John Mellencamp - What If I Came Knocking - Human Wheels Special 1993 Live

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  • Great live version of What If I came knocking" performed by John Mellencamp and his band during the live show "Human Wheels Special 1993". Take a look at Kenny Aronoff on drums...enjoy.
    Eccezionale versione di What if I came knocking di John Mellencamp, tratto dallo special tv Human Wheels Special 1993

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  • @piazman1976
    @piazman1976  6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I met Kenny Aronoff yesterday during a clinic with Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top. Had a great time with them, so lucky!

    • @julienravier9875
      @julienravier9875 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      One of the best guitarist of all time 🎸
      With one of the best drummer of all time 🥁

  • @peterguglietta5260
    @peterguglietta5260 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is one of the best live performances you will see from anyone. The band is absolutely locked in. Aronoff and Grissom are on fire, John is in great voice as are his back-up singers, and he's owning the stage. And Lisa Germano is the secret weapon here. If this performance doesn't get you going, check your pulse!

    • @reg12269
      @reg12269 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      this has a gin blossoms feel.. same year.. 1993 or so..

    • @rapbuck3
      @rapbuck3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amen. They were smokin

    • @rapbuck3
      @rapbuck3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep. Huge crush on Lisa.

  • @Thompsongs
    @Thompsongs ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Larry and Kenny, together, made what I think is the most powerful lineup Mellencamp had.

  • @gregoryvanhalen
    @gregoryvanhalen 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    JCM never followed any trends and has put out all killer albums for 4 decades. Great artist.

    • @marshabailey772
      @marshabailey772 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A man who knows who he is. Love him!

    • @RachaelPearson-i8j
      @RachaelPearson-i8j หลายเดือนก่อน

      I swear God was behind him. He told everyone to F off and kept having 1’s. He has a light around him.

  • @tyronekillian3619
    @tyronekillian3619 10 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Mellencamp truly captured the thrill of passion with his song "What if I came Knocking ". No other entertainer or singer could capture such a feeling as John Mellencamp of life and emotion in that era .

  • @ILVBIGBUTS
    @ILVBIGBUTS 11 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Because it's not controversial, because it doesn't push boundaries, because it doesn't favor one side or the other, because it's all about a guy who stayed true to his roots and his beliefs. Yes it's a kick ass album - and still to this day it's relevant.

  • @maninthebuff
    @maninthebuff 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    It doesn't get much better than this. John is great here, but the tightness of this band takes it to a whole new level.

    • @noelashman8519
      @noelashman8519 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Kenny is the engine room 😊

    • @anastasioskalomiris8486
      @anastasioskalomiris8486 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You got that right, Dave. Its tight and right. What if John Mellencamp came knocking? Oh, boy.

    • @johnkelly8416
      @johnkelly8416 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just watched this today, God damn the energy of this band is insane!

    • @paulmcconkey637
      @paulmcconkey637 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@noelashman8519 Agreed!

  • @peterbelton9205
    @peterbelton9205 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This the best of mellencamp

  • @marlew6629
    @marlew6629 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is a band in the zone. So tight. One of the best John Mellencamp performaces I have ever seen.

  • @darrellsherman6137
    @darrellsherman6137 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    most of his really good songs like this one never made it on popular radio play lists.

  • @LaniJane100
    @LaniJane100 10 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Loved that Kenny was playing drums for the Beatles' 50th anniversary!

  • @sachsgs2509
    @sachsgs2509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My favorite John Mellencamp song🤘🤘🤘💚💚💚
    We love you John🎤🎤🎤

  • @paulmcconkey637
    @paulmcconkey637 8 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    The band is rockin' it big time. Kenny is possessed.....solid beat man!!!

    • @LaylaSims
      @LaylaSims 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I love Mellencamp's drummer!

    • @larrybrooks2788
      @larrybrooks2788 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nobody can out do Aronoff on the drums!

  • @richiewoy
    @richiewoy 9 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    That is as good as the recorded version!

  • @1gunther1
    @1gunther1 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    my favorite mellencamp song...doesn't get the attention it deserves..

