4. The lyrics could be a Bruce Springsteen B-Side. Mellencamp sings, “Life goes on, long after the thrill of living is gone.” That sounds just like something Springsteen would write.

Since the song was released, it has become a quintessential high school track for generations of teenagers who resonated so deeply with Mellencamp's chilling, emotional lyrics. Pink Houses Uh-huh ...

This high-energy Mellencamp song came out in 1987. It’s full of fast beats, strong lyrics, and deep emotion. Mellencamp sings about anger, pain, and trying to escape from trouble.

In a post on his social media pages, John Mellencamp recited the lyrics to a new song, “Eternity,” and revealed details about his next album.

John Mellencamp, who is often outspoken about racial injustice in the U.S., recently revealed why he's not a fan of rap songs.. In a podcast interview with Bill Maher that released Sunday, the ...

John Mellencamp is usually known for using his gravelly voice to sing vague lyrics about the “heartland.” But now, the guy who brought us “Jack & Diane,” “Pink Houses” and “Hurts So ...

Meanwhile, Mellencamp's lyrics were panned in The Oregonian newspaper, with the commentary writer pointing out that the music video contained shots of Los Angeles, not Portland.

But growing up in a small farming community, the songs and success of John Mellencamp were what hit differently. ... and he’d asked Joanne to read his lyrics over a musical arrangement.

John Mellencamp dared ask a recurring question Thursday at a sold-out Chicago Theatre: What kind of country do we want? Playing the first date of a three-night stand, the singer-songwriter put that… ...

One of the most influential songs to depict small town life is John Mellencamp's 1985 hit, "Small Town." Taking inspiration from his hometown of Seymour, Indiana, Mellencamp sings about a ...