AWESOME!| FIRST TIME HEARING John Mellencamp - Ain't Even Done with Tonight REACTION

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  • @hellokimmy68
    @hellokimmy68 2 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    The instrument you're asking about is likely a mandolin. And this song takes ME back, because it came out in 1980, when I was 12 years old and had just started listening to rock and pop music. 🙂

    • @UncleCharlie111x2
      @UncleCharlie111x2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It never gets old!!

    • @raymo6795
      @raymo6795 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      ...I was 13 Kimberly...the song is kind of and of corny and trite...but not to a 13 year old boy, it all rang true at the time. JCM did several songs with this flavor.(Jack and Dianne)..takes me back too Kim...roller skating, ice cream stands, carnivals and game rooms....and pimples! JCM was still "JC" at this time, and was ever present throughout jr High and High School...Here's to our Gen X youth Kimberly, Peace and love young lady

    • @bergiefbaby
      @bergiefbaby 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bluegrass music is pretty big in the area where Mellencamp grew up so it makes sense.

    • @screwyootube1
      @screwyootube1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was 15, and I agree... It was a great time to be a kid, growing up with an abundance of great music coming out! I'm making a playlist of the great music, specifically from 1979 & 1980, every time I think of/re-discover a song that takes me back to that time!

    • @kimberlinibambini1988
      @kimberlinibambini1988 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was 10 and fell in love with the melody instantly!🙂

  • @Shrykespeare
    @Shrykespeare 2 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    This was actually John's second-ever Top 40 single. (The first was "This Time".) I think it was the first song of his that I ever heard. You've still got a few miles left down this road, though, so good news! "Crumblin' Down", "Authority Song", "Lonely Ol' Night", "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. (A Tribute to 60s Rock)", "Rain on the Scarecrow", "Paper In Fire", "Check It Out", "Pop Singer", "Jackie Brown", and "Get a Leg Up" are awesome. I think you'd also love a duet he did, "Wild Night", with Me'shell Ndegeocello.

    • @ashleycrawford1974
      @ashleycrawford1974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I Need A Lover was his first Top 40,This Time was second,this one was his third Top 40 and first Top 20.

    • @Shrykespeare
      @Shrykespeare 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ashleycrawford1974 You are right! Thanks for the correction!!

    • @ashleycrawford1974
      @ashleycrawford1974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Shrykespeare Similar to what you said my mom said this was the first one she remembered hearing and it was her favorite of his,she was a big fan.I have been a fan since I was 8 in 1982,when the first one I remember hearing by John was Hurts So Good,and I loved it.

    • @bigsteve9279
      @bigsteve9279 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Released as ‘John Cougar’… later became known as ‘John Cougar Mellencamp’, then reclaimed his real name on his label, ‘John Mellencamp’

    • @raymo6795
      @raymo6795 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      "Love and Happiness" was good one

  • @chrisdecosin1970
    @chrisdecosin1970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    That sound in the background you're hearing Jay is a mandolin. His version of "Wild Nights" with Me'Shell Ndegeocello is something special!

  • @kenhayhurst374
    @kenhayhurst374 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Can't think of a bad Mellencamp song, but this one has always just smacked me in the feels.

  • @surlechapeau
    @surlechapeau 2 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Jay & Amber, you'll love his "I Need A Lover" and "Authority Song"!!!
    edit - fun fact- this album was produced by Steve Cropper, the bearded guitarist from the Blues Brothers!

    • @jersey39
      @jersey39 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes! These two songs are a must!

    • @goldenbuckeye5536
      @goldenbuckeye5536 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I Need A Lover has to be the full version. The 2.5 minute intro is bliss!

    • @elegantgypsyrose5328
      @elegantgypsyrose5328 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Both of these are bangers but also Little Pink Houses

    • @surlechapeau
      @surlechapeau 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@elegantgypsyrose5328 they reacted to Pink Houses May 18, 2022

  • @robertg7396
    @robertg7396 2 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    other bangers from him, are; "Rain on the scarecrow" "Paper and Fire" and "Crumblin' down". Hopefully you can get to those. 😃

    • @BillGraper
      @BillGraper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They used "Crumblin' Down" in a neat way on an episode of Knight Rider. I remember catching up on that series about a year & a half ago, and that was one episode I was looking forward to seeing again. :)

    • @imcrystalclear3448
      @imcrystalclear3448 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, "Paper In Fire" is one of my favorites! ♥️

    • @tracybeetem3824
      @tracybeetem3824 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And Cherry Bomb

    • @chrisoakley5830
      @chrisoakley5830 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Does anyone know who the Female vocalist was that sang on... Crumbling Down?

