Ultimate Classic Rock

How Tom Petty’s ‘Learning to Fly’ Became a Quiet Redemption Song

Four years after an arsonist burned down Tom Petty's California home, the singer and songwriter was more than ready for a new beginning in 1991. But he was far from bitter after the incident. As he ...
Vulture

Bob Dylan, Lucky Wilbury Himself, Paid Tribute to His Pal Tom Petty With a ‘Learning to Fly’ Cover

The world has been a little bit sadder in the aftermath of Tom Petty’s unexpected death earlier this month, but maybe Bob Dylan will help wash the pain away with his lovely vocal stylings. At a ...
American Songwriter

Behind the Metaphysical Meaning of “Learning to Fly” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

There is just something about an acoustic guitar and Tom Petty singing over it that makes the listener feel as if they’re floating on sunshine. Whether it’s solo, with his band the Heartbreakers, or ...
Paste

Bob Dylan Covers Tom Petty’s “Learning to Fly”: Watch

Since the sudden death of Tom Petty on Oct. 2, dozens of artists have emerged with tributes and covers of Petty’s songs, from deep cuts to huge hits. It was probably just a matter of time before Bob ...
Rolling Stone

Watch Kurt Vile Bring Acoustic Twang to Tom Petty’s ‘Learning to Fly’

Kurt Vile performed a stripped-down cover of Tom Petty‘s “Learning to Fly” during a recent live session for Sirius channel XMU. Vile flipped the jangly rocker into a subtle, country-tinged tune, using ...