On this day in 1985, John Mellencamp released Scarecrow, the heartland rock classic that produced three Top 10 hits and became one of the defining albums of the '80s. Here are five facts you may not know: zurl.co/GeoRP
5 Surprising Facts About John Mellencamp’s ‘Scarecrow’ - That Eric AlperWhen Scarecrow hit shelves on July 31, 1985, John Cougar Mellencamp wasn’t just writing hits—he was writing history. With three Billboard Top 10 singles and a sound that bridged heartland rock and American protest music, the album became a cultural touchstone of the mid-80s. But behind the roaring success of “Small Town” and “R.O.C.K. in […]www.thatericalper.com