John wanted Kenny at his beck and call, but didn't want to pay for Kenny to be on call. Kenny has mentioned this many times in interviews. This was awesome performance. I saw this when it came out.
I was there !! I won 2 tickets for this private party & MTV recording. He played the whole album twice !! I got to dance with the chick back up singers. I bought a disposable camera but never figured how to use it lol. He also sat down and talked to us between songs. I may not agree with his politics but he a a great guy !!!!
Excellent performance. A new album being introduced, and the crowd was into it with no knuckleheads present. 30 years ago, real music ruled. This was a great band John had during this period. David Grissom and Kenny Aronoff are just excellent and the core of the band. And Lisa Germano, Pat Peterson and Roberta Freeman really make the whole band complete. You can't underestimate what they brought to this concert, both musically and visually. Especially Lisa Germano, who is a very underrated talent on her own. She added a lot to this band, and I'm glad to see she is touring with his band again for the current tour.
Jesus left Birmingham simple to the point lyrics delivered so powerfully the injustice in world john a man with a voice to uncover that injustice they call me junior says it all 😢
I was pregnant with my youngest when this album came out, and I craved it like some people crave pickles and ice cream. Wore it out over the 9 months. Still love it
Just came across this. As a long time fan, wow! So many songs that it's impossible to have favorite but......'what if I came knocking' seems to be up there to me. The band looked like they really enjoyed thumping that one out. All the best JM.
No kick on other generations we all have our voices and ways of projecting them but so damn glad this music from my generation time period and neck of the woods thank u John ❤😊
I bought this CD when I was 18! Here in Italy the single Human Wheels was playing at the radio and the video was on MTV. What a nice album, reminds me the good old times!
John's music never sounded as good live after this version of his band split. They were such a tight band!Kenny's beating on those drums like they owe him money! Lol. Love this concert
Amazed at the lack of view figures on this, what a catalogue this guy has and i just love the energy of his band, drums and the ladies really add hard to the show, saw them llive and it was awesome.
He's Incredible #Live - Met him late 70's ,early 80's... Really wasn't done with the night 😁😉 He was Johnny Cougar- *he hated the Cougar, too. Wish he'd quit those Marlboro's ... Could be why he sounds like he does. Chainsmoker- on stage, off stage...Only one place he didn't. We were both young; though he was older. Helluva Performer & an #artist !! Enjoy Mr. J.M. ♡x
Simply brilliant! Excellent picture quality and sound. 'Human Wheels' was and still is a very under rated offering from John Mellencamp. The concert here features a kick-ass band at the top of its game performing some great songs. Sadly missing the amazing John Cascella who died 10 months prior to this outstanding performance. lucky Chicago. Highly recommended. Thanks for posting this absolute gem.
Mercury Records really didn't care much for the album as they thought it was quite lacking in commercial potential. Therefore, _Human Wheels_ received anemic marketing and promotional support from the label.
I was a young man when this was a current release and although i was not a huge Mellancamp fan i enjoyed as everyone from my generation the offerings from Scarecrow / The Lonesome Jubilee at the time that where still played on the radio and its a pity that this whole album did not get the airplay of its predecessors. Retrospectively speaking this is a stand out and I now have a whole different appreciation to John Mellancamps music and his tenacious will to keep on producing music for himself.
Man, they made Junior much heavier Live! To this day, I can't hear the Title Track of Human Wheels without crying. "While I, with human-hindered eyes/Unequal to the sweeping curve of life/Stand on this single print of time". Thanks for the music and most importantly a glimpse of your heart, JCM
Torrance Ron , I'm glad I found this! I've grown to appreciate Johns work more & more lately. His new stuff is great (Plain Spoken, Sad Clowns & Hillbillies). Since the death of Tom Petty, I've really come to respect the great ones we have left. John being among them.
Man, this is absolutely awesome! I've heard John say in interviews that he really hated his 90's music. He must have forgotten about this material. What is it, 23 studio albums by 2018? I understand if some of it has slipped from memory. Not my memory, though.
