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John Cougar Mellencamp - Love And Happiness In Small Towns
Review by Estate Wheel
Love And Happiness In Small Towns, the thirteenth studio album by John Cougar Mellencamp, is a delightful collection of songs that pays tribute to the simple joys of life in small towns. Mellencamp's signature blend of heartland rock, folk, and blues is on full display here, with his rough-edged voice lending an authentic touch to the album's themes of love, community, and the struggles of everyday people.
The album opens with the upbeat and catchy "Small Town Blues," which sets the tone for the rest of the record. Mellencamp's lyrics paint vivid pictures of small-town life, with references to local landmarks, traditions, and characters. The album's title track, "Love And Happiness In Small Towns," is a standout ballad that showcases Mellencamp's ability to write heartfelt and introspective lyrics that resonate with listeners.
One of the album's highlights is "The Farmer's Daughter," a rollicking country-rock tune that tells the story of a young man's infatuation with a girl from a nearby farm. Mellencamp's storytelling skills are on full display here, as he weaves a tale of young love and the challenges of bridging the gap between different worlds.
Other standout tracks on the album include the bluesy "Hard Times For An Honest Man," the nostalgic "Memories Of You," and the upbeat and optimistic "Life Is Good." The album closes with "My Sweet Love," a tender and romantic ballad that showcases Mellencamp's softer side.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Pink Houses | 9:23 | |
| Jack & Diane | 5:13 | |
| Hurts So Good | 4:24 | |
| Small Town | 5:06 | |
| Rumble Seat | 4:39 | |
| Paper In Fire | 5:24 | |
| Rain On The Scarecrow | 4:04 | |
| Medley: Play Guitar / Gloria | 8:46 | |
| R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. | 3:02 | |
| Love And Happiness | ||
| Authority Song | 6:09 | |
| Cherry Bomb | 5:01 | |
| Lonely 'Ol Night | 4:39 | |
| Crumblin' Down | 4:21 |
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Catalog Numbers
Flash 08.92.0185Labels
Flashback World ProductionsListen online
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Formats
- CD
- Unofficial Release
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Recorded At | Reunion Arena |
Notes
- Total running time 73:55 minutes.
- All songs recorded live in Dallas, March 4th, 1988.
- Except track 14 recorded live at the Lonestar Roadhouse, New York, December 16th, 1991.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 4 014074 321851
- Rights Society: GEMA
About John Cougar Mellencamp
Real Name
- John Mellencamp
Name Vars
- 'Cougar' Mellencamp
- Cougar
- Cougar, Mellencamp
- J Mellancamp
- J. \
- Mellencamp
- J. 'Cougar' Mellencamp
- J. C. Mellencamp
- J. Cougar
- J. Cougar Mellencamp
- J. Cougar/Mellencamp
- J. Couger Mellencamp
- J. Mellencamp
- J.C. Mellencamp
- J.Mellencamp
- JM
- John \
- Mellenkamp
- John 'Cougar' Mellencamp
- John C. Mellencamp
- John Caugar
- John Coug Cougar Mellencamp
- John Cougar
- John Cougar (Little Bastard)
- John Cougar Mellengamp
- John Cougar Mellenkamp
- John Cougar-Mellencamp
- John Cugar Mellencamp
- John Mellancamp
- John Mellecamp
- John Mellencamp
- John Mellencamp a/k/a Little Bastard
- Johnny 'Cougar' Mellencamp
- Johnny Cougar
- Johnny Couger
- Jonny Cougar
- Little Bastard
- The John Mellencamp
- Джон Кугар Мелленкам
- Джон Кугар Мелленкамп
- Джон Кугар Меллинкамп
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- Джон Мелленкамп
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Aliases
- Little Bastard