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Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers: Hard Promises

5 May 1981 · 46 YEARS

Hard Promises

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers

Jimmy Iovine returns to produce this set, guiding the group toward a muscular sound. The songs balance sharp radio appeal with the kind of gritty storytelling that established the band early in the decade.

Stevie Nicks contributes to the track Insider after requesting to join the ensemble. These recordings also mark the closing work for Ron Blair during this period of the group history.

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