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Tom Petty — Honey Bee
Album: Wildflowers
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Released: 1994
Length: 4:49
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All right, here we go
It's a little number we call
Gimme some sugar, little honey natural bee

Come on now, give me some sugar
Give me some sugar, little honey bee
Don't be afraid, not gonna hurt you
I wouldn't hurt my little honey bee

Don't say a word, bout what were doin'
Don't say nothin', little honey bee
Don't tell your momma, don't tell your sister
Don't tell your boyfriend, little honey bee

She like to call me king bee
She like to buzz round my tree
I call her honey bee
I'm a man in a trance
I'm a boy in short pants
When I see my honey bee
And Ive got something to say

Look here now, peace in the valley
Peace in the valley with my honey bee
Don't say a word, bout what were doin'
Don't say nothin', little honey bee

She give me her monkey hand
And a Rambler sedan
I'm the king of Milwaukee
Her juju beads are so nice
She kissed my third cousin twice
I'm the king of Pomona
And I've got something to say
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I love love love how Bill puts together mini sets in the playlist. I'm hearing the Rock n Drawl set now--

Now Playing: Honey Bee- Tom Petty (from Florida)
Driving the View- Son Volt (Illinois)
Lullaby- Pieta Brown (Iowa)
Right In Time- Lucinda Willams (Louisiana)

I wonder how it sounds to non-Americans?       
Posted 3 years ago by Ok_Sobriquet    [ Reply ]
Buzz around
Posted 3 years ago by surfrider4life    [ Reply ]
 acolt wrote:

ace-marc wrote:
Kinda crappy really. He is over rated for sure.



This is like saying Magic Johnson is overrated if anyone dare compare him to LeBron James. 
 
Original comment not even worth dignifying! 
Tom Petty will go down in history as a premiere American Musical ICON!
Posted 3 years ago by surfrider4life    [ Reply ]
Shoots R.P you sure know how to pick em 
 !!!!
One of my favorite T.P tunes
It just rolls Man!

Gone to early Tom
OOOH how you are missed!
Posted 3 years ago by surfrider4life    [ Reply ]
Tom Petty's work often suffers from an 80s production that didn't age well. This album was spared, and the sound is really powerful :) It's my favourite!
That bass 
Posted 3 years ago by Mannick    [ Reply ]
 ace-marc wrote:
Kinda crappy really. He is over rated for sure.
 
This is like saying Magic Johnson is overrated if anyone dare compare him to LeBron James. 
Posted 3 years ago by acolt    [ Reply ]
 rconlon wrote:
This song is OK, but 'Good To Be King' and 'Crawling Back to You' are much better tracks on this CD.
 
Not buying.
Posted 3 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
Du bon Rock. Super son de gratte!!! year!
Posted 4 years ago by RIP    [ Reply ]
 ace-marc wrote:
Kinda crappy really. He is over rated for sure.
 
I'm sure he's snickering at this from Heaven...
Posted 4 years ago by meatmike    [ Reply ]
 Please....ace-marc wrote:
 
 

Posted 4 years ago by Bert7    [ Reply ]
Kinda crappy really. He is over rated for sure.
Posted 5 years ago by ace-marc    [ Reply ]
 TJOpootertoot wrote:

Not the best version but here's the clip (at least for now) I Dave Grohl just kicking the song's butt out the front door on SNL.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtlBnxyXNGI


 
I tried to view the linked version and got this:

"This video contains content from NBC Universal, who has blocked it on copyright grounds."
Posted 5 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
 dmellis wrote:


Thanks for the tip. You can probably find it on Lorne-friendly sources: NBC On Demand or Hulu if you have it. Anything with Dave Grohl on drums sounds better. I really miss Tom Petty. He was very solid. 

 
Not the best version but here's the clip (at least for now) I Dave Grohl just kicking the song's butt out the front door on SNL.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtlBnxyXNGI

Posted 7 years ago by TJOpootertoot    [ Reply ]
{#Devil_pimp}zesty ! rip tom
Posted 7 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]
 {#Bananajam} me too....

