Wildflowers
Tom Petty
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You belong among the wildflowers You belong in a boat out at sea Sail away, kill off the hours You belong somewhere you feel free Run away, find you a lover Go away somewhere all bright and new I have seen no other Who compares with you You belong among the wildflowers You belong in a boat out at sea You belong with your love on your arm You belong somewhere you feel free Run away, go find a lover Run away, let your heart be your guide You deserve the deepest of cover You belong in that home by and by You belong among the wildflowers You belong somewhere close to me Far away from your trouble and worries You belong somewhere you feel free You belong somewhere you feel free
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11 facts about this song
Song Production"Wildflowers" was released by Tom Petty as a title track for his second solo studio album in 1994. The album was produced by Rick Rubin, Tom Petty, and Mike Campbell.
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Peak on ChartsAlthough "Wildflowers" was not officially released as a single, the album topped at number 8 on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States.
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Album SuccessThe "Wildflowers" album was highly successful. It was certified triple platinum in the United States, selling over three million copies.
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SongwritingTom Petty mentioned that "Wildflowers" was the song he feels closest to. He felt it was almost like he didn't write it, but it just came down to him.
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Record Label"Wildflowers" was released under the label of Warner Bros Records, marking his first album not released on MCA Records.
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Musical Style"Wildflowers" is characteristic of Petty’s typical folk-rock style, featuring acoustic guitar, harmonica, and his distinctive vocal style.
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Band ContributionAlthough "Wildflowers" is considered a solo album, members of Petty's band, the Heartbreakers, played significant roles in the record.
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Other Artists' Covers"Wildflowers" has been covered by several artists, including The Wailin' Jennys, a Canadian folk music trio, and Chris Hillman, a founding member of The Byrds.
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TributeAfter Petty's death in 2017, "Wildflowers" was played as a tribute at live concerts by several artists, including Chris Stapleton and Margo Price.
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Notable LyricsThe song’s chorus, "You belong among the wildflowers / You belong somewhere close to me / Far away from your trouble and worries / You belong somewhere you feel free", became one of Petty’s most iconic lyrics.
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Album ReissueIn 2020, a reissue of the "Wildflowers" album was released, titled "Wildflowers & All the Rest", that includes previously unreleased material.
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