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205.1 | I was born in a smalltown | KURMA::DMCCALL | | Thu Apr 23 1992 03:45 | 10 |
| RE-1
That should have read "Paper IN fire"
oooppppsss
what a way to start a note.....8-)
Davie
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205.2 | | RAVEN1::B_ADAMS | Let's visit Clay Earle's circle! | Thu Apr 23 1992 10:48 | 7 |
205.3 | | CIVIC::FAHEL | Amalthea Celebras/Silver Unicorn | Thu Apr 23 1992 12:52 | 9 |
| Re: .0
"Ain't That America" is called "Pink Houses".
Never seen him live, but really like his music. Personal faves are
"Paper In Fire" and "Rain On the Scarecrow" - least fave (by a mile) is
"Small Town" - monotonous, IMO.
K.C.
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205.4 | He's gotten much better | CADSYS::SIMSNS::FENNELL | Write me up for 125" | Thu Apr 23 1992 14:53 | 11 |
| I saw him as opening act for Heart in 1982, just after American Fool came out.
He was annoying and I went away unimpressed. He played Feels So Good at least
twice.
I have since gotten his Scarecrow and Lonesome Jubiliee albums.
I think he has grown up. His music certainly matured and I respect him as a
musician now. I would like to see him live. His Lonesome Jubilee tour would
have been interesting with the fiddle accompaniment.
Tim
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205.5 | | DKAS::JNELSON | Jon D. Nelson | 296-5657 | LMO2-B10 | Thu Apr 23 1992 16:49 | 11 |
| I saw that '82 show as well, before he got an attitude/personality.
Maybe if I wasn't subjected to marathon 'Jack & Diane' broadcasts
for the previous several months, it would've been more fun.
Heart was cool, though (PRIVATE AUDITION).
BTW, in the 'what a way to start a note' category,
you should spell his name correctly in the title;
I beleive it's MELLENCAMP.
-jn-
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205.6 | really good live nowadays! | DPE::STARR | Red Wine and Whiskey | Thu Apr 23 1992 18:11 | 19 |
205.7 | When I was five I walked the fence | MASALA::DMCCALL | | Thu Apr 23 1992 22:56 | 39 |
| RE-3
KC. Ain't that America was the name of the video collection, Pink
Houses was one of the tracks.
RE-5
-jn- ok so I spelt JGM name wrong ,hey cut me some slack I was on
nightshift and going downhill fast !!.
RE-5
Alan
I agree that he really took off after 'Scarecrow' ( one of my all
time fav albums ).
I have bought all his stuff since then right up to 'whenever we wanted'
which I think is a big let down,I dont go for this lets get back to the
roots stuff,however his next effort is eagerly awaited over here
already.
It's interesting to compare him to Springsteen , Ive saw the boss twice
and he's simply the best live act around but JGM has only played London
a few times ( I think ) and never commands the 'hype' he deserves, if
I never saw a live act again I'd be happy if I could just see " the
cougar man" once.
Do you know if he's touring just now and more importantly is he coming
to Europe and the UK (Scotland).
CHEERS
Davie......
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205.8 | Lonesome Jubilee tour was great | BAVIKI::good | Michael Good | Fri Apr 24 1992 17:17 | 19 |
| I saw Mellencamp on the Lonesome Jubilee tour at the
Boston Garden, and that was indeed a great show. Not
in the same league as the Springsteen show I saw in
'78 in Detroit (no other show has been like that), but
an outstanding show on its own terms. The large band
was a treat to hear and to watch.
I agree that Whenever We Wanted is a disappointing
album, but I can see that he wanted a change after the
ever-darkening moods of the previous 4 albums, all of
which I really enjoy. People have mentioned Scarecrow
as the turning point, but Uh-Huh is a really good album.
I've no desire to get any of the previous albums, since
Jack and Diane is one of my least favorite rock songs
of all time.
I don't know his current touring plans, unfortunately,
but if you enjoy his music I'd recommend seeing him if
you can!
