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Podcast: What the Riff Next Gen
Episode: 1985 - SEPTEMBER - Scarecrow - John Mellencamp
Description: Scarecrow by John Mellencamp
With his eighth studio album, John Cougar becomes John Cougar Mellencamp as he transitions away from his stage name and towards his real name. This also is the album where John Mellencamp transitions towards a purpose of his own. He brings his passion for small towns and small farms to the songs of this album. Mellencamp is maturing into the activist that would characterize his career from this point on. Mellow and reflective, Scarecrow has aged well. Join us as we profile this wonderful album and others from 1985.
Scarecrow
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