Cuttin' Heads
Encyclopedia
Cuttin' Heads is an album by American
singer-songwriter
and musician John Mellencamp
, released in 2001. It was his second album for Columbia Records
.
, except where noted.
contained a bonus CD with two live recordings.
Singles - Billboard (America)
United States
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singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
and musician John Mellencamp
John Mellencamp
John Mellencamp, previously known by the stage names Johnny Cougar, John Cougar, and John Cougar Mellencamp, is an American rock singer-songwriter, musician, painter and occasional actor known for his catchy, populist brand of heartland rock that eschews synthesizers and other artificial sounds...
, released in 2001. It was his second album for Columbia Records
Columbia Records
Columbia Records is an American record label, owned by Japan's Sony Music Entertainment, operating under the Columbia Music Group with Aware Records. It was founded in 1888, evolving from an earlier enterprise, the American Graphophone Company — successor to the Volta Graphophone Company...
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Track listing
All songs written by John MellencampJohn Mellencamp
John Mellencamp, previously known by the stage names Johnny Cougar, John Cougar, and John Cougar Mellencamp, is an American rock singer-songwriter, musician, painter and occasional actor known for his catchy, populist brand of heartland rock that eschews synthesizers and other artificial sounds...
, except where noted.
- "Cuttin' Heads" (Mellencamp/RidenhourChuck DCarlton Douglas Ridenhour , better known by his stage name, Chuck D, is an American rapper, author, and producer. He helped create politically and socially conscious rap music in the mid-1980s as the leader of the rap group Public Enemy.- Early life :Ridenhour was born in Queens, New York...
/JasonKyle JasonKyle Jason is a singer, songwriter, musician and performer from Roosevelt, New York. He was the host of The Kyle Jason Show on Air America Radio. The program was broadcast every Saturday night from 2004 until January 2006...
) – 5:03 - "Peaceful WorldPeaceful World (John Mellencamp song)"Peaceful World" is a 2001 song by John Mellencamp and India.Arie, and was featured on Mellencamp's album Cuttin' Heads. Mellencamp also included the track on his 2007 album 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of John Mellencamp...
" – 4:05 - "Deep Blue Heart" – 3:29
- "Crazy Island" – 3:47
- "Just Like You" – 4:04
- "The Same Way I Do" – 3:20
- "Women Seem" – 5:14
- "Worn Out Nervous Condition" – 3:32
- "Shy" – 3:25
- "In Our Lives" – 4:03
Best Buy Bonus Disc
Initial copies of the album sold at Best BuyBest Buy
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contained a bonus CD with two live recordings.
- "In My Time of DyingIn My Time of Dying"In My Time of Dying" is a traditional gospel music song that has been recorded by numerous musicians. An early version, titled "Jesus Goin' A-Make Up My Dying Bed", is mentioned in historian Robert Emmet Kennedy's Black Cameos published in 1924, on Louisiana street performers, and also listed in...
" (Traditional) - 2:27 - "Hey Gib" (Traditional) - 3:28
Personnel
- John Mellencamp - vocals, guitar
- Andy York - electric and acoustic guitars, mandolin, banjo, lap steel, bass, keyboards, percussion, backing vocals
- Steve JordanSteve Jordan (musician)Steve Jordan is an American multi-instrumentalist, composer, musical director and Grammy Award-winning artist, who has made a name for himself as a producer from the Bronx in New York City. A graduate of the Fiorello H...
- drums and percussion - Willie WeeksWillie WeeksWillie Weeks is an American bass guitarist. He has gained fame performing with famous musicians in a wide variety of genres. He has been one of the most in-demand session musicians throughout his career. Weeks has also gained notoriety touring with many of rock's heavyweights throughout his career...
- bass - Miriam Sturm - violin, keyboards, percussion, backing vocals
- Jenn Cristy - flute, percussion, background vocals, piano, organ, violin
- Moe Z M.D. - organ, clavinet, drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Pat Peterson - background vocals
- Courtney "PeeWee" Kaiser - background vocals
- Mike Wanchic - guitar, backing vocals
- Dane Clark - drums, percussion
- John Gunnell - bass
- Kenny Childers - acoustic guitar, background vocals
- David Wierheke - accordion on "Peaceful World" and "In Our Lives"
With
- Chuck DChuck DCarlton Douglas Ridenhour , better known by his stage name, Chuck D, is an American rapper, author, and producer. He helped create politically and socially conscious rap music in the mid-1980s as the leader of the rap group Public Enemy.- Early life :Ridenhour was born in Queens, New York...
- vocal on "Cuttin' Heads" - India.ArieIndia.ArieIndia.Arie is a Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter and record producer . She has sold over 3.3 million records in the U.S. and 10 million worldwide. She has won four Grammy Awards from her 21 nominations, including Best R&B Album.-Background:Simpson was born in Denver, Colorado...
- vocal on "Peaceful World" - Trisha YearwoodTrisha YearwoodPatricia Lynn Yearwood, professionally known as Trisha Yearwood , is an American country music artist. She is best known for her ballads about vulnerable young women from a female perspective that have been described by some music critics as "strong" and "confident."Trisha Yearwood signed with MCA...
- vocal on "Deep Blue Heart"
Charts
Album - Billboard (America)Year | Chart | Position |
---|---|---|
November 03, 2001 | The Billboard 200 | 15 |
Singles - Billboard (America)
Year | Single | Chart | Position |
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2001 | "Peaceful World" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 38 |
2001 | "Peaceful World" | Adult Contemporary | 27 |