Happy 74th heavenly birthday to Tom Petty. This clip of Tom playing the Elvis and Del Shannon hit “His Latest Flame” says so much about the tenderness and talent and cool Tom brought into a room. Today we celebrate the hopeful energy, good character, generosity and uplifting talent of Tom Petty. Those of us close to him revel in the blessing of knowing him. And are grateful for the legacy of music he leaves behind. Fans can see Cameron Crowe’s 1982 rock doc ‘Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party’

Notting Hillbillies - His latest flame [Presley cover] 1998-08-01 London | Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler finest