John Mellencamp - Authority Song - Rock Hall of Fame

John Mellencamp with special guest Speck Mellencamp perform Authority Song live at the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony in the Grand Ballroom at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City March 10,2008

[@donhall7871]

This is one of the greatest rock and roll songs of all time!!!! This will lift your spirits always!!!!

[@Tbone3471]

100% facts

[@lindadixon4341]

I am a lifelong fan of JM, and LOVE how he dances and told him so when I met him at a CD signing in Manhattan. I have seen him in concert more times than I can count. He's an amazing songwriter, singer, performer and true to his beliefs. Never turned "Hollywood" either, still lives in Indiana. He's my Cherry "BOMB" as well as a Bad Boy type.......

[@MarcosBryant-lj8zi]

What do you admire most about John

[@JayneG-h3c]

😊C😂ool Congrats

[@sherryherrick6567]

Oh, he dances ok. Especially when he danzzed his crybaby azzz off the stage on March 17th, 2024. Toledo Ohio 😠 😡 😣

[@sherryherrick6567]

​@@MarcosBryant-lj8ziabsolutely nothing

[@shannatate3879]

One of my favorite songs of all time! John says it best with"They think they're so cute when they got you on their conditions" ! Not to mention a great song to dance to, crank up in the car, or just plain rock out to!

[@rsu8689]

"They think they're so cute ...", especially when they have the "will of God" on their side. "All religious notions are founded solely on authority; all the religions of the world forbid examination and do not want one to reason; authority wants one to believe in God; this God is himself founded only on the authority of a few men who pretend to know him, and to come in his name and announce him on earth. A God made by man undoubtedly has need of man to make himself known to man." - Percy Bysshe Shelley

[@TheBlueprintsOrlando]

@@rsu8689 Truly deep. The question is: what in us creates this God? What inside us requires stories to be written? What draws our hand to the pen? Is it fear? And what is fear except the anticipation of the future, or ripples of our past? Fear can not exist it the perpetual present, can it? A clear observation, not living in the past, nor thinking to the future is the only one capable of grasping at the eternal. Only a quiet mind is capable of listening for the voice of God. We can not see through crashing waves. Only through the calm still water is the truth clear and unobstructed by the focus on our own petty thoughts, likes, and dislikes. Thoughts, the result of our knowledge, past experiences, and cultural conditioning, are severely limited. By using limited tools, how are to approach the limitless?

[@dancollins8296]

Great song to fuck to

[@youtuber3328]

it's nice to meet you and please read my comment

[@Chewbaca18]

He still sounds good after all these years

[@EnuffsEnuff318]

And he still sounds good 13 years later.

[@sportschick1719]

The induction of John Mellencamp into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame is a very much deserved award. JM is an icon of the true roots of rock and roll...there is no entertainer that has not done more either for the plight of the American farming industry. Thank you for posting.

[@ChristopherLOwens-rx7yp]

One of my favorites ; For many reasons

[@snidelywhiplash]

The best thing about John is that he has never given a single solitary fuck. God, I love him.

[@wadems]

This is a catchy, fun song that brings back a lot of good memories.

[@christianhafer9819]

He sang the hell out of this. Amazing. Great song.

[@rhondabrogdon9526]

Im glad your in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame John Love you're music

[@HighlinerJD]

I consider myself a "Right Winger", but I love JCM....this man can Rock and Roll!!!

[@petercarmeci8317]

Middle of the road right leaning… Great tune, and he’s aces when it comes to helping the Farmers of America. I hear this song in my head when ever I file a grievance with the union at my job.

[@TempoDrift1480]

Yep, Im pretty far right wing and I still listen and play.

[@Tbone3471]

Likewise .

[@davidellison2000]

Lol you're dumb asf John is a Republican

[@vincentroti1214]

Same here!

[@magikdust]

John has always been our only voice in the midwest! He has always stayed true to his roots and never forgets where he came from and who his fans are! And like, John, we don't really give a damn if people like him or not! Congratulations John and thanks for being our voice!

[@richj6596]

Man if this doesn’t put a smile on your face then something isn’t quite right

[@stephenkeene8930]

Timeless performance for the ages, right there.

[@ds8848]

LOVE THIS SONG! It is a classic... always turn it up in the car! We love you John! KEEP PERFORMING!

[@rhondabrogdon9526]

Yeah John Mellencamp is a Classic He's so timeless!!!!!

[@waterdirtsnowrock]

Just love driving down the road blasting this song

[@deborahhayes6164]

My sentiments exactly 💙🇺🇸💙....Thank you for the most amazing songs of our generation.

