This man drops off $60,000 worth of instruments to the Chicago school kids and then gives a free concert at the daley center in downtown, who else does that...god bless him for many more years !
@patriciazupancic38032 жыл бұрын
He’s the greatest!!!!
@udiorockmeamadeus2 жыл бұрын
Stevie Wonder does that with all his instruments, I've been told.
@geneharper64042 ай бұрын
😅
@adamawson26755 жыл бұрын
Can't imagine growing up without Johnny on the radio. He is my childhood.
@sandramcgehee86205 жыл бұрын
Everyone still loves his music and we always will
@amandabruney38355 жыл бұрын
Harry Smith, thank you so much for doing this John Mellencamp interview. Very well done! Humbling and inspiring
@larrybill2661 Жыл бұрын
Hello Amanda how are you doing!!
@drumcatfano7055 жыл бұрын
I Love how very REAL John is.He is truly an artist.Always liked him
@deniseskaggs57985 жыл бұрын
I have loved his music and him from the moment I first heard "I Ain't Even Done With the Night.".
@russclark67805 жыл бұрын
Great song. I'm sure I've owned everything he's written and performed at some point in the last 40 years. It's almost all GOLD. He's always been one of my favorites. Soundtrack to my youth.
@preymanta63894 жыл бұрын
Me too!!!
@musicfanhawk45233 жыл бұрын
Same!! I need a lover was the one I heard first but wore out the cassette of Nothing matters and what if it did and fell in love with ain't even done with the night. I also had the LPs.
@aprillovesgolf70423 жыл бұрын
That was on my Harley Davidson IPod.....best live video, pink tuxes....cool, and the biker clubhouse video too! That’s my favorite Mellencamp tune.
@joejunior93 Жыл бұрын
John Mellencamp!. My favorite artist of all time. Thank you for all your songs!
@pw28734 жыл бұрын
What a guy, love his music and his philosophy. Love his definition of courage, one for all kids to know - can’t wait to see Jack & Diane on the stage.
@quentindugger53895 жыл бұрын
Funny how John says 18 year old kids won't be interested in the music of a 67 year old man when this man's music was my inspiration to start performing on stage at age 4. Going on 23 I bought the new album as soon as it was released last month.
@sandib42345 жыл бұрын
RIGHT ON ME TO LOL!!!!!
@coreyjohnston46735 жыл бұрын
Me three
@jomarz18285 жыл бұрын
Quentin Dugger , I'm sure he was speaking in generalities, but there's a lot of young people that follows his music, He just hasn't taken the time to check it out, I think he's the one not adjusting to these new times ,with facebook,instagram etc...
@quentindugger53895 жыл бұрын
You can't blame him. It's all a huge waste of time and distract us from the beauty of life around us. He does run an active Facebook I know that much.
@jomarz18285 жыл бұрын
Quentin Dugger Don't blame him at all, I know he keeps busy between his music and his paintings, he's just a humble man.
@ruthbuckingham46254 жыл бұрын
John is a legend. My two favorite songs of his are Ain’t even done with the night & Hurts so good. He is one of a kind & there isn’t anyone like him!! His music is ageless & timeless that’s what makes him a legend. I’d love to have one of his paintings.❤️🥰
@princethecatrojernelson Жыл бұрын
Mind Is All There All Best
@marigoldsfever1538 Жыл бұрын
John is so smart. John cares. John sees the big picture
@HollywoodNobody3 жыл бұрын
Harry Smith is one of the greatest broadcasters in the history of the business. This is the best interview with John that I’ve ever seen.
@davedropd1 Жыл бұрын
Couldn't have said it better.....💯%...Perfect.....
@MexicanAndaJew2 жыл бұрын
Like Dolly Parton, I've seen every American from every ethnicity, creed, and background say "I like John Mellencamp"
@StillYHWHs Жыл бұрын
Thank him for the stories in his songs and all the fun I had dancing to them. Upbeat and heartfelt songs. So glad he quit smoking. Having him here in this world. Made a difference. Farm aid and all.
