John Mellencamp - Small Town - John Edwards Appearance

[hiphopfan22]

"That guy's pretty fun." In more ways than one.

[ACORNSUCKS]

Mellow's politics suck!

[chihuahua313]

<3 John Edwards

and John Mellencamp

[RealTime88]

@chihuahua313 Two great John's right?

[Yellovvsnovvman]

stop leaving stupid comments if u dont like it dont watch it this song is so awsome

[xxshotgunmanxx]

Fuck you mothefucking wankers go wank of to soljafag this song is awsome!

John melloncamp PWNS!

[fvilledutchman]

The two deserve one another. Both of them cheated on their wives. Mellencamp is supposed to be for the working -class little guy ? But he is buds with John "$400 haircut" Edwards. Edwards lives in a sprawling estate across from a trailer park. Trailer park neighbors say he is an eletist snob who will have nothing to do with them. Mellencamp and Edwards both rich bastards who pretend to be for the little guy, while living behind gated mansion walls.

[sonofrattler]

Ha ha! It's no wonder John Cougar and John Edwards are pals; didn't Cougar dick around on his original wife before the trophy wife? 2 peas in a pod! I'm so glad that Edwards is getting his just reward. The lying sack of shit is finally done trying to ruin this country with the policies he so wanted to enact. Praise God he's finished! Asshole!

[dyarm]

I think he is drunk.

[sonofrattler]

mommadog1; you sure that's not MOMMABITCH1? So are you gonna let some empt-headed hollywierdo or rock star tell YOU how to think or vote? Not me! Have a nice day, bitch..

[fordwillkillyou]

hm... thats a good comment whys is voted -1? not any more john is a democrat isnt he? hes a fagget get a republican

[fordwillkillyou]

hm... thats a good comment whys is voted -1? not any more john is a democrat isnt he? hes a fagget get a republican

[KeepHopeAlive22]

In response to fordwillkillyou about the "hes a fagget get a republican":

Uhm...yeah Republicans would know a lot about faggots, wouldn't they?

See...Mark Foley or Ted Haggard

HHAHAHAHAHAH

At least when a Democrat cheats, he does it with a woman.

[mommadog1]

I heard no boo's sheesh..so what if he brought him on stage..John is known for his strong views and who he supports!

[BaseballFan4Ever]

I was there and I never heard any boos!  Everyone was thrilled John Edwards came out on stage!

[denisesimpkins]

I was there! I heard very few cheers! A lot of some other boo's!

[sonofrattler]

John Couger, you empty-heade idiot; SHUT UP AND SING! This is a retreatsit idiot who says that we should not have fought back after Pearl Harbor. He doesn't believe it ever happened! You are a shit who is absolutely ignorant. It's no wonder he supports a trial lawyer who made millions by suing Dr's and hospitals. You both make me sick.

[mommadog1]

Oh stop whining..And his namd is Mellencamp..and it's spelled Cougar ya dummy..

[hollywoodextra]

You've never seen a politcal spot like this one! Click "hollywoodextra" then click on "Single Black Female Seeks White Male Democratic President".

[kurtandnancy]

Mellencamp looks terrible... how old is he now?

[mommadog1]

He is 56 years old...And he looks great...

[gar64]

John Edwards is the only one who really cares about the people in the small towns of America. He is the only one who cares about the real American people. He is our best hope of having a good decent man as President.

[neoconscottp]

hmmm-he hangs out with Hollywood people who make fun of small town people. He mentions Jesus-yet the party he represents wants to eliminate Jesus or any serious Christian believing. John Edwards, Barrack Obama and Hillary believe people in small towns are bumpkins who are intolerant, Christian wackos! Hey-Didn't Edwards book from his small town asap?

[cac982]

Your a dumb idiot who doesn't know your ass from your brain.

[chris42424]

No offense, but are you really this stupid?

[1998disco72]

Did you hear the booing? No we didnt he is such a tool!!! Mellencamp needs to singing music not endorsing losers.

[hdwinston79]

Im from Iowa and set in the front row at this concert. I have been to many of his shows and this one was great.

[1998disco72]

I just cant believe he is backing Edwards. I am from NC and over 90 percent of this state can not stand him.

[cac982]

Oh, if NC hates him he must be bad!

[daddymak8]

What would you expect from a state that supports Jesse Helms and Elizabeth Dole. At least they were smart enough to get rid of Lauch Faircloth and Charles Taylor.

[SSHSSH29]

I was there when this happened! I am from a small town of Lawson, MO!! Des Moines, IA fans embarrased me on how they acted!!! Really should be ashamed of themselves. When you go to a concert you should be considerate!! Otherwise the concert was excellent!

