A Tribute to Tom Petty - 'Running Down a Dream' Solo

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  • A short video tribute to the great man - always been a favourite solo of mine. Enjoy!
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  • @ianhiatt7503
    @ianhiatt7503 Рік тому +24

    "Written by Tom and Mike in 1988, I have always regarded this as the best rock song of all time. We were all exhausted, but working late under the gun to finish. At last, there was only one thing left to do: Mike needed to play the guitar solo at the end of the song. He walked into the studio, sat cross-legged in front of the console, picked up an SG, and played one of my favorite guitar solos of all time in one take. When the song ended, he turned off the tape machine, put the guitar down, stood up, and said, 'I guess we're done.'" - Alan "Bugs" Weidel (Tom Petty's equipment manager and long-time friend)

  • @aaronruesch7242
    @aaronruesch7242 5 років тому +231

    Oh my god, that's incredible. I always love this solo, Tom petty said that when Mike Campbell laid down this solo he was on the other side of the glass losing his mind jumping up and down with his hands on his head because it was so good. I believe it! Well done.

    • @lucasc9628
      @lucasc9628 4 роки тому +2

      Brother where did you find this at?

    • @rickbaker8340
      @rickbaker8340 4 роки тому +3

      Wow that was terrific you are an excellent guitar player sir you played that just as good as the original guitar player you killed it thanks for posting that it brings back a lot of great memoriesI live up in Jacksonville Florida right down the road from Gainesville I've been lucky enough to see Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers play live in Gainesville several times you did that guitar solo proud thanks again 👍

    • @lowerpower9048
      @lowerpower9048 3 роки тому

      @@rickbaker8340 ttttt

    • @KillerPlug
      @KillerPlug Рік тому +2

      @@lucasc9628 dude just made it up, here is the real story:
      The most incredible thing about that one to me, which to this day amazes me, was the solo at the end. Mike played that. There was no one there but me, Mike, and Jeff. And Mike was engineering. We were in Mike's tiny little studio in his house. Four people could barely fit in. If any more came, they had to stand in the garage. You had to pull the cars out to work. Mike was just sitting there with his head down. And that bit came, and he started to play. And he played that incredible solo. But he looked like a stone statue. He didn't ever blink or move. And he had his back to us. I remember Jeff looking around his shoulder and looking back at me, and making this face, like, 'Is he really doing this?' It was one take. One take. And he played that incredibe solo. [The song was over four minutes] because he got on that roll at the end, and he just kept playing, and I wasn't going to edit it out or fade out, because it was just so good what he was playing."
      Tom Petty (November 1, 2005 - Conversations With Tom Petty)

  • @bman79992002
    @bman79992002 6 років тому +159

    Finally found a good solo cover, well done sir!

  • @thunderbolt2145
    @thunderbolt2145 11 місяців тому +8

    1:41 is my favorite part.I remember hearing this song for the first time when it came out cruising at night in my '69 Chevelle Malibu. Those were great days

  • @mrc2662
    @mrc2662 6 років тому +80

    That RHCP lick just ahead of the solo is absolute perfection and works like a dream...

    • @jackgriffithsmusic
      @jackgriffithsmusic  6 років тому +14

      Craig S Haha, I hadn’t noticed that! Thanks for watching

    • @praneelgogoi7769
      @praneelgogoi7769 5 років тому +3

      What's RHCP?

    • @cheddix_
      @cheddix_ 4 роки тому +1

      Praneel Gogoi Red Hot Chili Peppers

    • @praneelgogoi7769
      @praneelgogoi7769 4 роки тому +2

      @@cheddix_ oh. I haven't heard their music so I didn't know that. Thanks.

    • @watahmaan5400
      @watahmaan5400 4 роки тому +5

      It's played as an intro to their song can't stop.

  • @arkhenaten8954
    @arkhenaten8954 2 місяці тому +1

    Probably one of the best solos of all time

  • @brettzimmerman4566
    @brettzimmerman4566 2 роки тому +6

    Love this tune, love the jam out, great job on the solo, just pure rock n' roll, too bad this kind of music isn't made anymore, it's the only music that really moves me. RIP Tom Petty!!!! Give us more Jack!!! Great job!

