This song makes me think about how fast life goes. And about how much we need to slow down and enjoy life.

@georgereid1538

Ай бұрын

So True

@RuthMcKitrick

12 күн бұрын

I feel like that's the message.

I lost my dad today. He liked John Cougar. Needed to hear this today. My dad would have been around my age now when this came out. It's funny as you get older, how songs mean different things, how you hear the lyrics now, not just sing them. Love you dad...thank you for everything!!!!

@kennethmelnychuk9737

2 ай бұрын

When I was a young man, I thought that my dad was an asshole. As the years progressed and his health diminished, I realized how terribly wrong I was. He told me when he was on his deathbed that he loved me and I said that I love him After 30 years since his passing, I still miss him terribly

@braddalton4948

2 ай бұрын

Some lost mine in 20

@amandagrant1982

2 ай бұрын

🪽🪽🪽

@niktawilliams6487

Ай бұрын

Classic!!!😢😊😂🎉

@Amber-vn5yn

Ай бұрын

I'm the 85th like and in 1985 I lost my dad suddenly. He was 41 and i was 8. He was my best friend. I love this song so much. Born and originally from Indiana I know where Seymour is, Mellencamps hometown. The lyrics and rythmn have really touched me these last 2 years. It's become one of my favorites from him. Also rain on the scarecrow could have been written about me and my maternal grandpa it is a bit uncanny. Love you Mellencamp Indiana hoosiers and everything and anything else related. 😊

" all utility bills have been paid, can't tell your best buddy that you love him " Gets me everytime.

@Jeffrey-rn6ts

Жыл бұрын

I don't ever question my own behavior

@brendendesimone9278

Жыл бұрын

Nowadays not all of the utility bills are paid

@jamesgannon6192

Жыл бұрын

Let Your Buddies Know That You Love Them ❤️ I Have 👍🏼 These other guys… IDK Sucks 2 Be Them

@ribbertrontron4597

Жыл бұрын

It's 2023, you can tell your buddies you love them. It's not unmanly

@anthonytarquini108

7 ай бұрын

I have 3 best friends since 1976. Never told them once I loved them, then tragically one of my friends son died at 18. Now we say it every time we are together. True men don't hide feelings.

Violin girl is amazingly talented.

@7thsonofa7thson80

8 ай бұрын

Lisa germano

@billmyers9739

4 ай бұрын

And easy to look at!

@mattikyle

2 ай бұрын

I seen them live on that concert tour here in Kansas City great great show

The fiddle and accordion combo in Mellencamp's music is one of the best sounds in all of pop music. I can't believe people don't talk about it more. It's immediately recognizable, such a great sound, it brings a cultural legacy with it, so much good to say about it. It always leaps out of the recording and is immediately present without taking over. And the guitarists in Mellencamp's music are also tasteful and interesting, too, like the Fender at the close of this one.

@Levisnteeshirt1

2 жыл бұрын

It's like the come in and cut , some bands just don't get it , they try to drown each other out

@frankrees3120

2 жыл бұрын

Was thinking the same thing. I don't know how long this combo of Mellencamp Band members lasted together, but they had "magic" especially 11 Dec 1987!!! Thank goodness they professionally recorded it. We can have it & the Future can have it FOREVER!!!

@petediamond2721

2 жыл бұрын

@@frankrees3120 He started with most of these guys when they were teenagers and most of them are still with him to this day, one of the greatest rock and roll backup bands of all time! in my opinion...

@nikohel6288

2 жыл бұрын

Lisa Germano is on fiddle--she played with a number of bands including Simple Minds.

@theprinceoftides6836

2 жыл бұрын

Truth. Also the drummer is one of the best in the business.

2024, anyone else??

@grinningg

4 ай бұрын

Toledo 3-17. The shorten show😢

@MelodyTrieskey

4 ай бұрын

Me

@arunphillips6977

4 ай бұрын

Me

@RichardAlexander-ym7uw

4 ай бұрын

Hahahaha

@jrock2264

4 ай бұрын

Yup.

Mellencamp is one of a very few performers who sound as good live as they do on the recording.

@johnrhoads1109

Жыл бұрын

Too bad this is dubbed and isnt live

@stingfan16ify

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, they dubbed the studio version over the live performance.

