1979 - Damn the Torpedoes - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

45 Years Ago - 1979 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers released their third album

Damn the Torpedoes.

This was their breakthrough album making #2, kept from #1 by The Wall by Pink Floyd.

"Don't Do Me Like That" almost went to the J. Giles Band as he felt it was their sound. It peaked at #10.

"Refugee" made #15.

"Here Comes My Girl" peaked at #59.