I love his last statement in this interview "I'm sixty-five years old, I can see the finish line from here, I only have so many summers left, and I intend not to waste them.....being old". Well I'm sixty-five this December, and I'm gonna live by John Mellencamps words. Thank You John, Rock On.
Such an inspiration this man! I was all alone couldn't see my way out til I saw interview of John what made him tick so I went back to sketching.My first pic was Bob Marley and more followed. Whenever I feel jammed up I play one of his CDs and remember he is a true artist. Very talented, luvs his artwork as well as music,
1973 - Vincennes University - A guy sitting under a tree in front of Morris Hall, playing guitar, singing and smoking cigarettes. My roommate said, you see that guy there? He's a townie, majoring in broadcast production and he's going to be famous one day. I said, he's alright, but I don't see him being a rock star. Just one more thing in my life I was wrong about. John Cougar Mellancamp. Who knew?
Yeah.....he's still a cocky little dude......same when I met him in Indianapolis 15 years ago... But hey, bottom line is i a admirer of John Mellencamp the singer since 1982......just not the person.
I believe most of us have something that we are either involved in, or taking into ourselves, that we either can't shake, or don't want to give up; be it food, or drink, or a habit of some kind, or even an unhealthy relationship. However, with this said, yes, I believe our hearts go out to John wishing he would give up the smoking, as so many of us have known someone, or witnessed the horror of a death, say by emphysema of a loved one, and we wouldn't wish that agony on anyone would we. That kind of death not only hurts the person experiencing it, but severely damages the psyches of loved ones and friends around you, who have to witness such a thing. And as you have already mentioned, "if surviving the first heart attack doesn't cure you of idiotic harmful habits"....uh, huh. In this life, we get our red flags...our warnings. We can either heed them, or remain arrogant, and I"m sorry. I love John's music, always will, but his attitude towards smoking is arrogant in that he almost acts as if, someday it will NOT literally destroy him, and we all know, it certainly WILL. So yes, hoping that he will heed the warnings that are still coming his way with regard to a truly impairing habit. Immaturity with regard to one's health isn't living with a young attitude, it's just not reckless.
I am just a smidge to the left of him. Plus, I do listen to the lyrics. I was in Bloomington in 1984. I would see John in the College Mall as well as driving around campus. We exchanged small talk on several occasions. His music today is as valid as it was when he first started.
John is probably the most genuine guy in popular music today. He flopped on his first album selling only 12,000 copies of *Chestnut Street Incident* then a few years later he goes over 5x Platinum with *American Fool* and would go on to become an American icon in music. He remains one of my favorite singers.
JCM is done, I saw him throw a tantrum and huff n puff and stomp off stage recently, doing "an acoustic set" ? Really? In coveralls? Geez what a buster,Artists should keep politics to themselves and stick to playing music,esp when the people that put him there are way over paying for tickets to hear him play,unbelievable this guy,smh hes old and he's done 👎
John Cougar, John Cougar Mellencamp, orJohn fricken Mellencamp. Whatever he wants to call himself, he's a man who's been very successful in the music business. He owes no explanation to anyone on how lives his life!! End of story.
@John Mellencamp Do you happen to remember a kid named Adam you used to play ball with in Vincennes? He would probably have been 10 years younger than you. He is my ex-husband. I was fortunate enough once to visit the campus of Vincennes University where you went to school. It was really beautiful. Colors were awesome! (during Fall)
He's living his life, and I think it's great. I love all of his lyrics, and I have since the 80's, he is real rock n roll, and blues--you just can't find real artists anymore, love ya John, from a small town in Indiana!
Absolutely need John Mellencamp as a president just look at his life look at his heart understanding to this country and most of all the people in it I'm praying for God to do a miracle intervention I hope he can open the door for him we've seen Saul in the White House now it's time for David
I like John Mellencamp. I like his music. Unfortunately, I think he's angry at God for the injustices in the world, instead of seeing that all men are sinners and need God for salvation.
