A black lady here still grooving to “The Cougar” over 30 years later. I saw him in concert back in ‘86, I was 18! I loved how the crowd was so diverse! He is beyond talented, he played damn near every instrument.
@John Mellencamp wow, you're actually here, commenting. I just subbed your channel. I'm not too familiar with your music but like this song, and a couple others from your hit list. Great to learn that you're an accomplished musician too. (I wish my high school experience would've been more like this song)
One of my deceased wife’s favorites, I loved it too every time I hear it brings back memories we had been together since we where teens married for 34 years she died with a rare type ob cancer only 36 cases in the United States so everything doctors did was research only lived 9 months I miss that woman so bad my our daughter looks just like her mom hard to bad the tears ever now & then
Mellancamp is the soundtrack to my youth. I just love that dude. Thank you for being a poet. The Black community truly loves John. He was reaching out to us when it wasn't fashionable. Trying to bring everyone together.
Much respect for John Mellancamp, In my youth he was teaching me not to be like the people that surrounded me. I regret that there was a time that I did not treat my brothers and sisters like equals, but I am so glad I am better than that now.
This was my mothers favorite song. She just recently passed from cancer. I like to play this when i wake up because i can see her dancing and smiling in my mind everytime it plays 💟
My Mama's too! She passed two years ago from cancer. I play this and I can hear her sing. Bless you and I'm so sorry, here's to our Mama's, may they dance together in heaven.
Small town, Check it out, big Daddy, it's all a winning streak..! If the world is to be ruled by feelings, what feeling should rule the world..? 😇 🍺❤🤙 👉😷💉 🌳🍏🐍 🌎 🔮 🤲 🎖 🇳🇱🇺🇲🇷🇺 💰 🦇 🕳 📈🖱📉
Do u remember those days was the days of rod Stewart and mellincamp what was ur favorite Stewart sing mine was is down town train second strong #2 was hot legs lol
@@CatEyedGoddess I was born at the beginning for gen x,1966,and I remember listening to this song on MTV and the radio ,with my friends ,at the apartment on the beach, having the most carefree times of life,late 80s gen x was the best
As a Nigerian, I kept wondering myself as years went by why I was so addicted to John Cougar Mellencamp's music. Can't precisely say why. But I love his style, his simple down-to-earth lyrics. They wash me over with sweet nostalgia.
65 yr. old man grew up in Evansville, Ind. been in AZ. since 84, had to find work back then! my family my life my memories, born in a small town, I can breath in a small town! When I think of John and his songs I think of my home. Thank you.
I am also 65 and grew up in Evansville, graduated Reitz HS in '77. I'm still in Indiana, just outside of Bloomington. Grew up listening to Mellencamp, still remember when "I need a Lover" first hit the airwaves. Great times.
Thank God for Mellencamp for having the balls to make a video like this in 1987. The world is a better place for songs like this and an artist like this. Amazing.
I was arrested for Marijuana for the first time back in 1987.. those were good times.. I went to court and beat the case on a technicality.. walked out of court.. got into my car a free man.. and this song was playing on the radio.. and I have been jamming this song ever since!
A Black girl from inner city here, but I bet I can sing every one of his songs, as well as all of early 80s artists. Good music is for all! I just love it! 😍❤
Don't matter what color you are a girl rock on I grew up on Marvin Gaye on cklw in Detroit on Motown music I'm a white boy from a small town in the country Marvin's great don't matter what color musics music it joins us all together down in the soul
Makes me think of my wife and I ....an interracial couple back in the 80's ...we dealt with some ignorance but are still going strong ...married 27 years this year
I'd be honored if some John Cougar Mellencamp fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of JACK & DIANE and SOMEBODY'S BABY by Jackson Browne on my YT channel (tap on my photo go there) in tribute to the great musical summer of 1982. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital enhancements. Thanks and keep on rocking.
I'm 61 and still love his music. Your only as young as you feel. Don't you think. Tina I have 4 kids and 10 grandkids and 2 greatgrandkids. . And been married 27 and half years. But I still rock out with my babies. Teaching them what music is all about. And I love it.
Heard this song when I was a senior in high school and that line 17 has turned 35always stuck to me. I’m 50 now and yeah I’m still saying yeah yeah yeah
Same here.. I'm 58yrs and have grandchildren. When they get into my truck, they put on their own today's music and must say I just can't get into it. Maybe a few here and there but no.. As soon as they're gone I go back to my Classic Rock from the 70's. The best decade in music and will always listen to it.
