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5 unusual facts about John Mellencamp


Belmont, Indiana

John Mellencamp owns a recording studio in Belmont called the Belmont Mall, which is not open to the public but will give private tours to groups of thirty or more if one calls for reservations.

Happiness Is

The film features interviews with notable personalities such as His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp as well has happiness authors Daniel Gilbert, Gretchen Rubin and Darrin McMahon.

It's About You

The films focus regards John Mellencamps 2009 tour with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson and the recording of his new album in the month and a half of the tour.

Susan Voelz

During this period, she found opportunities to perform as a backing musician with others on tour, including John Mellencamp, and Alejandro Escovedo.

Willie Mabon

"Seventh Son", first recorded by Mabon in 1955, has since been covered by a number of artists including Johnny Rivers, Georgie Fame, John Mellencamp, Billy "Crash" Craddock, Mose Allison, Sting, Climax Blues Band, and Long John Baldry.


American Fool

American Fool is the fifth album released by John Mellencamp, released under the stage name John Cougar in 1982.

Live at Shea Stadium: The Concert

In addition to the above, the DVD of the concert offers three extra performances: "Walk This Way" with Steven Tyler, "My Generation" with Roger Daltrey, and "Pink Houses" with John Mellencamp.

Pretty Ballerina

The song has appeared in the films Apocalypse Now, Off Limits and Things Behind the Sun and has been covered by such artists as Alice Cooper, John Mellencamp, Jason Falkner, Peter Kingsbery, Eels, Irish Electro Band "Les Marionettes", Argentine rock star Charly García, Alan Merrill, The Bluetones, and The Dickies.


see also

Ain't That America

"Pink Houses", a 1983 song by John Mellencamp (the chorus prominently features the phrase "ain't that America")