John Mellencamp - NEW SONG - "If I Die Sudden" LIVE

[theroadbeckons]

love this guy, always have. we're a long way from jack and diane!

[amanda10485]

I got every album and cd JCM ever put out, he totally rocks. he was my mothers favorite artist to before she was shot and killed, i listen to John whenever I need to be closer to her and he never lets me down. R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. , one of the best songs ever.

[automobileserv]

Awesome song seen John do this live about 8 times .

[gjc82071]

JCM is keep'n it real!

[The370000]

Love it ,great song!...Latvian girl....John rocks!!!!!

[timothytwin61]

Mellencamp kicks ass. Always has. Always will. All the Saints were Sinners.

[kronlof2]

Killer show this tour in Seattle last night. The new album is hillbilly rock!

[TheTSpicer]

how about the violinist amazing!

[TheTSpicer]

how about the vio;inist amazing!

[MrJerryWallace]

Outstanding! The real deal. Gretz guitar? "I got a whole bunch more that I deserve. But now I'll be free."

[TheTSpicer]

Mellencamp fan foe 25 yrs, his best live performance so far!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[scotters201]

I like how spits at 40 seconds,,its like this getting old stuff sucks,,I tired already

[dorrisrae9]

I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED MELLENCAMP, EVEN HAD THEET HIM WHILE HE WAS FLIMING A MOVIE (HAVE NO IDEA WHAT CAME OF THAT), I WAS SO SURPRISED WHENEVER I HEARD THIS NEW C.D. HE'S STILL GOT IT FOR SURE

[GLWillaims]

watch country my ass new version!

[HowlinHenri]

When are you coming back to Australia, John??

[leonardozuluaga911]

i love this song.

[asingleguy69s]

awesome songs man; too bad he's not here in Canada till next year 2011.

[idosp]

this song has a strong message, enjoyed it John. You have a great band thanks!

Bettina

[bhcutthroat]

can't get any better than this, love you John

[carrieabay]

i saw him last night in concert. his new sound is mind blowing

[samlaminatankar]

en av värdens bästa musiker, lyssna njut.

[mfarrah2265]

ill take him young or older...xo

[Vearlsriver]

I love you...you Hoosier! Lived there...loved there...

[LisaAugustyniak]

I was there and it was awesome!

[THEKEYWESTRIDER]

Outstanding live performance, Song is Just Right, When you coming to Florida?

[wildman649]

Dont be going dieing anytime soon there John we need ya.This dam video hes my spider sences tingling  . take care you only live once make it long

[dunkachow]

John is confused about his eternity and who and how his sins are paid for. Like his music, not his theology. Scary.

[70x7brody]

I agree , pray for are leaders , this means those who are held in the spot light as well.

[beamer7575]

i agree this album is  great

[MrTerrySpicer]

Mr Mellencamp addresses they way we all feel when age starts to slow us down and we can only remember feeling great and young! Check out the female fiddle (violin) player. Awesome!

[Caylus1578]

Pure Class...As always!!

[MrTerrySpicer]

Great song, they way I think!, Check out the Violin (Fiddle Player) Best I have ever seen!

[2634Bets]

Great song from a great album. Like a fine wine John gets better with age

[MrRexray]

@2634Bets  great song.

[TheTSpicer]

@2634Bets best live performance from 2008

[amaiacm]

I wish you came to Spain, John!

[juanannico]

@amaiacm hola!!!,Yo tb soy español(de un "small town")de Alicante,me alegra mucho ver que hay algún español que le gusta John Cougar Mellencamp(me gusta llamarlo así),amo su música,y sus canciones me han ayudado en etapas duras y confusas de mi vida,me encantaría charlar a cerca de el con alguien!!!,que te parece p.ejem "Susaznne and the jewels" del album human wheels?,o "ghost towns along the higway"de freedoms road?,gracias....