Well, I lived on the outskirts of town In an 8-room farmhouse, baby When my brothers and friends were around There was always somethin' doin' Had me a couple of real nice girlfriends Stopped by to see me every once in a while When I think back about those days All I can do is sit and smile That's when a sport was a sport And groovin' was groovin' And dancin' meant everything We were young, and we were improvin' Laughin', laughin' with our friends Holdin' hands meant somethin', baby Outside the club Cherry Bomb Our hearts were really thumpin' Say yeah, yeah, yeah Say yeah, yeah, yeah The winter days, they last forever But the weekends went by so quick Went ridin' around this little country town We were goin' nuts, girl, out in the sticks One night, me with my big mouth A couple guys had to put me in my place When I see those guys these days We just laugh and say, "Do you remember when?" That's when a sport was a sport And groovin' was groovin' And dancin' meant everything We were young, and we were improvin' Laughin', laughin' with our friends Holdin' hands meant somethin', baby Outside the club Cherry Bomb Our hearts were really thumpin' Say yeah, yeah, yeah Say yeah, yeah, yeah All right Say yeah, yeah, yeah Say yeah, yeah, yeah 17 has turned 35 I'm surprised that we're still livin' If we've done any wrong I hope that we're forgiven Got a few kids of my own And some days I still don't know what to do I hope that they're not laughin' too loud When they hear me talkin' like this to you That's when a sport was a sport And groovin' was groovin' And dancin' meant everything We were young, and we were improvin' Laughin', laughin' with our friends Holdin' hands meant so much, baby Outside the club Cherry Bomb Our hearts were really thumpin' Say yeah, yeah, yeah Say yeah, yeah, yeah
Gets me too Joeann. I just turned 49 two days ago and this song just took me back to that awkward and skinny kid that couldn't seem to do anything right, unless it was on the banks of the river somewhere. Ahhh, there he was at peace and there is where he found himself and there, on those muddy banks, is where he would learn about love and life and how precious and sometimes painful they are. He would eventually find himself many miles away from this beautiful and sacred place but every two or three years he returns and breathes in those old memories and it is this song playing on an old radio somewhere in the background as he tells his young son of the adventures he and this old muddy river shared together when he was a boy. Life is good.
I'm 73 living outside of Birmingham UK and this song makes me smile because of the girls I lost my mates came first !! Stupid !!!!!! But we had great times. It's great to have life love friends and memories. God Bless America Thanks John!!!!!
Such a beautiful song, a priceless era gone, past, never coming back. I look at today society and it just is so sad. For me, the 70s that I grew up in it was an amazing time in history. I looked back at the richness of that era today and I feel blessed to have those memories
His music reminds me of my dear friends I had growing up; going to local parties, places, laughing, doing silly things while adulthood stretched out before us. None of us knew these fun, simple times would make such warm memories. Young people are open-minded and inclusive; we watched our friends do their own thing, and loved them regardless and they, us.
My BFF and I would dance, oftentimes badly, whenever we heard this song. She died in 2009, but, to this day, I'll dance in her honour. RIP my sweet Bonita. ❤
My favorite Mellancamp song ever! Makes you realize you need to enjoy the little things and make memories. Don't spend your life working. Enjoy life while you have it ❤
i guess our generation will look back at the 80's the way our parents looked at the 50's & 60's in 2019 you start to realize that a simpler time was a better time
No you will just think it was. Just like the kids of today will look at the 2020's with nostalgia. It's the time when you were a kid regardless iof when it was and what was happening in the world at large.
oh sweet girl I wish I believed that. But I fear my grandchildren and all children of these times will look back at dreadful changes and unprecedented suffering globally . And I can’t think of any music today that is uplifting the youth -the kind of music that gives hope, common vision and unity of hearts . What music will they feel united them when young in 2021? Sorry to be such a downer, and bless you for such hopeful thoughts anyway! 🙏💞🌟☮️
@@francie2915 Don't start with me. People are nostalgic for the early 2000's, 9/11 notwithstanding. I don't think anyone would have though people would be nostalgic for three Great Depression either.
As a vanilla guy that couldn't carry a tune if it were in a bag, I love this song. Love his background talent on all albums bc it just adds to his overall vibe - reminds me of a day when we were more solid as a country.
You're very lucky. I'm in my 70s,but my love &dance partner isn't in this world anymore- it's been 20 years-- I dance by myself and REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES! Thank heaven for musiç😊r
A feel good song and I hope now that I’m 57 my kids will chill As they reach their 30’s and realize that pop Listened to music that was good for the soul and it allowed us to reflect on our years growing up... holding hands instead of having your hands held up because of you doing wrong. We settled things with our fist instead of a gun and we got over it. You went to a club to have fun and enjoy , not for drugs and looking for trouble. We listened to music that was good for the soul, not to motivate us to do wrong!!!!and left with a smile on our face!
