John Mellencamp (album)
Encyclopedia
John Mellencamp is an album by American
singer-songwriter
and musician John Mellencamp
, released in 1998. It was the first of three Mellencamp would record for Columbia Records
.
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 1998. It was the first of three Mellencamp would record 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
- "Fruit Trader" (Mellencamp) - 3:57
- "Your Life Is Now" (Mellencamp/Green) - 3:59
- "Positively Crazy" (Mellencamp/Green/York) - 4:09
- "I'm Not Running Anymore" (Mellencamp) - 3:26
- "It All Comes True" (Mellencamp/Green) - 3:58
- "Eden Is Burning" (Mellencamp) - 3:50
- "Where The World Began" (Mellencamp/Green) - 3:29
- "Miss Missy" (Mellencamp) - 3:40
- "Chance Meeting At The Tarantula" (Mellencamp) - 4:05
- "Break Me Off Some" (Mellencamp/Moe Z M.D./Green) - 4:10
- "Summer Of Love (Mellencamp/York) - 4:01
- "Days Of Farewell" (Mellencamp/Myers) - 3:12
Personnel
- John Mellencamp - vocals, guitar
- Dane Clark - drums, percussion
- Toby Myers - bass, vocals
- Miriam Sturm - violin, keys, vocals
- Mike Wanchic - guitars, vocals
- Andy York - guitars, Indian instruments, keys, vocals
- Moe Z M.D. - keys, loops, vocals
With
- Lisa GermanoLisa GermanoLisa Germano is an American singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has released seven albums featuring her often-hushed vocal style, confessional lyrics, and distinctive violin. Her 1994 album Geek the Girl received widespread critical acclaim, including being featured as a top album of...
- violin, harmonica - Janas Hoyt - vocals
- Killa - vocals
- Stan LynchStan LynchStanley Joseph "Stan" Lynch is an American songwriter and record producer. He was the original drummer for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers for 18 years until his departure in 1994.- Early years :...
- drums - Pat Peterson - vocals
- Vess "Elvis" Ruhtenberg - bass
- Jimmy Ryser - vocals
- Izzy StradlinIzzy StradlinJeffrey Dean Isbell , known by his stage name Izzy Stradlin, is an American musician and songwriter. He is best known as the co-founder and former rhythm guitarist of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses, which he left at the height of its fame in 1991. Following his departure, he led his own band Izzy...
- guitar
Charts
Album - Billboard (America)| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| October 24, 1998 | The Billboard 200 | 41 |
Singles - Billboard (America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | "Your Life Is Now" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 15 |
| Adult Contemporary | 19 | ||
| 1999 | "I'm Not Running Anymore" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 37 |
| Adult Contemporary | 22 |