[amaiacm]

@juanannico Hola! Me gusta Mellencamp pero no me sé todas sus canciones la verdad. Básicamente me he escuchado millones de veces sus grandes éxitos y me encantan. Justo las que me pones no las conozco. Un saludo!

[bettyboop278]

John is AWESOME!!! Keep on rockin!!!

[nenmyfriend]

beautiful......i love you john

[JanelBerno]

Excellent!!

[mowm88]

His stuff is good. I prefer 'Scarecrow' and 'Human Wheels' to it, but I like this one fine.

[GFY19545]

..outstanding

[PQRLOVE]

Always great songs and singing.

However it's really nice to hear some decent music along with the song. Finally a decent drummer behind you.

The guitarist and violinist are excellent too. Great group. Best you've had in years.

[bunkhouse]

"Finally a decent drummer behind you"???? Kenny Arnoff was the drummer in John's band for years!!!

[macdaddyjb]

Kenny Arnoff was easily the best drummer Mellencamp has ever had...

[Vladoslavoj]

Good job, John...

[btlarkin]

Video is great, it must be sanctioned. As to the song, gritty lyric. Heartfelt I dare say. Tempo drags a bit. Needs more momentum and to grab you.

[Tray137]

Great music, many performers are moving towards their roots know. Don't forget the 80's when video was king and the music suffered. Mellencamp is folk and rhythm and blues at his heart. Get your rock off where you can.

[cmanmt]

I think the new album is the best he's ever made, lyrically and musically. T-Bone Burnett is a genius.

[bunkhouse]

I agree. This might be his best album. Amazing that the guy can knock your socks off after all these years.

[JennyL7150]

This live version ROCKS! Unlike his recorded version on his new album. I was highly anticipating the album, but when I heard this song on it I was very disappointed. What is up with his new songs lately? Its great that he has songs with lyrics that have meaning, but John, don't forget to include some rockin' songs that don't have to have a message to it as well. Rumbleseat anyone? Play Guitar? Don't forget to just rock out every now and then.

[gizmomom1]

HE IS THE BEST!!!

[threeostreet]

Love John but it's time for him to retire. This song and music sucks.

[diarchangel]

This album from beginning to end is great. I think it's a great companion CD to Springsteen's Devils and Dust. He was on Leno last night with T.Bone and he sounded great, I'm hoping someone will post.

[showtime5700]

I have loved Mellencamp for ever, it pains me to say but there is enough bad shit in the world without him driving it home in every song he writes now, he has had it made for a long time now he ought to be happy instead of ripping on his country. he sould seperate his politics and his music, his old stuff if great, his new stuff not so much

[DANIGIRL66]

Guess what, gotta disagree. I am not a huge Mellencamp fan, but I have much respect for him and what he has contributed to music. Just went to my first show ever PNC Art Center, NJ. Was actually really impressed and blown away with the honesty of this song! So whatever. Analyze what you want. This is pure heart and soul SIMPLE~PEACE~DANIGIRL

[WIICK]

Now that I have heard the CD version, I have to admit I stiil LOVE this one; but the other stripped down version has a lot going for it too.

GREAT CD!

[zolaente]

god this is so sad. I have loved him since 1979 and 80s and all. How sad he even gave up on usa. Oh this is so sad. I am so sad. OMG THIS IS SO BAD. He tried since first album to tell usa. I gave up long before but hoped him being easy words to usa would reach. Even that did not omg I feel so bad now. :(

[ranmelzac]

what the fuck are you rambling about? just because he is not singing about something you want to hear? its just a song, if you are saying he hates the us now you have mental problems.

[klj421]

I have some mental depression problems, but still love this guy and the music. I think this is one of his best cd's in a long while. So please don't put threeostreet into a catogory with me.LOL.....

[Powderfinger07]

There is a big difference between the country and the men who make the policy decisions. If you can't recognize that then continue to be an ignorant sheep and suck on the big corporate nipple that owns you!

[stupidmobfool]

Just listened to the album version of this song on VHI site. Gotta say the live version is the best, but hey, I'll take what I can get:)

[OsvaldoPaese]

This new album is his best yet.

