Live at the Filmore 1997


This 4 CD compilation was released last month.  After listening to this album a couple of times, I have concluded that this set is my new favorite live rock music album. Up this point, my two favorite live albums were the Allman Brothers Live at the Filmore and LIttle Feat's Waiting for Columbus.

I highly recommend checking out this outstanding album.  The Heartbreakers were a great band and this album showcases the band.  There is great musicianship and plenty of audience participation.  Tom Petty's wry sense of humor shines in some of the songs, too.  There are not many albums that I classify as "fun", but this album in one of them. 

flyfish77

Smith Rock Records in Bend, OR was playing this during Artwalk last Friday nite. I had to ask 'what is this groovy music' & lo, it was this. It is so good. 

Thanks for this. Going to order it now based on what you wrote. (Well, based on what you wrote and the fact that I've long loved Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, of course.)

-- Howard

 

@flyfish77  That's a strong recomendation as I am in agreement that Allman Brothers Live at the Filmore and LIttle Feat's Waiting for Columbus are maybe the best two live rock/blues LPs.  I got to see Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers about 18 months before his passing.  It was a very good show.  It was fun to have a band play for two hours and be nothing but hits.  Another senseless loss.