He has recanted so much of what he believed in and philosophy I listened to every day and still do Think I will just listen to the 90’s John And his music is a huge part of me and the best times of my life And here in Australia where he had his first hit and credits us for having a career at all There’s a band “Scarecrow” from Melbourne who have non stopped touring and playing his music and introduced it to new generations Are Celebrating 30 years Together And Gary Young by name and nature literally Looks like Him and this will be controversial!! He Rocks and Sounds the same as he did 30 years ago Anyone seeing him for the first time don’t believe its not him As they play to huge crowds And I am putting out a plea as I’ve spoken to the band and their to humble and happy to seek attention But you would think John Mellencamp as cynical as he is these days Would make some contact and Thank & Congratulate them for the 30 years of keeping “His Legacy Alive” And no they aren’t rich from it or anything They do it for the love of it and their huge following Went & saw John last time he was here and he bitched and whined all night & abused his band Told the crowd if they came drunk and wanted a “Hits Package” they had come to the wrong show The John I swore by and is on the record being interviewed (look on here) Used to say he knew as he was still a fan himself That he knew people saved for months for a ticket and looked forward for years to come to see him And they had to buy clothes and dinner to take their girl out and maybe some ended up married and he was making memories And knew the cost of a T Shirt He was the working man’s hero and just the same as you or I His concert in Melbourne in 1992 when he came out in just a singlet and joked about a fellow American that had played the same place a week before and had over 50 costume changes Hahaha Wasn’t want people wanted They just wanted Loud RocknRoll and he blew the roof off the place And it’s still reguarded as one of the Top 5 concerts in Australian history Now he said RocknRoll is Dead and Anyone who doesn’t believe it are just nostalgic freaks trying to live in the past Well That Describes Me Perfectly And I still listen to Lonesome Jubilee Big Daddy every week So Please give me a like if you bothered to read down this far as I always read every other persons Or even a thumbs down But please Check It Out Hahaha And Look up “Scarecrow “ on here UA-cam!!! Obviously some are people’s phones so don’t judge them on them And while I’m at it Check out a Band called Rumors the Fleetwood Mac Tribute honestly they too look and sounds so good it’s like going back in a DeLoren
Love this guy.look at him rickin with the smoke. At least he gave it up when he had that heart attack and gave us plenty more music. I will say he did a nice transition from the 80's to the 90's
What an eerily coincidental date on which to perform an album titled "Human Wheels." If I had to put together a montage of historical footage set to the song "Human Wheels," it would most certainly include footage of the WTC attacks on 9/11/2001.
One of the best live productions ever. David Grissom is the best Guitarist of the 21 century whether you(JOHN PUBLIC) think so or not. Mellencougar is a fool for letting him slip away. Oh well....HE"S(David is) A TEXAN NOW! And JOHN can still ROCK....YEAH!!!
Nowadays rhythm section would be done with gunshots and all the gear would be stolen halfway the set. Other than that; great show, looks like a real great time.
10:09 Human Wheels ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This land today, shall draw its last breath And take into its ancient depths This frail reminder of its giant, dreaming self While I, with human-hindered eyes Unequal to the sweeping curve of life Stand on this single print of time Human wheels spin round and round While the clock keeps the pace Human wheels spin round and round Help the light to my face This time, today, no triumph gains At this short success of age This pale reflection of its brave and Blundering deed For I, descend from this vault Now dreams beyond my earthly fault Knowledge, sure, from the seed Human wheels spin round and round While the clock keeps the pace Human wheels spin round and round Help the light to my face This land, today, my tears shall taste And take into its dark embrace This love, who in my beating heart endures Assured, by every sun that burns The dust to which this flesh shall return It is the ancient, dreaming dust of God Human wheels spin round and round While the clock keeps the pace Human wheels spin round and round Help the light to my face Human wheels spin round and round While the clock keeps the pace Human wheels spin round and round Help the light to my face 5:53 Junior ~~~~~~~ They call me Junior I live here on the street I earn two hundred dollars a week I'd like to say "Hey, thanks a lot." I know I'm missin' something But I don't know what it is That I don't got I sit here watchin' The people down below I try to imagine The places they may go I don't know I stay home a lot I know I'm missin' something But I don't know what it is That I don't got I see the world through the TV Guide What a safe place for me to run What a small little man I am I'm afraid of everything From golden rules to airplanes What a small little man I am They call me Junior I'm caught up in this hell Sometimes I feel better But I never do feel well Jesus must have one hell of a plan for me I know I'm missin' something But I don't know what it is That I don't got And if I have anything to say About judgment day There'll be a crown in heaven For those who live this way Anyway You know exactly who you are I see the world through the TV Guide What a safe place for me to run What a small little man I am I'm afraid of everything From the golden rule to