Pink Houses is great. The meaning is so much deeper than it sounds at first and politicians were trying to use it for campaign rallies, the cougar emphatically denied those requests.
He's brilliant! Everything from fun songs to socially conscious ones. Pink Houses Hand to Hold Onto Hurts So Good Jack and Diane and Rain on the Scarecrow The last one he first performed at a Farm Aid concert series. He is one of the founders of Farm Aid which raises money for small family farms.
Heartland Rock or Roots Rock is how I would describe John's music. He is from a small town in Indiana. He co-founded Farm Aid with Willie Nelson and Neil Young to raise money and put a spotlight on the plight of the family farmers. Great songs/videos to react to are Rain on the Scarecrow, Jack and Diane, Hurts so Good and Little Pink Houses.
I lived in the same town he grew up in. Seymour Indiana. The welcome to Seymour says "home of John Cougar Mellencamp ". He made a couple of videos in my town n one of my friends lived next door to him and played together when they were kids. And my son went to elementary school with his son years ago. In the same class together and I've been past John's grandparents house hundreds of times!
Mellencamp did a tribute song to musicians that had passed away called, "Rockin' In The USA" where he mentions them by name. Worth a listen if you haven't already.
Dang I was a senior in high school! I'm so old but I still know all the words and can even still dance, ooooh I could do this at Karaoke!!! Thanks you guys keep plan them hits your way fun to chill with! take care and stay safe! Much love from Grandma from Phoenix!🥰
I grew up in Indiana in the 70’s and 80’s the officially designated “Smalltown USA” (Alexandria, during WW II). Needless to say, Mellencamp was on the radio a LOT there in Indiana.
They like to get you in a compromising position They like to get you there & smile in your face They think, they're so cute when they got you in that condition Well I think, it's a total disgrace Great song!
Hi guys! Just now seeing this video (a little late). I'm going to see John Mellencamp and his great band on Wednesday May 10, 2023 in Nashville TN.. I saw him live about 6 years ago. It will be awesome!
John is one of the GIANTS! Saw him twice in concert...amazing! He has such a vast, and great catalogue! I have to ask...are all the young woman down South that beautiful? 😘
Your reaction was right on with the guitars. Almost like the Everly Brothers on speed. Great fullness with that rhythm. "I Need a Lover" from his first album put him on the map for me back in 1979.
You know one of the things that gets me about this tune, is what the bass player is doing. I think (but not sure) that it's a little bit of a hammer-on between the note D and F#. It's a small ingredient, but it's crucial to the song. JM rocks and always will.
,🔥🔥🔥 FIRE! To me this great happenin song, Pink Houses and Cherry Bomb are his best. He's a rocker! Did very good duets also maybe with John Fogerty of CCR and others
My band used to cover this song back in the 80s. It's a fun song to play and great for dancing to. In a way though, it's kind of a clone to Tommy Rowe's "I Fought The Law And The Law Won", not plagiarized, but similar message.
i am notorious for liking one or two songs of somebody and not really liking anything else they do. he's one that i like quite a few of his (older) songs. loved small town, pink houses, cherry bomb, ain't even don't with the night and jack and diane. ALL good songs! on a different note i just want to say, i enjoy you two. be good to each other. God bless yall.
Pick anything. You'll never go wrong with this guy. People used to change the lyrics to this song to "I fight Dorothy, Dorothy always wins." 😂 new song on the Wizard of Oz soundtrack. 😅
My second favorite song from him.
"Rain on the Scarecrow" is still the killer drum beast.
Pink Houses is great. The meaning is so much deeper than it sounds at first and politicians were trying to use it for campaign rallies, the cougar emphatically denied those requests.
It's like Born in the U.S.A. Some people just don't listen to the lyrics.
@@edittheworld-ct5yuBingo.
Mellencamp is an elitest communist
@@moila9201 john mccain was using our country during his presidential rub, john told him to stoo
He's brilliant! Everything from fun songs to socially conscious ones.
Pink Houses
Hand to Hold Onto
Hurts So Good
Jack and Diane and
Rain on the Scarecrow
The last one he first performed at a Farm Aid concert series. He is one of the founders of Farm Aid which raises money for small family farms.
Heartland Rock or Roots Rock is how I would describe John's music. He is from a small town in Indiana. He co-founded Farm Aid with Willie Nelson and Neil Young to raise money and put a spotlight on the plight of the family farmers. Great songs/videos to react to are Rain on the Scarecrow, Jack and Diane, Hurts so Good and Little Pink Houses.
Pink Houses and Paper in Fire are great
@@johnthegreek5836 Minutes to Memories
I don't care what anyone else thinks. This is my personal favorite John Mellencamp album without a doubt
This one and Hurts So Good are my top two favourite JCM songs. Just happy - feel good music :)
I've always loved this song!
I lived in the same town he grew up in. Seymour Indiana. The welcome to Seymour says "home of John Cougar Mellencamp ". He made a couple of videos in my town n one of my friends lived next door to him and played together when they were kids. And my son went to elementary school with his son years ago. In the same class together and I've been past John's grandparents house hundreds of times!
The songs of my youth
He lives in my area, he and his family are part of the community.
Love Crumbing Down and Paper and Fire. He’s amazing 💜
John Melloncamp
Play Guitar
Rain On The Scarecrow
Mellencamp did a tribute song to musicians that had passed away called, "Rockin' In The USA" where he mentions them by name. Worth a listen if you haven't already.
