Tom Petty “Breakdown” live 1978 TOPICS:BreakdownTom Petty Photo credit YouTUbe user Nyle Rivers Music Channel “Breakdown” was released on Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers self-titled debut album in 1976. The song was written by Tom Petty. “Breakdown” reached number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100. Follow us on Twitter: Follow @ClRockArchives Tweets by ClRockArchives