    • @MegaHello202
      @MegaHello202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      “Check It Out” is also a good song

  • @kbusby4824
    @kbusby4824 2 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    John has a lot of great songs. Lonely Ol' Night, I Need a Lover, Rain On the Scarecrow, Paper in Fire, R.O.C.K. in the USA, Rumble Seat are just a few. He also did a great cover of Van Morrison's Wild Night. I was fortunate to see him on the Scarecrow tour in 1985. Great concert at Assembly Hall in Champaign, Illinois.

    • @papabearlives9995
      @papabearlives9995 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Let's not forget Hurts so good.

    • @StasiA70
      @StasiA70 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I saw him there too! I'm from Champaign Urbana.

    • @kbusby4824
      @kbusby4824 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@papabearlives9995 They already reacted to it. That is why I didn't mention it here. It is one of my favorite songs by him.

    • @papabearlives9995
      @papabearlives9995 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kbusby4824 thanks, I will look for that one. They have so many it's hard sometimes to get to them all.

    • @jeffcobb2734
      @jeffcobb2734 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      "I Need a Lover" the long version is definitely the most epic John Mellencamp song.

  • @_blueskies
    @_blueskies 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Ooohhh wow, I haven't heard this in a minute and yet I know all the lyrics. One thing a Mellencamp song always does is paint a memorable picture.

    • @stevesilva2780
      @stevesilva2780 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Another attribute of a Mellencamp song that is inescapable, is its characteristic "American-ness". You know when listening to his songs that he can be from nowhere else but the USA.

    • @michellemccall6511
      @michellemccall6511 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @blueskies Same thing happened to me yesterday. Out of no where a couple of verses of a Pink Floyd song that I hadn't heard in years came streaming out of my mouth. I can't even remember the name of the song but still felt pretty impressed with myself that those two verses came out so easily. 🤣 it's always amazing what an imprint music can have on us, life long. ❤

  • @mikekling
    @mikekling 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Great early song from Mellencamp! Please check out his Van Morrison cover of "Wild Night" a duet he did with Meshell Ndegeocello!! Love you guys, keep smiling! 🎶🥰🎶

    • @seanellio
      @seanellio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh my gosh. That song is EPIC!

    • @rufust.firefly4951
      @rufust.firefly4951 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Key West Intermezzo around the same time also was a great song.

    • @adamianosp
      @adamianosp ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@rufust.firefly4951 love this one

    • @nitwitt50
      @nitwitt50 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      AGREE❤

  • @tjhunger8644
    @tjhunger8644 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Mellencamp sets a mood that's for sure, feelings of nostalgia perhaps, of a time gone by and a longing for something lost, but it's more. It's an 'impalpable Americana'; you can't quite put your finger on it, but it's ingrained in every American. If you're an American you can identify with John

    • @DJHolte
      @DJHolte 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well said!

    • @tjhunger8644
      @tjhunger8644 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Sam P for sure

  • @ericsmith6615
    @ericsmith6615 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wife here...This is one of his earlier hits..Amber he ABSOLUTELY has a down home feel..Grew up with his music.., Will always Love it!!!

  • @jessejamessimons483
    @jessejamessimons483 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    All right my babies.... That somewhat tickling sound at Jay likes is called a Mandolin. When I was a freshman in high school I remember hearing this song. and I knew this guy was going to go somewhere. In the mid-2000s, I won 2 tickets to see him in concert. I took my friend Chuck Adment before he passed away from cancer. Rock In Peace brother 😇

  • @debbiel.1655
    @debbiel.1655 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Ya'll really should do" Paper and Fire" and" Rain On The Scarecrow". Keep up the great work. Ya'll are so much fun to watch.

    • @txheadshots
      @txheadshots 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just suggested the same two songs. Great minds

    • @michaeldavis6171
      @michaeldavis6171 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely "Rain on the Scarecrow " my favorite

    • @debbiel.1655
      @debbiel.1655 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@txheadshots yep:)

    • @tomflorio7363
      @tomflorio7363 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      amen!

