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From The Archive: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers "Century City"

From The Archive: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers "Century City"

Tom Petty's 1979 deep cut is a middle finger to a city he loathes but clearly can't quit.

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May 17, 2024
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Today we’re taking a second look at “Century City” by Tom Petty. One of the things I plan to do this year is feature more of my Desert Island Discs. Damn The Torpedo…

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