Art can touch people in powerful ways. This Artist and this song did that for me when I was a young Black kid living in small town America. It reaffirmed my desires and goals.
@John Mellencamp John cared enough to share his feelings on society way back in the 1980s, and that message really mattered to a lot of people but was especially powerful to the African American community. It was uplifting.
Not only is his music timeless..I hear he's a real down to earth man..still living in his small town in Indiana..I believe..heard stories from friends on how he would go to the neighborhood McDonald's and just be in town..respect to him and the people who just let him live..I guess that's why Prince never left Minneapolis..I heard he did the same..to all my 80s babies..ROCK ON!!..real music sees no color..salute..
I remember well, the year 1984 I just turned 18. Surfboard in one hand, radio in the other, and skateboard under My feet, jamming,play guitar by John cougar himself. I'm 54 years old, and still rocken with mr.cougar.
I dated a girl for 4 years, lived in many different places together, each home we’d turn this on and dance around the house together. Even though we’re on different paths in life now, it’s one of my favourite memories, I’ll always love you B.
17 turns 51 dam i miss the days of my Youth setting joking with MY friends and listening for Cougar on the weekly countdown with Dick Clark Thinking about goin out the Lane to have a little fun. Thanks for the memories John!!!
I know you asked this a long time ago, but as much as I love/use the internet, it's the reason we can't have good music anymore. Nowadays, you can just convert TH-cam videos to mp3's and download any track you want. FOR FREE! You used to have to buy a 15-20 dollar CD just to get maybe one or two songs you wanted to have. Album sales kept billions of dollars flowing through the music industry. How many millions do you think recording artists make off album sales these days? It costs a lot to produce an album, but there's a fraction of the profit in it that there was before. It's kinda like not letting your weed guy make his profit, so he stops bringing you weed.
This song literally makes me, a 63 year old man, grew up in Indiana, cry. It’s my past life. I lived it. It’s gone. Only in memories.
All good memories I hope🇺🇲✌️
I also grew up in southern Indiana, I'm almost 60..
Looking back on memories life with so much better in our days.. 🙏🇺🇲✌️
Jeff, I get it!! We grew up at the same time. Nothing can replace the 70's and 80's music...nothing! It was CHERRY BOMB!😅
I’m 60yo and just heard this song for the first time in years and it brought tears to my eyes. The 80’s don’t seem that long ago
I'm 32 been watching this video for about 20 years I would love to grow up in your guys generation no cell phones no social media
AI suggested this..?
Is AI catching on or desperately digging deep..?
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Dancing meant everything and holding hands meant something baby wow how true that was back then.
Listening to this song reminded me of my youth I kept listening to this song over and over again I kept listening to this song over and over again.❤
When musicians had true talent. Damn i miss real music.
Same
Ditto
You have Taylor Swift what are you complaining about hahah . Lol she's useful as a tit on a bull
Why do you miss real music? It’s not like the music isn’t available anymore. You can literally listen to it anytime you want.
They still have talent lol WTF. They’re just also idiots as well very often.
2024 still going strong and listening to the man 💕
Omg I always loved this song
I love this tune 🎶, as well !
One of the coolest songs ever written. That groove is just timeless.
John Mellencamp sang his heart out and had that beautiful story telling.
David, you called it. What happened to the world that loved this kind of music?
Yes!
ABSOLUTELY
Thats when a smoke was a smoke
WISH THOSE DAYS WOULD COME BACK😊
Saw Mellencamp perform back in '86... and saw him just last week. Just as good then and now.
I will see him next Friday with good ol' Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan. 3 of the greatest musician, last dinosaurs of the greatest era.
@@minnesotaihighwayman1171 I hope you enjoy.
A black lady here still grooving to “The Cougar” over 30 years later. I saw him in concert back in ‘86, I was 18! I loved how the crowd was so diverse! He is beyond talented, he played damn near every instrument.
Love it. Hi from NZ - over Australia way. Lol.
@John Mellencamp wow, you're actually here, commenting. I just subbed your channel. I'm not too familiar with your music but like this song, and a couple others from your hit list. Great to learn that you're an accomplished musician too.
(I wish my high school experience would've been more like this song)
43 and this is relaxing house music, nostalgia on 1000
Omg I'm 37.. 8 don't know how I know this song. But I love it 😭😭😭.I'm more than sure my parents don't listen to this.