Johnny Cougar, John Cougar, John Cougar Mellencamp, John C. Mellencamp and then finally just John Mellencamp if we really want to get into how many names he's gone by over the years.
So you think people should keep quiet about something that kills more than 400,000 people per year that don't even smoke? Yea you're right..we should just mind our own business. Moronic comment.
I drove to Augusta, GA.To the Metapolaton Museum of Art to see his art show by myself because none of my friends would go.It was awesome,wish I could buy one
Two weeks ago, I was behind him at McDonald's, he was going ape-sh*t to the Manager about his fish filet not being prepared a certain way, he smashed it all over there counter and proceeded to chuck the rest of the food in his bag allover the restaurant, what a major meltdown for someone in the public eye. Smh
Love and still listen to SCARECROW album. Minutes to Memories is a great song. Turn it up! I am John's age. I hope we have more than a few summers left. Indiana born, Colorado raised.
Kind of hard to beleive that Christy Brinkley would have been with him. Seems like a weird match to me and with his smoking and all. It's like ok... not sure what the attraction was. 🙄
You made everything so much more fun than it was and then when things didn’t seem as fun you made them seem fun again! I was so happy to see you didn’t burn out and give up because you’re music is still as joyful as ever and good for our hearts sometimes it brings back memories sometimes it makes them but it’s always a win win with John Mellencamp! You are the best!
Something not mentioned here, and honestly the reason that, as an ignorant Brit, was the reason I first heard of him, not his music, is the disability he was born with, Spina Bifida, it's obviously very mild in his case though, most people with it, myself included, are much worse. I've been a wheelchair user since day one, John is obviously more like a friend of my mother who didn't know he had it until he was 50, and it's a condition you're born with!!
I would like to see this man treat people better...word behind the scenes are not kind to this man(sorry no nasty details). I have no first hand experience with this- I think we all can be a bit nicer to those that support our work directly and indirectly.
Jane Beatty And, yet, my father drank and smoked for over 50 years and had no lung diseases of any kind. Not even a hacking cough. And died from an unrelated disease not caused by smoking or drinking. So now we have a trifecta - John’s statement, your statement and mine with three different outcomes. There is never a guarantee what will happen to an individual with any of the three scenarios.
Mellencamp always reminded me of James Dean both from Indiana what is up with Indiana producing so many cocky artist lol David Lee Roth and Axl Rose are from Indiana too as well as the most popular one Michael Jackson Babyface is from Indiana too oh yea so is Denise Williams must be the soil lol
Great and humble personality..amazingly gifted artist...I like John for his music, but more coz of his love for democracy..I care less than two sh... about the RW club says about him. This guy lives his life big and bold when he wants, but, he also appreciates and embraces the little things in life. A successful career man and recognizes the means of how he got there. True American....whether you agree with his politics or not.
Stop calling my republic a democracy: "The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government, and shall protect each of them against Invasion; and on Application of the Legislature, or of the Executive (when the Legislature cannot be convened), against domestic Violence. Article IV, Section 4 Why are we pushing democracy when we've lost our Liberty? "Democracy is the road to socialism." - Karl Marx So when will the republicrats repeal the 16th amendment and the evil gun laws and pass a constitutional amendment to ban socialism? Why are we REFORMING COMMUNISM? WHY is NO ONE asking WHY we HAVE an income tax? Democracy is evil, another form of manipulation, two wolves and a sheep voting on lunch. Liberty is a well-armed sheep contesting the vote and killing the wolves. We MUST DEMAND LIBERTY! The most important things to do: www.freekentucky.com/the-most-important-things-to-do/ The only real reason for the militia: www.freekentucky.com/the-only-real-reason-for-the-militia/ A few things that might matter: www.freekentucky.com/a-few-things-that-might-matter-or-the-basics-part-two/ A conspiracy to indoctrinate, or “What is an education?”: www.freekentucky.com/a-conspiracy-to-indoctrinate-or-what-is-an-education/ What’s the ultimate question?: www.freekentucky.com/whats-the-ultimate-question/ They consider us to be livestock. All they do must be assessed with that fact in mind.