Bosami wrote:
I'm happy we are hearing more of this fine record.

 


Posted 7 years ago by diannemck56    [ Reply ]
 LPCity wrote:

TJ,

Glad you mentioned that version.  Grohl said that was one of his vaorite songs EVER to play live, "a true garage anthem" I believe is what he called it.

Unfortunately, Supreme Overlord Dr. Evil lorne michaels keeps his minnions on the lookout for any SNL videos that pop up on you tube.  If you have that version, I'd love to see it.

 

Thanks for the tip. You can probably find it on Lorne-friendly sources: NBC On Demand or Hulu if you have it. Anything with Dave Grohl on drums sounds better. I really miss Tom Petty. He was very solid. 
Posted 7 years ago by dmellis    [ Reply ]
RIP, Tom Petty {#Sad}
Posted 7 years ago by SCRPListener    [ Reply ]
love love love the music of Tom Petty  : )  AWESOME SPIRIT
Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Waaaaaaa.   Can"t believe Tom is gone.,...RIP.  good thing his music will keep on....
Posted 7 years ago by Highspirits    [ Reply ]
Come back to us Tommy!
Posted 7 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
love love love the little psd!  brought me this super doopa honeybee   (fleeing tusk)
Posted 11 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
RP needs more Rawk N Roll
Posted 14 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Nice music, awful lyrics.
Posted 14 years ago by gekkosan    [ Reply ]
 rconlon wrote:
This song is OK, but 'Good To Be King' and 'Crawling Back to You' are much better tracks on this CD.
 
'Crawling Back To You' may be his best song.

Posted 14 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
I'm happy we are hearing more of this fine record.
Posted 14 years ago by Bosami    [ Reply ]
 flatpicker wrote:

I was a big fan of the album as well... but it's been a lot of years since I had that cassette.
I must get myself another copy (though, not on cassette).

 

yeah, i recently repurchased it and was reminded of how great an album it is. 
definitely necessary to get it again (not on cassette!)
Posted 14 years ago by chelseagirl    [ Reply ]
Thanks Tom, thanks Mike, excellent !  Ass Kickin,' as usual......
Say what?  You want me to scratch the word "Heartbreakers" from the album cover?
Hey your the boss... well you know what I mean...
Posted 14 years ago by That_SOB    [ Reply ]
I am about halfway through Tom's four hour autobiographical DVD Runnin Down a Dream.  Even though I'm a casual fan at best, I recommend it —- it's intelligently done and manages to outline his place in rock music history without coming across as egotistical.
Posted 14 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
Good ol' straight-ahead rawk n' roll. {#Good-vibes}
Posted 14 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
 chelseagirl wrote:
this album is amazing, wish the playlist included 'wildflowers'.
 
I was a big fan of the album as well... but it's been a lot of years since I had that cassette.
I must get myself another copy (though, not on cassette).

Posted 14 years ago by flatpicker    [ Reply ]
this album is amazing, wish the playlist included 'wildflowers'.
Posted 14 years ago by chelseagirl    [ Reply ]
 TJOpootertoot wrote:

You know what really rocks? The version they did on Saturday Night Live with Dave Grohl drumming. I should upload that...

 
TJ,

Glad you mentioned that version.  Grohl said that was one of his vaorite songs EVER to play live, "a true garage anthem" I believe is what he called it.

Unfortunately, Supreme Overlord Dr. Evil lorne michaels keeps his minnions on the lookout for any SNL videos that pop up on you tube.  If you have that version, I'd love to see it.


Posted 15 years ago by LPCity    [ Reply ]
forgotten what it sounded like just after hearing it. must've been awesome
Posted 15 years ago by AdyMiles    [ Reply ]
 crazy wrote:

sucks
 
socks?