  • @brianpollock7700
    @brianpollock7700 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    My favorite of a huge stack of his hits. You have to understand that this was John Cougar and nobody knew who John Mellencamp was yet. I wish you would have watched the official video or his appearance on American Bandstand. Both have back up singers who eventually have to drag John away from the mic.

    • @Jessica_Roth
      @Jessica_Roth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm actually wondering if this is a re-recording. It seems less frenetic than I remember from the video. And that's not the album cover for "Nothing Matters and What If It Did?", but I don't know if John did a remake. Could just be my memory is off.
      Edit: not a re-recording, but probably a remaster. The mix is clearer than on the original, that's what was throwing me.

    • @bigsteve9279
      @bigsteve9279 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right!
      I saw John Cougar on American Bandstand too!

  • @randytorres8211
    @randytorres8211 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Per Songfacts John Mellencamp got married at 18 and had his first child a short time later. He knew the vagaries of young romance and fear of commitment quite well, which certainly qualified him to write this song about a couple deeply in love, with the guy unsure what to do and the girl reassuring him.
    Mellencamp, though, is an observational songwriter and hardly ever writes about himself. "I see things that other people don't see," he said in his Plain Spoken DVD. "I pay attention to detail. That's where my songs come from. They're not about me."
    This method of songwriting proved very successful and comes into play on this song: There was probably a time when your heart was beating like thunder, etching a memory so powerful you can remember the song that was playing on the radio.

  • @rileyandmike
    @rileyandmike 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    The “live” video for this is HILARIOUS. They were on a TV show and told they would have to lip sync - so they intentionally did a horrible job and it is so funny to watch

    • @aaronmccracken7351
      @aaronmccracken7351 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The "sax" solo in that clip is priceless...

    • @johneldridge8678
      @johneldridge8678 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Soooo awesome!!!

    • @randyhpward8829
      @randyhpward8829 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I remember waking up to that show & saying - WTH? Kitschy is all I can say. Loved it!

    • @lisafults6683
      @lisafults6683 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep. That video still lives in my memory after all these years.

    • @corihulet739
      @corihulet739 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was sorely disappointed to see they weren't reacting to that version. It's so great!

  • @charlessarver8350
    @charlessarver8350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    My exwife's brother and he were really good friends at one time she is actually one of the ones doing the clapping on this recording.

  • @lem01ne
    @lem01ne วันที่ผ่านมา

    I grew up and still live in the county just to the north of where John grew up and lives. I hadn't listened to any of his music for a long time, and I'm so glad that you guys enjoy it so much and it's brought me back. Thank you

  • @Earcandy73
    @Earcandy73 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love John Mellencamp. He represented my teen years. The Authority Song will blow you away!

  • @marybaillie8907
    @marybaillie8907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    If I Die Sudden
    Crumblin' Down
    Paper In Fire
    Jackie Brown
    John is so relatable and his songs are so comparable to every day life experiences and great memories through out his life and the common person's life.
    Great reaction. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦 🇨🇦

  • @halftag15
    @halftag15 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I can't believe I haven't seen anyone mention this song. "Hand to hold onto". You won't regret it!

  • @raymorgan2780
    @raymorgan2780 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Definitely In Johns Top 3 All Time Greats!!! He Really Was Light Years Ahead of Many of His Genre!

  • @leannewilson7184
    @leannewilson7184 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    😍My 80’s teenage heart-thob! You MUST HEAR “Authority Song”.

  • @samuraikaoss1455
    @samuraikaoss1455 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You need the live version with him in a sweater and the back ups in pink tuxs.

  • @alfredgalan6077
    @alfredgalan6077 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    John is that good old midwest
    Made in the USA type of guy, I’m surprised no body has mentioned the song “ a hand to hold on too” that ones as good as this one, Pink houses is another great song you can really hear his vocals on that one .

  • @chrisoakley5830
    @chrisoakley5830 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Don't know if anyone expected John Cougar to become a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer when he first came out but he certainly deserves it. He's had a great career.