[neoconscottp]

Yes-we need the Hollywood leftists and the future Dem leaders to teach these small town country bumpkins a lesson! These people need to be taught the correct way to act for sure! I am sure that is in the plans for next Dem President for sure. Hollywood and the leftists are model citizens for sure!

[Madeen3]

weird... it actually looked like edwards didn't want to say anything...

I'm an Obama supporter myself, but edwards does have his charms. though i find his good looks disturbing. he is definitely in possession of a great ring...

[aharsma2]

Melloncamp for President 2012

Oh but ain't that America!

John Melloncamp rules the midwest!

Vote for John M. campaign

Happy Thanksgiving to John Mellencamp, thanks for visiting our small town. We love you

[MamaBear2008]

No wonder this artist-activist was pleased to recognize John Edwards onstage. John is rural America's champion!

[raskizal]

Edwards/Mellencamp 08 - small town ticket!

[RKastner1]

It would probably be the "height challenged" ticket.

Though I will admit...he's probably got the only chance to take advantage of the Obamma implosion and Hillary fade.

[leftwingwacko]

Good way to piss a audience off! What are people supposed to do who do not agree with the political issues that Mellencamp is pumping? Bad for business for John and the arenas that invite him to play but who looses out the most ? the fans who just want to hear music.

[WIICK]

John Edwards says:

"You didn't come to listen to me so I'm not singing, thank you all for being here, have a wonderful night"

with all these comments you'd think he made a full speech!

If you don't know John Mellencamp is Politically ACTIVE then you might as well stay home.

[janenank]

I didnt hear the booos everyone talked about on the Human Wheels chat. I want to see a real human run for president, not a politician!!! We can make it happen with the internet and our voices!! We only have ourselves to blame for this mess. IMPEACH BUSH NOW!!!

[RKastner1]

Of course not...this came from Mellencamp's or his fan site....you're not going to hear the boos.

I'm sure the ambulance chaser was waiting in the parking lot to sue the arena when people fell down after being high or drunk at the concert.

[bfbjr]

The "small people" of the world who work for a living paid good money to see this concert, not to see a politician.

[Glennandrews]

"Hey Edwards, you suck! Bring out Ron Paul!"

[cherrybombrj]

i guess everyone has to get there faces out there, and as long as john was kewl with it then its a good thing!!!!! or maybe not????

[jerit1971]

I was at this concert in the fourth row and it was great to see John Edwards there wether or not i vote for him....it was cool!

[nonsensely]

This is a fantastic tour, and Edwards is a fantastic candidate. I'm pleased to know that John & John are willing do fight the good fight for us all! Love & Happiness & Peace to you!

[Glennandrews]

John Cougar Mellenhead.

[BoogieWithStew]

I'd be upset if some douche politician showed up in the middle of a music concert.

[gearhead427218]

not a spammer BITCH FUCK edwards

[aus1bos]

Today's liberal populist is a rich entertainer or trial attorney that sends they're extra millions to offshore banks, free of US taxes. They want CEO's that run huge corporations to pay a tax on income over a million while they hide assets and tell idiots that they care about the little guy. Lucky for them, we have democrats that sop their shit like its candy!

[jmilo22]

If there were'nt any boos than you haters would say that it was a planted crowd, Edwards has stated many times that he does not want everyone to vote for him, he's realistic, unlike the chimp we have in office now, thanks for posting John..EDWARDS 08'

[cdflip78]

He does not want everyone to vote for him so he's not a chimp... spoken like a true idiot liberal without a clue. Edwards is the biggest waif to ever run for president next to George McGovern and the walking tree John Kerry. Can you imagine the fanatical Islamonazi's being intimidated by that guy?

[gearhead427218]

VOTE RON PAUL for freedom, edwards is a liar

[whyudoddat]

ron paul is a liar, spammers won't make anyone vote for him.

[nikolai082700]

A douche makes an appearance on stage with a douche. Wow... I'm shocked.

[smcaronx]

I wonder how many of the people that are making positive comments are just Edwards campaign staff members doing damage control.

[shardanacles]

Damage control for being called an old friend and a fun guy by rock star in front of 9,000 of his paying fans.

[smcaronx]

Not quite. Damage control for forcing a political agenda on the half of the audience that paid just to hear some music, not get a lecture.

[shardanacles]

First of all, its in Iowa two months before the caucuses. If they don't like it, move, or move the date of the caucus so it's not first.

Second, Mellencamp is a proud populist and he's gonna lecture in word and song all night on the subject. And Edwards's platform is the most populist of the big three for the Dems.

And finally, its Mellencamp's choice to bring him out. He didn't have to. But that's what you do for old friends who are fun guys whose ideas you believe in.

[smcaronx]

bottom line, it was a bait and switch.

Many people were not happy.

[shardanacles]

No, a bait and swith is when you advertise a ridiculously low priced item, don't have it in stock, then offer the customer a higher priced item.

