Fun Music Information -> John Mellencamp

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Misspellings and other Alternate Names:

These are the alternate spellings of the performer's name we've had to correct in submissions to amIright.

Mellencamp, John Couger Mellancamp, John Cougar Melloncamp, John Cougar Mellencamp, John Cougar Mellancamp, John Cougar Melencamp

Strange Offspring Names:

Speck Wildhorse - What can I say? John's from Indiana. Enough said. And remember in the 80's John went by "John Cougar Mellencamp" Looks like he's got a thing for 4-legged animals that can run fast. [Ed.'s note: As a 20+ year Hoosier, I can say the majority of Indiana natives DO NOT have weird names. And that John went by "John Cougar" circa 1978.] Submitted by: Dawn
Justice - Justice is actually John's third daughter. His first daughter is Michelle. I think Justice got the best name of his 5 kids. Submitted by: Jen
Hud - Hud is actually based on a book by Larry McMurtry entitled Horseman, Pass By. Submitted by: Becca
Hud - He's named after the title character in an old Paul Newman movie. Matthew McConnaughey's dog, Miss Hud, is named after the same flick. Submitted by: jessica
Hud - "Huddle", darling, if your parents picked your name from Fiddler on the Roof, the name is spelled Hodel. It's just pronounced a lot like "huddle". Submitted by: Erika
Hud - Kind of makes me think, "Heads up display". Then I got to wondering where I'm flying today. "Huddle", wow and I figured Anton was bad. Submitted by: D. Dragon OY-APW
Teddy - I think John is the best. His daughter sure doesn't seem to mind being named after a guy. Submitted by: julie g.
Justice - Let's not forget John's second daughter. His first is named Teddy. I think he picks very unique names for his children. Submitted by: julie
Speck Wildhorse - In this case, "Speck" is in honor of John's grandfather. Submitted by: Maria
Hud - My name is Huddle and I am a female. My parents got the name from "Fiddler on the Roof." It is nice to see someone else who is afflicted by an unusual name. Submitted by: Huddle

Singers Who Act:

Notable Acting Credits	Comments & Submitter Name
"Falling From Grace"	He played the lead role, a burned-out country singer, and also directed. - Indy

New Band Names:

New Name	Why It's Better	Submitter Name
John Mellenrot	The old man is losing his ripe sound.	oldschool

Better Names for Current Songs:

Original Song Name	New Song Name	Submitter Name
"I Saw Mommy Beat Up Santa Claus"	"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"	Christmas
"I'm Not Singing Anymore"	"I'm Not Running Anymore"	Hoosier

Use a Song Title to Answer a Different Song:

Song & Band Name	Song & Band Name	Comments & Submittor Name
"Hurts So Bad"	"Hurts So Good," John Mellencamp	Editor's note: Please DO NOT use quotation marks. - Vic George
"Who's Makin' Love"	"Jack and Diane," John Mellencamp	Raphael
"I Need A Lover"	"I Wanna Be Your Lover," Prince	Not that there's anything wrong with that. - Rafeal De La Ghetto
"Ain't Even Done With The Night"	"Walkin' After Midnight," Patsy Cline	Kathy
There are additional songs titles that answer other songs available.

Remove a Letter From a Song Title:

"The Authority Son" originally "The Authority Song"

Kareem Abdul-Montana

"Peaceful Word" originally "Peaceful World"

Blake DeKalb

"Ain't Eve Done With The Night" originally "Ain't Even Done With The Night"

She needs to be -- dawn is breaking!

Emmy Kay Butanone

"Crumblin' Dow" originally "Crumblin' Down"

Mellencamp's personal stock market report?

Peter

"Pink Hoses" originally "Pink Houses"

Peter

There are additional song titles with a letter removed available.

Add a Letter To a Song Title:

"Melting Poet" originally "Melting Pot"

Meredith Corpening

"Melting Spot" originally "Melting Pot"

Meredith Corpening

"Melting Post" originally "Melting Pot"

Meredith Corpening

"Ain't Even Done With The Knight" originally "Ain't Even Done With The Night"

Not sure what Mellencamp was doing with a knight?

Quark

"Brain on the Scarecrow" originally "Rain on the Scarecrow"

I guess the Wizard gave him one after all!

Josh

There are additional song titles with a letter added available.

Change a Letter In a Song Title:

"Pick Houses" originally "Pink Houses"

Not with the current housing market.

Quark

"Punk Houses" originally "Pink Houses"

Retirement homes for punk rockers?

Quark

"Rink Houses" originally "Pink Houses"

Where people practice figure skating.

Quark

"Pink Horses" originally "Pink Houses"

Quark

"Pink Louses" originally "Pink Houses"

Stay away from Mellencamp!

Quark

There are additional song titles with a letter changed available.

Song Parodies:

Original Song Name	Parody Song Name	Parody Author
"Jack and Diane"	"The Ballad of Aaron and Meg"	Red Zeppelin
"Jack And Diane"	"The Ballad of Aaron Meg"	Red Zeppelin
"Pink Houses"	"Thick Spouses ( The "i Married An Idiot" Song)"	Malcolm Higgins
"Hurts So Good"	"Crush So Good"	92 CITI-FM & The Classic Rockers
"I Need a Lover"	"I Won't Date a Woman Who's Name is Britney"	Tony Wiseguy
"Jack and Diane"	"Bo and Luke Duke"	Nett
"Jack And Diane"	"Van and Cheyenne"	Spoof-Man
"Jack and Diane"	"Jack and Tony"	Jason
"Jack And Diane"	"Jack To Diane"	Malcolm Higgins
"Check It Out"	"Chicken Out"	Malcolm Higgins
There are additional song parodies available.