Posted 15 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
 crazy wrote:
aaaaaaggghhhhhhh make them stop!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Do it yourself, brother.

Posted 15 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
This CD (which didn't stay on the charts long) is full of great tunes. Check it out; if you like Tom you won't be disappointed.

Posted 15 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 mirland wrote:
This just plainly rocks.
 
sucks
Posted 15 years ago by crazy    [ Reply ]
aaaaaaggghhhhhhh make them stop!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 15 years ago by crazy    [ Reply ]
Yet another of my favorite get-wasted-with-your-boys-and-jam-into-the-night songs.

Oh, the memories!!!!

{#Cheers}  Here's to ya, my Kentucky bretheren!  You are sorely missed!

Posted 15 years ago by agnes    [ Reply ]
This just plainly rocks.
Posted 15 years ago by mirland    [ Reply ]
 Sloggydog wrote:
I've often thought i should listen to more Tom Petty and this confirms it.
 
This CD would be an excellent selection, every song is great, and the flow is wonderful. Enjoy.

Posted 15 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
I've often thought i should listen to more Tom Petty and this confirms it.
Posted 15 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
Sweet! Shout out to my peeps in Pamona!
Posted 15 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
 CCinSB wrote:
This rocks!
 
You know what really rocks? The version they did on Saturday Night Live with Dave Grohl drumming. I should upload that...

Posted 16 years ago by TJOpootertoot    [ Reply ]
This rocks!
Posted 16 years ago by CCinSB    [ Reply ]
This song is OK, but 'Good To Be King' and 'Crawling Back to You' are much better tracks on this CD.
Posted 16 years ago by rconlon    [ Reply ]
 reason06 wrote:
It's so dirrty!
 

She likes to call me King Bee
She likes to buzz round my tree
I call her Honey Bee
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Wow! This one is just plain great! Love the gravelly talking right at the beginning too.
Posted 16 years ago by Marr    [ Reply ]
Channeling (Electric) Hot Tuna....
Posted 16 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
I'll bet this just rocks live.
Posted 16 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
crunchy...badass petty rock buzz a while
Posted 16 years ago by azdcryan    [ Reply ]
It's so dirrty!
Posted 16 years ago by reason06    [ Reply ]
Finally! Some good ol'rock & roll on RP!
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
I love this tune so much. wondering why it's juxtaposed so oddly within the playlist.
Posted 16 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
One of Tom's best "rockin" songs. And rock it does.
Posted 16 years ago by alph    [ Reply ]
Mari wrote:
wildflowers a speciality!
Partial to fruit trees...
Posted 16 years ago by Inamorato    [ Reply ]
Shaken_Bake wrote:
I don't recall hearing this song before, so I was surprised to see it was from an older TP album. I couldn't quite catch it - was Tom discussing money with his Honey Bee?
This is one of those rare CD's where every song is great (IMHO)
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
I don't recall hearing this song before, so I was surprised to see it was from an older TP album. I couldn't quite catch it - was Tom discussing money with his Honey Bee?
Posted 16 years ago by Shaken_Bake    [ Reply ]
'She like to buzz round my tree, I call her Honeybee'
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
EXCELLENT song! From the comments, it looks like there was a five-year break between plays. It's good to hear it today. She give me her monkey hand And a Rambler sedan I'm the king of Milwaukee...
Posted 16 years ago by Smoove_D    [ Reply ]
A Tom Petty song I LIKE!
Posted 16 years ago by Alafia    [ Reply ]
NICE! good one - haven't heard this in a while.
Posted 16 years ago by phillips    [ Reply ]
wildflowers a speciality!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
overplayed (on RP). getting really grating very quickly. once a day is much more than enough already!!!! :roll:
Posted 22 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
Way below TP\'s standards.
Posted 22 years ago by ndanger666    [ Reply ]
not one of the few Petty songs that I like.
Posted 22 years ago by SuperWeh    [ Reply ]