Dang I was a senior in high school! I'm so old but I still know all the words and can even still dance, ooooh I could do this at Karaoke!!! Thanks you guys keep plan them hits your way fun to chill with! take care and stay safe! Much love from Grandma from Phoenix!🥰
I grew up in Indiana in the 70’s and 80’s the officially designated “Smalltown USA” (Alexandria, during WW II). Needless to say, Mellencamp was on the radio a LOT there in Indiana.
One of the best live concerts I ever saw (and I have seen a LOT) was John Mellencamp.
They like to get you in a compromising position
They like to get you there & smile in your face
They think, they're so cute when they got you in that condition
Well I think, it's a total disgrace
Great song!
Hi guys! Just now seeing this video (a little late). I'm going to see John Mellencamp and his great band on Wednesday May 10, 2023 in Nashville TN.. I saw him live about 6 years ago. It will be awesome!
The video for Paper In Fire is my favorite!
This brings back childhood memories of dancing around the house listening to this album.
John is one of the GIANTS! Saw him twice in concert...amazing! He has such a vast, and great catalogue! I have to ask...are all the young woman down South that beautiful? 😘
John Cougar Mellencamp PLAY GUITAR is on that album.
Your reaction was right on with the guitars. Almost like the Everly Brothers on speed. Great fullness with that rhythm. "I Need a Lover" from his first album put him on the map for me back in 1979.
One of the most underappreciated guitar riffs of all time.
I think you'll like the song and video of Paper in Fire by Mellencamp and shot with locals in a small village.
It's good dude I'm a Metalhead and I love this song too
You know one of the things that gets me about this tune, is what the bass player is doing. I think (but not sure) that it's a little bit of a hammer-on between the note D and F#.
It's a small ingredient, but it's crucial to the song.
JM rocks and always will.
Will always think of Ryan White when I hear this
Quintessential, best straight up rock album of the 80's for me.
He’s one of my go tos when I’m just out driving. Wholesome. Brings me back to my younger days.
"Human Wheels" is an underrated one as well...
Kenny Aronoff on the drums. Never missed Mellencamp live back then. This band was impeccable live
They sure were!! I saw him 4 times in the 80's.
His first album John Cougar, second John Cougar Mellencamp, third John Mellencamp. The studio wanted him to use the name Cougar
Mellencamp's tribute to "I Fought the Law" by the Bobby Fuller Four.
You guys should check his songs “R.O.C.K. In the U.S.A.”, “Paper in Fire” and “Down and Out in Paradise”
Yes! And watch the video for the first one
Kenny Aronoff is stellar on the drums. Drove the bus on this one.
The music video was so cute 🥰 1983 music video ❤️
,🔥🔥🔥 FIRE! To me this great happenin song, Pink Houses and Cherry Bomb are his best. He's a rocker! Did very good duets also maybe with John Fogerty of CCR and others
John Cougar Mellencamp - Crumblin Down - Jack and Diane
You two are awesome! I love ❤️ your reactions !
PAPER IN FIRE, BETWEEN A LAUGH AND A TEAR.
First song I heard from him was Jack and Diane and I'll be 54 this year lol
When John was at the top of the world and could fill out his band with anyone, he insisted on only using local musicians from Indiana.
Listen to "Rain On The Scarecrow"
❤
My band used to cover this song back in the 80s. It's a fun song to play and great for dancing to. In a way though, it's kind of a clone to Tommy Rowe's "I Fought The Law And The Law Won", not plagiarized, but similar message.
Grandma, apple pie, baseball, and John Cougar Melloncamp...Americana at it's best!
Fantabulous
Little Pink Houses is another goodie. :)
John has a huge hit library
R.O.C.K. in the USA wil get you up and dancin and Lonely Ol' Night takes me back to my younger days.
John Mellencamp is fricken awesome, this song is a jam
Met John in White Castle in Seymour. Great Guy. Please Pray for our Farmers 🙏🇺🇸🌄
At one point in his life, John Mellencamp was smoking between 3 and 5 packs of cigarettes a day!
TRUE FACT!
Anyway, I like him, a lot.
Great job!!!
T&T, Please put “Pop Singer” by John Mellencamp on your list. My favorite song from his catalog.
Check out 'Paper in fire' by him as well😊
You should listen to rumble seat also. Love the back ground images.
i am notorious for liking one or two songs of somebody and not really liking anything else they do. he's one that i like quite a few of his (older) songs. loved small town, pink houses, cherry bomb, ain't even don't with the night and jack and diane. ALL good songs!
on a different note i just want to say, i enjoy you two. be good to each other. God bless yall.
Great song to dance to !
Pick anything. You'll never go wrong with this guy. People used to change the lyrics to this song to "I fight Dorothy, Dorothy always wins." 😂 new song on the Wizard of Oz soundtrack. 😅
Try Jack and Diane or Little Pink Houses
Guy's, one of his B side songs that is so good is Peaceful World.
Story of my life, I fight authority, authority always wins.
Awesome 👌
Cherry Bomb and Rain on the Scarecrow are must listens...
What’s going on in your background ?
Rain on tge scarecrow...
❤😊
I remember my older brother getting this tape and i stole it. Its so good
Hey dude imagine this song in a metal version
Hey T, is everything alright with my link for my April reaction request?
John belongs in a similar category as Bruce Springsteen
Its kind rock dude
R.O.C.K. IN THE USA.
Jack and diane......
Cherry Bombs, Pleeeeeease and thank you! I call it Americana.
Reel Big Fish do an amazing cover of this. Even more enjoyable than the original.
Crumbling Down
Melloncamp is a demented has been !!! He had some good music but he let his politics destroy his reputation and legacy!!!