The Song That Somehow Connected John Mellencamp and Mick Ronson

At first glance, there is little to suggest that John Mellencamp, a pillar of the '80s heartland rock movement, and Mick Ronson, David Bowie's trusted sidekick, would have much common ground. But their juxtaposing backgrounds and personalities may have been just the right concoction for a hit song. In today's edition of Odd Couples, we examine how their collaborative partnership developed.
0:00 Introduction
0:26 Mick Ronson
0:50 David Bowie on Mick Ronson
1:16 Mick Ronson's career as an artist and producer
1:28 Mick and John in the early '80s
1:57 John invites Mick to come to the studio
2:16 How Phil Collins inspired John
2:21 Mick Ronson's production tip
2:27 "Jack & Diane"
2:41 Ronson's suggestion for "Jack & Diane"
2:47 A signature moment occurs
2:57 "Jack & Diane" is released as a single
3:11 John's feelings on the song now
3:15 Ronson's lasting impact
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[@ginghamt.c.5973]

The glitter that Mick Ronson sprinkled on so many rock classics is pure Gold dust from Bowie to Reed to Mellancamp to Morrisey

[@jackienuttall7549]

Class😊

[@gregkosinski2303]

Can’t get more opposite than glam rock and regular rock. Except maybe British and American.

[@blainefielding3491]

Ronson played with Dylan

[@charlie-obrien]

Mick Ronson, who was classically trained said, "There is no jazz musician or any rock musician. We're all simply musicians playing music."
He was fantastic. I'm glad that Mellencamp acknowledges him and his contributions.

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

I never heard Mellencamp referred to as 'Johnny' Cougar...ever. John Cougar? Hundreds of times. Johnny Cougar? Nada...

[@PERCURY14]

❤️🤠

[@carakao-young1485]

Yes, John Cougar ... when I was in high school 1982

[@FRAME5RS]

I remember him referred to as Johnny Cougar.

[@leafbelly]

I remember him referred to as Tommy Cooper, but not Johnny Cougar.

[@bonnerscott5374]

You're not allowed to talk about things you don't really know about or do things you are interested in. Name a mick RONNO Ronson song off the top of your head exactly. YOU'RE OUT OF YOUR DEPTH GIRL...move on to Katy, Miley, things you listen to. not musicianship. unless you come back and put me in my place? it will be slaughter on tenth street

[@nevillenixon]

sixth avenue!

[@leafbelly]

Amen! She needs to stick to Doggy Parton or Saline Deon, not Tommy Cooger.

[@JugaJuga14]

At least get the name of his album right if you’re gonna try to slag off someone who made a concise and well researched video. She knows her shit. You don’t.