[@deborahhayes6164]

@John Mellencamp I'm great, how are you? Thank you for sharing your art and inspiration, your music is embedding in the memories of my youth

[@deborahhayes6164]

@John Mellencamp I'm not sure if my reply posted last night😥.I loved seeing your videos on MTV and VH1 from the beginning. You are authentic and honest, your lyrics represent the truth and struggle of working people..I'm commenting from the New Hampshire seacoast, my favorite place in the world.

[@deborahhayes6164]

@John Mellencamp is this really John Mellencamp? Do you do this often?

[@anthonyhaylock6655]

Still one of my fav songs from John Mellencamp , and so nice to see John’s son following in his dad’s footsteps into the music industry . Love it

[@billlichtenstein2157]

I will never tire of hearing that song and the line "dying doesn't sound like that much fun! Come to Philly Johnny and bring that little tyke of yours too!

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

You were moved by this man and his music. That's why you are here. John Mellencamp is a music legend and a part of our lives.

[@paulareinacker9135]

1029a John one of my favorite songs. But all are my favorite. You ROCK

[@djcdearing]

I still love this song

[@benjaminmcdougall8805]

How this guy came up with this song is beyond me: amazing lyrics,....I bin playing his songs for years in my repatois👍

[@adriantomlin2902]

Because he is a no nonsense brilliant ass singer and songwriter!

[@tammykeaton1067]

That was an amazing performance !!!!

[@bereleneyergaw3194]

One of the greatest. I just love this guy.❤

[@litosusy3115]

Only 312k visits , come on..!! This Is gold music

[@mattlaukon5233]

I remember when I was riding in the car with my parents and Dad blasted this song in our station wagon and saw two boys fighting outside the school. Probably my dad egged them on with the song.😁

[@geraldfischer3379]

He is on my bucket list hope to fulfill soon

[@Fred-ld5oq]

The bass player is so awesome! Thank you Sir!

[@Buzzbox3rd]

God I love this blokes energy . one of the all time greats easy

[@gemdavey]

Bloody right mate!

[@DiffuserDudeAromatherapy]

Favorite song by him and he’s still got the pipes! Love it!

[@Hamigal]

Agree. My favorite also

[@christianhafer9819]

Yeah. He sang the hell out of it.

[@rossiniogates]

Absolute legend love him ❤

[@greenstatus2007]

A great song, I never get tired of hearing it.

[@vidamccurdy9764]

Seen him live 3x,amazing performance.loved his music since day 1

[@wthjrtx1]

Love Mellancamp. I fight authority too. And they always win. But i do love giving them hell. Thanks John

[@josephcotton-pe2xt]

Great performance

[@Robert-xt8op]

Hell y'all one of my favorites

[@marckhachfe1238]

Absolutely fantastic song. It is absolutely impossible to not dance to this if standing or move around on your chair if sitting.

[@pennymarisse8804]

"Happy Birthday!! To John Melloncamp & Family & Friends, & of course, the Fans!!!

[@Rarebreed-Jewels]

He is excellent. I love how he just says what is on his mind, but also his music tells a story. I grew up with his 🎶. Good man ❤❤❤❤❤

[@sharonmacdougall7848]

Love this song! My 2nd fav of all time. These guys have the balls to sing about how they see things.

[@bulatlarina]

You don't have to apologize, we love you all the same.

[@lynnlacourciere3723]

He rocks my world and always has! 🥰🥰🥰

[@southloopsoxfan]

John I use to go the other way with your thoughts, but now I don't know.. But I have always been with your music.

[@joelark2007]

That's rock n roll

[@theseeker6097]

Awesome well deserved John Mellencamp!

[@ratter531]

John is a true legend.

[@steve4980]

The greatest live performance I have ever seen was John Mellencamp at Farm Aid in 1996 in Columbia, SC. Thank you John, For an incredible performance!

[@maxbeale8186]

John rocks and I think his voice just keeps getting better as he gets older due to the all the darts he smokes!!!

[@zaidhaidar1572]

Luv his song

[@rayva1]

I remember this summer hit from ‘84.

[@thephotographer1966]

Great great great ...still great in 2020....and it will be great in 2040 👍👍👍👍

[@SportsHeadBK]

Probably going to have this song on repeat all day long. Great stuff

[@jeanettemiller4543]

Wow, so many of my memories a are wrapped up in JM music! Always a fan.. 💜

[@dian_etnotica]

2022 and still playing this tune. Greetings from Indonesia!