airplanes What a small little man I am They call me Junior I live here on the street I earn two hundred dollars a week I'd like to say "Hey man, thanks a lot" My name is Junior 19:52 Suzanne and the Jewels ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Suzanne was the jewel keeper In a word she stole all the jewels And she took them to a foreign land Which was strictly against all the rules And she wore them all proudly Like a tiara crown on her head And she slept with them at night Suzanne and the jewels in a bed Suzanne and her jewels Livin' on the edge of a friend Suzanne, how will you sleep at night When they take that crown from your head? Suzanne lived down by the river The fountain of youth did flow And she played on a steel guitar And the drifters did come and they'd go And she'd put on her crown And she'd sing them a song And some drifters would stay here the night But they never did stay long Suzanne and her jewels Livin' on the edge of a friend Suzanne, how will you sleep at night When they take that crown from your head? This girl flew on the wind She wrote her own name in the stars Just goes to show sometimes you win No matter how crazy you are But a thief can come knocking Even with blood on the door And drink up your fountain of youth Throw your jewels and your crown on the floor Suzanne and her jewels Livin' on the edge of a friend Suzanne, how will you sleep at night When they take that crown from your head? Suzanne and her jewels Livin' on the edge of a friend Suzanne, how will you sleep at night When they take that crown off your head? 25:30 Sweet evening breeze ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I was loud and a little sad She was visiting from Atlanta, Georgia She had come to spend the summer with her dad And I thought she was very pretty We would kiss and hold hands Every night by the football field Her body was tan From the afternoons by the public swimming pool Sweet evening breeze Blows around my thoughts and memories As I lie here today And drink my tea I can still see Sweet evening breeze I saw her in a coffee shop In a big hotel down in Austin, Texas She had cut her long hair off And replaced it with Blue eyes of sadness Still acted like we were kids And she told me that she had to marry And she asked me if I did Still remember The sweet evening breeze Blows around my thoughts and memories As I lie here today And drink my tea I can still see Sweet evening breeze How redundant the future can be These days of old are very, very Ridiculous for me to see When I think about the real gone stories How time holds the winning hand I can tell by the lines on our faces How the young can't understand When they look at me They look at themselves Oh, sweet evening breeze Blows around my thoughts and memories As I lie here today And drink my tea I can still see Sweet evening breeze 30:34 To the River ~~~~~~~~~~~~ They are master and slave We are sunlight and shadow All roads to the river I am lost, I am saved I'm beloved and betrayed All roads to the river And the river runs wide And the river runs deep And I spit in the eye of safe company When I dive right down to the undertow Well, the deeper I drown Lord, the higher I'll go I am whispering dreams I am howling revolutions All roads to the river I am valentine sweet And I live in this nightmare All roads to the river And the river runs wide And the river runs deep (Runs Deep) And I spit in the eye of safe company When I dive right down (Right down) To the undertow (Undertow) Well, the deeper I drown Lord, the higher I'll go This is nothing like we planned That's the way it's always been All roads to the river I have hated and I have loved I have prayed and I have sinned All roads to the river And the river runs wide And the river runs deep (And the river runs Deep) And I spit in the eye of safe company When I dive right down (Right down) To the undertow (Undertow) Well, the deeper I drown Lord, the higher I will go 38:30 What If I Came Knocking ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What if I came knocking On your front door some night? Would you open the window And drop me down the key? What if I came knocking On your bedpost that same night? Would you open up your heart Or try to get the best of me? What if I came knocking On your brain the next day And ask for your truth And your love and your honesty? Would you build up your big walls And try to hide behind that smile Or would you try to pull the wool Right over me? So what if I came knocking? (Ah, what if I came knocking?) So what if I came knocking? (Ah, what if I came knocking?) So what if I came kicking And it scared you a little bit? And I came on strong Would you think That there's something wrong with me? Or could it be your fears Of trying something real Or just afraid to touch a A guy like me? What if I came knocking? (Ah, what if I came knocking?) What if I came knocking? (Ah, what if I came knocking?) What if I came knocking On your front door some night? Ah So let's just say it worked out Like a storybook dream And we lived happily ever after Fa la la la But what if I came crying After just a few weeks And said I misread my heart That it's not really meant to be? Yeah So if you hear some knocking On your window tonight You can bet that it's uh Probably me But let it be known That we're just a pair of tumbling dice And the outcome of these crap shoots Is hard to see So what if I came knocking? (What if I came knocking?) So what if I came knocking? (What if I came knocking?) So what if I came knocking On your front door tonight? Ah (What if I came knocking?) So what if I came knocking? Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock, knocking (What if I came knocking?) Kick, kick, kick (What if I came knocking?) What if I came knocking On your front porch tonight, tonight?
