Echo (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers album)

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"Free Girl Now" is also notable for being the second single by a major artist to be made available for free internet download in MP3 format by the artist. Petty's marketing decision caused concern at Warner Bros., and the download was pulled after two days but propagated thanks to services such as Napster.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Reception

Template:Expand section The album received generally positive reviews, that received positive critical acclaim for its strong melodies, and emotionally captivating writing style. Many have considered this album to be one of Tom Petty's best works, often regarded as more unique and introspective compared to his other projects.

Outtakes

• "Sweet William" appeared as the B-side on the "Room at the Top" CD single.
• "Gainesville" and "I Don't Belong" were released posthumously as a part of the An American Treasure compilation in 2018, the latter having been circulated as a bootleg since at least 2008.

Personnel

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

• Tom Petty – rhythm guitars, harmonica, lead and backing vocals
• Mike Campbell – guitars (lead, bass), lead vocals on "I Don't Wanna Fight"
• Benmont Tench – piano, electric piano, organ, Chamberlin, clavinet
• Howie Epstein – bass guitar, harmony and backing vocals

Additional musicians

• Scott Thurston – guitars (acoustic, electric), backing vocals
• Steve Ferrone – drums
• Lenny Castro – percussion

Production

• Martyn Atkins – art direction and photography
• Rob Brill – engineer
• Mike Campbell – producer
• Christine Cano – art direction and design
• Richard Dodd – engineer, mixer
• Ok Hee Kim – engineer
• Aaron Lepley – engineer
• Stephen Marcussen – mastering
• Tom Petty – producer
• Rick Rubin – producer
• Dave Schiffman – engineer
• Christine Sirois – engineer

Charts

Weekly charts

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Weekly chart performance for Echo

Chart (1999)	Peak position
UK Albums (OCC)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	43
US Billboard 200<ref name="Billboard">Template:Cite magazine</ref>	10

Year-end charts

Annual chart performance for Echo

Chart (1999)	Position
US Billboard 200<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref>	180

Singles

Chart performance for singles from Echo

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1999	"Free Girl Now"	US Mainstream Rock<ref name="Billboard" />	5