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205.9 | playing across the pond | KURMA::DMCCALL | | Sat Apr 25 1992 05:18 | 11 |
| If he sets foot in Britain I'll be there, I'm even MORE desperate to
see him now.
Sooner or later he'll make it 'big' in the UK and maybe play a few
football grounds.
To date his only success in the singles charts has been 'Jack and
Diane', but people seem to remember him by it ( dont know if thats
good or bad ).
davie....
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205.10 | This man makes kids ill | ARRODS::OHAGANB | Cheap essential dialogue | Wed Apr 29 1992 12:06 | 21 |
| re .last
Hate to tell you this but........he was in Britain, well London
anyway, about 2-3 weeks ago. He played at Wembley Arena the night
after the IRA bombs in London. I had a ticket but could'nt make it
as one of the kids was ill that day. Come to think of it last time
I saw JCM, at Hammy Odeon a few years back, we had to take the oldest
child to hospital after getting back from the show. Spooky.
As for JCM doing the stadium circuit over here, I'd be very surprised.
I think Springsteen would have his work cut out in packing out the
likes of Wembley Stadium these days, since his singles profile (and
success) has been pretty low since "Born in the USA." And if Brucey
can't do it, JCM has'nt got a hope in hell. Like Springsteen I think
JCM has already hit his peak, be it a lower one, and won't get much
further than indoor arenas. Barnet FC stadium perhaps? :^)
barry.
p.s. Cherry Bomb(?) should've been a hit over here. Pity.
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205.11 | | DELNI::STHILAIRE | no guru, no method, no teacher | Wed Apr 29 1992 13:14 | 8 |
| He's one that I haven't caught live yet. I really liked The Lonesome
Jubilee (loved Cherry Bomb), but thought the last two were boring.
I've been told he's great live, though.
He has nice hair. :-) (or did, when it was longer)
Lorna
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205.12 | It's too Late :-( | PAKORA::DMCCALL | | Sat May 02 1992 15:05 | 30 |
| RE-10
Barry,
You sure know how to take the wind out of someone's sail's
I suppose I'll just have to wait for the "NEXT" tour :-(
I still think though that JCM could still "make" it big here though
look at Bryan Adams ,he's had no success in the UK since 'RECKLESS'
but bounce's back with the Robin Hood theme and suddenly he's play-
ing large stadium's again ( I'm going to see him in June at Glasgow
Celtic's ground , should be around 40,000 there ).
I've heard ( rumours ) that when Sringsteen tours it will be smaller
gig's which is a pity cause he really excells himself at outdoor
venues, last time I saw him ( tunnel of love tour ) he was
excellent.I think whatever he plays it will be a 'sell out' no
problem.
Thanks again for the info Barry but its certainly "not" made my day.
cheers
Davie...........
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205.13 | JCM at Great Woods July 18th!!! | AKOCOA::JEEVES | | Tue May 19 1992 18:05 | 12 |
| Good News for JCM fans. He is playing at Great Woods on July 18th
(Sat). Tickets go on sale May 29th.
My wife and I have followed JCM for years and recently saw this show
(Whenever We Wanted Tour) this past Jan at the Centurim in Worcester
MA. This is a GREAT show.... Don't miss it!!
I'll see you there!!!
Regards,
Bill
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205.14 | Great Woods Gig | KIRKTN::DMCCALL | OBSERVING THE HYPOCRITES | Tue Jul 21 1992 14:41 | 7 |
| Hi Bill,
How was the show at Great Woods,as good as expected ?.
Davie....
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205.15 | | GIAMEM::LEFEBVRE | Personal Computer Group | Tue Jul 21 1992 16:56 | 4 |
| My sis-in-law, a die-hard JCM fan, said it was very ordinary...nothing
special.
Mark.
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205.16 | | QRYCHE::STARR | Who needs love? | Thu Jul 29 1993 16:19 | 24 |
| From: clarinews@clarinet.com (UPI)
Subject: Mellencamp calls concerts 'postcard' to flood victims
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 93 5:50:19 PDT
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (UPI) -- John Mellencamp's three sold-out flood-aid
concerts are just a ``postcard'' to victims from folks on dry ground, he
says.
