John Cougar Mellencamp I Need A Lover

[24nz]

Thank you for posting!

[schmidtmachiner]

great song

[1972fordgrandtorino]

Love classic John Cougar

[Anthony5217]

Great Song!!! Old School Baby!

[nonoford]

best part of this video is at 2:07

[animascat]

in my book mellencamp and petty are true american rockers. doesn't get any better the best.

[kja427]

If you want to see a good way to make a first impression in The Music Industry, look, and listen to this. Bruce Springsteen didn't have it this good. Nice job, Johnny!

[stylerico2000]

Great video

[tinfoilhatter]

greatest rock song ever made...by the greatest band!

[pweedman11]

haaa haaa wheres my pst?

[pweedman11]

what is it with that show Red Eye? just a bunch of smart asses with money doing the same thing i did and everybody else does only on T.V. ? oooh! there high brow smart asses.

[loralie5974]

tunes good, though

[fumetti]

This version took most of the instrumental beginning off...what the hell?

[sisterdebmac]

@fumetti

Yeah, it's the single version.

[twoaxis88]

i love pat, but mellencamp took the trophy!!!!!!

[Valgal444444]

Is that Dexter ?

[blozier2006]

is there a version of this video that includes the long instrumental build-up to the main song?

[ACERAMGAD]

Schweet!

[TheBadKidz]

Am I the only one that still watches this?

[kd5lpr]

@TheBadKidz nop i still watch it

[humbleradio]

I swear, the absolute best comments on all of YouTube are those on 80s videos. Funny, clever, moving, tearful, nostalgic, and just feet on the ground smart. You guys are the best Keep it up!

[ambitiousgirl2011]

Heard this on 93X the other day and just fell in love with it. LOL

[edbo10]

I hear this and Jack and Diane on the radio a lot of the time. Freaking awesome.

[Audacy]

What is up with all this "embedding disabled" bullshit? Does EMI want to strangle the music they own so it forever forgotten?

[mysticalitalian71]

My fav son from him. Pat Benetar did a cool version too!!

[jjputnam]

that man rocks and to me he always will love him and his great songs

[topeavler]

@jjputnam I agree 100% I have been a John Cougar Mellencamp or John Melloncamp fan for so so so many years he plays the best Rock & Roll Music.

[brandon68195]

14 need a lover who wont drive them crazy

[TheTayTaynGee]

i have this on meh iPod, freaking luv John Mellencamp.(:

[KristyMusicLoren]

I need a LOVER that WILL drive me crazy..........And to ALLSIngingAllDancing, I'm a hot catch at 39 and I've hit the highway plenty of times because I WANTED to ;)

[TheBackOfTheBoat]

@KristyMusicLoren wow you're humble.

[KristyMusicLoren]

@TheBackOfTheBoat - Sorry, but you have no idea who I am or what I am about and actually YES I am humble. Have a great day :)

[TheBackOfTheBoat]

@KristyMusicLoren I never said you weren't...

[Jelloeyessuck]

Hell ya!!!!

[1silversprings]

Lord have mercy, rock on John!!!!!! love this song!!!

[blackShelterDog]

Listening to in 2011 good music never dies!

[nazcarwoman]

this great tune,,

[ezerina1]

He looks like a baby...Guess I was too, even though I thought I was grown

[caw5951]

always love this song and it's so cool to see John in make-up:) Love ya forever

[meeeee1968]

not much to say here , aside from

absolutely timeless song !!!!!!!

[ShinyVelvetRose1]

An almost impossible request. Mr. Cougar, XD

[tnawcwvictoria]

This was John Mellencamp's 1st Top 40 Hit on the Pop Chart here in America and this also got him to become a big name on the Pop Chart in the 80's and 90's and also, 1979 gave us Prince's 1st #1 Soul Hit and this song was out when Wink Martindale was still hosting The NEW Tic Tac Dough, Superfriends were still goin' strong on abc, CBS Debut The Dukes of Hazzard and Trapper John, M.D. Starring Pernell Roberts of BONANZA Fame and we also saw the debut of Benson on abc and The Facts of Life on NBC

[yarekhunt]

@tnawcwvictoria And Rocky Burnett!!! : )

[Lifeafter20]

Im going to the manchester show!

