“...it was the start of writing about people who are longing for something else in life, something better than they have." – Tom on “American Girl” Watch the new video for the acoustic version of “American Girl” from the new live collection ‘Live at the Fillmore, 1997’ now on Youtube The visually arresting black and white video from co-directors Adria Petty and Jacques Naudé features lead dancer and choreographer Maya Taylor with dancers Anna Iosipiv, Akane Little and Laura Aronoff as the camera

“In 2017, Tom changed his tour visuals to reflect a wide range of women and genders when he played 'American Girl.’ We are excited to carry on his wishes and continue his efforts to include representation and diversity in the visuals representing 'American Girl' as was his passionately expressed desire in the months before his death." - Adria Petty Celebrating International Women’s Day with the video for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ acoustic version of “American Girl (Live at the Fillmore).”