Don't Come Around Here No More

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers · 1985

7 min · 2 tracks · Southern rock · heartland rock

A haunting blend of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics, steeped in Southern rock traditions.

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Don't Come Around Here No More is a single by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, released in 1985. A haunting blend of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics, steeped in Southern rock traditions. 'Don't Come Around Here No More' achieved commercial success, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. The single's innovative music video, featuring surreal imagery drawn from Alice in Wonderland, became a staple of MTV and helped solidify Petty's place as a prominent figure in rock during the mid-1980s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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What does Don't Come Around Here No More sound like?

A haunting blend of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics, steeped in Southern rock traditions. Rooted in Southern rock and heartland rock.

What makes Don't Come Around Here No More by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers notable?

'Don't Come Around Here No More' achieved commercial success, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. The single's innovative music video, featuring surreal imagery drawn from Alice in Wonderland, became a staple of MTV and helped solidify Petty's place as a prominent figure in rock during the mid-1980s. Released on February 28, 1985, 'Don't Come Around Here No More' marked Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' sixth studio album. At this point in his career, Petty was transitioning into a more polished sound after the success of 'Southern Accents' in 1985, reflecting both personal growth and changing musical landscapes.

How many songs are on Don't Come Around Here No More?

Don't Come Around Here No More has 2 tracks, running approximately 7 minutes.