John Cougar Mellencamp
The Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA
December 1, 1985

Source: Nakamichi CM-100 mics with CP-1 cardioid capsules > Sony WM-D6 (TDK-MA Metal) (recorded by "Tape Man Joe" vol. 30)

Transfer: Kenwood KX-4070 cassette deck > TDK-DA3826 standalone cd burner (44.1 kHz) (transfer by george14k)

Editing: Soundforge (tracking) > Wav > TLH (Eac tested) > TLH (sector boundary aligned) Flac level 8

Traders Den 12/3/17 - Tracked by kingrue upload 1330
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Here's an artist we don't see too many recordings from.

As I was tracking this, I began to remember all the popular radio hits he recorded.

It made me think how great would it have been if Melloncamp and Tom Petty would have done a US tour together back in the 80's.

According to the February 1986 edition of Creem Magazine, Mellencamp wanted to incorporate the sound of classic '60s rock into Scarecrow,

and he gave his band close to a hundred old singles to learn "almost mathematically verbatim" prior to recording the album.

Some of which can be heard after the band introductions, Melloncamp does a run of classic covers.

Mellencamp also helped organize the first Farm Aid benefit concert with Willie Nelson and Neil Young in Champaign, Illinois on September 22, 1985.

Mellencamp was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 10, 2008.

I listened to the band introductions (not easy to hear) and looked on wiki. The members I compiled may not be complete, I know i'm missing at least 1 person.

I couldn't identify the drummer, though Kenny Aronoff was the known drummer during this time period.

Also not sure if Larry Crane was involved on guitar.

band members: (my best guess)
Mike Wanchic � guitars, backing vocals (1976�present)
Larry Crane � guitars, backing vocals (1976�1991) (not mentioned)
Kenny Aronoff � drums (1980�1996) (not mentioned)
Toby Myers � bass, backing vocals (1982�1999)
John Casella � keyboards, saxohone, accordion (1984�1992)
Lisa Germano - violin (1985�1994)
Pat Peterson - backup singer (1981�2006)
Crystal Taliefero - congas, backup singer (1985�1989)

Thanks to Tape Man Joe for capturing this rarely heard recording and thanks to George14k for doing the transfer

Check samples for quality.

Set list:
01 crowd cheer
02 Small Town
03 Jack and Diane
04 Minutes to Memories
05 Lonely ole Night
06 Rain On The Scarecrow
07 Between a Laugh and a Tear
08 Hand to Hold On To
09 Rumbleseat
10 I Need A Lover -- tape flip @ 0:18--
11 Golden Gates
12 Hold Tight
-- tape change --
13 Crumblin Down
14 ROCK In The USA
15 Play Guitar
16 Hurt So Good
17 Authority Song
18 Face of the Nation
19 Pink Houses
20 Band Introductions
-- tape flip ---
21 Mickey's Monkey
22 Turn On Your Love Light
23 Cold Sweat
24 Mony Mony
25 Nobody
26 Proud Mary
27 Under The Boardwalk

Total Time = 02:12:11

~~ ENJOY ~~

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