Some of you have heard the Tom Petty song “Runnin’ Down A Dream,” a guitar-heavy tribute to Del Shannon with an excellent closing solo by Mike Campbell.
Petty of course is no longer with us, but the song lives on in covers, including this cover by Mike Campbell himself, with his band the Dirty Knobs.
And this one by Marty Stuart, with acoustic stringed instruments.
Well, it’s been covered again; recorded a few years ago, and released on an album in 2025.
Without any stringed instruments at all.
If you don’t recognize the artist name Gary Brolsma, I only have to say two words. One is “Numa.” And you can figure out the other one.
If you like electronic music, you’ll love this. And Brolsma has a pleasant singing voice.
And Petty’s estate, co-author Campbell, and additional co-author the ever-present Jeff Lynne make money off every one of these covers.
Speaking of Jeff, here’s an early live performance of his. He’s the guitarist in the gown. The lyrics were subsequently reworked for album release.
As far as I know, Brolsma hasn’t covered this song…yet.
(And if THIS post goes viral, I’m in trouble.)
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