BTW - Last time I checked, John was the only major recording artist (along with Seger) to never have a real, substantial biography written about him. Whether authorized or unauthorized. Has that changed?? For as popular as so much of his 80's music is, almost zero is known about the making of "American Fool" or "Scarecrow." How the songs were written, how the albums were made, what was happening with the band at that time and John's life. It's an utter mystery.
Written in 2007. It's unauthorized, and out of print. But, is easily obtainable used. smile.amazon.com/Born-Small-Town-John-Mellencamp/dp/0825673364/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1499253334&sr=1-3&keywords=john+mellencamp+book
I have that book John Mellencamp: Born In A Small Town. Read it twice. It's really, really good and I 100% reccomend it. Talks about his personal life as well as how his albums came to be- and talks about who he is an what he believes in. Really detailed and quite current for being released in 2007. Another biography of his is called John Mellencamp American Troubadour. I don't have the book but I heard it's really good as well. I actually am good friends with the author, David Masciotra, who recently met John at his own recording studio and called the experience nothing shy of "legendary". He has considered Mellencamp his idol since childhood, so I can only assume his biography must be incredible.
Thanks for the tip. I know there was one that was penned in the 80's, but it ended around the time of "Scarecrow." Of course the thing that you also worry about with "unauthorized" bios is the sensationalism when true fans want to read about the music. Now if we can only get someone to write something on Seger that is more in depth than his own book.
@@kevinbarton1661 ....But, y'know, it stops no woman in France. They start young---like early teens---and use it for weight control. Odd, though, I've never heard of widespread smoking related issues there, nor of any anti smoking campaigns like here or among the British Commonwealth.
OceanTube funny u say that. Although my mom and dad had a lifelong love story and recently both passed which has honestly taken part of me with them. My dad always had a little crush on Jane Pauly. She’s still looking pretty good.
jane seemed to tolerate that smoke pretty well. as for john, he sounds awful, like his lung capacity is not long for much more quality of life. his laugh is one of a super, unhealthy person. not judging, as i smoke. just hope that i appear and am healthier when i reach his age in 12 years. as of this moment, i am liking my chances.
You have to have a strong will to quit smoking, I quit 17 years ago when my son was born. I have been married to the mother of my child and love her more even through the ruff times.
on one hand he said LIFE means a lot to him , on the other hand hes smoking like theres no tomorrow and saying his cigerates are his friends , really I,d think you want to be more healthy for your family since you already had a heart attack but what do I know , I like his music just saying
I've always liked John's music. It relates to the common person. When a person hears any of his songs they can say "hey that could be me in that situation". A little note about the "Jack and Diane" song, John stated in an interview once that when they finished writing and playing the song that the hand claps were not in it. Those were added after the fact because the song was not that good without them. Jack and Diane, Hurts so good, crumbling down, pink houses, small town are songs I really like of his. I have to say one that really hits home with me is "Rain on the Scarecrow" because both of my grandparents owned dairy farms.
I was out to dinner with my girlfriend one evening at Ryan's Steakhouse-Bloomington around 1990 or 1991 and my girlfriend asked me if I knew who that guy was at a table a few feet away. I said he kind of looks like Garrett. Is that Garrett's dad? Garrett was a guy we had worked with in Bedford IN who looked remarkably like John Mellencamp. She said no it's John Mellencamp. I looked closer. He was with blonde. I figure it was Elaine Irwin. The restaurant was pretty empty and a couple of people were going up to him and getting autographs. Not a very interesting story but probably the closest I've come to a celebrity.
I love those lines...Life is short even it's longest days....so true. Easy Targets, country's broken hearts. Doesn't care about the Critics! The good people don't. Because the critics can think what they want. They a wrong because they did not write the music, the lyrics, the harmony. The professional working the work did. Just like Billy Joel. Your mom with give you the self assurance you need. But still open enough to be molded and willing to learn lessons from the a woman in his life! That's just how men are.