[mrsrigz64]

one of his best

[deschner]

Don't die sudden! give up the cigarettes!

[upnortherner]

Wow! Can hardly wait for the new album!

[RAWArtifacts]

Don't Die sudden! You need to keep making great music! RAW

[ruth421963]

One of thee songs at my wake{I'm not hot up on going 6 ft down,anymore}. My soul will be here with my two adult sons and they can creamate me...never thought I'd want that...I do. I have the music I want and all bright colors{nobody wears black}.....Hell it is time to celebrate, I'mm leaving HELL!!

 Hope & Happiness, Ruth

[ruth421963]

Ohh this song will move EVEN my ashes!!! Ouch, now thats so dam good!

[LittleElvis06]

The best there ever is or was!

[whitteydog]

I smell the Devil in this one! Great song!

[piglet7002]

This is my new favorite song. Saw JM perform it in Des Moines and it brought the house down!!!

[tbirddays]

ICONIC

[rahf1k1]

Wasnt a fan really untill I seen him in concert in feb. WOW THIS SONG IS DA BOMB!!

I want this song played at my funeral and everyone has to dance!!

[shawnroday1993]

me 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[stupidmobfool]

Saw JM on this tour if Rockford, IL. Best song of the night. Quintessential Mellencamp. Listening to it over and over and it never gets old.

[Cbrowns72]

Damn i love this song!

[mauilunatweak]

Me too!!! I want it played @ my funeral!!!!

[upnortherner]

A major highlight of his current tour is this song!

[vhschola]

saw this live last night in portland,ME. This was the song of the show video doesnt do it justice this song was amazing live

[SSHSSH29]

John, you did it again! Awesome song, bring on the album!!

[sugarmarie1980]

I went to seven shows on this tour. John and the band just totally rocked out on this song and it was one of my favorites. I was saying this was the "Stones In My Passway" song on this tour, sung with such compassion and conviction.

[heavensxrose]

I was at the show State College! It was one of the most amazing concerts I've ever been to in my entire life. And, this was definitely one of my favorite songs of the night. I know that the new album is heavily anticipated, especially by me. :)

(If you have them, can you post videos from the State College show? Please?)

[sandybanny]

This was my favorite of the Erie Pa show on Thursday...he really rocks and it is a great concert!! See him if you can.

[mauilunatweak]

HE WILL ALWAYS ROCK!!!

[janejayhawk]

I can listen to this over and over. Was great in concert! Bring on the new CD.

[mellenheadinohio]

i LOVE this song!!!!!  JM and band just totally bring the house down with this one! i can't imagine NOT hearing this one live.

[joyswildnights]

John is such a grand performer and song writer.......this video shows it!

[2bejou]

I love this new song, I can't wait for the new cd to come out!

Thanks for posting this, I've been playing it over and over

[leegobble]

Incredible !!!!

I seen the opening night of the tour in Terre Haute. This song was the song of the night for me!

John has done some good songs of late but this song is CLASSIC MELLENCAMP at his best!

Ranks right up there with all the other great songs that he has done.

[Mellenhead2007]

This is my favorite of the new ones he's been singing on the tour! Can't wait for the album!!

[indyscarecrow]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this song...pure and unparalleled John Mellencamp!!!

[4kidsfarm]

5 Stars!!

[cscheffer728]

Saw this live in Grand Rapids, MI!!!! This song rocks.

[shanny407]

Saw him do the song in MN. The guy still can rock!!!

[sugarmarie1980]

The most amazing song and performance! Ay yi yi!

[WIICK]

Such a fantastic song!!!!!!!

way to go John!

[coolwindmills]

GO JOHN GO! THIS SONG IS SO YOU!

[RichRT]

A great time was had by all, no doubt about it.

[jakesmom204]

I was at this show and this song and performance was one of the highlights.  Incredible!

[debrachilton]

Oh man I can't wait for JM to bring his tour to the west coast. I love this song..