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Who sang Breakdown?

Tom Petty released the song Breakdown. Date of release: 1976.

Release date: 1976

Duration: 02:44

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The meaning of the song 'Breakdown ', based on the lyrics

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🎶 Breakdown song analysis

The protagonist tells his partner that it doesn't matter if she loves him or not, but he thinks she won't run away. He knows that something is bothering her and that they have already talked about it. The chorus repeats that he is okay with a breakup and wants her to go with him. Overall, the protagonist reassures his partner that they can get through anything together.

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Tom Petty - Short Biography

Thomas Earl Petty était un chanteur et guitariste américain très apprécié, connu pour son travail en tant que chanteur et guitariste du groupe Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, qui a acquis une grande popularité dans la musique rock au cours des années 70 et 80. Outre son succès avec les Heartbreakers, Petty a également dirigé le groupe Mudcrutch et est devenu membre du supergroupe Traveling Wilburys à la fin des années 1980. Il est également connu pour son impressionnante carrière solo, ce qui fait de lui un artiste polyvalent dans différents genres musicaux. Les contributions de Petty à la musique rock restent très appréciées, même après son décès en 2017.

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"Breakdown" is a classic rock song by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. It was released as the first single from their debut album of the same name. The song reached the top 40 in the United States and Canada, making it one of the band's most popular songs.

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