I turned 18 in 86 as well, I love John and love you too! Cheers to you and yours!
That beat!! That violin!!! Those lyrics!!! This is music!!!
That harmonic 🎶🎶🎶🥰❤💃💃💃💃
Yes bro!!! 🙌🏻
Beautiful! Just Beautiful!
I love Lisa Germano (violin player)
110%….LOVE THAT VIOLIN & THIS UPLIFTING SONG❣️🇨🇦
My mom and dad, someday see you again! Cheech
One of my deceased wife’s favorites, I loved it too every time I hear it brings back memories we had been together since we where teens married for 34 years she died with a rare type ob cancer only 36 cases in the United States so everything doctors did was research only lived 9 months I miss that woman so bad my our daughter looks just like her mom hard to bad the tears ever now & then
SHE'S IN A BETTER PLACE. GOD GOTTA HER. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY 🙏 😢❤
Remind me of good old days
Missing my Dad... And John Meloncamp was/is his younger version doppelganger... the music takes me back to a better time.
HE'S IN A BETTER PLACE. GOD GOTTA HIM. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY 🙏
One of the greatest pop songs ever written. Perfect.
Yeah. !!!
Absolutely 💯 ❤🎉😊
John Cougar Mellon Camp in my top 100 artists of all time
Mellancamp is the soundtrack to my youth. I just love that dude. Thank you for being a poet. The Black community truly loves John. He was reaching out to us when it wasn't fashionable. Trying to bring everyone together.
Yes😘😘🌹✔
Leave it to tha Professor now ...
Much respect for John Mellancamp, In my youth he was teaching me not to be like the people that surrounded me. I regret that there was a time that I did not treat my brothers and sisters like equals, but I am so glad I am better than that now.
@@MrStSomewhereYou should be so proud of yourself for becoming a more caring person. That's what the world needs more of.
@@RoughRider757 Thank you for that, I really appreciate it.
This was my mothers favorite song. She just recently passed from cancer. I like to play this when i wake up because i can see her dancing and smiling in my mind everytime it plays 💟
THAT'S GREAT RACH. PRAYERS WITH U. #FUCKCANCER.
Great song to remind you of her, This was the last vinyl I ever purchased. It was the right sounds for the time. Nostalgia.
Love this song
The girl
My Mama's too! She passed two years ago from cancer. I play this and I can hear her sing. Bless you and I'm so sorry, here's to our Mama's, may they dance together in heaven.
"17 has turned 35.."that line gets me everytime.Classic song.
Anything by John Mellencamp is GREAT! Cherry Bomb is my favorite.
Everything
Small town, Check it out, big Daddy, it's all a winning streak..!
If the world is to be ruled by feelings, what feeling should rule the world..?
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Do u remember those days was the days of rod Stewart and mellincamp what was ur favorite Stewart sing mine was is down town train second strong #2 was hot legs lol
Mine too, I also love those lines 😉
I agree... My favorite!!!
I'm 52 now and this song gives me goosebumps every time I hear it
Oh to reminisce about your youth!! Innocence, freedom, and a long future ahead.
So true! I'm 62 and still li
Me Too I just rediscovered this song.
I’m was born the last year for the Xer generation 1979. MTV was apart of childhood. This song and video is very nostalgic for me.
@@CatEyedGoddess I was born at the beginning for gen x,1966,and I remember listening to this song on MTV and the radio ,with my friends ,at the apartment on the beach, having the most carefree times of life,late 80s gen x was the best
yeah but he's kind of a douche
As a Nigerian, I kept wondering myself as years went by why I was so addicted to John Cougar Mellencamp's music. Can't precisely say why. But I love his style, his simple down-to-earth lyrics. They wash me over with sweet nostalgia.
Welcome my Nigerian brother to the world of John Mellencamp and his great music!
James taylr up on the roof
@S Loveless: Know what you mean. Time were much simpler, sweeter, and dreamlike lol
Because it’s soulful and good music 💙
Thats so lovely Felix.
17 has turns 62. I’m surprised I’m still livin. Got some grandkids of my own. And somedays I still don’t know what to do. Lol.
I'm 60 and age somehow creeps up... And loving it ... You're blessed and so am I
Yup! Right there with you man...
Amen! Same here
I’m turning 35 in September
@@greatestever9086 you're still a kid! Enjoy it! If you thought the last 25 years went fast, just wait and see how the next 25 go!
65 yr. old man grew up in Evansville, Ind. been in AZ. since 84, had to find work back then! my family my life my memories, born in a small town, I can breath in a small town! When I think of John and his songs I think of my home. Thank you.
