HOOSIER STAND UP! John Mellencamp - Pink HousesREACTION!!!

[@behrhunter1]

Props to you. I just started following. I've watched a lot of reactors and you are right up there with the best. You are having fun and it shows. And you have god-given good taste. Like me. 😎

[@misspattifromcali.6955]

Congrats new bee. Welcome 💜

[@TheDivayenta]

He wrote tons of great songs- like Hurt So Good and Jack and Diane.

[@maryannc6313]

John is a lifelong Hoosier. He was born in Seymour and lives outside Bloomington near Lake Monroe. Small Town is a sort of autobiographical song about his life in a small town. Cherry Bomb and Lonely Ol' Night are also great.

[@mikecaetano]

When you're ready for more John Mellencamp check out "Lonely Ol' Night", "Crumblin' Down", "Authority Song", "I Need A Lover", and "R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A." among many others. I saw him open for Heart back around 1982 and he blew them away, imo. That was when he was still called John Cougar.

[@ladyshar42]

all of these, lol

[@chrisdutton2975]

Don't forget Rain on the Scarecrow! That whole album is incredible.

[@jcteague9347]

I saw him in concert he had just came out with Jack and Diane he opened up for Heart

[@moogie1954]

Back in his earlier career years, he was also known as "John Cougar" and "John Cougar Mellencamp"

[@randyhawley7202]

I think it was actually "Johnny Cougar".

[@Looneyintheboonies]

Oh, I remember another very early one I was nuts about! "I Need a Lover that Won't Drive Me Crazy" or maybe its just called "I Need a Lover". He was just called "John Cougar" back then.

[@michaelgilbert197]

OMG!!! LOVE John Mellencamp!!!! MANY of us have suggested his songs to you Twon.... glad you're finally getting to his music!!! "Jack And Diane" next PLEASE!!! ;)

[@LadyGator1983]

Here’s the answer to your question as to where was the video filmed. Music video Shot in Southern Indiana locations such as Seymour, Austin, and Bloomington in August 1983. The house appearing near the beginning (with man on porch) is located at 530 York Road in Austin, Indiana.

[@dalefleming6427]

Nice with the knowledge,💪💪❤️❤️🥳🥳

[@pamelascott5702]

U should check out "Cherry Bomb" by him. That's my favorite song by him. I grew up in the 80's, teenager. Love all the music from back then and before. But, I am totally an 80's girl.

[@lesaburnette6944]

Hurt so good I'd a great song too. I loved him so much.

[@YvetteArby]

I love that he never lost touch with his roots when he got famous. He supported family farmers with Farm Aid events. Love this guy!!

[@bonniewilsey1166]

Tons of GREAT lyrics and melodies, but I think his best is "Check It Out'....

[@bonniewilsey1166]

so Please check it out, Twon!!

[@joanstrater3047]

Took my, then 14 yr old, son to see him a few years (20) back. My son's first concert - it was great! The man never stops, from beginning to end. Thanks for the jog to my memories!

[@BOOMNERD51]

He's fun and even makes me think I can dance(can't) He started with the stage name of Johnny/ John Cougar mischievous "I Fight Authority;Authority always Wins" one of my favorite oldies!

[@susanberrier5727]

I'm a life long Hoosier and proud of it! I grew up listening to john. His was the music of the every day working man.

[@hoosierproud7718]

Dito Susan

[@user-gt2uf8cq9y]

Hurts So Good, Hard Times For An Honest Man, Small Town, I Need a Lover... everything you need to know to live in the Midwest.

[@ginalolajupiter2942]

Pop Singer and Rain on the Scarecrow are two of my faves from Mellencamp.

[@katlebo]

His cover of Buddy Holly's Rave On is excellent. Ditto his cover of Wild Night.

[@arlaabrell8658]

His cover of John The Revalator is pure gold as well.

[@carihenson8019]

😬 I’m not sure I like any Buddy Holly covers but... Buddy Holly was my first ever crush. Wild Night is good though.

[@cbatts4464]

Fun fact : the man dancing with no shirt, is Harvey Goodin, the mayor of Austin, IN in 1983 !! John puts on THE best live show you could ever witness!! His shows are costly however he now does smaller & more personal venues!

[@kimberlyjenkins725]

Indiana, checking in! Here I am!

[@LadyGator1983]

Twon, while you’re at it you might want to check out another of his songs called “Jack & Diane.”

[@Popson2wheels]

He covered a Van Morrison song, Wild Nights. He did a version with me'shell ndegeocello. It's killer.

[@TexasMagnolia]

John Mellancamp aka John Cougar is another American Artist. Huge 80’s artist.