[shelbykenny]

Wonder what all them "cool guys" back in the days when John was still installing phone lines are thinking nowdays? You know the jerks that told John that he didnt know how to sing & he would never make it in the big time.

You showed them, John. Thanks for all the very excellent and entertaining music.

[Vatch1966]

I like Both John's and Pat Benatar's versions...They should do a duet of this song.

[DaveWollenberg]

@Vatch1966 Great idea, but, John and Pat would have to find a key that they can harmonize in.

[Vatch1966]

@DaveWollenberg True

[cjscanlon0205]

what the fuck does he say at 0:53

[wooralstreet]

this bloke rocks from nz/aust

[14waylon1]

i need a lover wearing flour sack drawers.get her to go to the creek, and let the water run through it. great song.

[par43532002]

Would love to hear the long version of this song posted on youtube...

[71farhan]

Pat Benatar's version is much better than this one

[mikemcpeak714]

@71farhan you're nuts!!! you must be from Kentucky!

[71farhan]

@mikemcpeak714 why>???

[mikemcpeak714]

@71farhan just giving you a hard time lol....no offense...people in Kentucky always like everyone better than us Hoosiers

[71farhan]

@mikemcpeak714 Actually i am not from Kentucky..

[Kyon7100]

He looks a little weird, but I still love this song and his music.

[babyimawantyou]

Hes Got Alotta Heart Passion And Soul You Can Really Tell In His Music

[MegaClete]

music lovers are the best

[HandofDoom01]

I need a lover that won't drive Ms. Daisy.

[JustRelaxing1]

Hoosier John Mellencamp.

This is my favorite.

[stoneguy66]

total recall of junior high...LOVE IT.

[katiec523]

I started listening to mellencamp because my dad did when he was a teenager, dad got me hooked. I love his old music, this one being my fav, ecspecially when comparing it to his new songs. Also...he wasn't that bad looking back in the 80's...As a girl who loves classic john couger mellencamp I do have the right to say that lol

[mollysangelique]

je,treitert,me,doe,effe,normaa­l,ben,jy,happy,op,pc,houden,zo­,zonder,my,jy,hebt,genoeg,aan,­de,domme,commants,

[unstablecreature88]

why can't I share this video?

[rattattat100]

14 people have a lover who drives them crazy

[DenCath5209]

Gee, I forgot he ever looked this young & made up. Love ya John

[GeorgiePPuddinPie]

Great track. Luv JM.

[MegaClete]

1980 song

[theblacksheep1000]

14 Bieber fans were on here!

[Teraforce88]

@theblacksheep1000 No, they were Pat Benetar fans!

[theblacksheep1000]

@Teraforce88 HAHAHA VERY GOOD!!!

[stoneguy66]

love it...jcm is one of the best.

[AllSingingAllDancing]

14 girls do not know the meaning of "hey hit the highway."

[snowsue2001]

@AllSingingAllDancing I'll say!!!!!  hehe

[punkiny1]

i need a lover!!!

[smasherhits]

Classic early John Cougar..The intro to this always reminds me of The Who for some reason..Recorded in England back in 78 I think it was

[Jesteria78]

I this dude, uhhh, John Cougar Military Camp? But serious, I think this is one of the best songs ever. But I like the one with the long intro.

[VirgilwithanE]

Funny thing, when performed by a bloke, the lyrics of this song make the singer sound like a total douche, but when sung by a female, it touches on a common issue! lol Not that John Cougar is a douche, he's awesome! Just sayin' this song can be a double-edged sword, lol

[MrClassicrock85]

@VirgilwithanE why dont you suck my dick and stfu.

[VirgilwithanE]

@MrClassicrock85 Whoa, whoa, whoa! Dude! What's the matter?

[JDPackard]

so young ...so long ago

[janis123ism]

hey, is cougar still alive?