@vickichurchill5675

Жыл бұрын

Would luv to see hom live in Brisbane we all getting older ..still in 70s maybe can make if he hurry up

@johannesswillery7855

Жыл бұрын

@@vickichurchill5675 I hope you get to see him play live. I was never a huge fan of live concerts because of the crowds but he was well worth the price of admission. God bless!

@donnyvaughan9133

Жыл бұрын

I saw him open up for heart, years ago, WAS AWSONE! We used to walk around the tour buses, he was in a Winnebago at that time said cougar sticker back bumber, Jack and dian think at that time just came out, Wow They were great, REAL !! PS!! LARGO MARYLAND, CAPITAL CENTER, BEEN A FAN ETC!!!!

Suprised not many people mentioning about how incredibly sad this song is

@nuggetella

Ай бұрын

🫵😇👍 Than go check it out..! 👉😷💉

@albeto619

13 күн бұрын

This song is not sad , but real life.

@nuggetella

13 күн бұрын

@@albeto619 Correct.

I'm 70, and the song still gives me chills.

@ashpnk06p60

9 ай бұрын

64 here same here rock on dave

I love the fact that John Mellencamp is from Indiana and that he never strayed from his roots.........

Almost 69 years old…. Listening to JCM … Let your Buddies Know that You Love Them ❤️

I was at this show. My second time seeing him and it was a total flyer. Bought a ticket on the street the day of the show. This video...just chopping onions her. Saw him last night, 4/09/2024, in Springfield MO. He can't do splits anymore but he can still rock.

were did music like this go I WANT IT BACK

@johnlennon1970

8 жыл бұрын

+LOREK cox Everyone does...we all want it back

@allcot6219

8 жыл бұрын

+LOREK cox Just turned 57, Nov 30 we will never see music like this again.

@DRGAS339

8 жыл бұрын

+allcot sad but true my friend

@mineralt

8 жыл бұрын

Gonna die with us I am afraid.

@balerjohnson3099

8 жыл бұрын

+LOREK cox Its gone forever ..I dont look for anything new anymore . I just look to Dylan , Neil young , Tom Petty , Etta James , Albert King , Leon Russell and all the folks who did real music.

Who is listening to this song 2021. Classics never die.

@ePelle741

3 жыл бұрын

Right here!

@pvonk1316

3 жыл бұрын

John is my boyfriend , he just doesn't know yet! Lol

@carolperara6894

3 жыл бұрын

Me! I’m always listening to this man!🎤🎼🎻🎷🎸

@drewwright7553

3 жыл бұрын

I thinkBob is but you’ll have to ask him to be sure

@lloydburton9576

3 жыл бұрын

You know it!!!!!

We need more of this today.

John said he has never written a song that’s great , he should listen to this one again it’s his best work

@robertferguson3648

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@stevecareskey6542

2 жыл бұрын

Didn't know is hair was long

@sandramcmillan4200

2 ай бұрын

Never a big fan but I really like this song!! 2024

On some nights this song gives me chills, in others it makes me want to cry. He is one of best midwestern story tellers of recent generations.

@gregrobichaux7847

4 жыл бұрын

Richard. He has turned into one of my favorite artists.

@angelalinderman3993

4 жыл бұрын

I remember the concert, last song all the lights on and everyone clapping in unison!!!! Best memory ever!👍😁💓💖💋

@quentinwade8506

4 жыл бұрын

@@angelalinderman3993 You attended this concert? That is awesome! I can feel the energy of it it transcends through time as strange as that sounds. I can only imagine how Mellencamp felt on stage.

@lost422011

4 жыл бұрын

I sometimes get the same way too!

@susanmcnally6356

3 жыл бұрын

Well said!

1987 - Damn near 30 years ago, and we still don't have a better understanding.

@kevinurban1963

7 жыл бұрын

aint that the truth J-Me

@SusanThomas-po5zh

7 жыл бұрын

This song is a cry out to the next generation. Keep crying it. ❤

@robertdaniels4357

7 жыл бұрын

Tom Miller yeah right. maybe we should have elected a corrupt lying bitch.. liberal Socialist

@tomsinatra6591

7 жыл бұрын

President can only do but so much, its the people who have to make the change, unite regardless of party and be one. We could achieve soooo much more if we just stand as one regardless of race, religion, creed or differences.

