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vashti1999 · 10-26-2004, 10:08 AM

John Mellencamp released a two-disc greatest hits collection a week ago today, and I've been listening to it so much it inspired me to do a poll. Pick from this list or name your favorites that weren't included. You can vote for more than one in the poll.

I Need A Lover
Ain't Even Done with The Night
Hurts So Good
Jack & Diane
Crumblin' Down
Pink Houses
Authority Song
Lonely Ol' Night
Small Town
R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A.
Paper In Fire
Cherry Bomb
Pop Singer
Get A Leg Up
Human Wheels
Wild Night
Key West Intermezzo (I Saw You First)
Peaceful World

vashti1999 · 10-26-2004, 10:28 AM

I narrowed down my favorite favorites to these 11:

Ain't Even Done with The Night
Hurts So Good
Jack & Diane
Crumblin' Down
Pink Houses
Authority Song
Small Town
Paper In Fire
Cherry Bomb
Wild Night
Peaceful World

I especially like the "Lonesome Jubilee" songs Paper In Fire and Cherry Bomb, plus Wild Night, which features one of my fave artists: MeShell Ndegeocello

AKA · 10-26-2004, 02:17 PM

Of the songs on the list, I have to go with "Peaceful World." But there are two songs not on your list I consider my favorites: "Rain On The Scarecrow" and "To Washington."

spunkygirl · 10-26-2004, 02:23 PM

Small Town
Jack & Diane
R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.
Hurts So Good
Paper In Fire
Cherry Bomb

vashti1999 · 10-26-2004, 03:02 PM

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Originally posted by AKA
But there are two songs not on your list I consider my favorites: "Rain On The Scarecrow" and "To Washington."

Big oversight on my part, I really like Rain On The Scarecrow too.

dlemond · 10-26-2004, 03:20 PM

"Rain on the Scarecrow" is an awesome tune.

I saw John Cougar Mellencamp (as he was labeled at that time) back in 1983 at Radio City Music Hall on the Uh-huh tour.
(before Scarecrow)

Easily one of the best concerts I ever saw.

Dean Winchester · 10-26-2004, 03:40 PM

I Need A Lover
Hurts So Good
Jack And Diane
Pop Singer
Wild Night

jamier42 · 10-26-2004, 05:05 PM

Hurts So Good
Jack and Diane
Small Town

ilovethe80s · 10-26-2004, 06:36 PM

Jack & Diane

Kay Scarpetta · 10-26-2004, 09:13 PM

I'm quite fond of "Peaceful World". That song means a lot to me for various reasons.

Jrnygrl · 10-26-2004, 11:03 PM

Really underrated! I can't choose, I love everything he does. Just saw him on a Two for Tuesday on VH1. Gotta go out and buy the CD!

vashti1999 · 10-26-2004, 11:22 PM

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Originally posted by Jrnygrl
Really underrated! I can't choose, I love everything he does. Just saw him on a Two for Tuesday on VH1. Gotta go out and buy the CD!

Yep, definitely underrated. You really realize it when you're listening to all the songs back to back on this collection. The music rocks and he's a good songwriter too. I can't say enough how great I think "Paper In Fire" is. Definitely, buy the cd.

phoebe7165 · 10-26-2004, 11:28 PM

I love alot of his music, too, but "Ain't Even Done with the Night" is my absolute favorite, and "Rain on the Scarecrow" is my 2nd favorite.

"I Need a Lover" (that won't drive me crazy). Welcome to my world!!

crystals · 10-27-2004, 12:36 AM

I like the song "Hurts So Good".

Nighthawk76 · 10-27-2004, 02:25 PM

Human Wheels is a good song. Good album too.

View Poll Results: Favorite John (Cougar) Mellencamp Song(s)
I Need A Lover	5	20.00%
Ain't Even Done with The Night	7	28.00%
Hurts So Good	7	28.00%
Jack & Diane	9	36.00%
Crumblin' Down	3	12.00%
Pink Houses	3	12.00%
Authority Song	3	12.00%
Lonely Ol' Night	1	4.00%
Small Town	5	20.00%
R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A.	4	16.00%
Paper In Fire	3	12.00%
Cherry Bomb	7	28.00%
Pop Singer	2	8.00%
Get A Leg Up	1	4.00%
Human Wheels	1	4.00%
Wild Night	4	16.00%
Key West Intermezzo (I Saw You First)	1	4.00%
Peaceful World	2	8.00%
other/not listed	2	8.00%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 25. You may not vote on this poll

10-26-2004, 10:08 AM	#1
vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	Favorite John Mellencamp Song John Mellencamp released a two-disc greatest hits collection a week ago today, and I've been listening to it so much it inspired me to do a poll. Pick from this list or name your favorites that weren't included. You can vote for more than one in the poll. I Need A Lover Ain't Even Done with The Night Hurts So Good Jack & Diane Crumblin' Down Pink Houses Authority Song Lonely Ol' Night Small Town R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. Paper In Fire Cherry Bomb Pop Singer Get A Leg Up Human Wheels Wild Night Key West Intermezzo (I Saw You First) Peaceful World
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10-26-2004, 09:13 PM	#10
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	I'm quite fond of "Peaceful World". That song means a lot to me for various reasons.
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10-26-2004, 11:28 PM	#13
phoebe7165 Pop Culture Goddess Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 15, 2003 Location: US of A - the country of "really bad music" lovers Posts: 11,600	I love alot of his music, too, but "Ain't Even Done with the Night" is my absolute favorite, and "Rain on the Scarecrow" is my 2nd favorite. "I Need a Lover" (that won't drive me crazy). Welcome to my world!!
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10-27-2004, 12:36 AM	#14
crystals Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 02, 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,829	I like the song "Hurts So Good".
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10-26-2004, 10:28 AM	#2
vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	I narrowed down my *favorite* favorites to these 11: Ain't Even Done with The Night Hurts So Good Jack & Diane Crumblin' Down Pink Houses Authority Song Small Town Paper In Fire Cherry Bomb Wild Night Peaceful World I especially like the "Lonesome Jubilee" songs Paper In Fire and Cherry Bomb, plus Wild Night, which features one of my fave artists: MeShell Ndegeocello

10-26-2004, 02:17 PM	#3
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Of the songs on the list, I have to go with "Peaceful World." But there are two songs not on your list I consider my favorites: "Rain On The Scarecrow" and "To Washington."

10-26-2004, 02:23 PM	#4
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	Small Town Jack & Diane R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. Hurts So Good Paper In Fire Cherry Bomb

10-26-2004, 03:20 PM	#6
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	"Rain on the Scarecrow" is an awesome tune. I saw John Cougar Mellencamp (as he was labeled at that time) back in 1983 at Radio City Music Hall on the Uh-huh tour. (before Scarecrow) Easily one of the best concerts I ever saw.

10-26-2004, 03:40 PM	#7
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	I Need A Lover Hurts So Good Jack And Diane Pop Singer Wild Night

10-26-2004, 05:05 PM	#8
jamier42 Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 09, 2000 Posts: 1,263	Hurts So Good Jack and Diane Small Town

10-26-2004, 06:36 PM	#9
ilovethe80s Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 28, 2002 Location: MA Posts: 6,973	Jack & Diane

10-26-2004, 11:03 PM	#11
Jrnygrl Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2003 Location: wheel in the sky Posts: 4,540	Really underrated! I can't choose, I love everything he does. Just saw him on a Two for Tuesday on VH1. Gotta go out and buy the CD!

10-27-2004, 02:25 PM	#15
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Human Wheels is a good song. Good album too.