Bad Choices for On Hold Music:

Song Name	Company/Organization	Submittor
Hurts So Good	Dominatrix, Hospital, Counsellor	Kitty

Duets Not Yet Performed:

First Band/Song Name	Second Band/Song Name	New Song Name	Submittor
I Hope You Dance Lee Ann Womack	Dance Naked John Mellencamp	I Hope You Dance Naked	Josh 555
White Houses Vanessa Carlton	Pink Houses John Mellencamp	Pink And White Houses	Ed
R. O. C. K. In The U.S.A. John Mellencamp	Back In The U.S.S.R. The Beatles	R.O.C.K. In The U.S.S.R. I'm surprised nobody's come up with this before.	Sexy Sadie

If Groups Combined, Their Names Might Be :

Hoosier John Mellencamp

The Hoosiers combined with John Mellencamp

Born and raised in Seymour, Indiana.

Submitted By: indy

John Blind Mellencamp

John Mellencamp combined with Blind Melon

Submitted By: crazydon

John Mellencamper Van Beethoven

John Mellencamp combined with Camper Van Beethoven

Submitted By: Rocky

Misheard Lyrics:

"Pink House" Misheard Lyrics: I remember when you could start a blog. Original Lyrics: I remember when you could stop a clock.	"ROCK In The U.S.A" Misheard Lyrics: Owner of a C.K. in the USA Original Lyrics: R. O. C. K. in the U.S.A
"Jack And Diane" Misheard Lyrics: Listen Papa Bell, come and sing my song Original Lyrics: Let the Bible belt come down and save my soul	"Just Another Day" Misheard Lyrics: Going down to big avocado Original Lyrics: Bobbie Doll and Big Jim Picato
There are additional misheard lyrics available.

Misheard Lyrics Story:

"R-o-c-k In The Usa"

Misheard Lyrics:

I love Seka in the USA.

Original Lyrics:

R-O-C-K in the USA

Story about this misheard lyric by: Galoux

I'm doubly embarrassed by this one. First, the only Seka I've ever heard of is in the, uh, adult entertainment industry. Second, John Cougar Mellencamp is a homeboy, so I oughta know better.

There are additional misheard stories available.

Song Parody Fragments:

"Now More Than Ever"

Better Lyrics:

I'll write new lyrics
for every song
for a big bag of money
how can it be wrong
I'll sing for you
if you'll pay my fee
and I'll write new lyrics
Yeah, I'll write new lyrics

Original Lyrics:

Now more than ever
The world needs love
Not just a slogan
But the world needs love
Now more than ever
I can´t stand alone
Now more than ever
Now more than ever

Submitted by: Douglas Hurst 'Doug' Quebbeman

"R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A."

Better Lyrics:

Just don't forget James Brown

Original Lyrics:

Let's don't forget James Brown

Submitted by: Mike Hack

Funny Lyrics:

"Peaceful World"

The Funny Lyrics:

Looking down the nose is what people say

Why They're Funny:

Well now of course, If you were looking up your nose at someone, then either you have a major injury or the someone is a booger!

Submitted by: Tony Finington

"Peaceful World"

The Funny Lyrics:

Looking down the nose is what people say,
they're just words and words are ok

Why They're Funny:

I've never heard any one say that!

Submitted by: JAKE FORSTOR

Repetitive Lyrics:

"Emotional Love"

The Repetitive Lyrics:

Such emotional love...

Why They're Repetitive:

'John Mellen Cougarcamp' is a funny name!

Submitted by: Mike Hack

Nonsensical Lyrics:

"Authority Song" The Nonsensical Lyrics: I fight authority and authority always wins. Oh, I fight authority and authority always wins I've been doing it since I was a young kid and I'd come out grinning. Why They're Nonsensical: Why would he come out grinning if authority wins? Submitted by: Erin	"Hurts So Good" The Nonsensical Lyrics: Hurts so good. Come on baby, make it hurt so good Why They're Nonsensical: Hurt should never be good. It hurts really bad!!! Submitted by: Mike Hack
There are additional nonsensical lyrics available.

Insincere Lyrics:

"Cherry Bomb"

The Insincere Lyrics:

One night me with my big mouth a couple guys had to put me in my place
When I see those guys these days we just laugh and say remember when

Why They're Insincere:

Hey guys remember when you beat the snot out of me? Ha ha, those sure were good times.

Submitted by: Mark M

Inappropriate Lyrics:

"Pink Houses"

The Inappropriate Lyrics:

And he looks at her And says, hey, darling I can remember when You could stop a clock

Why They're Inappropriate:

It sounds like this is supposed to be a guy complementing his wife, but I've only ever heard that line used as an insult (to imply that someone is incredibly ugly!).

Submitted by: Michael S.

Song Lyrics That Name Check Celebrities:

"Jack and Diane"

The Lyrics:

Scratches his head and does his best James Dean

Who They Mention:

James Dean

Submitted by: Lici

"Key West Intermezzo"

The Lyrics:

This loud Cuban band is crucifying John Lennon

Who They Mention:

John Lennon

Submitted by: Kay

Songs That Open With Their Titles:

"Small Town" Opening Lines: I was born in a small town. Comments: Submitted by: Brian Kelly	"I Need A Lover" Opening Lines: I need a lover that won't drive me crazy. Comments: Also covered by Pat Benatar. Submitted by: Brian Kelly
There are additional spelling lyrics available.