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Release Date: 22 August 2025
Label: Homespun
Packaging Type: Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 3805571208636
Genres: Rock Classic Rock
Description
In February 1986, two of rock's most iconic forces collided on stage in a tour that would become the stuff of legend. Homespun brings you the live broadcast from the Sydney Entertainment Centre, documenting the electric chemistry between Bob Dylan and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers at the peak of their creative powers during the historic True Confessions tour.
From the opening bars, the synergy is undeniable. Dylan, revitalized by the raw power of Petty's backing band, delivers searing renditions of classics like "Positively 4th Street," "Like a Rolling Stone," and "Blowin' In The Wind." His voice is gritty, passionate, and deeply present--revealing new layers in familiar lines. Petty and the Heartbreakers provide muscular, intuitive accompaniment, driving the songs forward with urgency and finesse. Their own spotlight moments - "So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star," "Spike," and more - are delivered with swagger and soul, earning roars from an adoring crowd. The show closes with a rousing "Knockin' on Heaven's Door," a shared anthem that unites stage and audience in a cathartic finale.
This recording captures not just a concert, but a rare moment in musical history - when Dylan's enigmatic artistry met Petty's rock 'n' roll fire in a whirlwind of sound, spirit, and showmanship. This is not just a document of a performance - it's an experience, a revelation, and a must-hear for any fan of either legend. Turn it up. You'll feel like you were there.
Tracklisting
Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks
Joni Mitchell
Elvis Presley
Rory Gallagher
Bob Dylan and The Band
Caravan
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt
Journey
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David Bowie & Nine Inch Nails
Bob Dylan & Tom Petty
Kiss
Genesis
John Fogerty
Ufo
The Who