I love his last statement in this interview "I'm sixty-five years old, I can see the finish line from here, I only have so many summers left, and I intend not to waste them.....being old". Well I'm sixty-five this December, and I'm gonna live by John Mellencamps words. Thank You John, Rock On.
I just turned 70 and have the same philosophy if not talent and money. But I'm always grateful to hear it from someone.
Same here... Amen!
It's been one helluva ride to this point. I wonder what happened to the tracks tho and who is gonna fix them.
I hear you! I’m surprised I’ve made it to 70
Such an inspiration this man! I was all alone couldn't see my way out til I saw interview of John what made him tick so I went back to sketching.My first pic was Bob Marley and more followed. Whenever I feel jammed up I play one of his CDs and remember he is a true artist. Very talented, luvs his artwork as well as music,
1973 - Vincennes University - A guy sitting under a tree in front of Morris Hall, playing guitar, singing and smoking cigarettes. My roommate said, you see that guy there? He's a townie, majoring in broadcast production and he's going to be famous one day. I said, he's alright, but I don't see him being a rock star. Just one more thing in my life I was wrong about. John Cougar Mellancamp. Who knew?
Indiana reporter interviews Indiana rock star. I dig it.
peoplevsradio317 watched by a 14 year old from Indiana.
peoplevsradio317 Hoosier pride! 🇺🇸
Yeah.....he's still a cocky little dude......same when I met him in Indianapolis 15 years ago... But hey, bottom line is i a admirer of John Mellencamp the singer since 1982......just not the person.
If surviving the first heart attack doesn't cure you of idiotic harmful habits, nothing will.
Very well said.
I believe most of us have something that we are either involved in, or taking into ourselves, that we either can't shake, or don't want to give up; be it food, or drink, or a habit of some kind, or even an unhealthy relationship. However, with this said, yes, I believe our hearts go out to John wishing he would give up the smoking, as so many of us have known someone, or witnessed the horror of a death, say by emphysema of a loved one, and we wouldn't wish that agony on anyone would we. That kind of death not only hurts the person experiencing it, but severely damages the psyches of loved ones and friends around you, who have to witness such a thing. And as you have already mentioned, "if surviving the first heart attack doesn't cure you of idiotic harmful habits"....uh, huh. In this life, we get our red flags...our warnings. We can either heed them, or remain arrogant, and I"m sorry. I love John's music, always will, but his attitude towards smoking is arrogant in that he almost acts as if, someday it will NOT literally destroy him, and we all know, it certainly WILL. So yes, hoping that he will heed the warnings that are still coming his way with regard to a truly impairing habit. Immaturity with regard to one's health isn't living with a young attitude, it's just not reckless.
I am just a smidge to the left of him. Plus, I do listen to the lyrics.
I was in Bloomington in 1984. I would see John in the College Mall as well as driving around campus. We exchanged small talk on several occasions.
His music today is as valid as it was when he first started.
Great performance in Hartford.
When I hear John Mellancamp I just want to hang out in the corn field
That sounds creepy lol
John is probably the most genuine guy in popular music today. He flopped on his first album selling only 12,000 copies of *Chestnut Street Incident* then a few years later he goes over 5x Platinum with *American Fool* and would go on to become an American icon in music. He remains one of my favorite singers.
2:15 - I love that song Rumbleseat they're playing. Jane Pauley seems genuinely charmed by him.
jane Pauley ick
Talented musician, not necessarily the best person
Rain on the Scarecrow was his best IMO
Floyd Zepplin lol
I’ve always “listened” to your lyrics John. Their truth moves me. That is what art does to the human soul. Your talents have blessed many a soul❤️
JCM is done, I saw him throw a tantrum and huff n puff and stomp off stage recently, doing "an acoustic set" ? Really? In coveralls? Geez what a buster,Artists should keep politics to themselves and stick to playing music,esp when the people that put him there are way over paying for tickets to hear him play,unbelievable this guy,smh hes old and he's done 👎
I don't share his political views, but he's a cool and interesting figure.
She's dying with that cigarette smoke.
It is so vile. I couldn't do that interview. My throat would be so sore.
too bad
and i don't smoke either.
