good morning everyone! We continue to make headway on Fitzie’s Track of the Day (Revisited), where your hoddler-in-chief revisits some old favourites and curiosities he’s shared across the years as your hoddler-in-chief. Here’s a look at what we’ve seen so far.
- Monday: Killing Time, by Pokey LaFarge
- Tuesday: From the Inside, by Alice Cooper
- Wednesday: Sante, by Stromae
- Thursday, Walk Through Fire, by Yola
Today is a special Track of the Day (Revisited). Every year the hoddle has celebrated Tom Petty on the day of his death, 1 October. It’s staggering to believe that he passed away nine ago.
Petty remains an all-time favourite of the hoddle. His
music is one of the most-often shared in the Track of the Day, and there’s still so much to explore.
But for now we’re throwing it back to one of the first ones to be featured. Refugee was the 163rd song to ever be featured in the Track of the Day (right behind Wildflowers).
And this is the version I like best – from his Live Anthology album. It’s a sprawling set of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers from their Gainesville upbringing to their Hollywood heights. The first time I listened to this one was some time in 2018 on the way to work. My corded earphones were plugged in, I was walking toward the shuttle that would lead me to work.
It’s absolutely electric, even from the first moment. The raucous burst from the crowd when they realise what he’s playing, to Benmont Tench on the organ and Petty’s wail into the Mike Campbell guitar solo. It’s one of my favourite things Petty’s ever put out and I can easily play it my head over and over (sometimes I do).
But today I want to celebrate the coolest rock-and-roller in history: the inimitable Tom Petty. He left us way too soon, but he gave us a hell of a musical catalogue to listen to and to celebrate.
And I can find no better way to end this week’s Track of the Day (Revisited), than with Petty.
Fitzie’s track of the day (revisited): Refugee, by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
And now for your links:
Alasdair Gold: “Tottenham CEO Vinai Venkatesham outlines De Zerbi stance and admits future transfer issues”
BBC: “How author Stephen King is helping keep Highland League side going”
The Telegraph: “Matthias Jaissle interview: I had a tumour aged five – I am one of life’s fighters”
Far Out: “The 2004 song Tom Petty never wanted to end: “Go on”“
Pitchfork: “Tom Petty’s Origins Explored in New 1970s-Era Box Set”