@theloner60632 жыл бұрын
John Mellencamp, Bob Seger....those guys are legends!
@Mig-nr8hc5 жыл бұрын
Come to New Brunswick, Canada plzzz John ...I’m 59 years old and I want to see you before I die...and I don’t drink !
@Klove53433 жыл бұрын
This tour he spoke of here, he came through Tucson AZ in April 2018 and I was there. He's still fire
@Klove53433 жыл бұрын
@John Mellencamp please don't impersonate John Mellencamp. He doesn't do social media.
@lessmorley20912 жыл бұрын
Wow....to find out that John's amazing musical contributions are just a tiny little speck as for what defines the mountain of a man that he is,is gonna require some time to process..much respect, love,appreciation and admiration to John Mellencamp.I'll have to get back with u.thank you and God bless..
@musicfanhawk45233 жыл бұрын
Good interview! Harry did a fine job and his admiration for John is evident. I've loved John since 1985, collected his music and still listen to him today, absolute favorite is John Cougar the album, I always go back to that one. John has very nice skin. He is just so darn cute!!
@whatisit17464 жыл бұрын
He is truly a one of a kind. I am so glad that he does not conform to pop. And, his looks go with Meg's. They are a real cute couple.
@timothytate9384 жыл бұрын
I remember the first song that I heard on the radio was Jack and Diane and then the next song was hurts so Good I just had to go out and buy John Mellencamp album. But at that time he was going by John cougar Mellencamp. I love his music. Keep up with the music John.
@ToeKnee-of2rc Жыл бұрын
I have nothing in common with this man being a Limey from across the pond but his songs and words spoke to me and moved me profoundly, and still do. I like his work, his ethos, his ethics and his stance for speaking truth to power. Thank you Mr Mellencamp.
@StarSurvivor15853 жыл бұрын
I have LOVED U JCM! Since I was 6. I'm 44 now. U are always uniquely ur own. U make me feel better anytime
@kmslates19734 жыл бұрын
this dude is legit!
@heathermorris99565 жыл бұрын
This is why I love this man! Wants to be the best w/o the accolades.
@ska2dt4 жыл бұрын
Heard him say once " the reproduction of the creation never interested me " . Brilliant.
@ZenHulk Жыл бұрын
Jack and Diane, is the first song that broke me away from my dad's 70s country music kidnapping of my childhood.
@arleneortiz66935 жыл бұрын
I love Meg Ryan, I still remember the movie"When Harry met Sally!"
@quentindugger53895 жыл бұрын
John will be a great match for her. He is a good man.
@christophaltmann87112 жыл бұрын
The lonesome jubilee was the soundtrack of my youth.
@ashleylong20415 жыл бұрын
Cool dude love that’s he wears over all’s ☺️😎
@aprillovesgolf70423 жыл бұрын
Bibs.....he wears bibs!
@larrybill2661 Жыл бұрын
Hello
@lisafisher3204 жыл бұрын
Thank. You for doing this interview he is and still one of my favorites
@lisafisher3204 жыл бұрын
I didn't know he had that many health problems in proud of him for being out in the open God bless John
@TheWarrenFamily5 жыл бұрын
I hope they stay together forever
@antoniai7324 жыл бұрын
Please come to Montreal!!!!!
@larrybill2661 Жыл бұрын
Hello Antonia how are you doing!!
@denisesherman71645 жыл бұрын
I love Meg Ryan...
@quentindugger53895 жыл бұрын
Her work is classic. Much like Mellencamp's music.
@knightsgallop3 жыл бұрын
“Working Man’s Music”..... I’ve worked my whole life with my hands, back, shoulders, legs, and mind as well. I’d never get along with this guy on a personal level, being from opposite ends of the political spectrum. But I’ve always really liked his music. And I listened to the words. I knew what he was saying. But the way he said it somehow always had a very strong appeal to me. He certainly had a way to get me to seriously consider his opinions on things, I guess it’s because he was forthright, direct, and honest. And that bridges a whole lot of ground.