What a likeable guy with a passion for living life to the fullest.
Not really..
John Cougar, John Cougar Mellencamp, orJohn fricken Mellencamp. Whatever he wants to call himself, he's a man who's been very successful in the music business. He owes no explanation to anyone on how lives his life!! End of story.
@John Mellencamp Do you happen to remember a kid named Adam you used to play ball with in Vincennes? He would probably have been 10 years younger than you. He is my ex-husband. I was fortunate enough once to visit the campus of Vincennes University where you went to school. It was really beautiful. Colors were awesome! (during Fall)
far fromm likeable....darn....look it up , have a clue.
He's living his life, and I think it's great. I love all of his lyrics, and I have since the 80's, he is real rock n roll, and blues--you just can't find real artists anymore, love ya John, from a small town in Indiana!
His haircut style doesn't suit the shape of his head....
Coolest cat of all!
He is another coolest guy on the planet right up there with Ringo Star and Phill Collins.
Absolutely need John Mellencamp as a president just look at his life look at his heart understanding to this country and most of all the people in it I'm praying for God to do a miracle intervention I hope he can open the door for him we've seen Saul in the White House now it's time for David
Start sticking giant banners up on your roof John Mellencamp for president and let it catch on like fire all over this country
People who want to be in charge of everyone else have something wrong with them. John is not one of those people.
This guy just got better and better as he went on. Brilliant songwriter. Great band in the day.
I use to love his music, and loved to see him Dance.
1960's girl still listen to him......reminds me of summer
Jane is completely in love with him
I noticed that too.
She wanted to wrap her legs around him & ride him like that Triumph!!
Yes and I'm getting into him myself, don't blame her at all!
I can see why considering the dork she is married to.
Exactly, the only reason she got on that bike without a helmet.
I like John Mellencamp. I like his music. Unfortunately, I think he's angry at God for the injustices in the world, instead of seeing that all men are sinners and need God for salvation.
Hey Mr. Mellencamp I appreciate all the music that you have given us over the years! It will never get old!!
Me to Cindy thanks
Hey cougar, give it up
65 years old, wow! He looks younger. Still has his boyish looks!
Johnny Cougar, John Cougar, John Cougar Mellencamp, John C. Mellencamp and then finally just John Mellencamp if we really want to get into how many names he's gone by over the years.
One of my all time favorite singers....saw him in Santa Barbara in April 2019....I would definitely see him again!!!
I have always liked John Mellencamp's music. Living life on his terms. Good for him.
We used to go down to Bloomington to listen John Mellencamp for a $1.25 at The bluebird Cafe on Friday or Saturday
He has gotten better with age........and he was pretty good in the beginning.
Below you will find a plethora of sanctimonious and self-righteous comments regarding John's nicotine habit.
So you think people should keep quiet about something that kills more than 400,000 people per year that don't even smoke? Yea you're right..we should just mind our own business. Moronic comment.
I have always liked Mr. Mellencamp. Cool guy.
Love him -- an original voice. Say it like you mean it........
Jane P. is a fabulous interviewer. She is so respectful and empathic. Thank you Jane and Thank you John. This interview was classic.
Love...I want a ride.... a legend he was so hot when he was younger....
I drove to Augusta, GA.To the Metapolaton Museum of Art to see his art show by myself because none of my friends would go.It was awesome,wish I could buy one
Two weeks ago, I was behind him at McDonald's, he was going ape-sh*t to the Manager about his fish filet not being prepared a certain way, he smashed it all over there counter and proceeded to chuck the rest of the food in his bag allover the restaurant, what a major meltdown for someone in the public eye. Smh
Love and still listen to SCARECROW album. Minutes to Memories is a great song. Turn it up! I am John's age. I hope we have more than a few summers left. Indiana born, Colorado raised.
Kind of hard to beleive that Christy Brinkley would have been with him. Seems like a weird match to me and with his smoking and all. It's like ok... not sure what the attraction was. 🙄
Agency. If he was a nobody then she woudn't be attracted. What attracted her to Billy joel?
