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Post by Dawn on Jul 29, 2003 6:52:47 GMT -5
Today's album is from the list of Rolling Stone's top 100 albums of the 80's that Pete posted several weeks ago. Thanks again, Pete!
Scarecrow - John (Cougar) Mellencamp, 1985
The tracks:
1. Rain on the Scarecrow
2. Grandma's Theme
3. Small Town
4. Minutes To Memories
5. Lonely Ol' Night
6. The Face Of The Nation
7. Justice And Independence '85
8. Between A Laugh And A Tear
9. Rumbleseat
10. You've Got To Stand For Somethin'
11. R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (A Salute To 60's Rock)
12. The Kind Of Fella I Am
What are your thoughts on this album?
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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on Jul 29, 2003 9:03:30 GMT -5
My friends and I were really into him at the time. Over the years though, I have sort of gotten sick of the big songs.
But, this was part of a long line of big albums of his from the MTV era. American Fool, Uh Huh, Scarecrow, and Lonesome Jubilee were all huge.
My cousin was (is) big into him, and my aunt wanted to get her a sweatshirt that was free when you buy the album. Of course my cousin already had it, so that copy was given to me for my birthday.
Sorta tired of Lonely Ol' Night, Rain on the Scarecrow is ok, never really liked Rumble Seat. And I NEVER liked R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. The best tune here is Small Town.
I think that last tune may be a bonus CD track??
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Post by djdave on Jul 29, 2003 12:54:18 GMT -5
Yes!!! One of the Hoosier rocker's best!
The last CD tune "The kind of fella I am" is a bonus cut.
And somewhat the opposite comment of Sat on the 5 hits.
Always LOVED "R.O.C.K." BIG TIME (my 3rd fave in fact after American fool's 2 biggest).
Also LOVE "Rumbleseat" (NEVER played anymore).
Still love listening to "Lonely ol night" and "Scarecrow" today as well.
But "Small town" (YES!) is EASILY his most overplayed on the radio today (way more than Wild Night). Yet one of his better videos. (If I play it, MUST have the "Granny" intro- Cut 2)
Also love "Stand/Something", "Face of the nation" and "Justice".
Bravo!
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Post by Ken on Jul 29, 2003 18:28:55 GMT -5
Lots of memories associated with this one! - I LOVE this album - I played it so many times:) This was one of the Christmas presents I got back in '85 and now have it on CD I also have Lonely Ol' Night on 45 - A really excellent collection of songs!
Faves - R.O.C.K. in The U.S.A. , Rain on The Scarecrow , Small Town , Between a Laugh and a Tear , Justice and Independence , Lonely Ol' Night and You've Got To Stand For Somethin'
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Post by kathyb on Jul 29, 2003 23:18:40 GMT -5
Really like this album. Used to listen to it quite a bit when it was popular. Kinda tired of Rain on the Scarecrow and Small Town, but still enjoy listening to the other tunes. Especially Lonely Ol' Night, and R.O.C.K. Minutes to Memories is probably my favorite on here.
There's a line in Lonely Ol' Night that says "She calls me baby. She calls everybody baby." I have a friend who used to call people "baby" ALL the time. No matter what the situation, if you were talking to her, she'd eventually call you "baby". I always wondered if maybe Mellencamp might have met her before and used her for the inspiration for that line. LOL!
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Post by 55dodger on Jul 30, 2003 2:06:12 GMT -5
One of my favorite John (Cougar) Mellencamp albums. Big list of favorites. Just a real good, down to earth album.
Favorites: Small Town, Rain on the Scarecrow, Lonely ol' Night, R.O.C.K in the U.S.A, Rumbleseat, Between a Laugh & a Tear, Minutes to Memories.