I am also 65 and grew up in Evansville, graduated Reitz HS in '77. I'm still in Indiana, just outside of Bloomington. Grew up listening to Mellencamp, still remember when "I need a Lover" first hit the airwaves. Great times.
Good people Ind. hard workers, enjoy those cold winters, take care. Pink Houses my favorite!
Thank God for Mellencamp for having the balls to make a video like this in 1987. The world is a better place for songs like this and an artist like this. Amazing.
Amen
Agreed
I was arrested for Marijuana for the first time back in 1987.. those were good times..
I went to court and beat the case on a technicality.. walked out of court.. got into my car a free man.. and this song was playing on the radio.. and I have been jamming this song ever since!
We got along better in 1987 than we do now.
I've heard he's tried to put an interracial couple on a vídeo since "Jack & Diane".
What a bloody tune! No frills no thrills just grooving
That is the perfect way to describe this song. Just grooving
A Black girl from inner city here, but I bet I can sing every one of his songs, as well as all of early 80s artists. Good music is for all!
I just love it! 😍❤
According to John on this interview you can find on youtube called John Mellencamp 2017 Late-Night Interview ... his great grandma is black.
thedemetskys wow...thanks for letting us know.
Don't matter what color you are a girl rock on I grew up on Marvin Gaye on cklw in Detroit on Motown music I'm a white boy from a small town in the country Marvin's great don't matter what color musics music it joins us all together down in the soul
Love it! Love all music! It is the thread that keeps us human and humble.
Me-2!! How cool is that?!😎🎤🎶🎶🎶👍👏👏👏👏💓
Loved Mellencamp since I was a young woman in the late 1970s, 62 years old and can stop singing and tapping my foot to his music. Soulful.
Agree 100% But three was lot of great John Mellencamp all, though the 80s.. Hope you enjoyed those times also.
Me too! So cool 😎
I'm 63... Feeling the same!! 💘
Same!! Love every song he ever wrote ❤
I absolutely agree. 62 yrs. Young. also n gets me up n dancing.
Love john cougar mellencamp even though he didn't have much rhythm I still love to watch him dance in old videos
Makes me think of my wife and I ....an interracial couple back in the 80's ...we dealt with some ignorance but are still going strong ...married 27 years this year
Carlos G I got sent to the principal’s office for acting like John Mellencamp while this black boy and white girl was dancing
Carlos G 👊🏿🖤
Carlos G Yaaasss! So happy to read that
Congrats
Carlos G when did you get out of prison?
"holding hands meant something baby" That lines is true and gets me every time. Holding hands was such a beautiful feeling!✌️
Very true
I'd be honored if some John Cougar Mellencamp fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of JACK & DIANE and SOMEBODY'S BABY by Jackson Browne on my YT channel (tap on my photo go there) in tribute to the great musical summer of 1982. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital enhancements. Thanks and keep on rocking.
Just to know you were with a friend. Love
GOT THAT RIGHT!!!
So true! Way better than everything, anything, any time, all the time, anywhere. Holding hands. I remember.
Seventeen has turned 63, got a few grandkids of my own and I still don't know what to do. Still rockin' out to this music !!!!
I'm 61 and still love his music. Your only as young as you feel. Don't you think. Tina I have 4 kids and 10 grandkids and 2 greatgrandkids. . And been married 27 and half years. But I still rock out with my babies. Teaching them what music is all about. And I love it.
Heard this song when I was a senior in high school and that line 17 has turned 35always stuck to me. I’m 50 now and yeah I’m still saying yeah yeah yeah
Same here.. I'm 58yrs and have grandchildren. When they get into my truck, they put on their own today's music and must say I just can't get into it. Maybe a few here and there but no.. As soon as they're gone I go back to my Classic Rock from the 70's. The best decade in music and will always listen to it.
I'm 11 about to be 12 and I love this song!
Tina Dalton alright!!! Very Cool & You R Not Alone!
These 80's songs will last forever
Saw him play at the Bluebird, Bloomington, back in the day…before he got famous. Good times! 2:34
John, I simply cannot thank you enough for this song.
@John Mellencamp John, what an honor to receive a thank you from you! I have been an admirer for....40 years now! Thank you.
Afuckinmen
So romantic and nostalgic
well said 42
When I heard the lyrics " 17 had turned 35", I said yeah, I feel it.