The money he can raise is only a drop in the deluge of need, he
indicated.
The Indiana-born rocker held the first concert Wednesday night at
Tinley Park, Ill., just outside Chicago. The other two were scheduled
for Thursday night at Deer Creek Music Center just north of Indianapolis
and at St. Louis Saturday.
``Really what we're here for is just to send a postcard to these
people who are in trouble and say: 'Our hearts and thoughts are with
you,''' Mellencamp said, as quoted in Thursday's Indianapolis Star.
``The kind of money that we could raise is nothing compared to what
these people need,'' he said.
The three concerts are expected to raise at least $700,000 from sales
of the tickets at $10 per ticket.
Mellencamp also organized a toll-free line and post office box for
additional donations: 800-251-6222 and Concerts for the Heartland, Box
5955, Bloomington, IN 47407.
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205.17 | | THEBAY::CHABANED | Choose Your Dilusion | Thu Jul 29 1993 19:20 | 4 |
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Great way to boost a faltering career too.
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205.18 | | QRYCHE::STARR | Who needs love? | Thu Jul 29 1993 19:26 | 8 |
| > Great way to boost a faltering career too.
Faltering career??? Jeez, his last album was a HUGE hit - I still hear
those songs on the radio a lot.... "Love And Happiness", "Get A Leg Up",
"Again Tonight", "Last Chance", all were big-time radio hits. (Not sure
of what total sales were, but I know it went platinum-plus.)
alan
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205.19 | | THEBAY::CHABANED | Choose Your Dilusion | Thu Jul 29 1993 20:50 | 5 |
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Big hit? Not out here in CA.
-Ed
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205.20 | ...and I like his music too | SAHQ::ROSENKRANZ | C'mon baby, drive south! | Mon Aug 02 1993 18:05 | 13 |
| As I recall, Mr. Mellencamp also did numerous fund raisers for the
farmers of the midwest when they were in financial crisis quite a few
years ago. This, when he had quite a bit more airplay. I think he's
established a significant track record of consistently helping the
midwest by drawing attention to their plight when needed. I think his
heart is in the right place.
I imagine folks on the west coast would be able to appreciate someone
doing something constructive in the face of a natural disaster.
jim ( native mid-westerner)
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205.21 | He was excellent at the Bob Dylan concert !! | PAKORA::DMCCALL | | Tue Aug 03 1993 01:15 | 12 |
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Does anyone know if he is working on a new album (cd) at the moment
Also any tours planned for Europe ???
thanks
Davie....
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205.22 | | QRYCHE::STARR | Is it raining in your bedroom? | Tue Aug 03 1993 12:54 | 6 |
| > Does anyone know if he is working on a new album (cd) at the moment
He has a new album due out later this month. The first single is already
out, called "What If I Come Knocking". Good stuff, as usual....
alan
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205.23 | Hope its as good as Big Daddy !!! | PAKORA::DMCCALL | | Fri Aug 06 1993 12:58 | 11 |
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Thanks Alan,
I'll look forward to hearing it.....
Davie....
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205.24 | | COMPLX::FERRIS | | Fri Aug 06 1993 13:04 | 8 |
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I'm not a huge JM fan, but I did think his performance on MTV's
Unplugged was really good. With all the Unplugged material being
released these days, I'd like to see this one too.
mike
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205.25 | Release date | DEMON::DEMON::COURT | Everybody thought it was a dog. | Fri Aug 06 1993 18:52 | 5 |
| re. 22 and others:
JM CD due September 7.
Mike
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205.26 | John on Dave | GRANMA::BORCHANT | | Thu Sep 02 1993 16:03 | 6 |
| Anyone catch John on the Letterman show? He did "Would You hear me
Knockin' (?)"-looked good, shorter hair, band still intact.
Anxiously awaiting the disk and hopeful for a tour!
Bob
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