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Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers — You Got Lucky
Album: Long After Dark
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Released: 1982
Length: 3:26
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You better watch what you say
You better watch what you do to me
Don't get carried away
Girl, if you can do better than me, go
Yeah, go, but remember

Good love is hard to find
Good love is hard to find
You got lucky, babe
You got lucky, babe, when I found you

You put a hand on my cheek
And then you turned your eyes away
If you don't feel complete
If I don't take you all of the way, then go
Yeah, go, but remember

Good love is hard to find
Good love is hard to find
You got lucky, babe
You got lucky, babe, when I found you

Yeah, go, just go
But remember

Good love is hard to find
Good love is hard to find
You got lucky, babe
You got lucky, babe, when I found you
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Video for this song rocks!
Posted 11 months ago by beantech4737    [ Reply ]
I love TP but every time I hear this song I want to hear Ric Ocasek on vox.
Posted 1 year ago by howieinchicago    [ Reply ]
 ace-marc wrote:
Most over-rated artist ever?  Tom Petty!
Most under-rated?   XTC!
So Bill, less Tom and more Andy, Please.
 
I agree with the XTC part, but Petty deserves it all.
Posted 4 years ago by xray38    [ Reply ]
What Brookup said
Posted 4 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
 Relayer wrote:

Yes, FM radio has KILLED so many good songs for me.  I've been on RP for going on 16 years now, and can now enjoy the occasional classic rock song, whereas before, I couldn't listen to any classic rock because FM overplayed all the great songs.
 

That's what a well-curated music collection, served up by a dj who cares about listener experience, versus a commercial quota-driven algorithm delivers. LLRP!!!!
Posted 4 years ago by brookap    [ Reply ]
Most over-rated artist ever?  Tom Petty!
Most under-rated?   XTC!
So Bill, less Tom and more Andy, Please.
Posted 5 years ago by ace-marc    [ Reply ]
Dammit.  Why do dead people compose such good music?
Posted 5 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 scrubbrush wrote:
I feel like I've heard this song before...? where was that...?

Oh yeah, twice a day, every day for 30 years on FM radio...

Funny - I'm sick of it on FM radio, but somehow it sounds good here... 
 
Yes, FM radio has KILLED so many good songs for me.  I've been on RP for going on 16 years now, and can now enjoy the occasional classic rock song, whereas before, I couldn't listen to any classic rock because FM overplayed all the great songs.
Posted 5 years ago by Relayer    [ Reply ]
 david927 wrote:
I'm probably alone is saying this, but I think this is one of the three or four really great Petty songs.  The words and voice are angry, the melody, other-worldly, as if someone is listening to an argument they had the next day, hearing their heated words and being embarrassed by them.

 
Thank you for your insights about this song, David927.
The lyrics for this song never appealed much to me, but I had never before noticed the contrast between those lyrics and the "somehow remote" quality of the musical arrangement. And that really does make the song interesting for me.
Posted 6 years ago by haretic    [ Reply ]
AH, Tom, we miss yas.
Still hits me from the opening notes of one of his songs, that he's 'gone'.
Posted 6 years ago by ExpatLarry    [ Reply ]
RIP Tom, many memories....
Posted 6 years ago by Bert7    [ Reply ]
I'm probably alone is saying this, but I think this is one of the three or four really great Petty songs.  The words and voice are angry, the melody, other-worldly, as if someone is listening to an argument they had the next day, hearing their heated words and being embarrassed by them.
Posted 6 years ago by david927    [ Reply ]
Tom, du wirst uns fehlen. Wir vermissen dich. Danke Danke Danke für deine wundervollen Songs!


Posted 7 years ago by Waldi11    [ Reply ]
He'll be missed. So glad I got to see him several times, most recently at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley this past summer. Also was working at the Fillmore in San Francisco when he did an extended run of several shows, all of which were fantastic.
Posted 7 years ago by poetdancer    [ Reply ]
Sad day!
Posted 7 years ago by asilbuch    [ Reply ]
Mtv 1982 - it was a vintage year, nice nose, good legs, strong finish.
Posted 7 years ago by Larrygrrl    [ Reply ]
 AliGator wrote in June 2008:
I still love this song. (The video was on MTV during my formative years. )
 
I see that I've already mentioned this video here. I guess I don't need to do it again. 
Posted 8 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
Bad pickup line #327:
"You got lucky babe, when I found you".