  • @actionjacksondan
    @actionjacksondan 3 місяці тому +2

    I know this is old but that is fantastic, thank you for sharing

  • @tabbyjamil2300
    @tabbyjamil2300 6 років тому +26

    10/10 nailed it spot on 👍👌

  • @jonaspeterson5040
    @jonaspeterson5040 5 років тому +12

    This also demonstrates good volume break up control, no boost pedal, just knowing how to drive the front end of a decent amp. I'll be using this to learn how to really play this song. Thanks dude

  • @bigfootedhunteruk2225
    @bigfootedhunteruk2225 6 років тому +15

    You end that solo like marty mc fly playing at the enchanted ball under the sea or whatever its called !!! Your kid are gonna fking love it

  • @LinkinPark4Ever1996
    @LinkinPark4Ever1996 2 роки тому +1

    This is what you call a goosebumps-inducing song...
    I put it on almost every day

  • @stevethornton3901
    @stevethornton3901 6 років тому +12

    That was excellent - my ears are happy

  • @marcodz17
    @marcodz17 2 роки тому +2

    i come here to watch this video every once in a while, whenever i need some passion injected right to my veins lol great cover

  • @desertmulehunter
    @desertmulehunter 2 роки тому +1

    I always come back to this badass clean playing!

  • @johnklansek8898
    @johnklansek8898 2 роки тому +2

    pure magic Jack I'm sure Tom would have a big smile well done

  • @SgtByrd93
    @SgtByrd93 Рік тому +4

    This is epic, I could just watch this on repeat

  • @JoeBlowUK
    @JoeBlowUK Рік тому +3

    Beautiful job mate! Nailed it. (PS. In 2006, my nephew in Florida mailed me a 30th Anniversary Tour guitar, signed by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, to the UK. It hangs on my wall, my favourite guitar.)

  • @ukchris64
    @ukchris64 Місяць тому

    Absolutely brilliant, just the thing I needed to wake up to, and you did it so well, nicely done.

  • @brombs25
    @brombs25 2 місяці тому

    that Can't stop part before the solo, incredible❤

  • @MicahMoody365
    @MicahMoody365 3 роки тому +1

    Best cover on here. Mike would be proud

  • @mikepearson7861
    @mikepearson7861 6 років тому +8

    you totally nailed it! thank you for sharing this :-)

  • @terkapak
    @terkapak 3 роки тому +2

    I always wondered how this solo was played. Now I could see the technique. Excellent, thank you!

  • @rickbaker8340
    @rickbaker8340 4 роки тому +2

    Wow this video is so good I can watch this a billion times and never get tired of it you did an excellent job sir best version that I've ever heard you play this just as good as Mike Campbell can play it 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 1000 thumbs up

  • @davidsiegeld576
    @davidsiegeld576 Рік тому +1

    Holy sh-t! That was fantastic. Not only all the notes but all the feel and tone I could wish to hear and feel. Thanks for sharing.

  • @teokotaimakimou18
    @teokotaimakimou18 Рік тому +1

    This type of solo you got play it in a 1967 Shelby Eleanor...silver Grey latest Kenwood stereo system in with 5hours drive put it on repeat all da way...good on you mate

  • @gregpalumbo2503
    @gregpalumbo2503 3 роки тому

    my gosh......truly awsome ....would love to see Jack and Mike Campbell duo this one.

  • @geecollins4915
    @geecollins4915 4 роки тому +1

    Wow!!!!!! You played that!!!!! AMAZING!!!! Thank you for sharing your gift👍🏾❤️

  • @amritkumarmohanty4255
    @amritkumarmohanty4255 6 років тому +1

    Loved it... Someone nailed it at last

  • @johnfrickinsmith8675
    @johnfrickinsmith8675 6 років тому +6

    Well done, sir! I came hunting that descending bend and pull-off thing at 1:33, and since by habit I bend the b string with the pinky it would have taken me a *long* time to untangle it without your vid. Very much appreciated.

  • @mickjagger8904
    @mickjagger8904 Рік тому

    Great Mike Campbell!!
    Jack, you should do a Pete Townsend video like you did on Peaches. Loved that!!
    And advise of any meaningful band you are in.
    And no, this guy Mick, keeps impersonating me, I'm not him.

  • @sethexploresmusic
    @sethexploresmusic 10 місяців тому +1

    Sounding awesome brotha!!!!!! You got that tone dialed right in! 😎🔥🤌

  • @giorgiosimilin6273
    @giorgiosimilin6273 5 років тому +1

    An emotional power man, all my respect!! 🤟🏼 ❤️

  • @mfugnot
    @mfugnot 2 місяці тому

    You gave me chills, man. Near perfect copy but it did not need to be. You put your soul into it and it shows. Great tone and vibrato.