  • @Truthmoses
    @Truthmoses 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Best drummer in rock...for a treat, hear him playing live on Fortunate Sone with Fogerty...best drum-fills in rock

  • @TonyinMBSC8669
    @TonyinMBSC8669 10 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    John is a true American Icon who is an awesome singer / songwriter. This song along with the title track of this album "Human Wheels' are two of my favorite Mellencamp classics! Saw him a few times LIVE, each time it was incredible!

    • @ala2121
      @ala2121 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Human wheels is a great song, isn't it!?

  • @williamjewell29
    @williamjewell29 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    John is simply the best!! This song rocks !! Whats not to like! Ive seen him live 15 tomes in my life and he never disappoints!! His band is unequaled

  • @ANISTAZImetal-po4rz
    @ANISTAZImetal-po4rz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    One of the best live recordings of a concert that I have ever heard.

  • @LindaOenglishlinda
    @LindaOenglishlinda 10 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Wow, what happy memories this song brings back, so amazing... love, love, love it!!!!

  • @marshabailey772
    @marshabailey772 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love that John makes sure each performance is excellent. Love this song!

  • @TheBerserker50
    @TheBerserker50 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    what a badass tune

  • @AnastasiaKay1993
    @AnastasiaKay1993 9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Fa-la-la-la.., love that insert! Like this a lot!!

    • @larrybill2661
      @larrybill2661 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Beautiful how are you doing!!

  • @peterbelton9205
    @peterbelton9205 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is the best of mellencamp better than before

  • @boblewis1227
    @boblewis1227 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Kenny A bringing it on the skins! ROCK ON!

  • @screwyootube1
    @screwyootube1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Kenny Aronoff IS very cool to watch! He's a journeyman drummer, played with scores of different singer/bands! He can play drums for any style, but puts his own signature on what he plays! Thanks for uploading this! One of the great, lesser-known Mellencamp hits! John sounds pretty good here, too!

    • @larrybrooks2788
      @larrybrooks2788 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aron off beats the hell out of those drums! I love to watch him.

    • @mixhaelamikovich
      @mixhaelamikovich 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Kenny is cool

  • @bport48
    @bport48 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    one of the all time best songs to get you moving, dancing or just tapping your feet, pure rock

  • @robertwaters3440
    @robertwaters3440 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    frickin great

  • @josephhickman9013
    @josephhickman9013 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Kenny Aronof ripping the skims is awesome

  • @peterbelton9205
    @peterbelton9205 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This mellencamp at his best

  • @susanjames6989
    @susanjames6989 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Omg..you son are a great soul..I'm so happy J posted this note..he really is a true small town boy. I as well came to know him in 76..some years ago. He has always influenced millions by his compassionate words. May God Bless you and keep you safe. From one love baby to another!aka Sususudio

  • @nimba1966
    @nimba1966 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutlty amazing

  • @carriebay
    @carriebay 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I remember watching this on a Saturday in 1993. Human wheels is still my favorite album of his.

  • @ANISTAZImetal-po4rz
    @ANISTAZImetal-po4rz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fantastic band !

  • @carmenronyak1321
    @carmenronyak1321 ปีที่แล้ว

    Saw this tour live 1994 summerfest milwaukee as my first real concert...was great,of course...midwest values EXPRESSED! Keep it up...humans is US.

  • @mikendustingunnrz
    @mikendustingunnrz 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kenny is kickin it...SWEET!!!!! Love the passion in his playing..awesome.

  • @peterbelton9205
    @peterbelton9205 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This the best mellencamp music

    • @douglusk1627
      @douglusk1627 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      this song absolutely rips!!! love live rock!

  • @jacksparrow525
    @jacksparrow525 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    From a small town Indiana boy also, can't get enough Mellencamp! He epitomizes small town Indiana living!

  • @ironheads6172
    @ironheads6172 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is why I like live rock n roll times!

  • @jeffreytahvonen5818
    @jeffreytahvonen5818 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    kenny is the best beat drummer in history.hes played with anyone whos anyone.

  • @pistonpete12
    @pistonpete12 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another Cougar Classic , Keep on Rocking John.

  • @ANISTAZImetal-po4rz
    @ANISTAZImetal-po4rz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic !!

