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John Mellencamp - Scarecrow .jpg) .gif) By Randy Silver
Though the comparison has often been applied to him unfairly, it's fair
to say that Scarecrow is to John Cougar Mellencamp what Born in
the U.S.A. is to Bruce Springsteen: a hugely popular hit that
solidified both his fan base and his critical reputation. The one
important difference is that U.S.A.'s message was largely
misinterpreted (Ronald Reagan co-opted the title song in a manner that's
tragically ironic), while Scarecrow's ode to Mellencamp's native
Indiana comes through loud and clear. Shortly after the release of this
album, Mellencamp got involved in the Farm Aid benefit-concert series, and
his concern for that lifestyle is evident on songs like "Small
Town," "Rain on the Scarecrow," and "Rumbleseat";
other songs ("Lonely Old Night," "R.O.C.K. in the
U.S.A.") are straight from the heart(land).
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| 1. Rain On The Scarecrow | 7. Justice And Independence '85 | | 2. Grandma's Theme | 8. Between A Laugh And A Tear | | 3. Small Town | 9. Rumbleseat | | 4. Minutes To Memories | 10. You've Got To Stand For Somethin' | | 5. Lonely Ol' Night | 11. R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (A Salute To 60's Rock) | | 6. The Face Of The Nation | 12. The Kind Of Fella I Am |
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"Scarecrow was the first album I heard that sounded as if it was about the world where I grew up - a small Kansas town. This album spoke about people I knew, the pain of failing farms you saw everyday, the joy of the rumbleseat and the of course Jack & Diane's romance. Almost two decades later it can take you back to Main Street or a windswept field. Ages well. Simply a great album, although if you grew up in Brooklyn it might take a bit of imagination to translate its reality." --Dokey |
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Looking for a rare import-only single, a gold record, world tour book, hard to find magazine, an autographed guitar, or simply this CD? You'll find them at eBay!
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