John Mellencamp "Homeward Bound" Documentary and Concert

Prior to playing the Crump Theater in Columbus, Indiana in September 2008, a venue he first played as a fledgling artist in October 1976, John sat down for an in-depth interview about his career that comprises an insightful 60-minute documentary. Members of John's band and family add their insights to the piece, which is followed by segments of John's 2008 performance at the intimate Crump Theater.

[@thatonedumbguy7578]

I've been following you John , my friend , sung the song of my life , I had to dance like you and walk with that swagger , still today I tell my son each , buddy you are the most handsomest , talented boy in the whole wide world , I had to dress like you and they your songs I talked like you , I have been to four of your shows over the years and look forward to taking my eleven year old son to a show soon , I will be sixty this year and John you have made my life a lot fuller with your music , rock on my man

[@AndyRiot]

Totally underrated and unsung; this man is genius - full of heart, and soul and MUSIC.

[@anitalee5197]

I used to sing Jack & Diane for my AIDS patients when I worked for Hospice

[@diannesummers5288]

I have loved this talented good looking man since I was 14 years old and I am 61 now I have named my dog's after him right down we have one alive named mellencamp, I raised a bird that fell out of a nest, with no feathers mellencamp, a cherry bomb tattooed on my right hip, and I see God has blessed thee well with his career and family that is a blessing, and thankful for him keep it up John God bless you

[@TampaJay]

That’s awesome

[@wildmercuryfilms]

Good story

[@paulaterrell7439]

Best music that was ever made ....

[@desleyroberts8674]

So glad I saw John live in Sydney,WHENEVA WE WANTED TOUR, Great Entertainer, Loved him since Hurts so good, Would love for him to come back to Australia xx Love listening to all his stories , Beautiful Humble Man xx

[@dorfsteen]

I've seen John Mellencamp for the first time in concert in the 70s and then I think I saw him again in the 80s and I might have went to another concert in the 90s but every time they played their asses off and it sounded so good like the album. all three concerts were badass if you ever get a chance to see this guy he's getting old but he can Still Rock and they do a great show. I remember them doing the long encores as well which no one complained about.

[@Eric-ts3mq]

His Home Town Ppl Really ,Wholeheartedly, Honestly Love There Hometown Rockstar! It's Just Sooo Wholesome!!

[@mikequenneville5039]

I remember the first time I heard John sing, it was on that show called Solid Gold and it was the song Ain't Even Done With The Night.

[@dorfsteen]

It's a funny thing I've seen him in concert three times back in the seventies eighties and nineties how I missed, I ain't even done with the night it's a very unique and awesome tune. but maybe he didn't do it the times that I saw him. I only remember hearing that song like 5 years ago and I was like Wow how the f did I miss this. So the great thing is the songs new to me even though I've been a fan of the guy forever since day one he's probably got a couple more songs that I've never heard that I would love.

[@kenspitz981]

I 1st saw him when he was Johnny Cougar. I saw him at Denny Cordell’s roller disco. I went to school with Jeff Silbar at Tates Creek High School in Lexington, Kentucky.

[@bonnielondon2247]

One of my greatest influencers of my life and always will be ❣️💖🤗

[@hcgreier6037]

Liked the man since I can think of. John's music always reminds me of the premise: "Keep it simple". As simple as many of his songs may be, there is always a certain power in that. His lyrics have content, but they're also made for singing along. Perfect as can be...

[@jcripp7974]

Awesome songwriter. Great band. The real shit

[@hotrodswoodshed7405]

At 32:36 is John's cousin. Named Bobby Clark. He wrote "grandview" song that John recorded. Bob is a joy to play music with.

[@shadowwolf9503]

I've known Bob and his family for over 20 years. I seen Bob at our local grocery store last summer. I accidentally grabbed his bag of tomatoes when I went to leave. He came running out hollering at me ! Lol. I actually lived in Grandview in a trailer a few years back.

[@allymayful]

How different are these band mates of this John, to those weaklings from CCR with John Fogerty. These guys could see, recognise and respect their lead singers strengths and talents, supported him, and stayed with him for years. Whereas John Fogerty's bandmates were irritated, thought his passion and perfectionism was uncool. They were pathetic and ended up making John's life hell. These guys were a big encouragement for JF's comeback. Love them for it. Interesting that the drummer on this doco ended up doing a lot of work with John Fogarty. How refreshing that must have been for him.

[@patriciazupancic3803]

Very true, love all of him

[@patriciazupancic3803]

Very true, love John Melloncamp, & his band members!!!

[@dougsmith8878]

you got to love this JCM said he wrote music with melody that anybody could sing to... including me and you

[@petersonlafollette3521]

Has achieved artistic level of a Steinbeck, Norman Rockwell magnitude of Americana

[@hazydavo]

I do like JM and watched and enjoyed his career since I was a kid but for me I gotta see Kenny behind him. It’s a must.

[@Klove5343]

Absolutely!

[@jcripp7974]

Hes playing all of Aronoffs licks and fills

[@aliziasight3851]

Thank ❤️ You !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! , Keep Doing What Your Soung You Look Great , God Bless You !"

[@user-wp4gu3fy2x]

There is so much truth in Mellencamp

[@johnlsullivan7941]

Ain't that America, Indiana's favorite son

[@Spaceman1968]

I wished they mentioned Seymour's own great Larry Crane who play with John for many years.

[@catzjazzcass4744]

I just love them southern boys!

[@scootar097]

he's a southern fruitloop, hates his fans...rude, his voice now is awful

[@billyshane3804]

I don't like how people call him Melonhead and say shut up to him.

[@scootar097]

I do, he's a rude beeach...TDS...sings like crap.

[@waxworse]

(55:40) That sucks. I really wanted to hear "Taxi Dancer".

[@quovadis5429]

"Sugar Marie," too...

[@aliziasight3851]

❤️👍🏻❤️

[@MrOmgfreak]

gonna be one sad day when he dies. a very sad day. i can almost feel it now. gosh dam i grew up listening to this guy.. and i aint even done with the night , jack an dian my 2 fav's by him. he's gettin so old now. man oh man.... such a sad day it will be. so pre pair yourselves cause its only a matter of time. clint eastwood too another one of my child hood heroes. you guys will remember this post..... i never liked change. but there's nothin we can do about this change a commin. there's days a dread turning on the news in fear of what i might hear.

[@bonnielondon2247]

Let's hope it's not for a long time...I will be devastated 😢💖🙏

[@Klove5343]

I just saw him in April of 2017. He's still fire!

[@shadowwolf9503]

Sadly, we all get to the finish line. Some sooner - some later.....

[@Deb526]

Can anyone tell me the song that’s playing around the 23:00 minute mark?

[@aliziasight3851]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👈🏻❤️

[@eds1994fatboy]

Why did John cross the road...……..To get back to Indiana

[@jamesbasham5439]

Don't give up your day job 🤣🤣

[@paulaterrell7439]

His son looks just like his dad.......

[@AlanHayes-sq7ls]

In

[@titothefandito2748]

Man that kid couldn't care less about playing on stage, on TV. Lol man youth. Ain't it somethin?

[@Eric-ts3mq]

Sorry, John But I Would Think Youd Be With The Ppl Of Maui An Help There Crys For Real Help!!

[@scootar097]

he's a mean recluse...hates his fans.

[@winkleoop]

taxi dancer

[@ronaldhall2489]

A jerk