[@BigPete44]

#NoLimitNation 💯

[@proudarmymom8657]

Awesome awesome song! 🇺🇸 home of the free!!! 🇺🇸👍🏻

[@keithetherington4824]

He's in song writer hall of fame and rockin roll hall of fame. That should tell you to react to this artist some more. I know you will enjoy his music.

[@carolking1502]

I called out the "Hoosier" connection and requested this song! Thank you! I think you'd also enjoy Jack and Diane. So many great songs from this part of his career!

[@jennhurl]

I was born in Indiana, Twon! Hoosier here! 🙋‍♀️ John Mellencamp has several songs that are FANTASTIC! The rasp in his voice on "Ain't Even Done With The Night" is killer. It reminds me so much of Bruce Springsteen. Hopefully, you'll check these out sometime. - "Ain't Even Done W/The Night" ❤ - "Jack & Diane" ❤ - "Hurts So Good" ❤ - "Crumblin Down" - "Cherry Bomb" - "Small Town" - "Lonely Ol Night" - R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. - "Authority Song"

[@NLTwon]

Fr??..I think your my wife in another world

[@jennhurl]

@@NLTwon It's not creepy that I photoshoped you into pics with me that I have framed in my room, right? 🤣🤣🤣 Just kidding! That's level 10 stalker weird! 🤪 With that adorable smile of yours it wouldn't surprise me one bit if I was Mrs. Twon in a former life. You're just too sweet for words. 🥰

[@NLTwon]

😂😂😂..and thanks ❤️witcho fine self

[@dianegoldeneye7207]

@@jennhurl lol. I love it 🥰

[@tubetv8142]

Just about every song mellencamp has is great!

[@maureenwilliford4380]

A rocker who celebrates small town America and the farmlands. His songs are fabulous, they really make you want to dance. He's very talented. One of my favorites is Paper and Fire but he's done SO many great songs, his catalog is amazing.

[@dbradx]

Great song and a great reaction as always! This whole album was incredible - written, arranged and recorded in 16 days flat, mostly recorded live, almost no overdubs, just straight-up rock 'n roll. Still sounds great after all these years. Keep bringing the light - peace!

[@Vicky49610]

Have to do Jackie Brown & Rain on the Scarecrow!

[@rbb9753]

Jackie Brown is a fantastic song; quiet but powerful

[@bexanne99]

I grew up listening to John Mellencamp, my Mom was a huge fan. I was lucky enough to see him twice in concert! They were both awesome!!

[@Almcingrid3663]

John Cougar Mellencamp has a boatload of awesome songs and puts on an incredible concert!

[@danieladair9436]

I remember when he performed this at Obama's inauguration concert. Great song, great artist.

[@hoosierproud7718]

Yeah but Obama sucked

[@lesaburnette6944]

His real last name is Mello camp. He started out as John cougar. He also. Used to play with Willie Nelson. Farm aid. To help farmers. He's had 5 open heart surgery's. He young in these. Put up. Hurt so good and. That's when a spoke was a spoke. .these are. Awesome songs. And you would also love. Kenny Rogers. sweet music man he wrote it for Waylon Jennings. When he died.

[@itsallgood4093]

I've loved him since the 80s. Saw him in concert in 1985.

[@Vikinggirl1679]

Great song and great reaction. Always had a big crush on him. I believe the cheerleader at the end dancing with him was his first wife. She was also in his video of his first big hit "Jack and Diane" that song made him. A look so good ones of his, Rain On The Scarecrow, Small Town, Cherry bomb

[@jamma2916]

So living in the airplay capital of the world for Mellencamp (Btown, IN) just thought I'd share that there is a new album coming out and Bruce Springsteen was here recently cutting a track with him. Two old G.O.A.T.S ! 🤣 They were eating at the Uptown Cafe on a Sat night ..... that's small town America for ya.

[@cathleencavanaugh2113]

I am a Hoosier native... great you did this reaction. There is a lot more Mellenkamp to discover. TYFS

[@glennawhiteman742]

John Mellencamp is a class act! Held concerts "Farm Aid" to help American farmers. You should check out his other songs. Wild nights, Rain on the Scarecrow, Cherry Bomb, Play Guitar, My personal favorite is Key west Intermezzo ,(I saw you first)

[@samueljsnead]

Speechless with a big ole smile... it is a great song for sure!

[@lmoakes40]

Yes!!! Thank you! Very few reactors cover Mellencamp and he's in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2008) and Songwriter's Hall of Fame (2018). He filmed the majority of his music videos in and around Seymour, IN and Bloomington, IN where he lives now. He's stayed loyal to who he is...a small town Indiana boy and a rebel. He's a constant fixture at IU Basketball games. You should do more Mellencamp. All his stuff is about small town America. Small Town, Authority Song, Jack and Diane and SO many others!

[@chantellecline6945]

One of my favorites from him!!!

