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Small Town. " Small Town " is a 1985 song written by John Mellencamp and released on his eighth album Scarecrow. The song reached #6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart [1] and #13 Adult Contemporary.
Songfacts®: Mellencamp wrote this song about his experiences growing up in the small town of Seymour, Indiana. Many entertainers from rural America settle in big cities where the action is. Mellencamp tried that, moving to New York City after he got a record deal, but it didn't take: he felt overwhelmed and creatively bereft.
Jul 19, 2023 · How John Mellencamp Celebrated His Roots With ‘Small Town’. Bryan Rolli Published: July 19, 2023. YouTube. John Mellencamp was a bona fide rock star by 1985, with a No. 1 album and a slew of ...
Feb 3, 2024 · John Cougar Mellencamp's "Small Town" It's an anthem for folks from rural communities, but it is also relatable to the people living in the cities. Let's look behind the meaning of "Small Town."
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The album was recorded at Mellencamp's own Belmont Mall Studio in Belmont, Indiana. The overall theme of the album is the fading of the American dream in the face of corporate greed. Rolling Stone wrote that songs such as "Face of the Nation", "Minutes to Memories" and "Small Town" have a "bittersweet, reflective tone".
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Nov 15, 2011 · After the success of “Small Town”, John Mellencamp’s beautiful tribute to his Southern Indiana home and upbringing, ... In 2004, Mellencamp wrote, recorded, and released a song called ...
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Album title: Scarecrow (1985) “Small Town” is a song by John Mellencamp, released as the second single from his album Scarecrow. Mellencamp shares his experiences growing up in a small town in Indiana and attempts to defend the simple life before new technologies to give the working class a fighting chance. Credits.