Love the song and really love the video...beyond bold
Well, I lived on the outskirts of town
In an 8-room farmhouse, baby
When my brothers and friends were around
There was always somethin' doin'
Had me a couple of real nice girlfriends
Stopped by to see me every once in a while
When I think back about those days
All I can do is sit and smile
That's when a sport was a sport
And groovin' was groovin'
And dancin' meant everything
We were young, and we were improvin'
Laughin', laughin' with our friends
Holdin' hands meant somethin', baby
Outside the club Cherry Bomb
Our hearts were really thumpin'
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
The winter days, they last forever
But the weekends went by so quick
Went ridin' around this little country town
We were goin' nuts, girl, out in the sticks
One night, me with my big mouth
A couple guys had to put me in my place
When I see those guys these days
We just laugh and say, "Do you remember when?"
That's when a sport was a sport
And groovin' was groovin'
And dancin' meant everything
We were young, and we were improvin'
Laughin', laughin' with our friends
Holdin' hands meant somethin', baby
Outside the club Cherry Bomb
Our hearts were really thumpin'
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
All right
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
17 has turned 35
I'm surprised that we're still livin'
If we've done any wrong
I hope that we're forgiven
Got a few kids of my own
And some days I still don't know what to do
I hope that they're not laughin' too loud
When they hear me talkin' like this to you
That's when a sport was a sport
And groovin' was groovin'
And dancin' meant everything
We were young, and we were improvin'
Laughin', laughin' with our friends
Holdin' hands meant so much, baby
Outside the club Cherry Bomb
Our hearts were really thumpin'
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
John's best tune.
"17 has turned 35.."that line gets me everytime.Classic song.
Gets me too Joeann. I just turned 49 two days ago and this song just took me back to that awkward and skinny kid that couldn't seem to do anything right, unless it was on the banks of the river somewhere. Ahhh, there he was at peace and there is where he found himself and there, on those muddy banks, is where he would learn about love and life and how precious and sometimes painful they are. He would eventually find himself many miles away from this beautiful and sacred place but every two or three years he returns and breathes in those old memories and it is this song playing on an old radio somewhere in the background as he tells his young son of the adventures he and this old muddy river shared together when he was a boy. Life is good.
yes joeann I know the felling I just turned 59 good Lord willing I had a heart attack 26 days before my 59th .
17 has turned 42
Yes and now, it is "35 has turned 65" His birthday was yesterday. Happy birthday @John Mellencamp.
Best line ever!
Dam! Song takes me back.
One of the most important musical artists of our time and he doesn't receive enough recognition.
My friend went to school with him 😊
Those were the days, real rock and roll, thanks Mr Mellencamp
Who is listening to this song in 2021. Classics never die.
Forever
Who would give this song a thumbs down?
I’ve loved this song from the first time time i heard it on the radio. I’m of the same vintage as John M. 😎🎶✌🏼
meeeeee
Meeeee to!
Got a positive sound.allways make you happyhappyhappy😊
Jesus , I love this guy....makes me feel 20 again....thanx John !!!
The 80s were the absolute best times ever. What a time to be a teenager and young adult. Such great times with friends.
54 Now, young mind with older body
Anything by John Mellencamp is GREAT! Cherry Bomb is my favorite.
catherine draughn-tate Not only do you have taste, you have intellect. God be with you.
Me too
Me too 😊
me too
Scarecrow
I accompanied the record with my accordion, still love that tune! Greetings from Hamburg
My favorite JCM song
This is my moms favorite song n will always remind me of her. 💜
God bless you Tracy. Wer here for you
HUGS
17 has turned 70 for John. We're all getting old.
17 has turned 72 for him now. We're not getting any younger and gettin' old ain't for sissies.
When holding hands meant something… I remember those days even at 70z
2020 and still listening ....does this old heart good
The good old days when people were happy and the only "quarantine" you get is when you get grounded.. I miss those days
rebekah mastro ... it sure does ‼️
Yeah, I know what ya mean. I was 19 yrs old when this hit the charts. I still Mellencamp
Yep ditto to that !
Still listening in 2020
I'm 73 living outside of Birmingham UK and this song makes me smile because of the girls I lost my mates came first !!
Stupid !!!!!!
But we had great times.
It's great to have life love friends and memories.
God Bless America
Thanks John!!!!!
Such a beautiful song, a priceless era gone, past, never coming back. I look at today society and it just is so sad. For me, the 70s that I grew up in it was an amazing time in history. I looked back at the richness of that era today and I feel blessed to have those memories
I'm well, although it's 1:44 a.m. in the morning because I can't sleep so this is what I do I listen to music
The 70's were the best. 🎶🎸
I understand that, children today don't have a clue how to live
His music reminds me of my dear friends I had growing up; going to local parties, places, laughing, doing silly things while adulthood stretched out before us.
