John Mellencamp What If I Came Knocking Live Big Backyard BBQ

John performs What If I Came Knoking Live during the Big Backyard BBQ

[@jodyvance4114]

BADASS SONG

[@rickbaker8340]

This is the best live version I've ever seen of this song this is definitely my all-time favorite John mellencamp song thank you for posting it kicked ass 👍

[@281shaker]

I agree, one of the best versions of this song that I ever have heard. Totally kicks ass! The dynamics are simply perfect and the way it builds is truly something else.

[@savagemako17]

If you think this is good, try this version some time from piazman1976. It has Johns best drummer, Kenny Aranoff and I think Johns performance was more over the top. Either are very good. This is one of my favs from John and I've been following him from the beginning, I like Bruce...but I LOVE John!!

[@olivierlauwers2865]

This is a great version but I love Kenny's groove even more. Badass song.

[@mrs.dinahsaur7195]

This is a DEEP song. Probably not appreciated by this audience. But very intelligent and telling. One of my favorites

[@MichaelHanleyRFSN]

Such a great song. Mellencamp delivered a performance that made this song sound better live than recorded.

[@spm_hcmc]

"Honey, I'm goin on national TV tonight...Big Backyard BBQ!" -"Want me to press your vest"? "No. Hey, look it's my baggy pants, WalMart belt, and wifebeater!" -"Don't you dare wea-" (out the door)

[@davidcollins7997]

This is the best ever watch it ever day and love this song and what a performance ....what some lucky people..Mellencamp is the best and always will be.

[@debbielutz6081]

He could come knock on my door anytime!! Love this song along!! Wish he would come to Jacksonville FL so that I could see him in concert.

[@patersonplankrd]

I was in upstate NY visiting a friend. We watched this live. What a show!

[@marcelsmit8789]

ooohhh wished I was at that bbq !!

[@diamonddhk222]

my favorite american artist and musician ever- he should know i hold him and his family in the highest of regards - greeat successes - a great influence of the true american fabric on us all thru the best of music and friends

[@mira4611]

I just heard the song the other day for the very first time and I instantly fell in love with it."Could it be your fears of trying something real..." blew my mind!

[@johnlsullivan6938]

There was a day when I've been to some kick ass , backyard cookout house party's but this is top shelf , the band and Jm's vocals are so tight, great performance

[@pedrogisin1935]

I love the music of USA.. I am from Argentina

[@Cashcrop54]

Mellencamp is the best and he was perfect for this kind of concert! I can remember it so clearly watching this when it aired on VH1. Back then my cable tv was routed thru my Pioneer stereo system and it was blasting that day!

[@angietheodorakis9314]

LOVED this song then and still now...one of his best!!!

[@chrisdavis2053]

Great live performance

[@alisue18]

3:25-3:54 gets me every time. My god, I LOVE John..there is no words. The man is Genius Perfection.

[@mikehardesty98]

great song i think its his best

[@christopherallen9580]

Prime Mellencamp!

[@DRUMTOY2002]

Thank you very much! I remember watching this performance when it had originally aired and being more than impressed with his style of drumming. I have NEVER forgotten him or this song ever since! Thanks again!!!

[@MustangSam]

Great performance of my all time favorite Mellencamp song! Unbeleiveable!

[@fidelbanuelos9601]

I have this on VHS...:-)

[@SenecaHighlander]

It took me two bars to know that was NOT Kenny Aronoff on drums.

[@daved1535]

0:22 he mentions the hotel down the road. That hotel is actually haunted. I lived 10 minutes from there

[@Star-qp5qd]

Love this song

[@marieuge]

He is greatttttttttttt!!!!, my favorite rock american music representative!

[@ciberfastway]

hace 15 años que estaba buscanco esta cancion y por fin lo encontreeee, John Mellencamp What If I Came Knocking, es un genio. una de las mejores canciones que no hasido muy difundido.

[@douglascorley5887]

Badass awesome music

[@GypseyEyes]

My all time favorite Mellencamp tune! I spy Danny Chauncey (of 38 Special) on guitar!

[@RL-xb4gz]

I signed up to win the back yard bbq I was sad when I didn't win.

[@1gunther1]

best jcm song

[@louies70]

Love It , Rock It John ,

[@johneazevedo]

great song, the guitars and drums makes this one. Heck, with that background even the cookie monster would sound good singing this one

[@jameslockard9034]

I wonder how much that cost?

[@douglascorley5887]

Kik Kik dang it also cool only John Mellencamp

[@davidgodson9253]

Dane Clark kicks it on drums

[@jamesberning3967]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@executivechefbob]

I was there!

[@tjh5714226]

What year was this ? I remember Labor Day weekend, Grand Island NY

[@llamafrhd]

@@tjh5714226 1996

[@Buzzard67]

John bang on my door in Denver Colorado, I've got a big backyard Yeah!!

[@krisderrick7761]

I have a 87 acre farm we could really do it up and have a sleep over but who would want to with John melloncamp playing my feet would b jumping out my boots

[@DRUMTOY2002]

Yeah, this is my all time favorite John Melloncamp song. Do you know if there is a way to get this show on dvd?

[@fidelbanuelos9601]

He is now 67. Dang!

[@fidelbanuelos9601]

And, now he's 70. Ugh.

[@hydraulics]

Is that lead guitar player playing a David Grissom signature PRS? that would be a cool nod to the master

[@sdjahof1964]

A slice of American pie. In a Americana setting. Singing an American male dream. He sells that we'll.

[@sandralozano3284]

Knock Knock

[@theosg38]

Top artist ................ for those of you that have seen him perform live.you shouldn't have a hard time filling in the dots.😊

[@DRUMTOY2002]

Who's the drummer on this song?

[@blacktaraudio]

Sean Sherrod Eight Years later you get a response.That’s Dane Clark who replaced Kenny Aronoff.

[@Deteze313]

hes the shit

[@ChrisOReganMtl]

@pboscophoto, actually, I would consider Mellencamp up there as a great American songwriter and performer. He may not be a Young or a Dylan, but he resonates well with the common people, including me. His politics -- always left-wing -- have been easy to digest. He captures people not on our conflict but on our common ground.

[@pherrod54]

what year was this?

[@llamafrhd]

96

[@larrybill2661]

Hello Peggy how are you doing!!

[@fidelbanuelos9601]

He was 45 here and now he's 70. Wow. I was 30 then. Ugh.

[@kellyhuffines8343]

Mr Happy Go SEXY😊

[@kellyhuffines8343]

@John Mellencamp Oh my. I wish it were really you. I’ve been a HUGE fan since the first album. I have also been to so many shows over the years. Too many to count ❤️ Please come knocking at my door Anytime. ♥️🤘🏼

[@Boss302fan]

@ctoregan He may not be "young". Gawd I hope not. He is absolutely so much better than Young ever dreamed to be

[@Boss302fan]

@11xzxzxz Ya know, I am going to extend a temporary apology. I do not "KNOW" the early Neil Young. I'll give it a shot.

[@bundershute]

Neil Young is as Canadian as hockey and maple syrup, but a great songwriter regardless

[@louisrichards3160]

So much without Kenny drumming

[@GypseyEyes]

@pherrod54 1996

[@DJK-cq2uy]

Annoying host😂😂