Tom Petty Returns With One Of His Oddest Collaborations Tom Petty's enduring popularity is a testament to his skill as a songwriter and performer.
However, it also raises questions about the nature of artistic legacy in an era where sampling and reworking are common practices.
The recent return of "Last Dance with Mary Jane" to the UK's Official Physical Singles chart at number 100 is a peculiar example of how Petty's music continues to chart, even when its original context has been largely forgotten.