@barryphillips7327

7 жыл бұрын

It is still here and can be as long as you want it to be, either on CD,s or you tube.

Everytime I hear this song I'm taken back to being a kid and driving with my dad from Atlanta to see family in Chicago. He had Mellencamp's greatest hits cd and it was on repeat all the way to Chicago. It'll be 3 years in May since I lost him, but this song and what it represents is one of the things that helps me stay connected to him

@ronmay4945

Жыл бұрын

Wish you peace and happiness

@markford3024

10 ай бұрын

That's Sweet man. Sorry about you losing your dad.

Reasons why we miss the 80's: We all had great hair. No one had a cellphone. Obesity was rare. People minded their business. Great music.

@mikeshirley2828

3 жыл бұрын

You are so right ,Miss the 80s so bad,But we did have beppers.

@fredg1959

3 жыл бұрын

You are right

@davidwalsh8165

3 жыл бұрын

Right on!😊👍🏿

@marswmnwhoever2188

3 жыл бұрын

Obesity is a national pandemic, never mind anything else. It kills more people for primary, secondary and teriarty reasons than anything else combined..." hey Ive got cancer" yes but you weigh 225 lbs and you are supposed to weigh 120lbs...rest my case. I have fataphobia

@shawnjoyce3757

3 жыл бұрын

@@marswmnwhoever2188 I remember being amazed when the Big Gulp came out at 7-11. I never thought there could be a larger drink. Now a Big Gulp isn't even the third largest option.

Sheer, utter and absolute perfection. This album Lonesome Jubilee is one of the very few records that have accompanied through out my life, without me ever getting tired of it. And incredibly it just keeps getting better and better. Thank you John for the joy you have given me with your music. Much love.

@justinnorthcutt6794

2 жыл бұрын

Same, brother

@robertferguson3648

2 жыл бұрын

We’re on the same page brother. Good luck to you

@randyross3008

Жыл бұрын

I wish I could get it touch with him my aunt worked for him for years she is not doing well

@nicolasmcmillan1210

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more, and my favourite track has changed over the years, started off as paper in fire, then real life, these days we are the people, empty hands and hotdogs and hamburgers are my favs

@cvcubbington

Жыл бұрын

Same, my friend.

2024 and I’ve had this on repeat for 2 days!!! Funny how a song can creep in when you need it most ❤

I get chills every time at the violin after “all that we’ve learned about living” EVERY TIME! For over 30 years.

@Freemarkets1236

2 жыл бұрын

It really is a great piece of music. I've always loved the violin too. Where has this type of music gone?

@derkiesthreeteeth5529

2 жыл бұрын

İt is badass! İ get that feeling too!

@f-tech5497

2 жыл бұрын

I love Lisa Germano (violin player)

@cowboyupnow63

2 жыл бұрын

@@Freemarkets1236 where has the time gone? Seems like yesterday that this song was released……

@josefbleaux6724

2 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY the same here. Wow..

My all time favorite musician. I even have a tattoo for him. A scarecrow that's says Rain on the Scarecrow. They don't make musicians like him anymore.

@johnmellencamp9644

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your sincere compliment and love, I’m not complete without you as my Fan 🌹🎻 I have you to be most thankful for 🎻🎻🌹

@johnmellencamp9644

3 жыл бұрын

I don't have time to talk much here, write to me on my privately on Google Hangout,celebritystar262@gmail.com,I’ll keep in touch over there

@smill1985

3 жыл бұрын

"Rain on the Scarecrow" is one of my favorite songs from him.

@rayjohnson2387

3 жыл бұрын

Always like John...I lived in Indianapolis through the 80s...and went to a boatload of shows at Market Square...somehow I never got to see him...not really sure why...the 80s are kind of a blurr lol ...days turn to minutes

@johnny6071

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnmellencamp9644 No time because you joined youtube 2 months ago you putz .

I'm 57 now.....check it out. I was 27 when this song came out, still love the lyrics and the tale they tell.

@coreyabell2497

7 жыл бұрын

What year twere you born sir

@RELopez-mk4ic

7 жыл бұрын

59

@ratter531

7 жыл бұрын

I am 64 now, and still love this song, and all of the 80's music.