Posted 8 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
I feel like I've heard this song before...? where was that...?

Oh yeah, twice a day, every day for 30 years on FM radio...

Funny - I'm sick of it on FM radio, but somehow it sounds good here... 
Posted 8 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
sounds like he borrowed Human League's wonky synth.
Posted 9 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
Among my all-time favorite Heartbreakers songs.
 
Posted 9 years ago by Wilfrue    [ Reply ]
Mr Petty is an awesome rocker  
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Good message in this Petty tune. 
Posted 10 years ago by Lrobby99    [ Reply ]
On the one hand, I can and do hear this EVERYWHERE else...

on the other hand, what a killer tune!  Timeless!
Posted 11 years ago by Biscobret    [ Reply ]
not near toms best......
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]

This song is good for the ears...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
This need to be in heavier rotation!

Sweet 
Posted 12 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
 Boz wrote:
Not his best but still good to hear
 
YEP. But I'll add that I would rather not hear this.
Posted 12 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
 My guess is that Tom Petty is a good networker/salesperson and he knows that his image carries him. 
Posted 12 years ago by PeteyGreens    [ Reply ]

Although I couldn't figure out what it had to do with the song, I loved the video.


Posted 12 years ago by katiediddler    [ Reply ]
Not his best but still good to hear
Posted 13 years ago by Boz    [ Reply ]
 h8rhater wrote:

Ah... then muzak is what you need.  Sadly, you won't find it here.

 

I disagree, this song is perfect muzak material. Though I only complain because the majority of music here is very good. If it was not, I would not even have as background din and would not care when they play Clear Channel favorites, the fact that I complain the few times they play so oft repeated tunes like this means that I think that RP is better than this most of the time.
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
cheesy
Posted 13 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 ckcotton wrote:
Used to think this was the coolest video on MTV......

Does anyone even make them anymore?

:) 
 
Too funny!  I was just going to post that this was the first video I have clear memories of watching on MTV way, WAY, back when.
And, no, they don't make "normal" videos anymore, only full production movies cut down to 2.5 minute clips.

Posted 13 years ago by Bear1492    [ Reply ]
A fellow Floridian who has been consistently great over the years. Cheers! {#Cheers}
Posted 13 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
Very, very nice!
Posted 13 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 ckcotton wrote:
Used to think this was the coolest video on MTV......

Does anyone even make them anymore?
 
...i'm dumbfounded to learn that this recorded in 1976, considering that the video was in heavy rotation when MTV debuted five years later, in 1981...

edit: ...ah, the release date listed above is in error!..this song was recorded and released in 1982, and went into heavy MTV rotation at the same time...
Posted 13 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
Used to think this was the coolest video on MTV......

Does anyone even make them anymore?

:) 
Posted 13 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
Still like this better than his new stuff.  I guess I am getting old and resistant to change. 
Posted 13 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
 sirdroseph wrote:


No I'm not, I don't come here to listen to the music.{#No} Except as background din at work.
 
Ah... then muzak is what you need.  Sadly, you won't find it here.

Posted 14 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
 sirdroseph wrote:


I say no.{#No}
 
You don't get a vote.

Posted 14 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
 h8rhater wrote:

You are in the wrong place... crybaby.  This song fits just fine on RP.  Thanks Bill!
 

No I'm not, I don't come here to listen to the music.{#No} Except as background din at work.
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Nice.
Posted 14 years ago by casey1024    [ Reply ]
 sirdroseph wrote:


I am, it is what I come here to get away from.{#Yes}
 
You are in the wrong place... crybaby.  This song fits just fine on RP.  Thanks Bill!


Posted 14 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
Dear Tom:   The word "good" does not have three syllables.  Thank you, sdn.
Posted 14 years ago by sdn    [ Reply ]

Tom Petty by ~JSaurer
©2008-2010 ~JSaurer

oil & pastell on paper, 1983

Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 crockydile wrote:
This song never gets old. Great video, too.
 
agreed !