The reason this sounds so damn good...and i'm not cutting anything down by saying this, it is because Human Wheels was released 4 days prior on September 7th, 1993 so the band is fresh out of the recording studio and are tuned to the T. Not only that but the soundman is probably using the latest technology to record this with Alesis ADAT XT's or HD24's collecting 16 bit audio.
The reason it sounds so good is that John has had the BEST live band on tour for nearly his entire career. You could put anyone on stage in any other band and that band would be better.
Note to self: never EVER fire the drummer who helped create your signature sound. Just pay the man.
Totally agree! Kenny's a fucking beast..
Trying to think of the country artist he hooked up with.Gary Morris?
He didn't fire Kenny. The guy went off to a lucrative career as an in-demand session guy.
John wanted Kenny at his beck and call, but didn't want to pay for Kenny to be on call. Kenny has mentioned this many times in interviews.
This was awesome performance. I saw this when it came out.
I have to say I' feel so fortunate to have Mellencamps music in my generation to enjoy ,, Buddy your a blessing ,, Thank You ,,, 🙏 Peace
This is one of the best street concerts ever, and this album is as good today, or maybe better than it was in 1993 - RR
I was there !! I won 2 tickets for this private party & MTV recording. He played the whole album twice !! I got to dance with the chick back up singers. I bought a disposable camera but never figured how to use it lol. He also sat down and talked to us between songs. I may not agree with his politics but he a a great guy !!!!
Isnt he though !!?
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Wonderful!!!
Excellent performance. A new album being introduced, and the crowd was into it with no knuckleheads present. 30 years ago, real music ruled. This was a great band John had during this period. David Grissom and Kenny Aronoff are just excellent and the core of the band. And Lisa Germano, Pat Peterson and Roberta Freeman really make the whole band complete. You can't underestimate what they brought to this concert, both musically and visually. Especially Lisa Germano, who is a very underrated talent on her own. She added a lot to this band, and I'm glad to see she is touring with his band again for the current tour.
Jesus left Birmingham simple to the point lyrics delivered so powerfully the injustice in world john a man with a voice to uncover that injustice they call me junior says it all 😢
I was pregnant with my youngest when this album came out, and I craved it like some people crave pickles and ice cream. Wore it out over the 9 months. Still love it
Saw the wherever we wanted tour in Brisbane Australia in 93... David Grissoms guitar playing blew me away.
Just came across this.
As a long time fan, wow!
So many songs that it's impossible to have favorite but......'what if I came knocking' seems to be up there to me.
The band looked like they really enjoyed thumping that one out.
All the best JM.
No kick on other generations we all have our voices and ways of projecting them but so damn glad this music from my generation time period and neck of the woods thank u John ❤😊
David Grissom doing work on lead guitar,and Kenny is a beast. This tour was excellent
David Grissom is one of the best guitarists most people have never heard of.
They didn't don't tour this album.This was the only show in support of human wheels
Saw him in New Orleans this tear 2023 second time in my life I've always loved me some Jonh Mellencamp.
A "Goosebumps" version of this song if there ever was one . It gets me every time . I love Kenny Aronoffs drumming on this !
My fav album. Christ, the live performance is even better than the record...incredible
I bought this CD when I was 18! Here in Italy the single Human Wheels was playing at the radio and the video was on MTV. What a nice album, reminds me the good old times!
This is REAL Rock´n Roll......John "Cougar" Mellencamp is just America´s best.....still hope to see him live in concert once in my life......
Great band, great show. Lisa Germano adds so much to the sound... and the visuals. Dave Grissom sounds amazing as usual.
Birmingham still crackles with life 30+ years on. When you play that in the car it just pops, sounds like it was recorded yesterday
Watched this when it originally aired and loved it, love it even more today!
the playing by everyone in the band here is absolutely top notch
Love the comments and the appreciation and love for John and his great band. Stellar performance! Bravo!