None of us knew these fun, simple times would make such warm memories. Young people are open-minded and inclusive; we watched our friends do their own thing, and loved them regardless and they, us.
Me too!! 💘
64 years old. Loved it when it came out and love it even more.
Me too same size same small town same feeling you got to love it
John is Indiana thru and thru, nostalgic tunes still brings tears to my eyes
I've never been to Indiana but all the people I've met from there are good solid hard working people
ddr
Is he though? His political views don't align with most Indianans, and I mean that as a compliment to John.
@@philliesfan1971 he's Indiana as fuck, all politics aside.
@@philliesfan1971 What's an Indianan? We're Hoosiers!
My BFF and I would dance, oftentimes badly, whenever we heard this song.
She died in 2009, but, to this day, I'll dance in her honour.
RIP my sweet Bonita. ❤
RIP Bonita! Remember you WILL see each other again one day my friend!!! Love from Tennessee
That's what I'm doing now. My love passed away,Jan3 2024. We danced all the time and we cooked and danced. My only true love.😢
You'll dance with her again 😊
Happy 73rd birthday John Mellencamp 💙💙💙💙💙🎸🦅🥀🤗😘💋
I mean how can you not like this song
What a
Awesome
Song
As I grow older I appreciate this song and video more. Life keeps rolling
I'm Listening are you kidding. This Groving😂😂❤❤
This is one of my favorite songs. Makes you laugh, smile,and cry at the same time. Always sing it and dance. Brings you back to the day. .
67 and still listening. Still reminiscing and crying, lol
My favorite Mellancamp song ever! Makes you realize you need to enjoy the little things and make memories. Don't spend your life working. Enjoy life while you have it ❤
Mine too
Your so rite. Enjoy it,
This song makes me happy no matter what I'm going thru as soon as I play it
Hello Holly
Yes i thank God that i had him in my yourh,,one of many
i guess our generation will look back at the 80's the way our parents looked at the 50's & 60's in 2019 you start to realize that a simpler time was a better time
Some video clip pieces here looked to me like the '50s & '60s of which I could relate.
Hell, we’re starting to look at the 90’s under the same lens
No you will just think it was. Just like the kids of today will look at the 2020's with nostalgia. It's the time when you were a kid regardless iof when it was and what was happening in the world at large.
oh sweet girl I wish I believed that. But I fear my grandchildren and all children of these times will look back at dreadful changes and unprecedented suffering globally . And I can’t think of any music today that is uplifting the youth -the kind of music that gives hope, common vision and unity of hearts . What music will they feel united them when young in 2021? Sorry to be such a downer, and bless you for such hopeful thoughts anyway! 🙏💞🌟☮️
@@francie2915 Don't start with me. People are nostalgic for the early 2000's, 9/11 notwithstanding. I don't think anyone would have though people would be nostalgic for three Great Depression either.
Still listening in 2020. Does my 60 year old heart good
❤️❤️
me too.
One if my favorites...❤️🐿🍀🌵
@John Mellencamp Hello...love your music...you are a very magnetic performer..❤️🐿🍀🌵
I do remember this song from John Mellencamp back in 87 year. I was only 21 year.
Chilling at the beach with my boys, and ya know... playing my handheld harpsichord.
As a vanilla guy that couldn't carry a tune if it were in a bag, I love this song. Love his background talent on all albums bc it just adds to his overall vibe - reminds me of a day when we were more solid as a country.
Amen to that Michael. Simpler times. Here is still hoping and praying we will be united as a nation again...
Never asign to yourself a stereotype.
We will unite!
Van Halen Wants to know : WHERE HAVE ALL THE GOOD TIMES GONE
Me too!!
1986, single, and the girls loved to dance to this tune. I HAD HAIR !!! Now in 2024, in my 70s and married to a wonderful lady that danced with me.
You're very lucky. I'm in my 70s,but my love &dance partner isn't in this world anymore- it's been 20 years-- I dance by myself and REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES! Thank heaven for musiç😊r
Love John mellencamp. His home town is about 40 miles away from me in Indiana.❤❤❤
John has been in my life 40 yrs. Always..
When I heard this on a juke in small town America it grabbed me just like any other dreamer struggling with socio-economic modern times...
Love John's music. Brings back great memories. Dancing and singing with my young sons. Today I still dance and sing with my grandchildren.
