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In recognition of his contributions to music, John Mellencamp was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2008 as a performer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome artists similar to John Mellencamp include Don Henley, The J. Geils Band, Eddie Money, Tom Petty, Huey Lewis \u0026amp; The News, Steve Miller Band and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"scarecrow","title":"Scarecrow","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Mellencamp’s 5x platinum, classic 1985 album \u003ci\u003eScarecrow\u003c\/i\u003e yielded three U.S. Top 10 hits, “R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.” (2), “Small Town” (6) and “Lonely Ol’ Night” (6). These new editions feature the newly remixed and remastered album in addition to a full disc of rare and previously unreleased tracks, most of which are not available digitally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bonus material includes two previously unreleased full-length songs (“Carolina Shag,” “Smart Guys”), three album track rough mixes (“Lonely Ol’ Night,” “R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A,” “Minutes to Memories”), three partial-song demos (“Between a Laugh and a Tear,” “Rumbleseat,” “Small Town”), two b-sides (covers of two \u003ci\u003eScarecrow\u003c\/i\u003e influences: The Drifters’ “Under the Boardwalk” and James Brown’s “Cold Sweat”), and a previously unreleased cover of “Shama Lama Ding Dong,” performed originally by the fictional band Otis Day and the Knights in the 1978 film \u003ci\u003eNational Lampoon’s Animal House\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSuper deluxe boxset includes\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLift-Top Box\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCD 1 – New stereo mix of the album + 2 existing digital bonus tracks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCD 2 – Features newly added rare and unreleased bonus tracks, most of which are unavailable digitally\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlu-ray Disc – ATMOS and new hi-resolution stereo mix of the album + bonus tracks in hi-resolution stereo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLP (180g, 1\/2 Speed, DMM)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal picture sleeve “Small Town” 7” single\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll new essay by Anthony DeCurtis including new interviews with John\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBooklet \/ Lithos \/ Poster\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virgin","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50412242895179,"sku":"1167837","price":119.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50412241387851,"sku":"1167835","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD | x2","offer_id":50412240863563,"sku":"1167834","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/3acfb20e-92e8-48d1-bdec-9ed51744964f_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726666210"},{"product_id":"sad-clowns-and-hillbillies","title":"Sad Clowns and Hillbillies","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeartland rocker John Mellencamp releases his 23rd full-length album, \u003ci\u003eSad Clowns and Hillbillies\u003c\/i\u003e featuring Carlene Carter, the daughter of June Carter Cash and stepdaughter of Johnny Cash, on Island Records. \u003ci\u003eSad Clowns and Hillbillies\u003c\/i\u003e returns Mellencamp to the musical eclecticism that is, itself, a reflection of his wide-ranging musings on life. John Mellencamp is an authentic voice of American music and master storyteller with a commitment to creating traditional rock and roll, bittersweet songs of happiness and melancholia, and fervent political dissent. His passions and experiences resonate beautifully in this showcase of his music. \u003ci\u003eSad Clowns and Hillbillies\u003c\/i\u003e is produced by John Mellencamp. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Island","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50480590061899,"sku":"1008100","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/a61bde78-432c-4be3-8679-d3ad793d0e00_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727523446"},{"product_id":"strictly-a-one-eyed-jack","title":"Strictly A One Eyed Jack","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Mellencamp's 25th studio album, \u003ci\u003eStrictly A One-Eyed Jack,\u003c\/i\u003e was written and produced by Mellencamp, recorded at his Belmont Mall Studios in Indiana, and recorded \/ mixed by Grammy-award winner David Leonard. It features a number of longtime band members including Andy York, Dane Clark, Mike Wanchic, Troye Kinnett, and more. 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