‘Full Moon Fever’: Every Song Ranked

Tom Petty's Full Moon Fever contains 12 tracks. Truth be told, ranking 12 tracks shouldn't be a terribly difficult task. However, when it comes to ranking the songs from Full Moon Fever, there's just one problem: There isn't a weak song on this classic album.

Of course, this is a fact that many fans have realized in the 35 years since its release. While it's something that I personally have known for years as well, it wasn't until I literally sat down with the album that I discovered a newfound appreciation for a work I already loved.

After some intense internal struggle, here are all 12 songs from Full Moon Fever ranked.

In February 2024, it was announced that a Tom Petty country tribute album was being released.

Aptly named Petty Country, the album is due out on May 31. The album features 20 tracks and an absolutely stacked roster of talent. Among the artists covering Petty are Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson & Lukas Nelson, Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett, Wynonna Judd, Lainey Wilson, George Strait, Dierks Bentley and more. Heartbreakers members Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench also play on the album.

The album features four covers of songs from Petty's Full Moon Fever: "Runnin' Down a Dream," "I Won't Back Down," "Yer So Bad" and "Free Fallin'." A full track listing with artists is below.

1. "I Should Have Known It" - Chris Stapleton
2. "Wildflowers" - Thomas Rhett
3. "Runnin' Down a Dream" - Luke Combs
4. "Southern Accents" - Dolly Parton
5. "Here Comes My Girl" - Justin Moore
6. "American Girl" - Dierks Bentley
7. "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" - Lady A
8. "I Forgive It All" - Jamey Johnson
9. "I Won't Back Down" - Brothers Osborne
10. "Refugee" - Wynonna Judd & Lainey Wilson
11. "Angel Dream #2" - Willie Nelson & Lukas Nelson
12. "Learning to Fly" - Eli Young Band
13. "Breakdown" - Ryan Hurd feat. Carly Pearce
14. "Yer So Bad" - Steve Earle
15. "Ways to Be Wicked" - Margo Price & Mike Campbell
16. "Mary Jane's Last Dance" - Midland
17. "Free Fallin'" - The Cadillac Three feat. Breland
18. "I Need To Know" - Marty Stuart And His Fabulous Superlatives
19. "Don't Come Around Here No More" - Rhiannon Giddens feat. Benmont Tench
20. "You Wreck Me (Live)" - George Strait

Musician Tom Petty performs at the Bridgestone halftime show during Super Bowl XLII between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots on February 3, 2008 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

Tom Petty of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers performs on the main stage on day 2 of The Isle of Wight Festival at Seaclose Park on June 22, 2012 in Newport, Isle of Wight.

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers perform as part of the Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park on September 17, 2006 in Austin, Texas.

Tom Petty of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers performs during first day of the 2006 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on June 16, 2006 in Manchester, Tennessee.

Tom Petty of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers performs during their 40th Anniversary Tour at Bridgestone Arena on April 25, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Tom Petty performs onstage during MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Tom Petty at the Los Angeles Convention Center on February 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.

Tom Petty attends Songwriters Hall Of Fame 47th Annual Induction And Awards at Marriott Marquis Hotel on June 9, 2016 in New York City.

Musician Tom Petty performs onstage during the 5th Annual Sean Penn & Friends HELP HAITI HOME Gala Benefiting J/P Haitian Relief Organization at Montage Hotel on January 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California.

Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers kick off their summer 2014 tour in support of their latest album 'Hypnotic Eye' at Viejas Arena on August 3, 2014 in San Diego, California.

Tom Petty performs onstage at the Firefly Music Festival at The Woodlands of Dover International Speedway on June 22, 2013 in Dover, Delaware.

Tom Petty of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers performs on the main stage on day 2 of The Isle of Wight Festival at Seaclose Park on June 22, 2012 in Newport, Isle of Wight.

Tom Petty performs during the 'Bridgestone Halftime Show' at Super Bowl XLII between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots on February 3, 2008 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.