  • @FloridaManRacer
    @FloridaManRacer 6 років тому +1

    I know damn well I'm about to jinx this but damn it here goes anyway. 9 months, ZERO dislikes. Great tribute.

  • @cakepowaaa8846
    @cakepowaaa8846 3 роки тому

    very very great talent !!! That solo in the top 10 of world

  • @aminahmed2220
    @aminahmed2220 Рік тому

    What a fantastic cover have a wonderful day

  • @The1800Suicide
    @The1800Suicide 4 роки тому +1

    Very cool

  • @MrJudgeSauter1
    @MrJudgeSauter1 Рік тому

    An that's it. Technique and a good tuned guitar. Love how you go into the solo without pressing several pedals on the floor, just turning the volume knob up to fatten up the sound. That's the way you gotta do this. Brilliant playing by the way too.

  • @realstevemontelli
    @realstevemontelli 2 місяці тому

    Damn, that was great!

  • @adadogod
    @adadogod 4 роки тому +4

    Some rippin Tele tone there man! Well done!

  • @theblackeyedguy
    @theblackeyedguy 11 місяців тому

    One of the few underrated solos. Good job

  • @istoolit1986
    @istoolit1986 Рік тому

    this made me cry its so good

  • @davidroman2820
    @davidroman2820 4 роки тому +1

    The best solo

  • @howardthomas1701
    @howardthomas1701 3 роки тому

    Best cover I have ever heard ....

  • @Mr07090709
    @Mr07090709 5 років тому +1

    On point, awesome!!

  • @jonathanjohnson8656
    @jonathanjohnson8656 Рік тому +1

    I know this is an older video but I'm just seeing it for the first time. You knocked it out of the park with your playing and tone. Tom is my all time favorite and I don't watch a lot of people doing his stuff because I usually watch his videos instead. But you really nailed the whole vibe and I wish I could get my playing to that level. Great job!!

  • @SamA-ox1vd
    @SamA-ox1vd 3 роки тому

    Spot ON..Best cover

  • @rickbaker8340
    @rickbaker8340 4 роки тому +1

    I just watched your video again all I can say is wow it is flawless I've seen other versions of this on UA-cam your version is better than anybody's it is absolutely off the charts great job 👍👍

  • @Wonderer-wl7mn
    @Wonderer-wl7mn 6 років тому +5

    Better than the original. Amazing.

  • @jameshollingsworth3214
    @jameshollingsworth3214 4 роки тому +1

    Nicely done sir. I love that solo.

  • @waynesimcox7891
    @waynesimcox7891 6 місяців тому

    nailed it.

  • @janjastrzab8849
    @janjastrzab8849 3 роки тому +19

    This is probably one of my most favourite solo covers i've ever heared. Do you have tabs for it bro?

  • @Mayonesa3400
    @Mayonesa3400 5 років тому +1

    Good solo cover 👍👍👌👌👌🤘🤘🤘👏👏👏

  • @alanlane3670
    @alanlane3670 2 роки тому

    Love your talent.......

  • @GPLP335
    @GPLP335 Рік тому

    Excellent, so well done!!!

  • @djpaulcfunkeddub3951
    @djpaulcfunkeddub3951 9 місяців тому

    Great job man such a savage classic bit of guitar at the end, goes to town, thank you for the solo snippet, rock on my dude

  • @muzza6631
    @muzza6631 6 років тому +39

    Beautifully played Jack. What's the Tele and effects used. Sounds spot on.:)

    • @jackgriffithsmusic
      @jackgriffithsmusic  6 років тому +12

      Thank you! I'm using my Suhr Classic T Antique through a Suhr Badger 35. No effects aside from post-recording compression, EQ and reverb. Thanks for watching.

  • @shortrat4462
    @shortrat4462 3 роки тому

    This is like the best cover on youtube HOLY CRAP

  • @oldxkull3953
    @oldxkull3953 7 місяців тому

    Fireeee💥

  • @johnnysfoods2024
    @johnnysfoods2024 10 днів тому

    Rock on dude!!!!!