  • @benbrewster27
    @benbrewster27 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So this is essentially the best song ever…

  • @marcosarce1753
    @marcosarce1753 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Exelente y Maravilloso Mellencamp...👍🏻

  • @wendl15
    @wendl15 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    iconic live performance

  • @RachaelPearson-i8j
    @RachaelPearson-i8j หลายเดือนก่อน

    Masterpiece

  • @lnm7276
    @lnm7276 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    A ballistical live showing of a band that has honed it's artistry to the point that it pars and perhaps exceeds a studio recording. Damn! this is one Kicker talented Band.......

  • @cliffordmilne1244
    @cliffordmilne1244 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just listened to the studio version of this again. Reminded of how rock was mixed back in the day. Vocals were a part of the band, just another instrument, not sitting out the front like everything is these days.
    Such a cohesive locked in sound.

  • @sergiocastro2793
    @sergiocastro2793 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great song , Great Band.

  • @joakimlindberg9962
    @joakimlindberg9962 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What if I came crying, after just a few weeks
    And said I misread my heart, this is not really ment to be

    • @pingpong2456
      @pingpong2456 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      id punch you in the face and tell you to STFU!

  • @luigiguiso6544
    @luigiguiso6544 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Grande John Mellencamp 🎼❤️🎼👌

  • @LaylaSims
    @LaylaSims 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What If I Came Knocking (Lyrics and Music by John Mellencamp)
    What if I came knocking
    On your front door some night?
    Would you open the window
    And drop me down the key?
    What if I came knocking
    On your bedpost that same night?
    Would you open up your heart
    Or try to get the best of me?
    What if I came knocking
    On your brain the next day
    And ask for your truth and your love and your honesty?
    Would you build up your big walls
    And try to hide behind that smile
    Or would you try to pull the wool right over me?
    So what if I came knocking?
    So what if I came knocking?
    So what if I came kicking
    And it scared you a little bit
    And I came on strong
    Would you think
    That there's something wrong with me?
    Or could it be your fears
    Of trying something real
    Or just afraid to touch
    A guy like me?
    What if I came knocking?
    What if I came knocking?
    What if I came knocking
    On your front door some night? Ahh
    So let's just say it worked out
    Like a storybook dream
    And we lived happily ever after
    Fa la la la
    But what if I came crying
    After just a few weeks
    And said I misread my heart
    This is not really meant to be? yeah
    So if you hear some knocking
    On your window tonight
    You can bet that it's probably me
    But let it be known
    That we're just a pair of tumbling dice
    And the outcome of these crap shoots
    Is hard to see
    So what if I came knocking?
    So what if I came knocking?
    So what if I came knocking
    On your front door tonight? Ahh
    So what if I came knocking?
    Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock, knocking
    Kick, kick, kick
    What if I came knocking
    On your front porch tonight, tonight?
    Songwriters: John Mellencamp
    What If I Came Knocking lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

  • @randallreid424
    @randallreid424 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I saw this tour at star lake amphitheater in burgettestown pa i love what if I came knocking one of my favorites by mr cougar

  • @jbondelli
    @jbondelli 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He looks gooood in this video!!!

  • @torranceron3737
    @torranceron3737 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant!!!

  • @darrylwilliams5992
    @darrylwilliams5992 ปีที่แล้ว

    that is so well done

  • @foxyfoxtrot4233
    @foxyfoxtrot4233 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That’s better than the album version and better than the Letterman version. Great!

  • @susanperetto522
    @susanperetto522 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the background vocals...fa la la la ❤

  • @douglusk1627
    @douglusk1627 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great performance of a seldom heard song, thanks JCM!!

  • @peterbelton9205
    @peterbelton9205 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love Kenny on drums

  • @1369vmsmith
    @1369vmsmith 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing performance from everyone.

  • @richardlaino1079
    @richardlaino1079 ปีที่แล้ว

    Killing it!

  • @karlamirfin7071
    @karlamirfin7071 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

  • @peterbelton9205
    @peterbelton9205 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is better than old stuff

  • @nickjaramillo8265
    @nickjaramillo8265 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nobody puts on a show light John mellencamp he puts on the best live show

  • @brucebetterly
    @brucebetterly 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my favorite songs ever. Practically the theme song of my life.

  • @josephstubel6724
    @josephstubel6724 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Smokin!