A feel good song and I hope now that I’m 57 my kids will chill
As they reach their 30’s and realize that pop
Listened to music that was good for the soul and it allowed us to reflect on our years growing up... holding hands instead of having your hands held up because of you doing wrong. We settled things with our fist instead of a gun and we got over it. You went to a club to have fun and enjoy , not for drugs and looking for trouble. We listened to music that was good for the soul, not to motivate us to do wrong!!!!and left with a smile on our face!
Stan Stephenson
So true, great comment. ❤️💃
AMEN-WELL SAID.CHEERS FROM 🇨🇦
This is on my favorites
Such a good song!
Art can touch people in powerful ways. This Artist and this song did that for me when I was a young Black kid living in small town America. It reaffirmed my desires and goals.
@John Mellencamp John cared enough to share his feelings on society way back in the 1980s, and that message really mattered to a lot of people but was especially powerful to the African American community. It was uplifting.
Makes you wanna get up n dance!!!
Or just shrug your shoulders...
One of my all time favorite songs!
Mine too!! And let's not forget Hurt so good!
carrie maliwauki my favorite is I need a lover who wont drive me crazy but ALL his songs are good, like the authority song :-)
carrie maliwauki ALSO, Check It Out ....
+Chapman Bragg Hester (Chap) yes mine to
+Chapman Bragg Hester (Chap) true
A great 1987 song, great backing and instrumental in the background, all fits into place with his singing! 🎉😊❤
Man I miss being a kid coming home from school Turing on MTV and seeing stuff like this.
Went to a couple of his concerts back when this song and Paper in fire came out! Had a great time!
Not only is his music timeless..I hear he's a real down to earth man..still living in his small town in Indiana..I believe..heard stories from friends on how he would go to the neighborhood McDonald's and just be in town..respect to him and the people who just let him live..I guess that's why Prince never left Minneapolis..I heard he did the same..to all my 80s babies..ROCK ON!!..real music sees no color..salute..
Yep. From Muncie Indiana. Same place Bob Ross painted happy things
seriously? sees no color? its literally marketed based on age and race onto radio stations that do the same
@@parkjamesshaw3189 Seymour, Indiana. He lives in Bloomington now.
@@joeruiz4010 I stand corrected
God bless you baby sorry for the loss
This is a great great song. 70 years old now. May God bless him with many more years to grace us with his talent.
I remember well, the year 1984 I just turned 18. Surfboard in one hand, radio in the other, and skateboard under My feet, jamming,play guitar by John cougar himself. I'm 54 years old, and still rocken with mr.cougar.
William Heddy
We are the same age, Happy 55th this year.
Great memories from 1984, not a care in the world.
Now we are living Orwells 1984. ☹️
I suppose Mellencamp was channeling the 60’s here but he accidentally gave the 80’s one of its signature anthems. 👏👏👏👏🇺🇸
One of my top best songs ever!
Reminds me of the 60’s and 70’s
When people had morals respect and true fun!
I heard this song on the operating table during a surgery and it brought me back to my youth.
I dated a girl for 4 years, lived in many different places together, each home we’d turn this on and dance around the house together. Even though we’re on different paths in life now, it’s one of my favourite memories, I’ll always love you B.
What a grown-up way to tell us how much you care for the lady that was once a part of life. Good on you, my friend.
Woke up at 4:30am with this song in my head. Don’t know how long it’s been since I’ve listened to it. Still good after all these years
Every day i wake up, i wake to a different song in my head. Never fails.
Say yeah! Greetings from Brazil!🇧🇷
17 turns 51 dam i miss the days of my Youth setting joking with MY friends and listening for Cougar on the weekly countdown with Dick Clark
Thinking about goin out the Lane to have a little fun.
Thanks for the memories John!!!
Roxy McDonald is from Prewitt NM
Great musics does anyone still listen to Mellencamp anymore
were did music like this go I WANT IT BACK
On youtube.
LOREK cox want 60s Music back!!!
We'll never see music like this being made ever again, sadly :(
it is at your fingertips!!
I know you asked this a long time ago, but as much as I love/use the internet, it's the reason we can't have good music anymore. Nowadays, you can just convert TH-cam videos to mp3's and download any track you want. FOR FREE! You used to have to buy a 15-20 dollar CD just to get maybe one or two songs you wanted to have. Album sales kept billions of dollars flowing through the music industry. How many millions do you think recording artists make off album sales these days? It costs a lot to produce an album, but there's a fraction of the profit in it that there was before. It's kinda like not letting your weed guy make his profit, so he stops bringing you weed.
My favorite from Mellenncamp,use to sing and danse every time I heard that song,it make's me happy