The tribute concert started with a performance by Grammy-winning icon Randy Newman.
For the most part, the performers stayed true to Pettys original arrangements.
After all, its hard to work a change on bulletproof FM classics that are perfect to begin with.
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George Strait ignited the house with a twangy take on Pettys You Wreck Me.
Norah Jones added subtle countrified flair to Time to Move On and You Dont Know How It Feels.
Throughout the concert, Petty remained elusive; he mostly observed from backstage.
I love you, Tom Petty where are you?
Are you out there?
The music reached England…and I joined the conspiracy to put black popular music on the white radio.
[It said] youre a good man to ride the river with.
And thats all I wanna be a good man to ride the river with.
Im gonna keep riding that river.