Posted 14 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
 ScottFromWyoming wrote:

Not sure what that is.

 

I am, it is what I come here to get away from.{#Yes}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 daigoro wrote:
I don't know why some people here get so bent when they hear a song that is actually played on the radio.

It isn't Clear Channel if the station mixes it up and drops in the occasional hit. I say bring it all on! If it's good, play it!
 

I say no.{#No}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 rjs wrote:
This is an awesome album, way underappreciated, I've let this sucker jam since it came out!  The original release date as shown in the album info is WAY off - it's 1982 or 83, not 1976!

 

yes, Long After Dark was released in 1982.\
his first album "Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers" was Released: November 9, 1976

Posted 14 years ago by walk    [ Reply ]
 Bakaretsu wrote:
I haven't heard this enough on Clear Channel  {#Frustrated}
 
Not sure what that is.

Posted 14 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
This song never gets old. Great video, too.
Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
 Bakaretsu wrote:
I haven't heard this enough on Clear Channel  {#Frustrated}
 
On noooo, that's a friggin tragedy, but believe me when I tell you, there's still time.


Posted 14 years ago by That_SOB    [ Reply ]
I don't know why some people here get so bent when they hear a song that is actually played on the radio.

It isn't Clear Channel if the station mixes it up and drops in the occasional hit. I say bring it all on! If it's good, play it!
Posted 15 years ago by daigoro    [ Reply ]
This is an awesome album, way underappreciated, I've let this sucker jam since it came out!  The original release date as shown in the album info is WAY off - it's 1982 or 83, not 1976!

Posted 15 years ago by rjs    [ Reply ]
 ChicoCyclist wrote:
Reminds me of cruising around in my brother-in-laws '68 Camaro.  You know the type, big, big back tires and skinny front tires.  Man, we thought we were the bomb!  {#Roflol}
 

Carbon footprint?  We don't need no steenking carbon footprint!  {#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 16 years ago by DeeCee1109    [ Reply ]
yup. can't help it. it's a hit with me.
Posted 16 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of cruising around in my brother-in-laws '68 Camaro.  You know the type, big, big back tires and skinny front tires.  Man, we thought we were the bomb!  {#Roflol}
Posted 16 years ago by ChicoCyclist    [ Reply ]
AliGator wrote:
I still love this song. (The video was on MTV during my formative years. )


I love the video for this song!