Si que es buena si
His last truly great album, with the best iteration of his band ever. Dave Grisson brought a fantastic new sound to JM's music.
He did with Whenever We Wanted 2 years earlier, too. Gave the songs some beef, so to speak.
@@afmartin2734 WwW is one of my faves in JM's catalogue.
John's music never sounded as good live after this version of his band split. They were such a tight band!Kenny's beating on those drums like they owe him money! Lol. Love this concert
Funny I just told my Son the exact same thing a few days ago! Watched it in 93 on MTV and recorded it to a Metal Tape and a DAT
I've always said that. After Aronoff left, his band never sounded the same.
I'd have to agree.
I'd have to agree too
It’s just a guess but I don’t believe the drums owed money to Kenny.
20 years ago I bought the bootleg in a store in NYC. It was produced in Hamburg/Ger where I came from.
Oh and now I can watch it...
I was lucky enough to be there for this! It was AWESOME!! The sound & experience were incredible!
Wow
Great post! Nicely filmed. Always liked this album.
Amazed at the lack of view figures on this, what a catalogue this guy has and i just love the energy of his band, drums and the ladies really add hard to the show, saw them llive and it was awesome.
He remains imo high on the list of the most underappreciated artists of the last 30 years. The band as well, one of the best and tightest you'll find.
He's Incredible #Live - Met him late 70's ,early 80's... Really wasn't done with the night 😁😉 He was Johnny Cougar- *he hated the Cougar, too.
Wish he'd quit those Marlboro's ...
Could be why he sounds like he does.
Chainsmoker- on stage, off stage...Only one place he didn't. We were both young; though he was older. Helluva Performer & an #artist !! Enjoy Mr. J.M. ♡x
Love this. One of my favorite albums of his.
I learned rock listening John mellencamp. Thanks to all american rocker for it. God bless you guys.
Simply brilliant! Excellent picture quality and sound. 'Human Wheels' was and still is a very under rated offering from John Mellencamp. The concert here features a kick-ass band at the top of its game performing some great songs. Sadly missing the amazing John Cascella who died 10 months prior to this outstanding performance. lucky Chicago. Highly recommended.
Thanks for posting this absolute gem.
exactly...John didn't TOUR this album..So indeed Lucky Chicago..
Mercury Records really didn't care much for the album as they thought it was quite lacking in commercial potential. Therefore, _Human Wheels_ received anemic marketing and promotional support from the label.
seen him at least 10 times . he is kick ass
Va para cascella
Correcaminos ardientemente siempre en la cuerda floja
I was a young man when this was a current release and although i was not a huge Mellancamp fan i enjoyed as everyone from my generation the offerings from Scarecrow / The Lonesome Jubilee at the time that where still played on the radio and its a pity that this whole album did not get the airplay of its predecessors. Retrospectively speaking this is a stand out and I now have a whole different appreciation to John Mellancamps music and his tenacious will to keep on producing music for himself.
raceelectrics. Very well Said......
Thank you Jesus.
John is a legend. He's also got a band going on. They seem to know how to do music.
Man, they made Junior much heavier Live! To this day, I can't hear the Title Track of Human Wheels without crying. "While I, with human-hindered eyes/Unequal to the sweeping curve of life/Stand on this single print of time". Thanks for the music and most importantly a glimpse of your heart, JCM
Human wheels always has been,and always will be my favorite album i love it
IT MAKES ME FEEL FANTASTIC
I love the great one John Mellencamp keep rocking John my Hoosier Brother
I absolutely love the percussion, rhythm and background singers in this album.
I love John Mellencamp and his music I think he's awesome 😎
Human wheels. The BEST John Mellencamp song!!!!
How good is this guy .... sheeeesh
Torrance Ron , I'm glad I found this! I've grown to appreciate Johns work more & more lately. His new stuff is great (Plain Spoken, Sad Clowns & Hillbillies). Since the death of Tom Petty, I've really come to respect the great ones we have left. John being among them.
Great band, great sound! Should be a DVD.
my favorite mellencamp band
They did not play The Family. That’s one of my faves on the album.
8 Years LateR
The Twin Towers Come Down
Life Would Never Be The Same
Mellencamp: Favorite Artist
What a great find . A very enjoyable 44:53 minutes of my day
He was great then, had a great band and was healthy too.