@dynamite91435 жыл бұрын
Wow!
@BOBHANNA015 жыл бұрын
Great job, very deep informing interview,, well done.
@ethanrakell70095 жыл бұрын
Gawd John is the dude. Humble n talented
@z.norton3326 Жыл бұрын
I love you John!!! I have watched you from the beginning of your career......we grew together.....I
@annab4344 жыл бұрын
Hey John just wanted to say you are great and hi from Greenfield, Indiana. Proud to call you Hoosier. Take care and hang in there.
@larrybill2661 Жыл бұрын
Hello Anna how are you doing!!
@douglascorley58875 жыл бұрын
Awesome your neighbor from Kentucky
@rachellong35205 жыл бұрын
I love you Jonny your awesome my brother was into u and he's gone Hes o d were always into your music I live in Harrison Oh luv you
@larrybill2661 Жыл бұрын
Hello Rechel how are you doing!!
@mikebowman98443 жыл бұрын
He's said in multiple interviews that he's not easy to get along with. I can feel it. I don't think I would get along with him. It's weird because, even though I feel certain I would clash with him, I can in some important ways related to him. Just like he has to paint or make music every day, I have to write everyday and it is with serious purpose.
@mowm885 жыл бұрын
turn it up guys.
@stevedenton96582 жыл бұрын
Big fan
@themoonisalwaysfull64805 жыл бұрын
Where were the rolling Stones for FARM AID? NUFF SAID.
@anthonygonzalez48885 жыл бұрын
CUSTOM MADE INSENCE probly touring
@markflood97552 жыл бұрын
1979 new years eve with the rockets..wow in detriot
@ethanrakell70095 жыл бұрын
I love how he doesn't speak to the obvious . That's an other language
@udiorockmeamadeus2 жыл бұрын
HE WAS A PAINTER BEFORE HE BECAME A MUSICIAN, SEE HIS INTERVIEW WITH SAMMY HAGAR
@shocka0075 жыл бұрын
Never a TRUER WORD Spoken !
@bobnelson94805 жыл бұрын
Instead of thinking of hit songs as the "lowest common denominator" (as JM said), why not think of hit songs as the highest common denominator.
@Carol-D.13245 жыл бұрын
Bob Nelson Agreed!
@h25b5 жыл бұрын
It’s a Indiana modesty type thing. Never going to get the Seymour Indiana out of John Mellencamp.
@heidikarns56663 жыл бұрын
John is always Fantastic! his company otherwise..just sayin.
@heidikarns56663 жыл бұрын
tryin to be a friend
@barrykinzer6382 Жыл бұрын
Why are they whispering their way through this interview?
@whodeycinbengals2 жыл бұрын
I noticed John wears a Cartier Tank. That’s very surprising to me, but it’s a very classy choice.
@heidikarns56663 жыл бұрын
wyoming,,hello
@udiorockmeamadeus2 жыл бұрын
I don't need to know if im the best
@ThinkReal5 жыл бұрын
still smoking cigarettes. crazy
@cicisagers5 жыл бұрын
its an addiction dude
@richdeerhunter5 жыл бұрын
Life is all about choices - do what you like knowing there is a downside. If you know anything about Mellencamp.....you understand why and also realize he doesn't care what people think about it
@k542545 жыл бұрын
So what if he’s still smoking???
@aprillovesgolf70423 жыл бұрын
@@cicisagers yes....but God forbid he sing for drunks!
@jimmyboi4507 Жыл бұрын
Love his music but he must be torture to live with or be around on a daily bases.
@snowman374th5 жыл бұрын
Dude can't breath, and his voice doesn't want to come out. And when it does, you can hear him wheeze.
@heidikarns56663 жыл бұрын
lame
@aprillovesgolf70423 жыл бұрын
Yes....judge mental, condescending, narcissistic....a few songs people recall.
@spectronut5 жыл бұрын
Thumbs down for leaving out John's artwork and mirrors. Don't ask about it if you're not going to show it.