    • @beth7215
      @beth7215 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hopefully in the songwriters HOF too

  • @mdanam
    @mdanam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you for doing this this is absolutely my favorite song by John Mellencamp. I do wish you had done the original video because he does a very fun doo-wop band kind of take with the song. The instrument that you like so much is a mandolin . (Which brings to mind another great tune that uses it called mandolin Wind by Rod Stewart.) suggestion for a future reaction is the title song from his album scarecrow. It had a very big impact on me when I was much younger. R. O. C. K. In the USA was also on that same album, and it is an absolute banger. With shout outs in the lyrics to some of the greatest artists who ever lived.

  • @donnagonatas3155
    @donnagonatas3155 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    omg!!! This was me and my ex husband song! it was 1980. We were 20 and both lived with parents.. That didn't bother him but I was a middle child of six kids. Dad was a strict Irish Catholic so overnights, weekends or God forbid living together was out of the question. So we were married within a year! So that's why this was our song! ♥️

  • @panamas6865
    @panamas6865 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The clap is EVERYTHING!!

  • @kimmycook2698
    @kimmycook2698 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lonely Ol' Night, Rain On The Scarecrow, Authority Song, Crumblin down...he is such an awesome singer!

  • @ronnix23
    @ronnix23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Funny that you compared Mellencamp to Springsteen. They did a duet together just last year called Wasted Days that I hope you get the chance to check out.

    • @aaf0812
      @aaf0812 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha! I was just going to say that!

    • @jamessinacore6991
      @jamessinacore6991 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol. I just made a similar comment before seeing yours. I hope they listen to it, I really like that song.

  • @Cynthia...
    @Cynthia... 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love this guy, Jack and Diane is a great one and Small Town as well.

  • @Guiltless765
    @Guiltless765 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    John Cougar Mellencamp has such a huge library of good music..Hurt So Good is a great tune as well.

  • @markgriffin9617
    @markgriffin9617 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Forgot this song even existed. But as soon as I heard it it brought back hundreds of memories. Thank you!!

  • @tammyjohnson7953
    @tammyjohnson7953 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Seen him in concert few times..this has always been my fav❤❤

  • @tmatt0001
    @tmatt0001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    MY fave John Mellencamp song!!

  • @MrsScootsey
    @MrsScootsey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’ve seen John live about 4 times throughout his career. He never disappoints!

    • @donnadubyak6504
      @donnadubyak6504 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too about 4 or 5 times. Played this and under the boardwalk first time I saw him.

  • @josephkriegel3162
    @josephkriegel3162 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just think you two are the best. God bless you and I wish you all the best. Keep it up it makes so many of us smile out here who need it.

  • @bertisjordan1085
    @bertisjordan1085 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    "Pink Houses" and "R.O.C.K in the USA" are also great songs by him!

    • @jmwall24
      @jmwall24 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have good news for you, they've already done Pink Houses! th-cam.com/video/vhMu8c31bMA/w-d-xo.html

    • @elegantgypsyrose5328
      @elegantgypsyrose5328 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep. Little Pink Houses is one of my favorites

    • @Shellgrit
      @Shellgrit 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes they've already reacted to Pink Houses

  • @happymethehappyone8300
    @happymethehappyone8300 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    John (Cougar) Mellencamp "Paper In Fire",, "Rain On The Scarecrow" & "Key West Intermezzo"

  • @jersey39
    @jersey39 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I Need A Lover and Authority Song are definitely worth checking out

  • @melaniebrown4660
    @melaniebrown4660 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Such a great song. One of his best imo. Enjoy!!

  • @jerihalter1339
    @jerihalter1339 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love his music. Brings back great memories. Thank you for your wonderful reactions. I wanted to tell Amber how great you look.

  • @ericlundgren4623
    @ericlundgren4623 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely my favorite song of his and there are a bunch.

  • @rhondaburkhardt8431
    @rhondaburkhardt8431 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My all time favorite John Mellencamp song! Thanks for giving it a listen.

  • @davidbland6878
    @davidbland6878 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is my absolute favorite John Cougar Mellencamp song.

  • @nadzee7101
    @nadzee7101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Big thanks to John for all the fantastic music and also for all of his hard work supporting Farmaid.

  • @dawnpatrol700
    @dawnpatrol700 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The clap is part 2 of 3 simultaneous notes. It starts along with the snare drum and the clap echoes for the second note. Third note is the piano chord. All played super quick

  • @johnnyp628
    @johnnyp628 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My absolute favorite song by John. I love the drums, and it definitely takes me back to a feeling in my youth.

