Don't Do Me Like That

About the Single

J Mascis’s cover of Tom Petty’s “Don’t Do Me Like That” transforms the classic rock anthem into an intimate acoustic experience, demonstrating his ability to find new emotional depths in well-known songs. His interpretation strips away the original’s driving rock arrangement while maintaining the song’s melodic core and emotional impact.

The cover showcases J’s reverence for classic songwriting while filtering it through his distinctive acoustic guitar style and vocal approach. This transformation highlights the underlying vulnerability in Petty’s composition, revealing new layers of meaning through J’s more introspective presentation.

This single represents J’s continued exploration of reinterpreting established songs, following his successful cover of Mazzy Star’s “Fade Into You” and demonstrating his range as an interpreter of diverse musical styles and eras.