Just found this ,,, nice ,, Great job Buddy ,,,,!! 👋
One of the best performances ever! Waauww
Man, this is absolutely awesome! I've heard John say in interviews that he really hated his 90's music. He must have forgotten about this material. What is it, 23 studio albums by 2018? I understand if some of it has slipped from memory. Not my memory, though.
He has recanted so much of what he believed in and philosophy I listened to every day and still do Think I will just listen to the 90’s John And his music is a huge part of me and the best times of my life And here in Australia where he had his first hit and credits us for having a career at all There’s a band “Scarecrow” from Melbourne who have non stopped touring and playing his music and introduced it to new generations Are Celebrating 30 years Together And Gary Young by name and nature literally Looks like Him and this will be controversial!! He Rocks and Sounds the same as he did 30 years ago Anyone seeing him for the first time don’t believe its not him As they play to huge crowds And I am putting out a plea as I’ve spoken to the band and their to humble and happy to seek attention But you would think John Mellencamp as cynical as he is these days Would make some contact and Thank & Congratulate them for the 30 years of keeping “His Legacy Alive” And no they aren’t rich from it or anything They do it for the love of it and their huge following Went & saw John last time he was here and he bitched and whined all night & abused his band Told the crowd if they came drunk and wanted a “Hits Package” they had come to the wrong show The John I swore by and is on the record being interviewed (look on here) Used to say he knew as he was still a fan himself That he knew people saved for months for a ticket and looked forward for years to come to see him And they had to buy clothes and dinner to take their girl out and maybe some ended up married and he was making memories And knew the cost of a T Shirt He was the working man’s hero and just the same as you or I His concert in Melbourne in 1992 when he came out in just a singlet and joked about a fellow American that had played the same place a week before and had over 50 costume changes Hahaha Wasn’t want people wanted They just wanted Loud RocknRoll and he blew the roof off the place And it’s still reguarded as one of the Top 5 concerts in Australian history Now he said RocknRoll is Dead and Anyone who doesn’t believe it are just nostalgic freaks trying to live in the past Well That Describes Me Perfectly And I still listen to Lonesome Jubilee Big Daddy every week So Please give me a like if you bothered to read down this far as I always read every other persons Or even a thumbs down But please Check It Out Hahaha And Look up “Scarecrow “ on here UA-cam!!! Obviously some are people’s phones so don’t judge them on them And while I’m at it Check out a Band called Rumors the Fleetwood Mac Tribute honestly they too look and sounds so good it’s like going back in a DeLoren
This album and Whatever We Wanted are among his best.
Love this guy.look at him rickin with the smoke. At least he gave it up when he had that heart attack and gave us plenty more music. I will say he did a nice transition from the 80's to the 90's
very good ! thanks
What an eerily coincidental date on which to perform an album titled "Human Wheels."
If I had to put together a montage of historical footage set to the song "Human Wheels," it would most certainly include footage of the WTC attacks on 9/11/2001.
Need this on DVD now!
すんごいグルーヴだな。ケニーアロノフは神だ！
Crystal still is, for me, the most beautiful person, she gives the whole concert electricity (Of course Kenny makes a huge groove)
One of the best live productions ever. David Grissom is the best Guitarist of the 21 century whether you(JOHN PUBLIC) think so or not. Mellencougar is a fool for letting him slip away. Oh well....HE"S(David is) A TEXAN NOW! And JOHN can still ROCK....YEAH!!!
Good album!
SUPERB...
WHY doesn't Human Wheels
get airtime on Classic hits stations ? This means you WDRV in Chicago . SHAME ON YOU .
This is better than any day Ferris ever had! !!
Legend
Nowadays rhythm section would be done with gunshots and all the gear would be stolen halfway the set. Other than that; great show, looks like a real great time.
