I saw one of the greatest concerts ever, John live in Indianapolis in 1987. It was a three day gig, all sold out of course. It was the best of over 100 I've seen live.
"..."Freedom's Road," casts its true political spirit ... Backed by guitarists Andy York and Mike Wanchic, both of Mellencamp's selections were given a sturdy, soulful treatment ... A steady, windy drizzle and the unintentional chorus of electrical crackles and pops (presumably from the Hatch Shell light towers) did not diminish a summer night filled with color, verve, and celebratory splendor. ..."
(from "Mellencamp adds Soul to Esplanade splendor" July 5, 2007)
Yes the orchestra is powerful as are John Melloncam's gutarists. but notice that the drummer is actually the Boston Pops own drummer, right up the back. If anyone knows this guys name let me know. I did know it but the name escapes me now. He is a percussion genius.can play anything.He has done other work outside the Boston pops as well.
Kind of sums it up. Ironic. Moribund.
cullyvan 9 months ago
looks like every 1 hada REALly good time!
moonshineonme75013 11 months ago
AWESOME song 4ever!!!!*****5+ See you my guitar version!!! :-)
Urankar3 1 year ago
this song rocks ROCK IN THE USA ROCK WILL NEVER DIE AS LONG AS HUMANS LIVE AND LIKE MUSIC BECAUSE THIS IS THE ONLY KIND OF MUSIC
Thewackiestfunnyvid 2 years ago 5
THE ROMANTICS copy What I Like About You album the romantics EP 1979
SO GOOD music JHON C. M. is a rockstar
rock100pre 2 years ago
I saw one of the greatest concerts ever, John live in Indianapolis in 1987. It was a three day gig, all sold out of course. It was the best of over 100 I've seen live.
johnwinkel 2 years ago
"..."Freedom's Road," casts its true political spirit ... Backed by guitarists Andy York and Mike Wanchic, both of Mellencamp's selections were given a sturdy, soulful treatment ... A steady, windy drizzle and the unintentional chorus of electrical crackles and pops (presumably from the Hatch Shell light towers) did not diminish a summer night filled with color, verve, and celebratory splendor. ..."
(from "Mellencamp adds Soul to Esplanade splendor" July 5, 2007)
sweetredredwine 2 years ago
That's What I LIKE about YOU!!!
:-)
sweetredredwine 2 years ago
Sounds a lot like Neil Diamond's Cherry Cherry or Thank The Lord For The Night Time to me!!
shilo507 2 years ago
Yes the orchestra is powerful as are John Melloncam's gutarists. but notice that the drummer is actually the Boston Pops own drummer, right up the back. If anyone knows this guys name let me know. I did know it but the name escapes me now. He is a percussion genius.can play anything.He has done other work outside the Boston pops as well.
125sloth 3 years ago
This song rocks!
SiththeSmith 3 years ago
My mom is the one in the lime green shirt at 1:53 I was in the 2nd row
samasamahottie 3 years ago 4
The orchestra by itself is powerful. When you put it with any other music it adds a lot to it. Mellencamp has a terrific band; great guitars.
pbrucpaul 3 years ago
He looks like Tommy Emmanuel.
Anyway, great video!.
Savak22 4 years ago
Never a 4th of July BBQ without "R.O.C.K in the USA"
yeah....yeah.....
nymellenhead 4 years ago
Incredible performance!
highccherrie 4 years ago
55 and still going strong...
Ecrbase2 4 years ago
Excellent. Thanks for doing this.
MudElephant 4 years ago
AWESOME!!!!
elegantangel 4 years ago