[@dian_etnotica]

@John Mellencamp wooww.. John himself reply my comment!! I am doing good John, well, I had been listening your precious music since I was 10, and now I am 50s. You are genius and amazing!

[@luannabbate2624]

Such a great artist!!!!!

[@garyholl8285]

Dudes in tuxes cutin it loose,love it!

[@youtuber3328]

to be COMPLETELY honest i did do and/or probably will really LOVE john mellencamp

[@bonniechristoff2332]

I love this song 💘💘💘💘💘

[@fleadoggreen9062]

I love this song

[@jeliarra]

Not only does he still have his hair, but he passed on that lovely hair to his son...ah bless em'! *Wipes the tear from eye* Rock on John!

[@mbb7852]

DK Dempcey Knight DK My daughter was his friend and we lived and owned his house it was an awesome run

[@juanitahill4832]

DK Dempcey Knight DK oh the hair!!!!

[@RachelKadushin]

That was fantastic! Thanks for sharing the video.

[@RachelKadushin]

@John Mellencamp Making progress with documentary that I'm co-producing, but having on going financial issues related to basic survival. I have been taking care of a dear friend of 30 plus years, trying to help her survive, too; and get her on medical disability, kidney transplant list, etc

[@robermorales4724]

i realy enjoy this song today...i need it

[@juanitahill4832]

He's very talented.. And the hair,. Nice!

[@ShawnTBell]

@ 0:15 It must be a Hoosier mentality, Growing up in Indiana, my dad taught to give it right back when I hear injustice, and not in a polite way.

[@Zyvex10]

Love it! J M. I'M a proud Salvadorian-Canadian-American! :)

[@davidburke4631]

me too, i got this motherfucker's back.

[@williambrewer2863]

.........he even had this HIGH SOCIETY on their heels a rockin!

[@derekdireen6847]

They should play more songs like this one excellent love it

[@rrtmlt]

Good stuff. Just makes you want to get up and dance

[@RobertoMicheletti896]

ci sono voci che nascono proprio per cantare rock'n'roll!

[@fernandosoto3353]

Eterno mellencamp

[@joliekitten5046]

🥰so adorable to see john mellencamp, a Libra, talking & impassioned by archetypal libra things: injustice, rudeness, etc💓 🥰omg so fkng lovely😍

[@joannegoldstein6675]

Yea John! What a great song and great to dance to!

[@happygolucky29]

he has still got it after all these years

[@MyChefen]

You ar the best !!!! Janne from Swedwn .........

[@emilyhope100]

i love you mellencamp's :)

[@fRo0tLo0p]

He does every day.

[@paint1955]

I love this song!

[@okkcomputer]

amazing sound

[@fuiplu]

All that's missing is Larry, Toby, and Kenny...Love JCM

[@juanperezortiz2333]

esto es volver a vivir se que mi tiempo se acaba gracias DIOS por otro pedasito

[@AA-uu6fq]

Jack and Diane have been fighting authority since I was a kid.

[@lawrenceawassisfut653]

Love this guy's music, especially American fool than there's this song.

[@hoprabbitbunny]

John's best song!

[@ddrose06]

no wo ways about it folks.that man has still got the chops.

[@61cheezil]

Freakin' awesome!

[@JZMe2]

❤️🍀♾🌻🙏DANCE🦋

[@jackschauer9223]

FANTASTIC PERFORMER! (WHAT ELSE CAN BE SAID)❤❤❤ 7:02

[@hoprabbitbunny]

John is a True Rebel!!

[@debbiestorm]

Mellencamp...the hero of america.

[@Contakum]

I want this song to be the last song singing at my funeral.

[@donnabazemore5169]

SAW JOHN IN BALTIMORE 80 SOMETHING 19 INCHES OF SNOW EVERYBODY SHOWED UP JOHN ROCKED THE ROOF OFF THE CIVIC CENTER

[@Rodorazo]

excelente cancion!!!!

[@cathiedube348]

Rock on John!

[@jrock2264]

Spec's like "Holy crap, am I really doing this? I'm really doing this!"

[@sugarmarie1980]

This was great! Brought the house down, especially loved Speck with the suit and converse...just like Andy! Speck's playing has

[@nigbur1234]

this man rocks

[@dertscheche1]

the right song for that place ;-) with these people in their smokings & evening dresses

[@muhammadsuriansyah2226]

memorised

[@dozer3955]

Father and Son making music side by side. It doesn't get any cooler then that.

[@zane762]

Cougars and Mellens , it's a win win ! 💯😂