Music: Two New Covers of Tom Petty Hits Debut (2024)

Music: Two New Covers of Tom Petty Hits Debut

Details: Category: Theatre, Music; Published on Saturday, 10 August 2024 11:47; Written by

Two new versions ofTom Pettyclassics—Eddie Vedder's "Room at the Top" andLarkin Poe's "Runnin' Down a Dream"—are available HERE, and are included on the soundtrack for the Apple + comedy series"Bad Monkey."

The covers, which premiered on SiriusXM's Tom Petty radio earlier this week, are featured on the official soundtrack for the newApple TV+comedy series,BadMonkey, which uniquely consists of music from the extensive Petty catalog. The soundtrack is set for release onOctober 4viaWaterTower Musicwith support fromThe Petty Estate.

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"As hugeTom Petty fans, we werehonored to be asked to contribute our own version of a Heartbreakers' classic, 'Runnin' Down A Dream,' to theBad Monkeysoundtrack," says Larkin Poe. "The lyrics of 'Runnin' Down A Dream' have spoken to the hearts of generations, ours included. We've been chasing our own dreams for the last decade and a half and it feels good to belt this song loud!"

"Not only have I been a huge Tom Petty fan forever (every episode of Cougar Town was named after a song), but he is also quintessentially Florida," executive producer of the seriesBill Lawrencesays. "Having contemporary bands cover his music is not only a thrill for me, but it adds to the feeling that Florida itself is a character."

"Bill, Matt and I discussed creating around 10 Tom Petty covers to use throughout the season. In the end, we scored twenty-one brand new, unreleased covers," Music SupervisorTony Von Pervieuxadds. "Each artist was hand-picked to compliment the vibe of the show but were also favorites of mine that I could hear covering these well-placed Tom Petty songs that we featured throughout the ten episodes. Getting the opportunity to A&R each song and build a Soundtrack with all of them is a DREAM."

WaterTower Music headJason Linnshares, "Tom Petty is one of the greatest musicians and songwriters of our generation, with a career-spanning catalog that remains as timeless and apt today as it did years ago. We are honored to again partner with Bill Lawrence on Bad Monkey and to share a corner of that catalog at WaterTower Music with the help of this exceptional roster of artists."

Based onCarl Hiaasen'sNew York Timesbestselling novel and enduring cult favorite of the same name, the soundtrack toBad Monkeyfinds an impressive roster of acclaimed artists putting their personal touches on some of Petty's greatest hits under Soundtrack Album Producer and Music SupervisorVon Pervieux. Notable contributors includeSharon Van Etten,Weezer,TheWar on Drugs,Nathaniel Rateliff,Kurt Vile,Charlotte Lawrence—who also appears as an actress in the series—Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit,Stephen Marleyand many more. See below for a complete track list.

Created by award-winning executive producer and showrunner and long-time Petty fan, Bill Lawrence (Ted Lasso, Shrinking),Bad Monkeytells the story of Andrew Yancy (Vaughn), who, after being bounced from the Miami Police Department, becomes a health inspector in the Keys. After stumbling upon a case that begins with a human arm fished up by tourists, he realizes that if he can prove murder, he'll be back in. He just needs to get past a trove of Floridian oddballs and one bad monkey. Soundtracked to the extensive catalog of Florida's own Tom Petty,Bad Monkeywill begin streaming on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on August 14 followed by new episodes every Wednesday through October 9. Each episode will premiere alongside new Petty singles covered by a curated roster of lauded musicians.

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ABOUT TOM PETTY

Over his 40-year career, Tom Petty became one of the biggest cultural icons in the world. In addition to the 13 studio albums he made with the Heartbreakers, Petty recorded three solo albums, including the acclaimedFull Moon FeverandWildflowers. Petty was also a member of the supergroup, Traveling Wilburys, and in the pre-Heartbreakers band, Mudcrutch.

Hailed as one of the greatest rock artists of all time, Petty's list of achievements include: Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, multiple Grammy Award winner, over 85 million records sold, performing to over 140 million fans worldwide and Super Bowl halftime performer. Tom Petty passed away in 2017 shortly after completing his 40th anniversary tour, but his music continues to reach fans, both new and old, around the world today.

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BAD MONKEY—TRACKLIST

1. "You Wreck Me" by The War on Drugs
2. "Room at the Top" by Eddie Vedder

3. "I Won't Back Down" by Sharon Van Etten

4. "Even the Losers" by Fitz and the Tantrums

5. "Don't Do Me Like That" by flipturn

6. "Runnin' Down A Dream" by Larkin Poe

7. "Mary Jane's Last Dance" by Waz & Jamie Jackson

8. "You're Gonna Get It" by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

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16. "Here Comes My Girl" by Weezer

17. "Don't Come around Here No More" by Nathaniel Rateliff

18. "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" by Briston Maroney

19. "The Waiting" by Marcus King

20. "Breakdown" by Waz & Jamie Jackson

21. "Free Fallin'" by Imaginary Future featuring Kina Grannis (Apple Exclusive)

22. "Bad Monkey Theme" by Waz & Jamie Jackson

23. "Yancy" by Waz & Jamie Jackson

24. "Dragon Queen by Waz & Jamie Jackson

25. "Eyes Over Keys" by Waz & Jamie Jackson

26. "Egg Chase Neville" by Waz & Jamie Jackson

27. "One That Got Away" by Waz & Jamie Jackson

28. "Bee Drop" by Waz & Jamie Jackson

29. "The Storm is Coming" by Waz & Jamie Jackson

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