  • @Pursnikity_20022
    @Pursnikity_20022 4 роки тому

    There are good solo’s then there are some of which that sound amazing such as the late Tom Pettys solos Great job!

  • @Roscoes_House_of_Blues
    @Roscoes_House_of_Blues Рік тому

    You killed this bro

  • @blitzinstripes3788
    @blitzinstripes3788 Рік тому

    DUDE. NAILED it. 🤟😎🤟

  • @ratter531
    @ratter531 9 місяців тому +1

    Perfection Jack

  • @rodburley
    @rodburley 7 місяців тому

    beautifully done. great tribute

  • @David_Alcazar
    @David_Alcazar 6 років тому +2

    great!! Keep it up

  • @antoniomskr5893
    @antoniomskr5893 4 роки тому +1

    Great job man.

  • @stevenparker1063
    @stevenparker1063 Рік тому

    awesome

  • @barnhill12tribes
    @barnhill12tribes 6 років тому +1

    Very nice.

  • @elultimodelafila5223
    @elultimodelafila5223 2 роки тому

    Lo veo una y otra vez, y sigo encantado cómo si fuera la primera vez, gloria merecida a Tom Petty.

  • @matteovalduga
    @matteovalduga 3 роки тому

    Really well done, tome would be proud!

  • @yeahnah671
    @yeahnah671 Рік тому

    Dude. That was seriously brilliant.

  • @geraintjones5785
    @geraintjones5785 2 роки тому

    Wow! Enjoyed that. Thank you

  • @johnklansek8898
    @johnklansek8898 8 місяців тому

    wow that was fantastic brother well done

  • @user-tc9zv7zm1c
    @user-tc9zv7zm1c 7 місяців тому

    Amazing brother 🙏

  • @Devinpostullo
    @Devinpostullo 3 місяці тому

    nice job Jack

  • @finbarallan
    @finbarallan 4 роки тому +1

    That is fucking incredible

  • @spk1969
    @spk1969 3 роки тому

    Excellent rendition!

  • @BlessedMe11
    @BlessedMe11 Рік тому

    Perfection!

  • @Santosv708
    @Santosv708 2 роки тому

    Well done :) thank you

  • @briancoyne6700
    @briancoyne6700 Рік тому

    Nice!!!

  • @tankhalffull
    @tankhalffull 2 роки тому

    Awesome!

  • @SteveTheRockstar
    @SteveTheRockstar 8 місяців тому

    Perfect! You've got a new subscriber!
    RIP Tom Petty

  • @scotthendersonart
    @scotthendersonart 4 роки тому +1

    Dead on - nice!

  • @bcancun123
    @bcancun123 Рік тому

    Beautiful playin

  • @KenMac-ui2vb
    @KenMac-ui2vb Рік тому

    that was sweet

  • @marcink.7645
    @marcink.7645 Рік тому

    My favorite solo as well

  • @wanfah4178
    @wanfah4178 11 місяців тому

    That's awesome man

  • @ABCDEFGHIJKELA...
    @ABCDEFGHIJKELA... Рік тому

    I would never guessed it, but I recently found out that Mike Campbell used an old red SG Jr. he found in the back of a video store of all places, to record that! You never know when you'll bump heads with inspiration.

  • @finbar481
    @finbar481 3 роки тому

    Fantastic! 💪💪

  • @rockygraziano5215
    @rockygraziano5215 4 роки тому

    Fantastic!

  • @Giotisautomatismoi
    @Giotisautomatismoi 8 місяців тому

    Bro you nailed it💪👍

  • @santiclf
    @santiclf 2 роки тому

    SOS UN CAPO LOCO BUENISIMO CRACK IDOLO MASTER RE CEBADO TU SOLO LOCO

  • @MsRitchie225
    @MsRitchie225 5 років тому +1

    As close as you're gonna get to mikes.
    Smashed it. Was great to watch!

  • @deborahzuczek9490
    @deborahzuczek9490 3 роки тому

    Very nice tribute to a legend!

  • @ryuzakitm3156
    @ryuzakitm3156 2 роки тому

    so good oh yep 👌🏻😎

  • @Cyril.P-guitare
    @Cyril.P-guitare 3 роки тому

    You rock!

  • @cschandragiri
    @cschandragiri 3 роки тому

    Amazing! Best riffs I have seen on UA-cam

  • @samibou5498
    @samibou5498 3 роки тому

    Outstaaaaanding 🔥🔥🔥