Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers – Don’t Come Around Here No More
“Don’t Come Around Here No More” is a song by American rock band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. It was written by written by Tom Petty and David A. Stewart of Eurythmics.It was released on February 28, 1985 as as the lead single from their sixth studio album “Southern Accents.” The song is notable for its unique blend of rock and psychedelic sounds and its surreal music video. “Don’t Come Around Here No More” is characterized by its dreamlike and whimsical musical arrangement, featuring sitar-like guitar sounds, haunting synthesizers, and Tom Petty’s distinctive vocals. The song’s production creates a sense of otherworldly and psychedelic atmosphere.
“Don’t Come Around Here No More” was a commercial success. When it was released in 1985, the song performed well on music charts and received significant radio airplay. It reached #2 on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart in the United States, and its unique sound and memorable music video contributed to its popularity.
The music video for “Don’t Come Around Here No More”, directed by Jeff Stein, is particularly memorable. It draws inspiration from the literary character Alice from Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” Tom Petty appears as the Mad Hatter, and the video features a surreal and visually stunning journey through a psychedelic Wonderland-like landscape.
The song became a hit and remains one of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ signature tracks. Its unique sound and memorable video make it a standout in the band’s discography and a classic of 1980s rock music.
