Lots of people clamor to meet Tom and the guys on a daily basis, but it's rare when the shoe's on the other foot.

That's exactly what happened when word got around backstage that Donald "Duck" Dunn would be in the house for Tuesday night's show at Germain Arena in Estero, FL.

A legendary bass guitarist, record producer, and songwriter, Dunn is most well-known as the session bassist for Stax Records, where his iconic playing backed the likes of Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Albert King, Arthur Conley, Sam & Dave and many more. Beyond his career at Stax, Dunn was also a member of The Blues Brothers' band and recorded with Muddy Waters, Freddie King, Neil Young, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eric Clapton, Rod Stewart, and Bob Dylan.

Dunn's connection to the Heartbreakers dates back to the band's debut album when he played bass on "Hometown Blues." Over the course of the next several years, Tom called on Dunn to play on a track, resulting in bass playing credits on "You Tell Me" on Damn the Torpedoes and "A Woman in Love" on Hard Promises and culminating with his work on Stevie Nicks' "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around," a song written by Tom and Mike Campbell.

Following an electrifying "Runnin' Down A Dream" that left the frenzied Florida crowd screaming for more, Tom and the band left the stage for a quick break backstage, where they were met by Dunn and his wife. Hugs and smiles abound as Tom and the guys and jockeyed to spend a few minutes with their old friend. As the cheers from the waiting crowd grew louder, the band was whisked back onstage for the encore, waving goodbye to Dunn and his wife with promises to stay in touch.

"Good to see those boys," Duck said with a chuckle.

SET LIST
Listen to Her Heart
You Wreck Me
I Won't Back Down
Here Comes My Girl
Handle with Care
Lover's Touch
I'm A Man
Something Big
Have Love Will Travel
Free Fallin'
Spike
It's Good To Be King
Time To Move On
Learning to Fly
Yer So Bad
I Shoulda Known It
Good Enough
Refugee
Runnin' Down A Dream

Encore:
Mary Jane
American Girl