@@tonywalton1052 Billy Joel was kind and she said he was good stock to have children with. Mellencamp is disgusting.
You made everything so much more fun than it was and then when things didn’t seem as fun you made them seem fun again! I was so happy to see you didn’t burn out and give up because you’re music is still as joyful as ever and good for our hearts sometimes it brings back memories sometimes it makes them but it’s always a win win with John Mellencamp! You are the best!
Does he still sit for the national anthem ??
This dude is a living American ICON..!
Something not mentioned here, and honestly the reason that, as an ignorant Brit, was the reason I first heard of him, not his music, is the disability he was born with, Spina Bifida, it's obviously very mild in his case though, most people with it, myself included, are much worse. I've been a wheelchair user since day one, John is obviously more like a friend of my mother who didn't know he had it until he was 50, and it's a condition you're born with!!
I love Jane Pauley. She's so relatable and down-to-earth.
I love his music but that haircut makes him look like a munchkin from the Lollipop Guild.
He got that way after being with Megan Ryan🤣🤣😄🤣
Love him!! His music reminds me of my childhood and summer. I’m die in a small town❣️❣️❣️❣️
John Cougar Mellencamp is one of the greatest and I do sit down and listen to the lyrics of all of his songs
Go, John - you truly and really know how to make great heartfelt creative music!
Beautful yard, nature..ty 4 sharing
GOD bless u 4 all the great music threw the years!!!
You know you're getting old when the Sunday morning shows do a profile on you.
So you're what sixteen? Don't hold your breath for CBS Sunday morning to call you for an interview. Melloncamp is an icon. You jealous witch!
Ha ha....I love John Mellencamp. He's one of the great singer/songwriters. Calm down.
Lynn Turman Then show him the RESPECT he deserves!
Lynn Turman you have to admit, your comment was pretty stupid and rude.
Geez people, learn to take a joke.
Wish he’d STOP that smoking ,it’s a disgusting habit ,!!!
Kristi Merchant if you had any idea how addictive tobacco is you might understand.
Besides what disgusting habits do you have?
Talented and true to his beliefs. Bravo Mr Mellencamp. Thank you for sharing your immense talent
Mellencamp has always had good music with great introspection. Rock on and live.
Great interview and I do love his music.
Little Pink Houses for you and me❤🎶❤🎶❤
I'm an Old Soul Millennial
I Love his music 🙏🔥♥️
I would like to see this man treat people better...word behind the scenes are not kind to this man(sorry no nasty details). I have no first hand experience with this- I think we all can be a bit nicer to those that support our work directly and indirectly.
Sorry John...cigarettes killed my Mom. She did not drink. What a stupid statement.
Jane Beatty And, yet, my father drank and smoked for over 50 years and had no lung diseases of any kind. Not even a hacking cough. And died from an unrelated disease not caused by smoking or drinking. So now we have a trifecta - John’s statement, your statement and mine with three different outcomes. There is never a guarantee what will happen to an individual with any of the three scenarios.
I really like John Mellencamp, AND Bruce Springsteen. I would love to see them collaborate.
More likely to collaborate with Denis Leary with all his smoking
Springsteen is way above this clown. He doesn't need him.
@@MaidenUtah1 lol🤣🤣
Smoker and a health nut
...and Billy Joel and Bryan Adams .....what a song or concert that would be..... IMHO.
He better live close to his cardiologist.
“Apparently women don’t like me very much” .. lol .. man can I relate & I have 5 kids as well .. lmao
JOHN, MOVE AWAY FROM THE CIGARETTES!!!!!!
Mellencamp always reminded me of James Dean both from Indiana what is up with Indiana producing so many cocky artist lol David Lee Roth and Axl Rose are from Indiana too as well as the most popular one Michael Jackson Babyface is from Indiana too oh yea so is Denise Williams must be the soil lol
Such an impact on the music I make but curious to find out JUST how left he is. I dont see that adding up to his song lyrics. Confusing
Great and humble personality..amazingly gifted artist...I like John for his music, but more coz of his love for democracy..I care less than two sh... about the RW club says about him. This guy lives his life big and bold when he wants, but, he also appreciates and embraces the little things in life. A successful career man and recognizes the means of how he got there. True American....whether you agree with his politics or not.
