Solid rock that reflects the original American landscape and the melancholy of working people.
A sincere, message-filled album that established John Mellencamp's identity.
As the title "Scarecrow" suggests, the song sings about the harsh reality and hope of the American Midwest, set against a straightforward band sound. The simple yet powerful melody has the persuasive power to reach straight into the hearts of listeners.
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A:
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1)
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Rain On The Scarecrow
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2)
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Grandma's Theme
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3)
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Small Town
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4)
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Minutes To Memories
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5)
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Lonely Ol' Night
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6)
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The Face Of The Nation
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B:
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1)
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Justice And Independence '85
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2)
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Between A Laugh And A Tear
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3)
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Rumbleseat
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4)
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You've Got To Stand For Somethin'
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5)
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R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (A Salute To 60's Rock)
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6)
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The Kind Of Fella I Am
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Producer - Don Gehman
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Vocals - Rickie Lee Jones (Between A Laugh And A Tear)
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Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals [Cameo Shadow Vocals] - Mike Wanchic
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Drums, Tambourine, Backing Vocals, Vibraphone - Kenny Aronoff
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Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals - Larry Crane
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Electric Bass, Backing Vocals - Toby Myers
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Producer - Little Bastard
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Keyboards - John Cascella
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Backing Vocals - Sarah Flint (R.O.C.K In The U.S.A)
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Trumpet - Richard Fanning (Justice And Independance '85)
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Backing Vocals - Mimi Mapes (Minutes To Memories)
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Lead Vocals - Laura Mellencamp (Grandma's Theme)
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Saxophone - Jack Wilkins (2) (Justice And Independance '85)
