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The Best That I Could Do (1978-1988)

John Mellencamp

1997 · Rock

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The Best That I Could Do (1978-1988) by John Mellencamp

The Best That I Could Do (1978-1988) is a Rock album by John Mellencamp, originally released in 1997. On Gatefold: 41 pressings tracked, owned by 14 collectors.

About

Chronicling John Mellencamp's first decade of music makes for a dizzying ride. This encompasses arena-rock stompers like "I Need a Lover," riff-happy heartland snapshots like "Pink Houses" and "Jack and Diane," hard-charging garage-rockers like "R.O.C.K. In the U.S.A.," and plenty more. And besides racking up the biggest tunes in the Midwestern rock 'n' roll hero's catalog, this collection throws hardcore fans a bone with the addition of a previously unreleased recording—the earthy, swaying "Without Expression."

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Tracklist

  1. 1I Need a Lover5:35
  2. 2Ain't Even Done With the Night4:36
  3. 3Hurts So Good3:39
  4. 4Jack and Diane4:14
  5. 5Crumblin' Down3:34
  6. 6Pink Houses4:43
  7. 7Authority Song3:48
  8. 8Lonely Ol' Night3:44
  9. 9Small Town3:40
  10. 10R.O.C.K. In the U.S.A. (A Salute to 60's Rock)2:54
  11. 11Paper In Fire3:50
  12. 12Cherry Bomb4:47
  13. 13Check It Out4:19
  14. 14Without Expression5:05

Sound DNA

  • Rock
  • Rock & Roll
  • crunchy
  • triumphant
  • heartland

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

  • Andy YorkBACKING VOCALS GUITAR GUITAR, BACKING VOCALS
  • Brian Bec VarKEYBOARDS
  • Brian BecVarKEYBOARDS
  • Carroll Sue HillBACKING VOCALS KEYBOARDS KEYBOARDS, BACKING VOCALS
  • Crystal CaliferoBACKING VOCALS
  • Crystal TalieferoBACKING VOCALS
  • Dane ClarkDRUMS
  • Dave ParmanBACKING VOCALS
  • Eric RosserKEYBOARDS
  • George "Chocolate" PerryBASS
  • Jay FergusonKEYBOARDS
  • John CascellaACCORDION ACCORDION, KEYBOARDS BACKING VOCALS
  • John Cougar MellencampBACKING VOCALS
  • Kenny AronoffBACKING VOCALS DRUMS DRUMS, BACKING VOCALS
  • Larry CraneBACKING VOCALS FLUTE GUITAR
  • Larry CranesGUITAR
  • Lisa GermanoFIDDLE VIOLIN
  • Mick RonsonBACKING VOCALS GUITAR GUITAR, BACKING VOCALS

14 collectors on Gatefold own this · 41 pressings tracked on Gatefold

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