Woot! It was a rumor, discussed on our other board, of course not Greasy, that the two were seen heading into a restaurant together in Johnny's hometown. Two old codgers who enjoyed huge stardom in the 80s and who have respected each other for decades possibly writing some tunes together?
Maybe, maybe not.
Seriously, how the HELL did I miss that Independence Day reference the first time I listened? This song is really growing on me. On the other hand, other than giving the dog a bath, this has pretty much been a wasted day. I'll listen, but I probably won't learn.
I think the interpretation depends on the age of the listener, I doubt 30-year-olds find it depressing.
I'd say it's realistic.
Totally heard the ID melody! So initially with those oh so rough sounding vocals from Johnny I thought oh dear but the song completely turned around for me and I dig the hell out of it, especially musically speaking.
How fucking catchy is this little ditty with the Wasted Days refrain? And it's just so John late career, great pairing on this collab. And for these two old codgers, the lyrics fit, I don't find it nearly as depressing as others do. It's called life.
I hear some Independence Day melodically in parts. In fact, it's distinctive enough I'm guessing it's a deliberate nod on John's part.
I love the atmosphere in the video. Two old gents on a soft blue evening.
I like it...
What exactly is Bruce singing before he says 'the end is coming, it's almost here'
That's a brilliant Bruce mumble...
And what do we think of it? (I liked it but didn't listen terribly closely to the lyrics.)
I saw the cover art too but now it's down - they're both sitting at a table across from each other strumming their acoustics.
That's a mysterious image. Kinda dig it.
Word on the street is that new single with Brucey and Johnny called "Wasted Days" coming tomorrow.
Republic Records And John Mellencamp Release The Good Samaritan Tour 2000 Live Album
08.27.2021 - Today, John Mellencamp and Republic Records release the live album to accompany the The Good Samaritan Tour 2000 documentary available now on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) YouTube channel.
Stream The Good Samaritan Tour 2000 live album https://johnmellencamp.lnk.to/TGST2000PR and watch The Good Samaritan Tour 2000 documentary https://youtu.be/ySD3qr1vYXc .
The album features live versions of some of John Mellencamp’s most popular songs including “Pink Houses,” “Small Town” as well as a cover of “Oklahoma Hills” written by Woody Guthrie. See full tracklist below. The Good Samaritan Tour 2000 is available on Turner Classic Movie’s (TCM) YouTube channel starting today. Next month, John Mellencamp will also appear as a guest programmer on TCM. Look out for more information soon.
The documentary, which is narrated by Academy® Award winner Matthew McConaughey, chronicles Mellencamp’s historic tour in 2000 when he performed for free in public parks and common spaces across the country. The film was executive produced by Federal Films, produced by John Mellencamp and Randy Hoffman, directed by Shan Dan Horan, mixed by Andy York and has special contributions by Nora Guthrie.
For more information on John Mellencamp visit www.mellencamp.com.
The Good Samaritan Tour 2000 Track list:
1. “Small Town”
2. “Oklahoma Hills”
3. In My Time Of Dying”
4. “Captain Bobby Stout”
5. “Key West Intermezzo (I Saw You First)”
6. “All Along The Watchtower”
7. “The Spider And The Fly”
8. “Early Bird Café”
9. “Hey Gyp”
10. “Street Fighting Man”
11. “Cut Across Shortly”
12. “Pink Houses”
On BTX someone said the new album is mighty fine, that's all I read, did it come out today or did they get a sneak peak? What am I missing?
@Bosstralian I still have a US import CD of the Cocktail soundtrack. I forgot about his Holly cover. I agree, it's superb.
Another of his covers I like is this one:
A few more...
This one's a personal favourite...
Always loved his version of this... he was that big in Oz in the 80's that this was all over the radio for 3 or more months when the movie Cocktail came out
I'm gonna read that article too, thanks for posting Steve.
Meg Ryan was mentioned above, are they still together? The net doesn't seem to know.
https://www.indianapolismonthly.com/news-and-opinion/news/pink-houses-black-lives-and-john-mellencamps-misunderstood-legacy%E2%80%A8
I have to mention Jackie Brown.
And this is one of the purest pop songs with a hilariously bad video. The first Mellencamp song I ever heard and bought. I played the hell out of that 45.
Lastly, I found it funny that Billy Joel was mentioned earlier on in this thread as there is a connection.... Both Crystal Talifiero and Lisa Germano toured with both and as we know, Crystal was part of the 'Other Band'. (Crystal and Lisa also recorded with John)
I got to see Crystal live on stage with Billy Joel in 2006 on his sole visit to SA. Great show. And just because I am part of a Lisa Germano fan club of at least 2 on here, this is my favourite live footage of her on stage... Sigh....
Also, Liberty DeVitto on drums for you folks.
I don't regard this as one of his great songs but man, talk about being blunt... Imagine how his brother felt when he heard this?!