| "Time to Move On" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Tom Petty | |
| from the album Wildflowers | |
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Folk rock [1] [2] |
| Length | 3:14 |
| Label | Warner Bros. |
| Songwriter(s) | Tom Petty |
| Producer(s) | Rick Rubin |
"Time to Move On" is a song by Tom Petty from his second solo studio album Wildflowers (1994). A live version was released on the live disc of the 2020 box set Wildflowers & All the Rest. [3] The song is similar to the title track, in the same vein but with some orchestration. [4]
Critical reception
AllMusic described the song as a lesser-known masterpiece by Tom Petty, and a highlight on the album. It was described as reminiscent of "Go and Say Goodbye" by Buffalo Springfield, although the song also has life's road and challenges as a theme. [5]
Popularity
While the song was not played live very often by Tom Petty (60 times with the Heartbreakers and once alone)[ citation needed], it became quite popular on streaming services: it is Petty's seventh most streamed solo song on Spotify, surpassing popular singles that were live staples, such as " Yer So Bad" and " It's Good to Be King". [6]
References
- ^ Wawzenek 2016
- ^ "You Wreck Me - Tom Petty, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers | Song Info | AllMusic". AllMusic.
- ^ "Wildflowers & All the Rest – Tom Petty | Release Info". AllMusic.
- ^ "Tom Petty's 'Wildflowers' Turns 25: The Stories Behind the Songs". Ultimate Classic Rock.
- ^ "Time to Move On - Tom Petty | Song Info". AllMusic.
- ^ "Tom Petty". Spotify.
Sources
- Wawzenek, Bryan (2016). "Tom Petty Albums Ranked Worst to Best". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved February 7, 2021.