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Full Moon Fever
Tom Petty · 1989 · Track 5
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Duración4:21
ÁlbumFull Moon Fever
Año1989
ISRCUSMC18925680
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The story behind
The drive to pursue something, that feeling of going at full speed after a goal, is what captures *Runnin’ Down a Dream*. It's a song that invites you to feel the wind in your face, to let yourself be carried away by the energy of moving forward. The recording of this track, part of the album Full Moon Fever, was fueled by a very particular collaboration. Tom Petty worked side-by-side with Jeff Lynne, who not only co-wrote the song but also took on the role of producer. They were joined by other talents like Mike Campbell, Bill Bottrell, and Don Smith on sound engineering, creating a solid foundation for that feeling of constant motion that the music conveys.
Full Moon Fever, released in April 1989, was a project where Tom Petty explored his musical roots, and in *Runnin’ Down a Dream*, that connection is evident. On this album, Petty had the participation of musicians with whom he shared other projects, such as Mike Campbell from The Heartbreakers, and also with figures like Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, and George Harrison, with whom he formed Traveling Wilburys. The record had a great reception, reaching third place on the Billboard 200 in the United States and obtaining multiple platinum certifications both there and in Canada. The song's duration is 4:52, a time that allows for the development of that feeling of uninterrupted journey.