  • @AJFOX-ob1qv
    @AJFOX-ob1qv 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think him and his original band are great

  • @52969RST
    @52969RST 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All the band

  • @chasinthewind1198
    @chasinthewind1198 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great one

  • @Seahawksnewera
    @Seahawksnewera 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There are lots of mellencamp stuff i love, i am glad really he isnt that commercially well known over here ....... apart from Jack /Diane etc .. I am sure that was just his record company trying to get some action over here, those are not even his best songs..

  • @belasgirl6
    @belasgirl6 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good Mellencamp song,

  • @maniatisastrong
    @maniatisastrong 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW! I'm usually not impressed by live performances, but JM and his band/backup singers r definitely the exception! Every.Single.Time. 🎶🎶🎶😎

  • @taurusx1000
    @taurusx1000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the drummer is enjoying himself

  • @tinkersbelly722
    @tinkersbelly722 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    His drummer then was bad azzzzz-z❤

    • @tinkersbelly722
      @tinkersbelly722 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He gets 10 thou N hr for lessons woooop!

  • @TheAKAJACKIE
    @TheAKAJACKIE 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    love this video

  • @robertwaters870
    @robertwaters870 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great

  • @thestones2789
    @thestones2789 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i saw him at the orpheum in boston 10 feet away.......what a show!!!!

    • @ala2121
      @ala2121 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How long ago?

  • @DonnaSartory
    @DonnaSartory ปีที่แล้ว

    Be still my heart

  • @patriciazupancic3803
    @patriciazupancic3803 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love ❤️

    • @larrybill2661
      @larrybill2661 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Patricia how are you doing!!

  • @josephhickman9013
    @josephhickman9013 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Melloncamp.always has the sense. Of havimg talented band on stage

  • @Bellathebear777
    @Bellathebear777 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The most underrated mellencamp song in history.🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤ p.s. lol, what you think is none of my biz

  • @Buzzard67
    @Buzzard67 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lisa Germano is a Godess!!!

  • @DJK-cq2uy
    @DJK-cq2uy 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Haunting....its subtly spiritual

  • @jamesberning3967
    @jamesberning3967 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @nickwalter160
    @nickwalter160 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I just don't know why he don't get more air play, he is so awesome, he is better than zeppelin.

    • @marshabailey772
      @marshabailey772 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And the quality of songwriting and performance are always there. This is what happens when you are not a slave to drugs.

  • @robertwaters870
    @robertwaters870 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great isr

  • @cliffordmilne1244
    @cliffordmilne1244 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great arrangement … where it totally goes up gears is last verse sung an octave up and same with the last chorus leading into the Kicks…. Hair on the back of your neck stuff.
    Kenny Aronoff, very similar drummer to Rob Hirst from Midnight Oil.

  • @reisagerber94
    @reisagerber94 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    the content is so clear...but you know? you should "cuss underneath your breath" because those "loud crashes"...are public spectacles like "nuisances"...and authorities can sometimes be notified. And then "uh-oh"...!!!
    good beat and cool rockin'!

  • @Blueforyou66
    @Blueforyou66 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hammergeil

  • @dobella
    @dobella 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great voice, great music seen him live in the UK twice and love the guy.
    I would love to visit his hometown in Indianna someday to see where his genius was raised.
    I love the fact that John has championed the poor folk.

  • @moonlightlady6126
    @moonlightlady6126 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    DAYUM!!!!!

  • @chrisdavis2053
    @chrisdavis2053 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Classic

  • @oberlogen
    @oberlogen 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    "i wonder why there is no dislikes" becus the song is so good

  • @stonesfan77
    @stonesfan77 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    @TheTSpicer I bought this the day it came out! In 1993.

  • @robertwaters1972
    @robertwaters1972 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great

  • @jorgeotazua4144
    @jorgeotazua4144 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    ARGENTINA ...FEBRERO 2020

  • @jst1674
    @jst1674 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting comment by WishRepair! Having grown up when Springsteen broke into the scene on WMMS (Cleveland radio) he really seemed to speak for the everyday man, while Johnny Cougar was pushed to a pop sound from his record company. As time went Springsteen seemed to go a different path to me while Cougar became Mellencamp and his songs were about the common man and their plights. While Springsteen still has some good songs I think John Mellencamp has become the spokesman for common man!

  • @LaniJane100
    @LaniJane100 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Agree 1000%.

  • @larrybrooks2788
    @larrybrooks2788 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What if I came kickin', kick, kick, kick