This man drops off $60,000 worth of instruments to the Chicago school kids and then gives a free concert at the daley center in downtown, who else does that...god bless him for many more years !

@patriciazupancic3803

2 жыл бұрын

He’s the greatest!!!!

@udiorockmeamadeus

2 жыл бұрын

Stevie Wonder does that with all his instruments, I've been told.

@geneharper6404

Ай бұрын

😅

Can't imagine growing up without Johnny on the radio. He is my childhood.

Everyone still loves his music and we always will

Funny how John says 18 year old kids won't be interested in the music of a 67 year old man when this man's music was my inspiration to start performing on stage at age 4. Going on 23 I bought the new album as soon as it was released last month.

@sandib4234

5 жыл бұрын

RIGHT ON ME TO LOL!!!!!

@coreyjohnston4673

5 жыл бұрын

Me three

@jomarz1828

5 жыл бұрын

Quentin Dugger , I'm sure he was speaking in generalities, but there's a lot of young people that follows his music, He just hasn't taken the time to check it out, I think he's the one not adjusting to these new times ,with facebook,instagram etc...

@quentindugger5389

5 жыл бұрын

You can't blame him. It's all a huge waste of time and distract us from the beauty of life around us. He does run an active Facebook I know that much.

@jomarz1828

5 жыл бұрын

Quentin Dugger Don't blame him at all, I know he keeps busy between his music and his paintings, he's just a humble man.

I have loved his music and him from the moment I first heard "I Ain't Even Done With the Night.".

@russclark6780

5 жыл бұрын

Great song. I'm sure I've owned everything he's written and performed at some point in the last 40 years. It's almost all GOLD. He's always been one of my favorites. Soundtrack to my youth.

@preymanta6389

4 жыл бұрын

Me too!!!

@musicfanhawk4523

3 жыл бұрын

Same!! I need a lover was the one I heard first but wore out the cassette of Nothing matters and what if it did and fell in love with ain't even done with the night. I also had the LPs.

@aprillovesgolf7042

3 жыл бұрын

That was on my Harley Davidson IPod.....best live video, pink tuxes....cool, and the biker clubhouse video too! That’s my favorite Mellencamp tune.

I Love how very REAL John is.He is truly an artist.Always liked him

Harry Smith, thank you so much for doing this John Mellencamp interview. Very well done! Humbling and inspiring

@larrybill2661

Жыл бұрын

Hello Amanda how are you doing!!

What a guy, love his music and his philosophy. Love his definition of courage, one for all kids to know - can’t wait to see Jack & Diane on the stage.

John Mellencamp!. My favorite artist of all time. Thank you for all your songs!

Harry Smith is one of the greatest broadcasters in the history of the business. This is the best interview with John that I’ve ever seen.

@davedropd1

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't have said it better.....💯%...Perfect.....

John is so smart. John cares. John sees the big picture

John is a legend. My two favorite songs of his are Ain’t even done with the night & Hurts so good. He is one of a kind & there isn’t anyone like him!! His music is ageless & timeless that’s what makes him a legend. I’d love to have one of his paintings.❤️🥰

@princethecatrojernelson

Жыл бұрын

Mind Is All There All Best

Like Dolly Parton, I've seen every American from every ethnicity, creed, and background say "I like John Mellencamp"

Come to New Brunswick, Canada plzzz John ...I’m 59 years old and I want to see you before I die...and I don’t drink !

John Mellencamp, Bob Seger....those guys are legends!

He is truly a one of a kind. I am so glad that he does not conform to pop. And, his looks go with Meg's. They are a real cute couple.

Good interview! Harry did a fine job and his admiration for John is evident. I've loved John since 1985, collected his music and still listen to him today, absolute favorite is John Cougar the album, I always go back to that one. John has very nice skin. He is just so darn cute!!

This tour he spoke of here, he came through Tucson AZ in April 2018 and I was there. He's still fire

@Klove5343

3 жыл бұрын

@John Mellencamp please don't impersonate John Mellencamp. He doesn't do social media.

Thank him for the stories in his songs and all the fun I had dancing to them. Upbeat and heartfelt songs. So glad he quit smoking. Having him here in this world. Made a difference. Farm aid and all.

Heard him say once " the reproduction of the creation never interested me " . Brilliant.

I remember the first song that I heard on the radio was Jack and Diane and then the next song was hurts so Good I just had to go out and buy John Mellencamp album. But at that time he was going by John cougar Mellencamp. I love his music. Keep up with the music John.

I love Meg Ryan...

@quentindugger5389

5 жыл бұрын

Her work is classic. Much like Mellencamp's music.

I hope they stay together forever

this dude is legit!

