Better Know a Stoner Song – “You Don’t Know How It Feels” by Tom Petty

Tom Petty’s career in the music industry spanned over four decades. He was best known for his work as the lead singer and guitarist of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, but he also found success as a solo artist. Tom Petty’s music often dealt with themes of love, loss, and hope, and he was considered one of the most influential American musicians of his generation.

In his personal life, Tom Petty was a well-known marijuana user. He frequently spoke about his love for the plant, and even wrote songs about it. Tom Petty’s use of marijuana was widely accepted by his fans, and many people saw him as a role model for responsible drug use.

Tom Petty’s career was cut short when he died suddenly in 2017, at the age of 66. His death came as a shock to the music world, when he succumbed to an accidental fentanyl overdose.

Tom Petty with a black guitar
Tom Petty plays in San Francisco in 2016 - used by permission under CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo by David W Baker.

Tom Petty will be remembered as one of the greatest musicians of his generation, and this relaxation and  cannabis centric song makes it the perfect choice for this week’s Better Know A Stoner Song.

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