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• John Cougar Mellencamp Scarecrow (1985) is a heartland rock classic that blends gritty Americana with socially conscious storytelling. With its themes of economic struggle, small-town life, and working-class resilience, the album captures the anxieties of mid-80s America. Small Town and Lonely Ol Night offer introspective, blue-collar anthems, while R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. provides an upbeat tribute to rock n rolls roots. The production is crisp, with jangly guitars and driving rhythms that give the songs an urgent, lived-in feel. One of Mellencamps most enduring records, Scarecrow is both a nostalgic and timeless snapshot of American life.

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• Artist: John Cougar Mellencamp Label: Mercury Format: LP Units: 1 Country: Worldwide Genre: Pop & Rock Style: Aor, Rock & Roll

• A1 Rain On The Scarecrow
  A2 Grandma’S Theme
  A3 Small Town
  A4 Minutes To Memories
  A5 Lonely Ol’ Night
  A6 The Face Of The Nation
  B1 Justice And Independence ’85
  B2 Between A Laugh And A Tear
  B3 Rumbleseat
  B4 You’Ve Got To Stand For Somethin’
  B5 R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (A Salute To 60’S Rock)
  B6 The Kind Of Fella I Am