The legendary American musician Tom Petty passed away from a heart attack just one week after concluding his 40th anniversary tour. He was just sixty-six.
The anguish came down quickly and in large measure. Miley had not intended to perform Wildflower as part of her Tonight Show promotion for her album Younger Now. Tuesday night, the night after Tom’s death, she rehearsed the song with her band for the first time, and the following morning, she performed it live and raw on the Howard Stern Radio Show. Stern’s rendition lacks polish.
Three kind of remarks were made about Miley’s rendition of “Wildflowers” on the Thursday night Tonight Show. First, fans are delighted by Miley’s singing (especially at the bottom end!); some are taken aback, while others are impressed by her wide range of musical styles. Secondly, it’s acknowledged that the performance is a poignant homage to Petty. Third, Miley’s bond with her father touches viewers’ hearts. Before I provide some instances, check out Wildflowers on the Stern Show. Goosebumps if you listen carefully and are present in the moment.
Miley Cyrus Covers Tom Petty’s “Wildflowers” on the Stern Show (2017)
The musical sensation Miley Cyrus’s father, Billy Ray Cyrus, a former one-hit wonder who is now an actor on Disney Channel, and his relationship have garnered media attention. Billy Ray’s relationship with a lady younger than his well-known daughter led to Miley’s parents divorcing. Not amused was Miley Cyrus. Miley did not show up for her father’s October 2023 wedding to Firerose, nor did she give her father any credit during her Grammy acceptance speech for Record of the Year in 2024. Billy Ray, 62, and Firerose, 34, are no longer together (yet!).
The good news is that there are indications of reconciliation between the father and daughter. This video of Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus performing Tom Petty’s Wildflower during Miley’s weekly appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon is likely to win over those who don’t give a damn. Tom Petty passed away on October 2, 2017, a Monday. That Thursday saw the performance of this poignant memorial. The obvious affection between Miley and her dad, who sports a Stetson, heightens the emotions.
Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus Pay Tribute to Tom Petty with
Let’s move on to the remarks regarding the Tonight Show version airing in primetime. According to Celticat, “The Lady can sing.” Regarding her, I’ve entirely altered my views. Behind all of the hullabaloo and crap, there’s something extraordinary! tiny “This girl can sing anything,” remarks Dave. I’ve grown to love her because of her incredible range. “My favorite artist was Tom,” writes Sarah Kuhn. I chose the song “Wildflowers” for my wedding’s father-daughter dance. Miley, you really did this song justice—I’m speechless.
Anonymous admits that she started crying when she read Miley’s final notes. “I hate to be ‘that kind’ of person,” she says, adding, “but her dress and blonde hair, along with her dad’s guitar playing, give me Hannah Montana feels.” “I love how Billy didn’t do anything to take away from his daughter in this performance,” writes Too Chillery. Just as a true father would. With respect. Along with a lot of others, Bad Sama When Miley says, “Ready Dad,” Jama recognizes the song’s most heartbreaking part and writes, “‘Ready Dad’… It is adorable, and I adore it! I am utterly envious. I really really really miss my dad.
Billy Ray Cyrus is reportedly attempting to have his marriage to Firerose dissolved on the grounds of fraud, according to TMZ. The pair parted ways in May 2024. On David Letterman’s Netflix program in June 2024, Miley discussed her falling out with her father. She accepted the host’s notion that “it’s just the way it’s been played.” Miley went on to thank her mother, Tish, and father for raising her. All set, Dad?