Wow....to find out that John's amazing musical contributions are just a tiny little speck as for what defines the mountain of a man that he is,is gonna require some time to process..much respect, love,appreciation and admiration to John Mellencamp.I'll have to get back with u.thank you and God bless..

This is why I love this man! Wants to be the best w/o the accolades.

Thank. You for doing this interview he is and still one of my favorites

@lisafisher320

4 жыл бұрын

I didn't know he had that many health problems in proud of him for being out in the open God bless John

Great job, very deep informing interview,, well done.

I love Meg Ryan, I still remember the movie"When Harry met Sally!"

@quentindugger5389

5 жыл бұрын

John will be a great match for her. He is a good man.

I have LOVED U JCM! Since I was 6. I'm 44 now. U are always uniquely ur own. U make me feel better anytime

The lonesome jubilee was the soundtrack of my youth.

Cool dude love that’s he wears over all’s ☺️😎

@aprillovesgolf7042

3 жыл бұрын

Bibs.....he wears bibs!

@larrybill2661

Жыл бұрын

Hello

Please come to Montreal!!!!!

@larrybill2661

Жыл бұрын

Hello Antonia how are you doing!!

I have nothing in common with this man being a Limey from across the pond but his songs and words spoke to me and moved me profoundly, and still do. I like his work, his ethos, his ethics and his stance for speaking truth to power. Thank you Mr Mellencamp.

Jack and Diane, is the first song that broke me away from my dad's 70s country music kidnapping of my childhood.

Wow!

“Working Man’s Music”..... I’ve worked my whole life with my hands, back, shoulders, legs, and mind as well. I’d never get along with this guy on a personal level, being from opposite ends of the political spectrum. But I’ve always really liked his music. And I listened to the words. I knew what he was saying. But the way he said it somehow always had a very strong appeal to me. He certainly had a way to get me to seriously consider his opinions on things, I guess it’s because he was forthright, direct, and honest. And that bridges a whole lot of ground.

Awesome your neighbor from Kentucky

Hey John just wanted to say you are great and hi from Greenfield, Indiana. Proud to call you Hoosier. Take care and hang in there.

@larrybill2661

Жыл бұрын

Hello Anna how are you doing!!

He's said in multiple interviews that he's not easy to get along with. I can feel it. I don't think I would get along with him. It's weird because, even though I feel certain I would clash with him, I can in some important ways related to him. Just like he has to paint or make music every day, I have to write everyday and it is with serious purpose.

I love you Jonny your awesome my brother was into u and he's gone Hes o d were always into your music I live in Harrison Oh luv you

@larrybill2661

Жыл бұрын

Hello Rechel how are you doing!!

Where were the rolling Stones for FARM AID? NUFF SAID.

@anthonygonzalez4888

5 жыл бұрын

CUSTOM MADE INSENCE probly touring

I love you John!!! I have watched you from the beginning of your career......we grew together.....I

turn it up guys.

Gawd John is the dude. Humble n talented

Big fan

I love how he doesn't speak to the obvious . That's an other language

HE WAS A PAINTER BEFORE HE BECAME A MUSICIAN, SEE HIS INTERVIEW WITH SAMMY HAGAR

Instead of thinking of hit songs as the "lowest common denominator" (as JM said), why not think of hit songs as the highest common denominator.

@Carol-D.1324

5 жыл бұрын

Bob Nelson Agreed!

@h25b

5 жыл бұрын

It’s a Indiana modesty type thing. Never going to get the Seymour Indiana out of John Mellencamp.

1979 new years eve with the rockets..wow in detriot

John is always Fantastic! his company otherwise..just sayin.

tryin to be a friend

I noticed John wears a Cartier Tank. That’s very surprising to me, but it’s a very classy choice.

wyoming,,hello

Never a TRUER WORD Spoken !

Why are they whispering their way through this interview?

I don't need to know if im the best

Love his music but he must be torture to live with or be around on a daily bases.

Dude can't breath, and his voice doesn't want to come out. And when it does, you can hear him wheeze.

still smoking cigarettes. crazy

@cicisagers

5 жыл бұрын

its an addiction dude

@richdeerhunter

5 жыл бұрын

Life is all about choices - do what you like knowing there is a downside. If you know anything about Mellencamp.....you understand why and also realize he doesn't care what people think about it

@k54254

5 жыл бұрын

So what if he’s still smoking???

@aprillovesgolf7042

3 жыл бұрын

@@cicisagers yes....but God forbid he sing for drunks!

lame

@aprillovesgolf7042

3 жыл бұрын

Yes....judge mental, condescending, narcissistic....a few songs people recall.

Thumbs down for leaving out John's artwork and mirrors. Don't ask about it if you're not going to show it.