A flash mob before flash mobs ever existed
10:09 Human Wheels
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
This land today, shall draw its last breath
And take into its ancient depths
This frail reminder of its giant, dreaming self
While I, with human-hindered eyes
Unequal to the sweeping curve of life
Stand on this single print of time
Human wheels spin round and round
While the clock keeps the pace
Human wheels spin round and round
Help the light to my face
This time, today, no triumph gains
At this short success of age
This pale reflection of its brave and
Blundering deed
For I, descend from this vault
Now dreams beyond my earthly fault
Knowledge, sure, from the seed
Human wheels spin round and round
While the clock keeps the pace
Human wheels spin round and round
Help the light to my face
This land, today, my tears shall taste
And take into its dark embrace
This love, who in my beating heart endures
Assured, by every sun that burns
The dust to which this flesh shall return
It is the ancient, dreaming dust of God
Human wheels spin round and round
While the clock keeps the pace
Human wheels spin round and round
Help the light to my face
Human wheels spin round and round
While the clock keeps the pace
Human wheels spin round and round
Help the light to my face
5:53 Junior
~~~~~~~
They call me Junior
I live here on the street
I earn two hundred dollars a week
I'd like to say
"Hey, thanks a lot."
I know I'm missin' something
But I don't know what it is
That I don't got
I sit here watchin'
The people down below
I try to imagine
The places they may go
I don't know
I stay home a lot
I know I'm missin' something
But I don't know what it is
That I don't got
I see the world through the TV Guide
What a safe place for me to run
What a small little man I am
I'm afraid of everything
From golden rules to airplanes
What a small little man I am
They call me Junior
I'm caught up in this hell
Sometimes I feel better
But I never do feel well
Jesus must have one hell of a plan for me
I know I'm missin' something
But I don't know what it is
That I don't got
And if I have anything to say
About judgment day
There'll be a crown in heaven
For those who live this way
Anyway
You know exactly who you are
I see the world through the TV Guide
What a safe place for me to run
What a small little man I am
I'm afraid of everything
From the golden rule to airplanes
What a small little man I am
They call me Junior
I live here on the street
I earn two hundred dollars a week
I'd like to say
"Hey man, thanks a lot"
My name is Junior
19:52 Suzanne and the Jewels
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Suzanne was the jewel keeper
In a word she stole all the jewels
And she took them to a foreign land
Which was strictly against all the rules
And she wore them all proudly
Like a tiara crown on her head
And she slept with them at night
Suzanne and the jewels in a bed
Suzanne and her jewels
Livin' on the edge of a friend
Suzanne, how will you sleep at night
When they take that crown from your head?
Suzanne lived down by the river
The fountain of youth did flow
And she played on a steel guitar
And the drifters did come and they'd go
And she'd put on her crown
And she'd sing them a song
And some drifters would stay here the night
But they never did stay long
Suzanne and her jewels
Livin' on the edge of a friend
Suzanne, how will you sleep at night
When they take that crown from your head?
This girl flew on the wind
She wrote her own name in the stars
Just goes to show sometimes you win
No matter how crazy you are
But a thief can come knocking
Even with blood on the door
And drink up your fountain of youth
Throw your jewels and your crown on the floor
Suzanne and her jewels
Livin' on the edge of a friend
Suzanne, how will you sleep at night
When they take that crown from your head?
Suzanne and her jewels
Livin' on the edge of a friend
Suzanne, how will you sleep at night
When they take that crown off your head?
25:30 Sweet evening breeze
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I was loud and a little sad
She was visiting from Atlanta, Georgia
She had come to spend the summer with her dad
And I thought she was very pretty
We would kiss and hold hands
Every night by the football field
Her body was tan
From the afternoons by the public swimming pool
Sweet evening breeze
Blows around my thoughts and memories
As I lie here today
And drink my tea
I can still see
Sweet evening breeze
I saw her in a coffee shop
In a big hotel down in Austin, Texas
She had cut her long hair off
And replaced it with
Blue eyes of sadness
Still acted like we were kids
And she told me that she had to marry
And she asked me if I did
Still remember
The sweet evening breeze
Blows around my thoughts and memories
As I lie here today
And drink my tea
I can still see
Sweet evening breeze
How redundant the future can be
These days of old are very, very
Ridiculous for me to see
When I think about the real gone stories
How time holds the winning hand
I can tell by the lines on our faces
How the young can't understand
When they look at me
They look at themselves
Oh, sweet evening breeze
Blows around my thoughts and memories
As I lie here today
And drink my tea
I can still see
Sweet evening breeze
30:34 To the River
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They are master and slave
We are sunlight and shadow
All roads to the river
I am lost, I am saved
I'm beloved and betrayed
All roads to the river
And the river runs wide
And the river runs deep
And I spit in the eye of safe company
When I dive right down to the undertow
Well, the deeper I drown
Lord, the higher I'll go
I am whispering dreams
I am howling revolutions
All roads to the river
I am valentine sweet
And I live in this nightmare
All roads to the river
And the river runs wide
And the river runs deep (Runs Deep)
And I spit in the eye of safe company
When I dive right down (Right down)
To the undertow (Undertow)
Well, the deeper I drown
Lord, the higher I'll go
This is nothing like we planned
That's the way it's always been
All roads to the river
I have hated and I have loved
I have prayed and I have sinned
All roads to the river
And the river runs wide
And the river runs deep (And the river runs Deep)
And I spit in the eye of safe company
When I dive right down (Right down)
To the undertow (Undertow)
Well, the deeper I drown
Lord, the higher I will go
38:30 What If I Came Knocking
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What if I came knocking
On your front door some night?
