Mellencamp told Creem that he was "kinda disappointed" in "R.O.C.K. People should have respect for and believe in themselves." Find out what you as a person are – and don't let the world drag you down. But I think that's the key to the whole LP – suggesting that each person come to grips with their own individual truth – and try to like themselves a little bit more. That song was supposed to be funny, too, and I hope people got that. "I wrote a song called 'Stand for Something'," Mellencamp explained to Creem magazine in late 1985, "but I never did say what you should stand for – except your own truth. Finally, for the first time, I realized what I thought I wanted to say in song.I wanted it to be more akin to Tennessee Williams, John Steinbeck, Faulkner, as opposed to The Rolling Stones or Bob Dylan." In his 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame exhibit, Mellencamp said: "With Scarecrow, I was finally starting to find my feet as a songwriter. Rolling Stone wrote that songs such as "Face of the Nation", "Minutes to Memories" and "Small Town" have a "bittersweet, reflective tone". The overall theme of the album is the fading of the American dream in the face of corporate greed. According to the record's producer, Don Gehman, the idea was to "learn all these devices from the past and use them in a new way with John's arrangements." The album was recorded at Mellencamp's own Belmont Mall Studio in Belmont, Indiana. Rolling Stone also reported that the band spent a month in rehearsals, playing a hundred rock and roll songs from the 1960s before going into the studio. On November 4, 2022, a "deluxe" two-CD remastered and remixed version of the album was released. In 1989, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Scarecrow number 95 on its list of the 100 greatest albums of the 1980s, saying: " Scarecrow consolidated the band's rugged, roots-rock thrash and the ongoing maturation of Mellencamp's lyrics." Ī remastered version was released May 24, 2005, on Mercury/ Island/UMe and includes one bonus track. "Lonely Ol' Night" also peaked at number one on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, his second chart-topping single on this chart. in the U.S.A.", which peaked at number two in the US " Lonely Ol' Night", which peaked at number six and " Small Town", which also peaked at number six. The album contained three top-ten hits: " R.O.C.K. Released on July 31, 1985, it peaked at number two on the US chart. Scarecrow is the eighth studio album by John Mellencamp. SMALL TOWN is a 7-piece band: Jen Cimballa on Violin and vocals, Bob Heckler on keyboards, accordion and Melodica, Jim Croke on Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin and vocals, Chris Sulcer on Lead Guitar and vocals, Lou Samaniego on Bass and vocals, Shane Samaniego on drums, and Doug Clapp on lead vocals.Belmont Mall Studio, Belmont, Indiana, U.S. With over 25 Top 20 hit songs spanning 40 years, everyone will recognize his music, sing along, and dance the night away! Nothing is sampled and all instruments are played live just as you would hear them at a John Mellencamp concert. Mellencamp is an Indiana native and legendary rock icon! SMALL TOWN has recreated his high energy shows and the music spanning his 40+ year career! SMALL TOWN is a show for all ages and a perfect fit for any festival or indoor venue!Īuthenticity to the music is the key to SMALL TOWN’s success. This tribute band, comprised 100% of Hoosier natives, has set out to bring the musical catalog of John Mellencamp to life on stage just as Mellencamp has done year after year, decade after decade. SMALL TOWN is the country's #1 John Mellencamp Experience.
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