The A-side of the band's debut single, "American Girl" became an instant rock radio staple, and remains one of their most recognizable songs.
- The song was recorded at Shelly's recording studio in Santa Monica, California.
- The single was released in 1976 and served as the lead track for their debut album, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
- "American Girl" was co-written by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers bassist Ron Blair.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are a rock band from Gainesville, Florida, known for their blend of heartland rock and new wave. The band was formed in 1976, and "American Girl" was their debut single.
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Into the Great Wide Open1991
Damn the Torpedoes1979
Echo1999
The Best of Everything – The Definitive Career Spanning Hits Collection 1976–20162019
Hypnotic Eye2014
The Last DJ2002
Mojo2010
An American Treasure2018
Let Me Up1987
Live at the Fillmore 19972022
Pack Up the Plantation: Live!1985
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers1976