@coreyabell2497

7 жыл бұрын

R.E. Lopez Wow you're a wise sage

@andrewglionna768

7 жыл бұрын

I echo your comments, except the '57' part.

Maybe some day those words will be heard by future generations driving the highways that we built...Hope they have a better understanding. Heard this today on a road trip from NC to OH. The 30+ year old lyrics struck me. Timeless classic.

I got to see John transform from John Cougar to John Cougar Mellencamp to John Mellencamp & to enjoy his music every step of the way. A better lyricist there never has been.

@ericparker1346

8 ай бұрын

Yeah he opened to us( Ian Hunter Band) as Johnny Cougar 1980-81 US tour. He was fantastic and put a fire under our butts.

I dance to this song all the time, I'm glad I was born in the era of good music. Thank you Mr. John Mellencamp❤

@darreldsheppard6141

10 ай бұрын

Im in that club

@InnocentCakeSlice-nr3oj

4 ай бұрын

ME TOO !!! ✌️😁

I'm 68 yrs. and this is still my favorite song.

@michaelrogottie9197

5 жыл бұрын

Same here Georgia, Not far behind ya. God, Where did the time go?

@hunggrapes5532

5 жыл бұрын

same here

@Buzzbox3rd

5 жыл бұрын

58 here and i still love it.

@danielward8131

5 жыл бұрын

The older I get, the sadder this song gets.

@scottieclay2

5 жыл бұрын

John is one of my favorites if we could go back to this time it would be awesome when MTV and vh1 was real MTV and VH1

I was 13 years old when I started listening to John mellencamp ... i was bullied in school an every day when I got out of school I would go to my bedroom an turn up his music.... An get that stuff out of my head .... I would dance and sing along.....

@RohanHordern

3 жыл бұрын

I am sorry you've been through a lot.

@paulaterrell7439

3 жыл бұрын

@@RohanHordern thank you

@johnmellencamp4166

Жыл бұрын

I am sorry you went through that, am glad my music brings joy and heals… Thanks for the love and support, it’s nice seeing you here.

@bruhster9534

2 ай бұрын

Maybe we're the same person

I was there, both my wife and I (then girlfriend). They filmed this at the conclusion of the regular concert, ... in two separate takes. This was multiple night engagement, sold out Market Square Arena, Indianapolis. At the conclusion of a powerful, tight show, ... house lights came up and Mellencamp explained he'd appreciate if everyone would stick around. He explained they were going to shoot a concert video, and if you stick around you may be in it. During the explanation the film crew and stage hands got ready, etc. Surprisingly, many left the show as it was likely 11p by then ... but damn, this was his local crowd, at his absolute peak ... that's why I was surprised. I'd estimate a couple thousand people left. They performed two essentially identical takes, thanked everyone again ... then performed a couple more songs in an encore, rewarding for us sticking around. I remember being disappointed, as I was wanting to hear "I Need a Lover" ... even after all that! Maybe a year later finally saw this video on MTV Killer show, we had a great time. Proposed a couple months later on Valentines Day Married in June Honeymoon in Negril Jamaica Now 33yrs later, after countless trips back to Negril;) adult kids, retirement, life is good! It's true, time flys by ... I remember the concert like yesterday.

@bartcostello2046

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a fantastic story man! Thanks for sharing!

@NCJeanGenie

2 жыл бұрын

It was an EPIC concert! My boyfriend and I stayed - because WHO turns down two John Mellencamp concerts back-to-back??? I wore my boyfriend’s FFA jacket and he threw my bikini underpants (don’t ask how they came off) on the stage. We didn’t live together happily ever after, but this concert sealed a lifelong friendship - we still call each other Jack and Diane. ☮️💜 and Great Memories

@FOH3663

2 жыл бұрын

@@NCJeanGenie Nice! So those were yours, huh? "Two American kids growing up in the heart land"

@NCJeanGenie

2 жыл бұрын

@@FOH3663 Yes, it REALLY was that easy, simple, loving and innocent. ☮️💜

@cllb4011

2 жыл бұрын

I was at the show on Thursday night, 10th. We skipped school the entire day to get there first in line, back in the day of General Admission. At school the next day the principal called me to the office to ask why I had ditched. I said, Duh, John Mellencamp. He didn’t get it. John was a god to us in Bloomington. Bobby Knight and John Mellencamp is all we needed. Basketball and music. I was bummed when the video came out and it was the next night!