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Post by Dawn on Jul 31, 2003 20:09:24 GMT -5
My friends and I were really into him at the time. Over the years though, I have sort of gotten sick of the big songs. But, this was part of a long line of big albums of his from the MTV era. American Fool, Uh Huh, Scarecrow, and Lonesome Jubilee were all huge. My cousin was (is) big into him, and my aunt wanted to get her a sweatshirt that was free when you buy the album. Of course my cousin already had it, so that copy was given to me for my birthday. Sorta tired of Lonely Ol' Night, Rain on the Scarecrow is ok, never really liked Rumble Seat. And I NEVER liked R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. The best tune here is Small Town. I think that last tune may be a bonus CD track?? You're right about the MTV-era albums - all those were really successful, and are his best work, IMO. 'Rain on the Scarecrow' is my favorite, but 'Small Town' is great, too. Yes, 'The Kind of Fella I Am' is a bonus track. I'm not familiar with it, as I have this album on cassette, but if it's similar to the rest of the album, it should be pretty good. |
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Post by Dawn on Jul 31, 2003 20:49:42 GMT -5
Yes!!! One of the Hoosier rocker's best! The last CD tune "The kind of fella I am" is a bonus cut. And somewhat the opposite comment of Sat on the 5 hits. Always LOVED "R.O.C.K." BIG TIME (my 3rd fave in fact after American fool's 2 biggest). Also LOVE "Rumbleseat" (NEVER played anymore). Still love listening to "Lonely ol night" and "Scarecrow" today as well. But "Small town" (YES!) is EASILY his most overplayed on the radio today (way more than Wild Night). Yet one of his better videos. (If I play it, MUST have the "Granny" intro- Cut 2) Also love "Stand/Something", "Face of the nation" and "Justice". Bravo! I like 'R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.' a lot as well - it's a great rocker, and very energetic. And you are right about 'Rumbleseat' - I haven't heard that one in quite a while! |
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Post by Dawn on Jul 31, 2003 20:53:02 GMT -5
Lots of memories associated with this one! - I LOVE this album - I played it so many times:) This was one of the Christmas presents I got back in '85 and now have it on CD I also have Lonely Ol' Night on 45 - A really excellent collection of songs! Faves - R.O.C.K. in The U.S.A. , Rain on The Scarecrow , Small Town , Between a Laugh and a Tear , Justice and Independence , Lonely Ol' Night and You've Got To Stand For Somethin' I agree, this is an excellent album. 'Rain on the Scarecrow' reminds me so much of my senior year of high school. I used to listen to this tape often while driving to and from school and my part-time job, and I would always play that song several times! |
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Post by Dawn on Jul 31, 2003 21:16:10 GMT -5
Really like this album. Used to listen to it quite a bit when it was popular. Kinda tired of Rain on the Scarecrow and Small Town, but still enjoy listening to the other tunes. Especially Lonely Ol' Night, and R.O.C.K. Minutes to Memories is probably my favorite on here. There's a line in Lonely Ol' Night that says "She calls me baby. She calls everybody baby." I have a friend who used to call people "baby" ALL the time. No matter what the situation, if you were talking to her, she'd eventually call you "baby". I always wondered if maybe Mellencamp might have met her before and used her for the inspiration for that line. LOL! 'Lonely Ol' Night' is another one of my favorites from this album. There are some really great singles on it, along with some solid album cuts, such as 'Minutes to Memories'. LOL about your friend! |
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Post by Dawn on Jul 31, 2003 21:33:03 GMT -5
One of my favorite John (Cougar) Mellencamp albums. Big list of favorites. Just a real good, down to earth album. Favorites: Small Town, Rain on the Scarecrow, Lonely ol' Night, R.O.C.K in the U.S.A, Rumbleseat, Between a Laugh & a Tear, Minutes to Memories. This is one of my favorite albums of his also, dodger. It's solid through and through, with many excellent tracks. I love his straightforward rock and roll style! |
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Post by beatles4ever on Aug 1, 2003 11:12:59 GMT -5
Really good album here,Dawn.  |
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Post by Dawn on Aug 3, 2003 19:15:43 GMT -5
Really good album here,Dawn.  Thanks, beatles4. I agree, it’s a good one!  |
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