[@kevinhechinger7843]

Drank a lot of beer with John... great down to earth guy. Come on down to Hoosier Nation bro. I'll show you a great time! Keep up the good work

[@dianelockwood9282]

Small town America...Love John All of his

[@candywright64]

When he first started he went by John Cougar, then went to John Cougar Mellencamp & then John Mellencamp. First time I remember seeing him was on American Bandstand with Dick Clark hosting.

[@staceym7940]

My dad took me to watch John film part of this video at a lil gas station (in Seymour), he sat down on the steps talked with us and took pix, he was a very down to earth guy back then, I was 12 years old and will never forget it!!!

[@paulprovenzano3755]

I always love John cougar Mellencamp videos because they remind me of back when I was a kid. Just something as simple as seeing the I 65 signs. Must’ve been on that freeway 1000 times going to our summer home in Bass Lake. Good Times.

[@tamifuller5407]

He has so many great songs.

[@talltulip]

Mellencamp has many great ones. Early on, he was known as John Cougar, then John Cougar Mellencamp, then just John Mellencamp. Check out these songs: Small Town, Jack and Diane, Hurts So Good, Cherry Bomb, Wild Night, Crumblin' Down, Authority Song, R.O.C.K. in the USA, Hand To Hold Onto. Mellencamp is also one of the founding members of Farm Aid, an organization that began in 1985 with a concert in Champaign, Illinois, to raise awareness about the loss of family farms and to raise funds to keep farm families on their land. Farm Aid concerts have remained an annual event over the past 36 years, and as of 2021 the organization has raised over $60 million.

[@booifojoe]

Song writing talent on display.

[@MusicLover-dt7ic]

One of my top favs of John's. Anything from the Scarecrow album is gonna be fire. Great album, still my favorite album. I grew up about 50 miles from him. This looks like down around Seymour, maybe North Vernon area not sure, if the train tracks runs through Seymour like they do in North Vernon.. I met John when I was in high school before he hit the big times. He played in a tiny pool hall and came up and asked me where the stage was, and I swear they played Jack and Diane that night. John wore his FFA jacket in his early videos, that what made me recognize who it was when I seen him on TV. Had to come give my fellow Hoosier some love. Thanks. He has tons of great songs... Small Town, Paper and Lace, Lonely Ol Night, Rain On The Scarecrow, Hurt So Good. Thanks.

[@sharonpate5481]

The world should know that America has a lot more dirt roads than streets paved with gold ☮️♥️😎

[@robertguenther3011]

You’ll love John’s “paper and fire”. Also check out Kid Rocks “born free”, filmed in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan

[@Christy_Abner]

He's from Bloomington. Love him and yes he's one of us!! ♥️

[@margaretwomacque3908]

He had one of the greatest " mullets" ever !

[@pamelabarrera5074]

Love this song 🎵 ❤. Love J.C.M.

[@debiconner6377]

John Cougar Mellencamp, a truly great artist. He has no problem saying what needs to be be heard.

[@philippesauvie639]

Love this song! Hearing it in these times 35+ years on brought tears to my eyes and a smile to my face!

[@christinahilt2978]

As a teen, my friends and I happened to catch his dog that got loose. We were hanging out at Waycross Camp that weekend and one of the local kids recognized it. He and his girlfriend finally caught up and they were quite winded and grateful.

[@carlaweems72]

one of the best videos EVER. Mellencamp is my man..

[@Terri6868]

This was shot in Jackson county Indiana and town is Seymour. This is where I live now the final scenes at the store is about 1 mile from my house. My husband went to school with John and we been used to him On a motor bike all over Jackson County for years he’s got a lot of great songs. all about America he supports the farmers. One of the founders of farm aid. Songs, Blood on a scarecrow, Check it out, Hurts so good, Jack & Diane. 👍

[@trinityluv8560]

BRAVO! Great reaction. John is a rock legend. JACK AND DIANE , is a classic. Peace,blessings and #STAYWILD

[@marypulley6512]

I love John Mellencamp. He tells good stories while he's singing. A very lively person

[@LadyGator1983]

John cougar Mellencamp still lives in Bloomingdale Indiana. He was engaged to Meg Ryan and they split up in 2020. Here’s some interesting health information about him but I was not aware of. The rocker had a birth defect called "spina bifida," a condition that leaves an opening in the spinal column which causes the spinal cord to extend outside the body. Mellencamp was lucky to be alive, especially since the same surgery performed by his doctors on two to other patients was not successful.

[@williameller7002]

So glad someone done this song

[@devildoc4257]

I'm from Indiana myself. props to you fellow hoosier

[@rbb9753]

Video was mostly shot in and around Seymour, Indiana; John’s hometown and mine. The African-American gentleman at the beginning was a friend’s grandfather. And I have a lot of John Mellencamp stories; wish I had time and space to tell them.