John Mellencamp has a real message of what life is really about. No candy-coated b.s., like the crappy new music today.

@clivemoney4548

8 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%

@jimw4135

8 жыл бұрын

No money in music today like there was back then. All the music is stolen. How much is a producer or an artist willing to invest in creating great music when the money is not there.

@user-pw9gz9cg5t

6 жыл бұрын

Probably my all time favorite peformer. My first concert ever in the early 80s -he was with Heart and still went by John Cougar. I was blown away! The only song of his that I knew back then was "I need a lover". I've seen him a couple of more times since then and love to play his stuff on guitar.

@michaelmarshall1713

5 жыл бұрын

Yes .

@ftankpyle7253

5 жыл бұрын

Singers like John and bonjoi Bono abd my favorite I'd Bruce but I have all John cougar mellancamps albums he is an America

WE will never have another great era for music as we all did in the 80's.

@coreyabell2497

7 жыл бұрын

We had the 90's as well brother

@michaellawrencemaag7480

5 жыл бұрын

@@coreyabell2497 and the 60's and 70's.. hard to find anything worth really listening to anymore

@ronniefrutschi2011

4 жыл бұрын

Naw. Once or twice. But the 60’s and 70’s took it

I’ll never forget the night my beloved father came home from this show. God rest his soul. To all the fathers out there, don’t ever underestimate your importance and influence in the lives of those you’ve known and those who you don’t who come after. We need good strong men and women in this world.

I was born in 66' and grew up in the 70s and 80s -- best music that ever was, is, or ever will be, what an awesome time to be alive 😎

This song doesn't get the credit it deserves, easily his best..... Just listen to the lyrics. That is real life for so many of us..

@greenblaze2010

3 жыл бұрын

Amen 🙏

@danielking374

3 жыл бұрын

100%

@hounsdown1977

3 жыл бұрын

My favourite

@georgemedeiros7866

3 жыл бұрын

@@greenblaze2010 vvvxx

@pauljordan4452

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely buddy!

My all time favorite Mellencamp song! Poetic genius!

Absolutely 1 of the best live performances ever captured...a true artist....great musician, great entertainer.

@WolfgangR5150

Жыл бұрын

The audio is from the studio recording with the crowd added in.

@marksmith4627

Жыл бұрын

@@WolfgangR5150 No it's not, I was there live.

The 80s will always be dear to my heart. I’m glad I was there to soak up all the great music. John rocked the world as a singer/songwriter his live concerts were phenomenal….AWESOME ENTERTAINER!! 🎼🎤🎼

This song STILL gives me butterflies... What an epic song

@justicemellencamp8339

2 жыл бұрын

Hello ma’am I really appreciate your love and support over my dads music career 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

What a Classic song from a time I have nothing but fond memories of thanks mr Mellincamp.

I graduated in '85. Sometimes I forget how incredible this little Hoosier is. That is powerful stuff!

I would have loved to have been at that concert. Things were so much better back then in the '80s, none of the madness that's going on nowadays.

I never realized how deep this song really is when I was a kid growing up in the 80's. Love this song even more!

John Mellencamp is truly a legend. Who doesn’t love him & his music!! Classics!!! Love his hair too!! Just love that Mellencamp grin when he smiles!!! ❤️🥰🎸👍🇺🇸

@aprilcraddock169

3 жыл бұрын

How about that move... the dancing 🤩🤩🤩😛😛

@johnmellencamp4166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the love and support,it’s nice seeing you here.

@Matrix4609

Жыл бұрын

❤

@Matrix4609

Жыл бұрын

@@johnmellencamp4166 ❤

This is what needs to come back. 70yrs old, these are memories that are here to stay

My dad took my sisters to this concert, but at 7 I was told I was not old enough to go. I am still upset with him to this day.

