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John Cougar Mellencamp —
Scarecrow
album review

BEST SONGS:
"Rain On The Scarecrow"
"Rumbleseat"
"R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A.
    (A Salute To 60's Rock)"
"Small Town"
"Lonely Ol' Night"
"You've Got To Stand For Somethin'"

ADDITIONAL TRACKS:
"The Face Of The Nation"
"Minutes To Memories"
"Between A Laugh And A Tear"
"Justice And Independence '85"
"The Kind Of Fella I Am"
"Grandma's Theme"

 
 
Songs for a Better Planet

Artist: John Cougar Mellencamp

Album: Scarecrow

Category: Classic Rock

LYRICS FROM "RAIN ON THE SCARECROW"
I grew up like my daddy did; my grandpa cleared this land.
When I was five, I walked the fence while grandpa held my hand.
This land fed a nation, this land made me proud;
And son, I'm just sorry there's no legacy for you now.
Rain on the scarecrow, blood on the plow...   more

ALBUM REVIEW

album cover for John Cougar Mellencamp, Scarecrow The song "Rain on the Scarecrow" is a direct commentary on agricultural policies that have led to the serious downturn in family farming in the US. It's hard to hear the lyrics and not feel empathy for the plight of small farmers. Other insightful songs on the album—such as "Small Town" and "You've Got To Stand For Somethin'"—continue with themes of rural affection or rebellious attitudes. But in addition to inspired message music, Mellencamp also knows how to write great hit songs, as evidenced here by "Lonely Ol' Night," "Rumbleseat," and "R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A." Most consider this to be his finest album.

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