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John Mellencamp
About the Artist
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.
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.
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| Again Tonight | Whenever We Wanted | 1991 |
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| Authority Song | Uh-Huh | N/A |
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| Authority Song | Uh-huh | 1983 |
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| Crumblin' Down | Uh-HUH! | 1983 |
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| Get A Leg Up | Whenever We Wanted | 1991 |
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| Hurts So Good (Bass Hero) | American Fool | N/A |
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| I Need A Lover | A Biography | 1978 |
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| Jack & Diane | American Fool | N/A |
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| Lonely Ol' Night | Scarecrow | N/A |
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| Pink Houses | Uh Huh | 1983 |
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Open G
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| R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. | Scarecrow | 1985 |
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| Small Town | Scarecrow | N/A |
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| The Big Jack | Dance Naked | N/A |
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| What If I Came Knocking | Human Wheels | 1993 |
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| Wild Night | Dance Naked | N/A |
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