@sarahkatz

3 ай бұрын

Right there with you! My folks went to it as well… I went to my grandparents!! Although I was only 6 but still…. 😂

Still sounds great, was 27 when this came out....god I miss the 80’s

@Paige-hu1ly

4 жыл бұрын

Damn me too 🥰💯❤

@marcman0013

4 жыл бұрын

Me too.....life isn't much fun anymore....

@aaronking7326

4 жыл бұрын

Thank God we have the music....We can escape for a few minutes

@dennislight5493

4 жыл бұрын

Right

@Martman39

3 жыл бұрын

inthewick1 I was 21, the 80’s were savage as the kids say today !

"Where does our time go?" A humbling thought for sure. John's music is and always will be good at reminding me to reflect on those "good times" every now and then.

I recall being absolutely mesmerized by this song. So thankful I was able to catch him in both the eighties and nineties...

Mellencamp and Bryan Adams...best live shows I've ever seen sonically, and I've seen em all live, from Aerosmith to Zeppelin. I'll be 70 yrs young on 11/13/23.

I was at this concert at MSA in Indy. I also saw him at Riverbend in Cincinnati on this tour. I really enjoyed this concert, and his music. I agree that the accordion and violin in this song is exceptional. It makes the song. All of us know this part of the song, and it wouldn't be the same without it.

@marksmith4627

Жыл бұрын

I too was at this very concert! Saw Mellencamp 4 times over the years, all at the now gone Market Square Arena. I miss that arena.

I wish I had understood this when I was younger...only now that I'm older do I finally get the wisdom he was singing about

This song is forever in my mind...family...grandkids.. .time is short...cant tell your best buddy that you love him.....make time !

@selenapozzoli4267

6 ай бұрын

From Italy great man...john

I love the lady playing the violin she is great wow

@7thsonofa7thson80

8 ай бұрын

Lisa germano

And some tears. JCM is a master songwriter; his lyrics = like poetry - are the voice of a generation. " Tell ourselves we're still the young lions..." Indeed! Rock on!

If there ever was an America Original, Mellencamp is it. What a great band he had with Lisa Germano on violin and mandolin, Kenny Aronoff on drums. I saw them live a few times and they always put on a great show!

@DutchessCottonPuff

7 жыл бұрын

You are RIGHT about Kenny , I totally forgot about that and he follows me on twitter and I could not place him for anything

@ruthcarter946

6 жыл бұрын

Edward Anthony Leone John Cougar baby 💋👐

@markbrennan2573

6 жыл бұрын

edward they really seem to enjoy the music they are playing. not just going through the motions so to speak.

@lorenemilligan5010

6 жыл бұрын

Mellencamp is one of my favourite live performers!!! This was his best band! I love when he'd do encores in socks or bare feet.

@dberdes

6 жыл бұрын

JCM came to Pittsburgh twice during the Lonesome Jubilee tour and I saw him both times. The two best shows I ever saw. Such energy and passion for their music.

Four friends going to Nashville for the weekend. 60 years old and will never forget!

35 years later and this rings even truer now. That's an ANTHEM! And that singer in the blue dress? ME-OW!

Heartland Rock doesn't get any better. Gotta love the energy of the band and crowd!

I'm 48. I still remember hearing him being called "John Cougar" on the radio. Then John Cougar Mellencamp. Then eventually John Mellencamp. Never really thought about it, but I grew up listening to this guy. I guess that's why I'm still not sick of him even after hearing every one of his songs 1,000 times.

I was there..just turned 16..Big n her hubby took me..LOUD ASF ESPECIALLY THIS SONG

The 80's were the best time of my life!!! The music was fantastic!! 🎶🎶🎶....

@richardhathaway4406

Жыл бұрын

AMEN!

The 80's were the best day's in America. Every day was great

@kurtjones8207

4 жыл бұрын

I disagree. There were Plenty of bad days. My dads factory closed in 1982 and he was out of work for a long time and the unemployment rate was really high. Mellencamp was great though

@shanetucker6739

4 жыл бұрын

Kurt Jones yes but the employment rate went down each year after...I’m sorry for your Dad’s loss of a job, I know that must have sucked. JCM was a relief from that.

@chico854

4 жыл бұрын

When humanity was still pure 😀🤔😯😭🌺🙏👣🎶💦💖👆

@samanthaeiler3998

4 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah. As long as our parents didn't find out. Now, we know. Lol

@kevinmcdonald6477

4 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, the emergence of gangsta rap, Madonna, bad hair bands and crack...I guess my glass is half empty. What wasn't there to like?

