A collection of studio recordings, demos, alternate versions and unreleased material recorded between 1976 and 2009. John Mellencamp, lead vocals, guitar ; with accompanying musicians. Compact discs. Discs are inserted in accompanying book ([72] p. : ill. ; 24 x 29 cm.). Lyrics and notes included in book.
Contents:
(writing demo) -- Jack and Diane. Grandma's theme -- Rural route -- Jackie Brown -- Rain on the scarecrow -- Jim Crow (read by Cornell West) -- Jim Crow -- Big daddy of them all -- Deep blue heart -- Forgiveness -- Don't need this body -- Jenny at 16 -- Jack and Diane (writing demo) -- Jack and Diane. (remixed version) -- Pink houses. (read by Joanne Woodward) -- Ghost towns along the highway -- The full catastrophe -- Authority song (writing demo) -- Troubled land -- To Washington -- Our country (alternate version) -- Country gentleman -- Freedom's road -- Mr. Bellows (remixed version) -- Rodeo clown -- Love and happiness -- Pink houses. (writing demo) -- A ride back home. Someday -- Between a laugh and a tear -- Void in my heart -- Death letter -- Sugar Marie -- Theo and Weird Henry -- When Jesus left Birmingham -- L.U.V. -- Thank you -- Women seem -- The world don't bother me none -- Cherry bomb (writing demo) -- Some day the rains will fall -- A ride back home. Disc 4. Rural route. Colored lights -- Just like you -- Young without lovers -- To M.G. (wherever she may be) -- Sweet evening breeze -- What if I came knocking -- County fair -- Peaceful world -- Your life is now -- For the children -- Rural route.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.