[@karenrussell3326]

Love this. He's such a downtime boy. Being a fellow Hoosier I can relate to his music.

[@melissameyer3472]

America I love this country.

[@jessii27star]

He has a lot of incredible pieces...Keep listening!

[@joeltwinx3805]

Ain't even done with the night and I need a lover more of his better songs

[@kathrynkissane5144]

'Jack and Diane' and 'Hurts so Good'😃

[@jensen220]

If you're searching for his music you can also find it under John Cougar and John Cougar Mellencamp. When he first recorded he recorded under John Cougar.

[@wri7913]

John Mellencamp and Tom Petty are similar styles. Very much "heartland rock". Tom Petty is another one you should check out if you haven't yet. He's a Gainesville FL boy who made it big. Many of their songs are great driving songs. Nice little beat to drive away the time while on the road. Usually their songs don't have the guitar solo's many rock n roll songs have. Its mostly the band playing together and making great music. Both Tom Petty and John Mellencamp donated time and talent to help those in need. Tom did the Midnight Mission, Musicares and Special Olympics. John Mellencamp was well known for FarmAid and many other charities.

[@GoWestYoungMan]

Always loved this song. Greetings from Ontario.

[@beverlyoyarzun3326]

Number One on my 4th of July playlist ✌🏻🤟🏻🤘🏻

[@saltypepper6526]

Lived in IN for 12 years Video brings it all back It has its own look and feel yes Anyways, Jack & Diane Great song I’ve never been able to eat a chili dog without thinking of that song for decades now 😊🎶✌️

[@joeday4293]

I'm glad you dug this. Check out "Crumbling Down," one of the best "I do what I want" songs ever.

[@johnjordan352]

Love John Mellencamp and his music. I once lived in Owen County,Indiana and I have been all over South Central,south eastern,south west,Indiana,which includes,Monroe,brown,Jackson(John's)home county,Bartholomew,etc.

[@bigtrouble4447]

originally his name was John Cougar in case you get confused along the way... this was one of his BIG hits but he has many more great songs and one of his all time biggest hits :"Jack and Diane"... and for a longer really rockin tune check out "I Need A Lover".... its from early in his carreer and Pat Benatar did a cover of the song.... its a great cover but she paired it down some .... tightened it up and shortened it a bit.... johns version is a strait up classic rock tune... peace my friend... enjoy

[@teensymom1420]

John is Indiana's native son. Song many great songs. This song is about even though American is great, a lot of people's dreams don't come true. And it's the simple man who pays the most. I think my favorite song of his is Again Tonight, but I don't know he has so many great ones.

[@itmightbme]

Love this 💜

[@therealmciver3761]

Love this dude....great song. Crumblin Down Small Town Hurt So Good Jack n Diane Lonely Ol Night Hand To Hold On To Authority Song

[@beverlyreed4573]

Thank you!! ❤

[@richardvail3840]

jack and Diane..number 1 song on billboards long time!

[@marymarin3277]

John Cougar Mellencamp has been around for a long while! He's got lots of songs to dive into! 👍♥️

[@bimini1216]

It was written by john when he was driving through the country and saw a man on porch happy. Smiling at him and waved at him. At struck him. They house was salmon pink. But a typical american home. Rural. The smile and wave inspired him that people are happy in the rural out back. He says black man. Which he was.

[@bakercarl8518]

Yes, a great pick.

[@mistyhaze420]

Hoosier here! I grew up in Hammond and Gary but now live in Indy.

[@lefty5757]

I really enjoy your reactions. 👍

[@LadyGator1983]

Twon, here’s another song of his that you might want to check out. It is really freaking cool! It’s called “Hurt so Good.” I sing and I go to karaoke a lot. Hurts so good is the song that I sing a lot at karaoke.

[@michaelgilbert197]

I'll 2nd "Hurts So Good"... one of his huge hits!!! :)

[@robbarton2391]

Soulful unlike most of today's music

[@paulhood1201]

Cuz ,he got a lot of hits play paper and fire you love it

[@RicoBurghFan]

Human Wheels, I Need A Lover

[@maggies188]

Great song! Thanks Twon!!!!

[@laurakali6522]

Big supporter of family farmers!

[@dianegoldeneye7363]

Cherry Bomb 💣. Great video probably shot in Indiana also. 🤗😊

[@cpj83]

The covered bridge he was performing in was in Parke County near Turkey Run State Park. The store they are in front of is Gobblers Knob general store in the same area.

[@jimmyhubbard6681]

He also went as John Cougar, then John Cougar Mellencamp and the later dropped the Cougar, he has several good albums

[@unkeymoo]

Hoosiers!!!

[@AZColt1971]

Hoosiers rise up!