  • @thomasfinnell9681
    @thomasfinnell9681 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Rain on the scarecrow", "Paper in fire" and "Lonely ol' night".

  • @rickholeman9045
    @rickholeman9045 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You guys should watch the official video for this song, with John and the band dancing as a 60s pop group. It's hilarious.

  • @clintrodgers9090
    @clintrodgers9090 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Good song! He has a lot of great songs. "Human wheels" Is another cool song. There is a video of him and his band performing it in an outdoor setting in front of a crowd that's really good. Thank you for bringing back wonderful songs from yesteryear.

  • @db4982
    @db4982 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I could listen to John Mellencamp all day. I think you'd really enjoy 'Paper in Fire.'

  • @asticou
    @asticou 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I first the video of this song when he was John Cougar Mellencamp. Loved the nod to James Brown. Bought the LP. Seems like an eternity ago.

  • @librarylady13
    @librarylady13 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my faves from John. 💞💞💞💞💞

  • @beachgirl3417
    @beachgirl3417 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was great. Also check out 'Hurts So Good', 'Little Pink Houses' and the 'Authority' song.

  • @potooleftl
    @potooleftl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amber-absolutely stunning transformation of beauty and kindness.

  • @auralfixxation6702
    @auralfixxation6702 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of my favorite songs of his. This song just makes you feel good. And by the way, you must give it up for his band and creating the music.

  • @nataliesmythe7643
    @nataliesmythe7643 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    From the day this song came out, it has been my #1 favorite of mine from John Mellencamp

  • @1177kc
    @1177kc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I forgot how great this song is! I love all his stuff!

  • @billyf2833
    @billyf2833 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amber,
    The reason why it is hard to clap with, is because even though the clap is on the downbeat, the accent is on the upbeat right behind it. That's the "hook". This song has a swing to it that has swagger, yet it's about coming of age innocence. I loved this song since 1980 when it came out.

  • @BillGraper
    @BillGraper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This was one of my requested songs from a long time ago! It's a nice sounding li'l ballad!

  • @richardhenderson9767
    @richardhenderson9767 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "Your Life Is Now", "Eden Is Burning", "Authority Song", and "Paper In Fire", are awesome by John Cougar Mellencamp

    • @pattyrosales1249
      @pattyrosales1249 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agree..Authority Song and Paper in Fire.

    • @chrismaraccini6706
      @chrismaraccini6706 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't see many people mentioning Authority Song, To M.G (Wherever she my be), Play a Guitar, Golden Gates, Taxi Dancer are all great songs that didn't get enough credit.

  • @CuttinEJ
    @CuttinEJ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Key West Intermezzo (I Saw You First) is his very best song. You’d love it 🥰

  • @thepunadude
    @thepunadude 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    indiana boy, used to come on the 'tom n dave' show 20yrs ago ... funny guy! and very talented!

  • @leslieheuertz202
    @leslieheuertz202 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of my all time favorite songs from him. A coming af age song.

  • @wordgiesworld5483
    @wordgiesworld5483 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    “…they have a way of taking you back…”
    Music does that for me. Could be a song, a riff, a lyric, a melody…something that sends me back in time. Could be a memory surrounded by the song, could be a lyric that brings me to a certain event.
    The song that does it for me every time is Chesney’s Anything But Mine. The opening lines about the amusement park take me back to the 70’s in Buckroe Beach, VA.
    Keep up the great work, cheers!

  • @dawnpatrol700
    @dawnpatrol700 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is one where the music video is best. He and his band do the syncopated dances of the 60s and even the James Brown fake collapse skit

  • @rickspivey3410
    @rickspivey3410 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Authority song is a great song also

  • @mtkims
    @mtkims 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My husband's favorite artist! We've had the great pleasure of seeing him many times. He never disappoints!

  • @robertaehlers7102
    @robertaehlers7102 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love this song. School days. ❤️

  • @jeanstrickland2445
    @jeanstrickland2445 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This song is so good , thanks for picking it 😊

  • @Cheryltwin2012
    @Cheryltwin2012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I first became acquainted with Mr. Mellencamp in 1979 when he released "I Need A Lover". This one came out in 1981 from an album called "Nothing Mattes And What If It DId?". It was a contractual obligation album and that's reflected in the music. This was a great cut off that one though. His next album "American Fool" was his break-out album but that was in 1982 for a different label. I believe he was still on Scotti Brothers Records when this one was done. But it's typical Mellencamp, full of nostalgia.