Sooo... Almost 40 years of listening to this man. What does that tell you? He's that good

Nothing but Goosebumps and some tears every time I hear John sing this

@allivanaip

Жыл бұрын

Yep.

My fav Mellencamp song 🥰

@johnmellencamp4166

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad it is, thanks for the love and support, it’s nice seeing you here.

2020 and John still has a message in his songs that all blue collar people can groove with! Hats off Mr. Cougar Mellencamp🎩

This song still tears me up every one was so Happy and enjoyed each other!!!! So glad I was alive for those times!!!

this song alone has me going to see him n cleveland on the 25th w my daughter , also heard he puts on a hellva great show looking forward to it, plus hearing all his other great hits !!

My first memory of this song was in 87, I was seven years, just getting out of school for Christmas vacation, and my mom picked up me. It was cold in Ohio that winter, and I was bundled up. My mom took me to a local burger shop in town, and while waiting in line, this song came on. The accordion is what stood out to me as something cool. I heard the lyrics, and at seven, it didn't make a lot of sense. Now I'm 42, and this song rings true. Every generation should leave a positive mark, the best we can, because down the line, the understanding can get muddled snd confusing. And in a personal way, the words we say, write, and share, are our legacy. Any wisdom we pass down, any knowledge we share with a friend, a child, family, will be passed down. While we are dead, and forgotten about after generations pass by, our wisdom and understanding will be passed down, giving us some sort of eternal essence. Live life the best you can, tell your friend you love them, grip your loved one at night, play with your kids, but teach others to do this, too. Take care, everyone who sees this.

Agreed goosebumps every single time I hear this. Reminds me of my family... My youth...I love you John. Thank you

@johnmellencamp4166

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the love and support, It’s nice seeing you here.

@Jeffrey-rn6ts

Жыл бұрын

Song still makes hairs on my arm stand up and I fill it thru coarse thru me take me back to better days

@frank2185

Жыл бұрын

@@johnmellencamp4166 Your music is the greatest as far as this ole Indiana country boy goes.

I remember listening to these songs on the radio, I was a little kid back then, it brought back so much memories. I couldn't wait to watch all these videos on MTV on a Saturday morning with my teenage siblings back then and we used to be dancing in front of the TV. How time files, they don't make them like they used to.

@paisleyprincess7996

Жыл бұрын

I remember when this hit on MTV, March 1988…14 years old. I loved this song. Hits so real now that I’m nearing the 50 mark. Too real

@johnmellencamp4166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the love and support, am glad my music brings so much joy to y’all

@kikiTRINI

Жыл бұрын

@@johnmellencamp4166identify theft is no joke. Cease and desist.

I'm 74 now... and that split he does at about 2:36 is amazing.

Got to experience Mellencamp on this same tour in 87. This was his peak. Such a good concert. WAY up there with the best I have ever been at. To me, this was the best album of his career. And he did the James Brown split move there also. Was pretty cool.

@odiesmom1632

3 жыл бұрын

Saw this your in Pittsburgh, saw all his tours back then. 11 times in all for me. No one did a live show like John, he never slowed down and always gave it his all!! Love him to this day.

A man at the heights of power playing for the people who love him the most. Powerful

@cherylhawkins5008

Жыл бұрын

So true CHEACK IT OUR

I get chills everyrime that guitar comes in at about 2:43. Just something about that blend of guitar sound. Chilling.

Americana at it's finest, grew up with his music, so simple and good. That woman on the fiddle is cute making that face at :13 to the accordion player. Kind of like, I got this down PAT, and digging it, how about you. Very well done. Semper Fi.

@farmasyst

3 жыл бұрын

The accordion player died of a kidney disease within the next 8 years, I believe.

@anthonykuminkoski6898

3 жыл бұрын

@@farmasyst He was and always bad ass. GB his Soul.

Just fantastic!! Great music, energy, and fun. Nothing like music in the 80's.

A very high point in 80's rock. No matter who anybody is favorite, Mellencamp was totally devoted to his craft.

