# The happiest song of all time, according to Tom Petty: “No piece of music can make you feel better”

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-happiest-song-of-all-time-according-to-tom-petty-no-piece-of-music-can-make-you-feel-better/
- Published: 2026-11-10T19:40:30+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T20:36:51+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/happiest-song-of-all-time-according-to-tom-petty/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Petty said “Here Comes the Sun” made him feel better than any other music.
- He admired its optimism and emotional nuance.
- Harrison was a close friend and mentor to Petty.

## Summary

Tom Petty called George Harrison’s “Here Comes the Sun” the most uplifting song he knew, saying no music could make him feel better. His praise reflects both the song’s optimism and the lasting personal bond between the two musicians.

Petty described the track as happy with “a little bit of ache” that made its joy feel more meaningful. He and Harrison became close friends over decades, with Harrison serving as a mentor; they later played together in the Traveling Wilburys. The article also links Harrison’s influence to Petty’s own optimistic songwriting.

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