  • @pattyrosales1249
    @pattyrosales1249 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Paper in Fire by Mellencamp. An absolute MUST for reactions.

  • @gwenritch
    @gwenritch 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Came out when I was 20 and so in love with him and his music. This song has been in my head all week! still brings me back!

  • @dinohalupa3955
    @dinohalupa3955 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Back in May, 81...I flew with 80 other Hoosiers to Orlando to start Navy bootcamp. With all of us from Indiana, every time we had a break from being tortured, Johnny Cougar was played. We all knew the words to this song by heart.

  • @darylquirk1992
    @darylquirk1992 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    John had his first No1 hit in Australia with ‘I need a lover’ in 1978 before he cracked it in the US!

  • @MHume63
    @MHume63 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This takes me back to my senior year in high school. Loved this song then and still do!!

  • @steveanderson2838
    @steveanderson2838 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    FYI..Mellencamp is an old school Motown fan and it is a major influence on his style. I seen him in Bloomington,IN and it was one of the best show/concert ever..17 instruments at once..and of course John's style of Anarchy..✊🏻✌🏻

  • @ilovethe80slovesongs21
    @ilovethe80slovesongs21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of my favorites from him! I also think it is very underrated.

  • @williamoldenburg4468
    @williamoldenburg4468 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had forgotten all about this song. Thank-you for bringing it back to me.

  • @buckbuchanan4902
    @buckbuchanan4902 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    John Mellencamp personifies country-boy cool! So talented and so cool. Every song he sings transports me back to my High School days.

  • @SoOutrageous
    @SoOutrageous 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of his best. Keep playing Johnny!

  • @davidspoonemore2721
    @davidspoonemore2721 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I need a lover, HIS BEST, LONG VERSION…

  • @melaniemavromaras4902
    @melaniemavromaras4902 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my favourite John Cougar Mellencamp songs! Love this one!

  • @billallen1307
    @billallen1307 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    He opened for Heart in 1982 and as much as I love them he blew them away.

  • @toneman501
    @toneman501 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Nothin 'matters ,and what if it did"...
    Is a brilliant album....
    ...I need a lover ( long version ) is another classic...

  • @rebeccalynn1804
    @rebeccalynn1804 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorite Mellencamp song!!!

  • @markbarnwell942
    @markbarnwell942 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is one of my favorite tunes of all time. JM has made some incredible albums. Great artist and a good man who went out of his way to support and help the farmers with Farm AID during some hard times. A midwest guy who speaks to this southern man.

  • @deedee67888
    @deedee67888 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a huge fan of his, and this is one of my favs. I'm glad you revisited his work!

  • @patriotic510
    @patriotic510 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    John's the man!! Sure brings back the good old days!!

  • @tvgator1
    @tvgator1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is back earlier in his career when he was JOHN COUGAR. You guys need to do LONELY OL' NIGHT, and I NEED A LOVER THAT WON'T DRIVE ME CRAZY, and THIS TIME. There's still a ton of his songs you haven't touched yet.

  • @violettompkins206
    @violettompkins206 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    YES! I love this song! Love John Cougar ✌❤🎶

  • @charlenecross28
    @charlenecross28 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this. Wat memory of him I remember.

  • @TommyCobb-hl6yz
    @TommyCobb-hl6yz 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My favorite Mellencamp song,my late wife and I danced to it in the day

  • @survival7691
    @survival7691 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the first song of his I ever heard. I was hooked!

  • @littlebutohwow
    @littlebutohwow ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that you did this one..when he was still Johnny Cougar..before he became known as John Cougar Mellencamp and before he became known as John Mellencampz.

  • @lindahendricks1868
    @lindahendricks1868 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad you got back to John Mellancamp. My favorite is paper in fire. Cherry Bomb too! I live close to where he's from in Indiana!

  • @henrywallacesghost5883
    @henrywallacesghost5883 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is my favorite Mellencamp song.

  • @RosieM1970
    @RosieM1970 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my favorite songs of his!