John Mellencamp (born 7 October 1951 in Seymour, Indiana) is an American si… Read Full Bio ↴John Mellencamp (born 7 October 1951 in Seymour, Indiana) is an American singer and a songwriter, known for a long and successful recording and performing career highlighted by a series of 1980s hits, including "Jack & Diane", and by his role in the Farm Aid charity event. Mellencamp currently lives in Bloomington, Indiana.
John's first record released was under the stage name "Johnny Cougar" at the behest of Tony DeFries, his first manager. Mellencamp claims it was against his knowledge and will, and he hated the name. A few years later in 1982, he made his break through with the album "American Fool" which includes the hit singles "Hurts So Good" and "Jack and Diane" under the stage name "John Cougar". With 1983's "Uh-Huh" album, he added back his real last name to become known as "John Cougar Mellencamp." By 1987's "The Lonesome Jubilee" he dropped the "Cougar" moniker altogether, and has been known henceforth as "John Mellencamp."
Mellencamp has always been socially and politically active and supported the "Vote for Change" Tour in 2004 opposing the policies of President George W. Bush. Mellencamp is a devout evangelical Christian and strongly believes in non-violence; he has spoken about his beliefs frequently in interviews.
John's first record released was under the stage name "Johnny Cougar" at the behest of Tony DeFries, his first manager. Mellencamp claims it was against his knowledge and will, and he hated the name. A few years later in 1982, he made his break through with the album "American Fool" which includes the hit singles "Hurts So Good" and "Jack and Diane" under the stage name "John Cougar". With 1983's "Uh-Huh" album, he added back his real last name to become known as "John Cougar Mellencamp." By 1987's "The Lonesome Jubilee" he dropped the "Cougar" moniker altogether, and has been known henceforth as "John Mellencamp."
Mellencamp has always been socially and politically active and supported the "Vote for Change" Tour in 2004 opposing the policies of President George W. Bush. Mellencamp is a devout evangelical Christian and strongly believes in non-violence; he has spoken about his beliefs frequently in interviews.
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The Best That I Could Do 1978-1988
John Mellencamp Lyrics
Ain't Even Done With The Night Well our hearts beat like thunder I don't know why they…
Authority Song They like to get you in a compromising position They like…
Check It Out Million young poets Screamin' out their words To a world fu…
Cherry Bomb Well I lived on the outskirts of town In an eight…
Crumblin' Down Some people ain't no damn good You can't trust 'em, you…
Hurts So Good When I was a young boy Said put away those young…
I Need A Lover I need a lover that won't drive me crazy (I need…
Jack & Diane A little ditty 'bout Jack & Diane Two American kids growing…
Lonely Ol' Night She calls me home She says baby it's a lonely ol'…
Paper In Fire She had a dream And boy it was a good one So…
Pink Houses There's a black man with a black cat Living in a…
R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. They come from the cities And they come from the smaller…
Small Town Well, I was born in a small town And I live…
Without Expression Have you ever ridden horses through a rainstorm? Or a lion…