[Jesusofsuburbia27]

@janis123ism Yep

[dreamweaver67ify]

As a former DJ, in Conn, this song was requested lots!!!!great tune, esp long version

[LoraG2]

Getting ready and always excited to see Mr. Mellancamp!

[bunkhouse]

The 13 people who disliked this song must be Pat Benatar fans. I like benatar, but this is THE version of this song.

[tavspop]

@bunkhouse tru dat from the person that wrote it.

[whutzat]

LOL, I just realized that these are totally asshole lyrics.

[ufofan1980]

Can anyone tell me who the guitar player here is? I love the intro to this song.

[JBott7]

Sorry, Mr. Mellencamp, I know of no living females that fit your requirement. 

[wildside1976]

@JBott7 Hey now!! lol

[ACORNSUCKS]

@JBott7 i've met a couple........lol

[TasmiaMallor]

@JBott7 I'm female and I agree 100% with this song!!!!! So there ya go.

[humbleradio]

@JBott7 Lol!

[kd5lpr]

@JBott7 your wrong sir there are girls like that you just gotta pay for them lol

[Sifter158]

@JBott7 I second that

[BNSF9250]

@JBott7 yep no matter what girls drive u crazy cuz they unintentanly make u insecure and drive u nuts.

[rose2010bud]

@JBott7

He is a pretty good musician though.

[twoaxis88]

@JBott7 if you were born after '69, then u wouldnt get him

[pescobar3131]

@JBott7  Amen

[princesslaighlani]

dont everyone need a lover that dont drive them crazy but wouldnt it be kinda boring????????

[mollysangelique]

he,s,nice,john,i,can,say,it,de­mocraty,if,you,hurt,you,felt,i­,felt,a,lover,die,addultbehavi­our,has,normal,thougts,i,tough­t,it,was,you,well,how,to,fill,­my,mornings,being,hacked,not,o­wner,my,pc,no,more

[slim11208]

Totally not my "era" but I can relate sooo much!!

[UnderMediKated]

One of the greatest tunes ever!!!!!!!!!

[chkrblu]

I wonder if his parents drove him to the concert - he looks so young!

[whutzat]

@chkrblu No actually, he'd just gotten his learner's permit.

:-D

[jburnham93]

13 people stayed with their crazy lover.

[jfrey1]

I like how the toms sound at the end. Epic-as-fuck heavy metal death march.

[kikiJanuie]

Officially Kilees Theme Song!!! For those of you who know her...........

[Fireoddessy]

This song is sooo bad ass!!!

[hhsdance94]

13 people are jealous of john

[FlyingAce1016]

this song reminds me of 'small town' the tune

[FlyingAce1016]

impossible to find the studio version D:

[thefunkisrubber]

i play this in the car with my gf when shes driving me crazy

[TheCarlsonsRaiders]

Great song,, sucks that this video is missing the instrumental intro section though.

[GLWillaims]

watch,dont fish and drive!

[jtmichaelson]

Larry Crane looks like a 10 year old. Very cool video

[HollandProjects]

Internet is great. I would have never figured out

"Some girl that knows the meaning of a" Hey hit the highway.

Always mumbled my way through those lyrics,

[ACORNSUCKS]

@HollandProjects same here..........lol

[2luscious4you]

Now this is HQ audio, best file for me!!! Thanks for the post ;-)

[blackSmurf1000]

@theygunaHATEME ha ha u have to much time on your hands

[catch22jackDaniels]

@theygunaHATEME : Your moms a sell out. (burrn)

[mydrumasnare]

This song reminds me of a better time in my life !!!! Also John performed this song on American Bandstand before it finally folded around 1980.

[scottdevito1]

how old is this, he had bonding since then.

[kikomiko1]

what does he say at 1:50?

[stonegate47]

@kikomiko1 "Well Im not wiped out by this poolroom life Im livin...Im gonna quit this job n go ta school or head back home"

[thewag777]

This is the best version I've found on here. Don't know what John was thinking with that hair, but great music!

