The 1985 album Scarecrow was a rebirth of sorts for John Cougar Mellencamp. Saddled with a silly stage name, Johnny Cougar was trying to redefine his career almost from the beginning. After a few years of playing clubs, the success of American Fool put him on the map. “Hurts so Good” and “Pink Houses” benefitted […]
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