Posted 16 years ago by jbtidwell    [ Reply ]
I still love this song. (The video was on MTV during my formative years. )
Posted 16 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
cmain wrote:
Went to see "Runnin' Down a Dream" last night. I think it is being replayed on 10/29/07 on Sundance Channel. It is nearly 4 hours long, so it is a commitment, but I recommend it. Some great interviews and footage.
Now available on DVD. The 4 hours flew by for me! I had no idea how much Tom has done to further artist's rights in the industry.
Posted 16 years ago by tompoll    [ Reply ]
bigB_3 wrote:
I love it. It reminds me of when MTV played videos. Damn, I am old.
You mean there was a time when you could turn on MTV in prime time and see a rock video? Amazing! How would today's "kids" survive in a world without Road Rules and Tila Tequila?
Posted 16 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
Hannio wrote:
Thinks a lot of himself, don't he?
I remember being bugged by that back when the song was first on the radio--turns out it still annoys me, how many years later?
Posted 16 years ago by lifeboatb    [ Reply ]
Went to see "Runnin' Down a Dream" last night. I think it is being replayed on 10/29/07 on Sundance Channel. It is nearly 4 hours long, so it is a commitment, but I recommend it. Some great interviews and footage.
Posted 17 years ago by cmain    [ Reply ]
chucc wrote:
old stuff play the old stuff............. :D
Clarification: play the OLDEST stuff
Posted 17 years ago by rtkmusic    [ Reply ]
Zep wrote:
One of the few songs on RP I really hate. Trite, bland, repetitive, uninspired, and really, just a little too 80s/MTV. So much better Petty out there, this one can be retired.
I love it. It reminds me of when MTV played videos. Damn, I am old.
Posted 17 years ago by bigB_3    [ Reply ]
sounds like a boy who has been dumped!
Posted 17 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
Thinks a lot of himself, don\'t he?
Posted 17 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
One of the few songs on RP I really hate. Trite, bland, repetitive, uninspired, and really, just a little too 80s/MTV. So much better Petty out there, this one can be retired.
Posted 17 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
I do like Mr. Petty, but I find this one to be kind of bland. I think I've heard it too many times on the classic rock stations.
Posted 19 years ago by truk77    [ Reply ]
...Ahh, the EARLY MTV days....this video....
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
tvirlip wrote:
Commercial crap.
In ither words to be commercially successfull means crap yo you? It is kind of a limited vision, wouldn't you say?
Posted 20 years ago by masterhead    [ Reply ]
dhostetler wrote:
please make it stop!
What? Are you seriously ill?
Posted 20 years ago by masterhead    [ Reply ]
:sunny.gif:
Posted 20 years ago by JamieR    [ Reply ]
please make it stop!
Posted 20 years ago by dhostetler    [ Reply ]
Posted 20 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Interesting that so many people remember the video to this one. I had the same reaction. I remember being into role-playing games at the time and trying to do some kind of science fiction setting based on the video atmosphere. Very few songs do I associate closely with a video, but the sound of this one alway seemed to fit the dystopia futuristic look of the video.
Posted 20 years ago by sergeant_x    [ Reply ]
My favorite moment from the video was Tom's squint after seeing flying spaceships on one of the TVs uncovered. It always amused me. The song ain't bad either.
Posted 20 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
This is the first time I've heard this on RP. My first thought was "Oh yeah, what a great video!"
Posted 21 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by tom_tom: Used to love the cheesy Mad Max video for this song when I was a kid.
Absolutely one of the best videos ever. I mean, wasn't it inevitable that they'd stumble upon those instruments and launch into the song? And then - even more perfect - Tom gets a bit spot in Costner's "The Postman", playing himself in post-WWIII America.
Posted 21 years ago by jefferydelmar    [ Reply ]
old stuff play the old stuff............. :D
Posted 21 years ago by chucc    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite Petty videos, but not one of my favorite Petty songs. Play \'Refugee\', that\'s the good old school stuff.
Posted 21 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
i like tom petty\'s older stuff. i always find it a little curious when rp sounds like a classic rock station, though.
Posted 21 years ago by downbylaw    [ Reply ]
blech. I never cared for this song.
Posted 21 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
Should have saved this for tomorrow - Valentine\'s Day! :p
Posted 21 years ago by justlistening    [ Reply ]
I\'m a big TP fan but this is the one song of his that I just about can\'t stand. Aagh, those keyboards...
Posted 21 years ago by the_om    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by tom_tom: Used to love the cheesy Mad Max video for this song when I was a kid.
I wanted the sidecar hack....back when mtv played music videos (what a novel idea...someone should try that) we got cable in 83 or 84 and this was one of the ones I liked back then...it is still a cool video.
Posted 21 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
This one was a tough one to rate. I gave it a 5 because as much as I like TP and even this song on occasion, I did not really want to hear it on RP. I still have to listen to broadcast radio on occasion and it\'s still overplayed there.
Posted 21 years ago by Tizmself    [ Reply ]
Aren\'t we being a little harsh?
Posted 21 years ago by fluorophore    [ Reply ]
Ok, all comments aside, it\'s a great \"in your face\" song if you happen to be in that mood. After all, you have to be pretty confident/arrogant to actually say this to someone. Fun song for me.
Posted 22 years ago by justlistening    [ Reply ]
yeah. whats with the Tom Petty explosion on RP lately? yuck.
Posted 22 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
This song is just so, FM radio. Dull stuff
Posted 22 years ago by JCJ    [ Reply ]
I\'m always put off by his voice and this title is not helping with the cheesy synthe!
Posted 22 years ago by bddidier    [ Reply ]
Used to love the cheesy Mad Max video for this song when I was a kid.
Posted 22 years ago by tom_tom    [ Reply ]
You Got Lucky? No, It Got Sucky.
Posted 22 years ago by rmurray248    [ Reply ]