This was a well meaning rock star trying to tell fans who believe in him and his music that this is a politician that he believes in.

All of the flash bulbs going off must have been fired in anger.

[RnRHobbes]

All of the people saying there was no booing were clearly not there. You cannot hear it on the video, but there was definitely booing. I'd say it was about 50/50 booing and cheering. I have no problem with an artist writing political songs, but I think it's a little excessive to bring the guy out on stage. I neither support nor dislike John Edwards, but it really did take the energy out of the crowd.

[joyswildnights]

Plants....ummm, I was in that front row and I sure was not planted.

[mattbstl30]

John Edwards has NOOOOO chance!

[k3304]

John Cougar's endorsement is the kiss of death

[treeinrock]

Great! I'm from New York and let me tell you, Mellencamp has some guts to bring John up on stage. I've studied all of the candidates and Edwards is the clear leader. He's not been a political follower like so many others. He is way ahead in his policies and thinking than the other candidates and is going to be great for this country.

Mellencamp knows what's going on....

[Arpege92]

Sounds as if treeinrock has a rockinhishead. Liberal New Yorker...who ever heard of such a thing?

[treeinrock]

BTW, I'm a centralist. I'm from Wisconsin and can see what NAFTA and globalization has done to this country. I live in (corrupt)- New York now to make a decent living. John Edwards is the only candidate who gives a rat about working people and the middle of the country.

[Arpege92]

Make up your mind rockhead. You fist claim to be from New York and now you're from Wisconsin making a living in "Corrupt" New York. Hypocrite leftist....who ever heard of such a thing.

[treeinrock]

Great! I'm from New York and let me tell you, Mellencamp has some guts to bring John up on stage.  I've studied all of the candidates and Edwards is the clear leader. He's not been a political follower like so many others. He is way ahead in his policies and thinking than the other candidates and is going to be great for this country.

Mellencamp knows what's going on....

[iowaunifan]

You can't hear the crowd noise at all here. Everyone was sreaming SMALL TOWN during this song.

He rocked Friday night, ALOT of us could of done without the John Edwards bit though....as many boos as cheers.

[SeattleGuy1968]

Fuck John Edwards - John Mellencamp must be an idiot.

[ketumile]

bring ron paul

[RKastner1]

Huckabee rocks!

[TheMooniniteProject]

i didn't hear any boos though

[bluejayrock]

The boos were loud, the microphones just couldn't pick them up. I was there, I heard them.

[TheMooniniteProject]

not too many though

[TheMooniniteProject]

i'm voting hillary

[waycooljunior1]

they must have doctored the video too inserting all those people clapping and taking pictures and raising their beers

[buckeye1107]

See, it's okay Edwards gets booed by a very partisan Dummycrat crowd because so would Bush or Cheney.

Bunkers.... get it? You see Bush is Hitler in his bunker. That's so clever.

[ktlovesstangs]

I was at that concert and the booing did seem louder there. I however was ashamed to be an Iowan and hearing all the booing...My Goodness...He was on stage all of less than a minute! He didn't say anything political!!!

[debrachilton]

You go JM...........love it

[classic7890]

Hilarious !!! Two "small town boys". Edwards with his 400 dollar haircuts, working for hedgefunds he criticized, clear cutting forests to build his mansions on, chasing ambulances and channeling dead babies. Then John "cougar". What to say about this flaming hypocrite dufus. This moron pens a song about the "jena6" while knowing absolutely not one single fact about it and turns out pure propoganda. Sings about small towns from his mansions sitting atop piles of money.

[texasmusician]

There's no way I'm voting for Edwards... but to be fair, he WAS raised in a small town, his dad worked at a mill. He may have left that background behind, but he does have it.

[carlgt1]

If Bush or Cheney showed up to this concert on-stage, what do you think would happen?

Of course the cowardly RepugliKKKans would have stayed safe in their bunkers....

[KineticOne]

Did any of you Libs notice that the audio was doctored? This video was posted by John Cougar Menstrualcramps official page they are taking the audio from John's mike. If he got such a warm "fun" response don't you think he would have stayed up there a little longer. A bet Mr. Edwards and his mistress had fun after the concert.

[bluejayrock]

It's not doctored, the microphones just didn't pick up the boos because they were coming from the 40 dollar seats in the back of the arena. If you listen to the other videos posted from this tour, you'll notice that the sound never picks up the crowd noise that well.

[KineticOne]

So there's no denying he was booed. Not from the plants he had sitting in the front row, but from the "Small Town" people in the cheap seats.

[s7rugg1e]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAHAH!

[Emjay711]

...and why don't they let Mike Gravel in the debates anymore?

[Emjay711]

Fonnie Phoney Foney FauxKnee

No matter how you spell it, Edwards is a PHONY!