Stop calling my republic a democracy:
"The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government, and shall protect each of them against Invasion; and on Application of the Legislature, or of the Executive (when the Legislature cannot be convened), against domestic Violence.
Article IV, Section 4
Why are we pushing democracy when we've lost our Liberty?
"Democracy is the road to socialism." - Karl Marx
So when will the republicrats repeal the 16th amendment and the evil gun laws and pass a constitutional amendment to ban socialism?
Why are we REFORMING COMMUNISM? WHY is NO ONE asking WHY we HAVE an income tax?
Democracy is evil, another form of manipulation, two wolves and a sheep voting on lunch. Liberty is a well-armed sheep contesting the vote and killing the wolves. We MUST DEMAND LIBERTY!
The most important things to do: www.freekentucky.com/the-most-important-things-to-do/
The only real reason for the militia: www.freekentucky.com/the-only-real-reason-for-the-militia/
A few things that might matter: www.freekentucky.com/a-few-things-that-might-matter-or-the-basics-part-two/
A conspiracy to indoctrinate, or “What is an education?”: www.freekentucky.com/a-conspiracy-to-indoctrinate-or-what-is-an-education/
What’s the ultimate question?: www.freekentucky.com/whats-the-ultimate-question/
They consider us to be livestock. All they do must be assessed with that fact in mind.
He looks awesome for 65! Here's to you John Melencamp! Love From a little yellow house in Colorado!
BTW - Last time I checked, John was the only major recording artist (along with Seger) to never have a real, substantial biography written about him. Whether authorized or unauthorized. Has that changed?? For as popular as so much of his 80's music is, almost zero is known about the making of "American Fool" or "Scarecrow." How the songs were written, how the albums were made, what was happening with the band at that time and John's life. It's an utter mystery.
thats crazy. I would love to read his Bio
Written in 2007. It's unauthorized, and out of print. But, is easily obtainable used.
smile.amazon.com/Born-Small-Town-John-Mellencamp/dp/0825673364/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1499253334&sr=1-3&keywords=john+mellencamp+book
I loved American fool too
I have that book John Mellencamp: Born In A Small Town. Read it twice. It's really, really good and I 100% reccomend it. Talks about his personal life as well as how his albums came to be- and talks about who he is an what he believes in. Really detailed and quite current for being released in 2007.
Another biography of his is called John Mellencamp American Troubadour. I don't have the book but I heard it's really good as well. I actually am good friends with the author, David Masciotra, who recently met John at his own recording studio and called the experience nothing shy of "legendary". He has considered Mellencamp his idol since childhood, so I can only assume his biography must be incredible.
Thanks for the tip. I know there was one that was penned in the 80's, but it ended around the time of "Scarecrow." Of course the thing that you also worry about with "unauthorized" bios is the sensationalism when true fans want to read about the music. Now if we can only get someone to write something on Seger that is more in depth than his own book.
Keep the politics out of your show John. Love your music.
Damn you, Phillip Morris.
$7-8 dollars a pack of 20 . With a strong warning on every box.
Then we have to fight cancer and deterioration of health !
Sounds like fun? NOT.
@@kevinbarton1661 ....But, y'know, it stops no woman in France. They start young---like early teens---and use it for weight control. Odd, though, I've never heard of widespread smoking related issues there, nor of any anti smoking campaigns like here or among the British Commonwealth.
Don't smoke people!
im 29 but whoever that interviewer woman is, shes got the most goergeous eyes and smile ive ever seen
Jane Pauley
OceanTube funny u say that. Although my mom and dad had a lifelong love story and recently both passed which has honestly taken part of me with them. My dad always had a little crush on Jane Pauly. She’s still looking pretty good.
