Time to Move On (song)
1994 song by Tom Petty
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"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.[4] The song is similar to the title track, in the same vein but with some orchestration.[5]
| "Time to Move On" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Tom Petty | |
| from the album Wildflowers | |
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 3:14 |
| Label | Warner Bros. |
| Songwriter | Tom Petty |
| Producer | Rick Rubin |
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.[6]
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 "It's Good to Be King".[7]
Personnel
Personnel taken from Wildflowers CD booklet.[8]
- Tom Petty – vocals, electric guitar
- Mike Campbell – bass, slide guitar
- Steve Ferrone – drums
- Benmont Tench – piano
- Michael Kamen – orchestration, conductor