Wow, this brought tears to my eyes! So THANKFUL for John Mellencamp representing and telling the story of Indiana Hoosiers and Americans! LOVE IT!

@bdressler22

8 жыл бұрын

agreed

@michaelmarshall1713

5 жыл бұрын

Means you have a soul !

@daddylovestopassgas

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely the best

I would love to go back too when I was young.... and do it all over again!!! ( When I was A young boy!!!! )

I played this song over an over ..... he sure knows how to dance ....... love the words of this song .....

@angrypatriot5392

3 жыл бұрын

I mean, as good as a white guy can dance I guess. 🤣

@rayjohnson2387

3 жыл бұрын

I tried to do the splits like that years ago...I still can't walk right lol

@justicemellencamp8339

2 жыл бұрын

Hello ma’am I really appreciate your love and support over my dads music career 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

@cjturner2008

2 жыл бұрын

@@angrypatriot5392 I'm white 32 And trust I can outdance alot of people U just don't know!

@angrypatriot5392

2 жыл бұрын

@@cjturner2008 Right on man. 🤣👍

This is how I will always remember John Mellencamp. 💖💖💖💖

@johnmellencamp4166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the love and support, it’s really nice seeing you here.

John is such a great storyteller! Love this album. ♥️✨️🤍

I was there! He tore his pants when he did the splits. After filming this, they did “I Need a Lover” as an encore to thank the fans for participating.

When he does the splits….killer

My beautiful daughters are now that future generation. And they grew up listening to your music. Thanks for your songs Mellencamp. They're part of my life.

@Bob-sp6fp

3 жыл бұрын

I thank you and all the parents who raised us up correctly. I now pass it down to my kids

@Aryescent

3 жыл бұрын

@@Bob-sp6fp why make ur kids listen to this music when they can listen to better music

What happened to our world 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 . I have to watch this to get excited In the morning to get going 😢. Look at how happy EVERYONE was to be there , from JOHN and his band , to the THOUSANDS of souls in that arena . What a shame , these young kids will just except this mind control because they have mainstreamed it so quickly 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ I’ll say this , I may not know what day of the week it is , or what year it is , off the bat , but damn it I know what a woman is 💯💯💯 and I KNOW people aren’t animals because they feel like it !!! I don’t care how old I get , I will NEVER except the mind control . What they have done to our people is sickening

@chrisnabb7551

19 күн бұрын

Amen

I'm 60. This song helps me remember a simple time in my life. Sometimes I cry listening to this timeless song.

He will be one of America's most favorite son's. He is legend In his own time. Live well John.

One of the best roots rockers ever…

This is some of the best ever made. Brings back so many memorries.

@martinsmith6451

6 жыл бұрын

Best cupcakes ever

Check It Out was at a time when John was at his peak as a musician. It was great because it was full of techniques that drew me in.

I was at this concert. It was awesome from from the start until the last note was played about two hours later. An Indiana boy performing in front of a home crowd. The intensity level was high throughout. This video was actually recorded after the concert. It was announced that they would be recording a video and anybody that wanted to stick around was welcome to stay. I didn't see a single person leave. I seem to remember they did this song at least 3 times. I have seem John in concert twice more since this and he doesn't disappoint. And if I get the chance again I will go. You should, too.

@jillymo527

10 ай бұрын

Me too! My then-fiance (now ex) and I were there with my mom! She loved Mellencamp too, so we invited her. Someone passed a doob our way. Mom didn't hit it but I did. The secret was out. Mom was cool, though. She died 2 1/2 years ago. I think of her every time I watch this video.

I love the violin player great song wow

@7thsonofa7thson80

8 ай бұрын

Lisa germano

I was there....John got pissed off at the director and threw his boots off and lit a cigarette.....classic!

@JP-ou6ss

7 жыл бұрын

Gotta love John!

John Melllenkamp was so hot and such a terrific entertainer! Seen him live in Hamilton. Very memorable! 🥰

@johnmellencamp4166

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the love and support, it’s nice seeing you here😊

How UN fortunate, We Never Realize HOW GOOD! Times Really Are! Untill there Not!! God to be Young Once Again!

@wendydebois1685

4 жыл бұрын

I want to go back!!

one of Americas best, vocalist, songwriter, music you can have children around.