You should've seen her 35 years ago.
jane seemed to tolerate that smoke pretty well.
as for john, he sounds awful, like his lung capacity is not long for much more quality of life. his laugh is one of a super, unhealthy person.
not judging, as i smoke. just hope that i appear and am healthier when i reach his age in 12 years. as of this moment, i am liking my chances.
Love him! ❤️. Indiana be proud! So happy he returned to his given birth name. 👍
That's a great interview.
You have to have a strong will to quit smoking, I quit 17 years ago when my son was born. I have been married to the mother of my child and love her more even through the ruff times.
I'm to the right of him, but he was right on the Iraq war. Should've never gone. A waste of the taxpayers money.
3:58: "Young without lovers, old without friends." Poignant; says it all.
Whats your favorite song?mine is" minutes to memories"and "scarecrow".very deep
Different kind of guy but in a good way.
Damn I knew I liked him long ago and still do 🥰❤️🌈🦋🌈🙏🔥
JOHN BRUCE AND. MELISSA the GREATEST SINGER/SONGWRITERS OF OUR COUNTRY!!
on one hand he said LIFE means a lot to him , on the other hand hes smoking like theres no tomorrow and saying his cigerates are his friends , really I,d think you want to be more healthy for your family since you already had a heart attack but what do I know , I like his music just saying
BMX seeker he’s hard headed lol he won’t listen to nobody 😂
BMX seeker
Thanks for the incredible music John
This guy has turned into a real tool. If he would keep his politics off of the stage it would be different
Love jack and Diane. Fav song
Grass roots music! Rock on brother!!!!!!!
From one Hoosier to another thanks for all you do Indiana proud!!!!!!!
Jane Pauley is smoking hot in this interview! She fills out those jeans really nicely.
what a dopy comment
Yep Jane's always been hot! I'll give her a ride on my Harley!
jane is hot
you are one of my heroes John but you look like ...... the Grinch !
Dug the music as a kid. Not liking the old liberal now.
I've always liked John's music. It relates to the common person. When a person hears any of his songs they can say "hey that could be me in that situation". A little note about the "Jack and Diane" song, John stated in an interview once that when they finished writing and playing the song that the hand claps were not in it. Those were added after the fact because the song was not that good without them. Jack and Diane, Hurts so good, crumbling down, pink houses, small town are songs I really like of his. I have to say one that really hits home with me is "Rain on the Scarecrow" because both of my grandparents owned dairy farms.
Big fan... but he needs to cut out cigarettes....surprisingly still alive?
ha! Jane Pauley with all that cigarette smoke around her, I wonder if it's driving her crazy...
I was out to dinner with my girlfriend one evening at Ryan's Steakhouse-Bloomington around 1990 or 1991 and my girlfriend asked me if I knew who that guy was at a table a few feet away. I said he kind of looks like Garrett. Is that Garrett's dad? Garrett was a guy we had worked with in Bedford IN who looked remarkably like John Mellencamp. She said no it's John Mellencamp. I looked closer. He was with blonde. I figure it was Elaine Irwin. The restaurant was pretty empty and a couple of people were going up to him and getting autographs. Not a very interesting story but probably the closest I've come to a celebrity.
You can see the depressive self-destructive personality traits behind the tough guy persona. Clouded by prescriptions. Sad case.
I love those lines...Life is short even it's longest days....so true. Easy Targets, country's broken hearts. Doesn't care about the Critics! The good people don't. Because the critics can think what they want. They a wrong because they did not write the music, the lyrics, the harmony. The professional working the work did. Just like Billy Joel. Your mom with give you the self assurance you need. But still open enough to be molded and willing to learn lessons from the a woman in his life! That's just how men are.
I love that they didn’t cut out the smoking.
We love you man but put the cancer sticks down.
Incredebly genoriuos man Met him back stage in fort wayne in and talked awhile gave things to take home to wife and kids
This guy will never amount to anything.
I walked the fence while grandpa held my hand ! on highway 11, yes there is blood on plow, but nothing left for me now ! farm boy lost !!!
I'd love to meet John again ..... I think me and him would get along... hope he watches my TH-cam channel......