I love the exaggerated southern accent... just like Bill Clinton does in small crowds.

[Emjay711]

Foney Phony Phonie Fonnie FauxKnee

No matter how you spell it, Edwards is a phony!

[Emjay711]

From 2:44 through 2:55 there is booing.

[slovslov7451]

One thing is for sure, John Mellencamp is the biggest sell-out political hack going - My God, in the middle of a song for a guy who has a snowballs chance in hell of winning anything???? How pathetic!

[astrogirlsirius]

Wow! If you right-wingers were told by Drudge that you had been beheaded, you'd all be running around like chickenhawks with your heads cut off.

[waycooljunior1]

people who don't see the video evidence of one guy raising his beer to toast Edwards, clapping hands and snapping pictures should get off their medication.

If it was Hillary people would be throwing stuff on stage. I wouldn't mind being called a "friend" and "fun guy" by Mellencamp

[waycooljunior1]

what a bunch of lazy "reporters" we have. no wonder we invaded Iraq . visual evidence of people clapping, taking pictures and posting

[JNugent74]

I don't hear the booing, and I'm not even an Edwards fan. Honestly, I don't hear it.

[Emjay711]

You need better speakers, there is clearly booing at the beginning, but I don't know why the report I read said it was all booing. There is lots of cheering for that phony baloney Edwards.

[aus1bos]

Its too bad that Edward's has most of his money offshore so he doesn't pay our taxes. Maybe Mellancamp has his money in the same Bermuda bank?

[strategyminded]

What a liar you are.

[aus1bos]

So, mister strategy, I suppose he doesn't have a $15 million dollar estate either? And he wasn't a trial attorney that sued hospitals on principals that are now known to be false. Please, please, tell us your truth!!!!

[mctalks]

Ah, no...aus1bos is NOT lying. Edwards DOES have off shore tax shelters. He DOES invest in the " boogie man " companies that he claims are evil like Halliburton or " Big Oil " companies like BP or Walmart. The only differnce between Clinton, Obama and Edwards and Republicans is that they pretend to be something they are not. I think it's sad that in order to win, they must count on dupes like you buying their BS.

[quasipalm]

I didn't hear any booing. Where did Drudge get that idea?

[strategyminded]

From the same place the other Edwards' scandals come from. Thin air.

[ToddonCapeCod]

I guess Edwards' mansion in NC is nothing but thin air.

[Emjay711]

You need better speakers, there is clearly booing at the beginning, but I don't know why the report I read said it was all booing. There is lots of cheering for that phony baloney Edwards.

[KineticOne]

The audio was doctored by the Mellencamp people before this video was posted. Evidence by the fact you can't hear the crowd singing along with John during Small Town.

[write2beright]

I was at the show last night and really appreciate JM's attempts to help bring understanding and compassion to the world through his music. He's just got the weight of all these rock-n-roll anthems hanging on his shoulders. However, I was disappointed in the crowd reaction - have the boobirds actually listened to a song other than Jack and Diane and Hurts so Good? After this moment, the energy in the arena dropped and never quite recovered.

[bluejayrock]

I don't think anyone booed John Mellencamp, they were booing John Edwards. It's Iowa, any candidate would've been booed by half the place, it's just how we are.

[waycooljunior1]

Look at all those hands clapping and pictures being snapped. pretty warm reception to me. Hillary would have been stoned.

[bowtie3]

Yeah looked good to be. John Mellencamp is great Democratic liberal performer.

[bluejayrock]

I think this was a good choice to post from last night's show. There will be enough chances to post other performances, but this clip will be unique to this show. Edwards also won me over with how he handled being put on the spot by JM. He didn't stump, didn't give some big speech, he basically said "I love this song, I can relate to the message, so I'm getting out of my friend's way so he can finish singing it for you."

[ChiciB1]

If John is good enough for John than John Edwards is GOOD ENOUGH for me!! I really can relate to BOTH of them and just ordered a bunch of John Edwards stickers, signs and am printing up flyers! Edwards is a the kind of person that knows about what my life was about, no matter that he's really made good! Love them BOTH!! Go, Johnny, Go!! LOVE THIS!

[1dk2]

Great - Cheering!

Everyone was cheering!

Edwards best choice for 2008!

[ToddonCapeCod]

If that's what it takes, keep telling yourself that lie

[strategyminded]

You want so badly for the lie that you were spoonfed this morning to be true, don't you?

[tenaciousb]

wow not really sure mellencamp should have put this up with the reaction Edwards got..

[shardanacles]

What reaction was that? I heard mostly cheers with a small amount of boos. Many fewer boos than I'd expect for a popular song being interrupted at a rock concert.

Also, being called a fun guy and an old friend by a well respected rock star doesn't suck either.

[astrogirlsirius]

AWESOME! Love John and John!

[bowtie3]

Same here.