Bob Dylan & Tom Petty - Live in Australia 1986 [CD]

Cat. no: HSPCD2086
Format: CD
Barcode: 3805571208636
Release Date: 22 Aug 2025
Genre: Rock

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 fnesse. 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 fnale.

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 fre 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.

Tracks: Positively Fourth Street / All Along The Watchtower / Masters Of war / I'll Remember You / I Forgot More Than You'll Ever Know / Bye Bye Johnny / Breakdown / Just Like A Woman / Blowin' In The Wind / That Lucky Old Sun / So You Want To Be A Rock'n'Roll Star / Spike / Like A Rolling Stone / Knockin' On Heaven's Door