Would you open the window
And drop me down the key?
What if I came knocking
On your bedpost that same night?
Would you open up your heart
Or try to get the best of me?
What if I came knocking
On your brain the next day
And ask for your truth
And your love and your honesty?
Would you build up your big walls
And try to hide behind that smile
Or would you try to pull the wool
Right over me?
So what if I came knocking?
(Ah, what if I came knocking?)
So what if I came knocking?
(Ah, what if I came knocking?)
So what if I came kicking
And it scared you a little bit?
And I came on strong
Would you think
That there's something wrong with me?
Or could it be your fears
Of trying something real
Or just afraid to touch a
A guy like me?
What if I came knocking?
(Ah, what if I came knocking?)
What if I came knocking?
(Ah, what if I came knocking?)
What if I came knocking
On your front door some night?
Ah
So let's just say it worked out
Like a storybook dream
And we lived happily ever after
Fa la la la
But what if I came crying
After just a few weeks
And said I misread my heart
That it's not really meant to be?
Yeah
So if you hear some knocking
On your window tonight
You can bet that it's uh
Probably me
But let it be known
That we're just a pair of tumbling dice
And the outcome of these crap shoots
Is hard to see
So what if I came knocking?
(What if I came knocking?)
So what if I came knocking?
(What if I came knocking?)
So what if I came knocking
On your front door tonight?
Ah
(What if I came knocking?)
So what if I came knocking?
Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock, knocking
(What if I came knocking?)
Kick, kick, kick
(What if I came knocking?)
What if I came knocking
On your front porch tonight, tonight?
We appreciate your work
Thank you for the lyrics! I sure wish I could of been at that concert in Chicago in 1993.
mama said "i got next...🙂
That short hair, wow. Looking good, sounding good.
YES its almost 30yr ago buttttttttttttttttt.....Merrit Lear is simply a living doll
GAWD GAWD GAWD
I just thinks John just rocks think he awesome 😎
Here to watch David Grissom
David Grissom best guitarist!
Let's go back to Chicago hey ho.
The reason this sounds so damn good...and i'm not cutting anything down by saying this, it is because Human Wheels was released 4 days prior on September 7th, 1993 so the band is fresh out of the recording studio and are tuned to the T. Not only that but the soundman is probably using the latest technology to record this with Alesis ADAT XT's or HD24's collecting 16 bit audio.
The reason it sounds so good is that John has had the BEST live band on tour for nearly his entire career. You could put anyone on stage in any other band and that band would be better.
this is good loved it;;;
how ever American fool best album he ever did
id throw scarcrow in there to
For a man from Indiana he sure has a lot of NYC footage in that first clip
I might put Kenny Aronoff right behind Neil Peart and John Bonham for best drummer ever!!
John is another god like Springsteen
They Couldn't do this song in 2020 Chicago....they'd Get Shot!
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John looks so much better with short hair than with 80’s hair.
Can anyone name the whole band and backup singers?
The guitarist is David Grissom
The drummer is Kenny Arronoff
The girl on violin is Lisa Germano
No Racism here!
and wonderful Chicago girls too .
10:08 human wheels
3:12 10:09 34:35
You can be bald and still play great drums. John is easy to listen to.
38:30 Knocking
He was just a kid too, I believe he still every Thursday in Austin at Continental Club. Amazing town and great guitar player town and music scene
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36:29 36:49
Afraid to touch a guy like me ........
Its a probably me.......
Card shoots is hard to see......
WE I AM own all car auctions.
El bateria debe estar enfadado
El mejor disco de mellencamp