[dangondu5]

The LONG version is 3:21 ??? Hahaha ;)

[VirgilwithanE]

I WANT THAT RICKENBACKER BASS! Good song, too! XD

[GibsonSg1275]

@VirgilwithanE Does Rickenbacker make a good bass?  and i want that Gibson

[VirgilwithanE]

@GibsonSg1275 Rickenbackers make the BEST sound! Screw that LTD or ESP shit! Rickenbacker RULES!

[Judean7]

This man is so AWESOME!!!

[thichanun]

I definitely prefer this version to Pat Benatar's.  Her's is ok, I just like this one better due to stronger instrumental.

[Jeet226]

Love that key change!

[timothyh71]

12 people suck

[Thompsongs]

That's a beautiful Rickenbacker bass.

[jakelvis100]

are all women crazy or just the ones I get tangled up with

[Reverendjim1]

@jakelvis100  There all crazy, you're OK!

[kayleighcochroach]

@jakelvis100 definietely not all crazy!!!

[joynthis]

"They need to completely rid the games of rap and hip hop and play a lot more JCM and other great music from the 60s, 70s and 80s."

Jeez you sound like a crochety old man, and I'm 50. Your kids and grandkids are not going to like what you did, unless they're weird, just like your parents couldn't stand this stuff. If Snoop or whatever makes you cry, well, that's just funny.

[allforch17]

@joynthis what?! hip hop is good, just the bad stuff is bad.

[Reverendjim1]

@allforch17 NO!!! HIP HOP IS JIGGA!

[Reverendjim1]

@joynthis Do you really think its the same thing????? Are you kidding?

[chillywillyboi]

never knew who sang this classic, til recently

[DethByMyIbanezAxe]

267,638 views? WTF? This was a staple to my childhood. I am sad right now.

[TheCarlsonsRaiders]

Between the guitar work and the drummer's epic mustache, this song has more win than even Chuck Norris.

[srammissionstomars]

no doubt

[boycottlibertymutual]

probley

[presidentail]

yeah what a white house wedding it will be for president william james isgar, when we the people allow it...

[darrenable1]

to my Sharona Girl in Los Angeles County. Me To You.

[jk642795]

shit, i thought i saw rick Ashtly xD

[gabey123]

i just heard this the other day and i must say his and pat benatars versions are both amazing! such addicting songs!!!

[ZackHodgson]

I love this song. John Cougar Mellencamp is God.

[AnimalFreakization]

@ZackHodgson so true

[Lochnessvkh]

"What else can I say" ~ too late, gone crazy!...

Great song, great guitar.

[ladyheartelpk1]

damn this is so true!

[kewlthings]

This song is an American classic. It should get more respect then it does. Great tune!

[chowminglives]

Well put, sir!

[guysoceanharmonics]

The full version is one of the greatest "Rock and Roll" intro's ever, great song that never dates, most bands today absolutely struggle to find a driving riff like this

[ZackHodgson]

@guysoceanharmonics Absolutely. This is one of JCM's best songs and one of the best songs ever recorded.

[TheProffesor10]

@guysoceanharmonics where can i find that on youtube?

[guysoceanharmonics]

@TheProffesor10 - unfortunately I am unable to find it

[Doctordendro]

@guysoceanharmonics Can I find the full version on youtube? I love the intro.

[guysoceanharmonics]

@Doctordendro there is a type of live TV version floating around on Youtube but he is with different band members, so the tone quality and style is not quite as good, but still worth watching

[markogoncalves1]

very good

[xttz1]

paper and fire

[NedFreppelin]

@10Tuxedo I was looking for that one too. Haven't heard it in forever.

[MichaelMacer]

Pah! This song is a rip-off of David Brent's Freelove Freeway.

[hewittgaugemusic]

@MichaelMacer so you think it sounds like David brents freelove freeway,, your a smart person,,,,,dam boy clean your ears ' no contest ,,but your a funny guy ,,lmfao freelove freeway ''''lol''lol''lol''lol''

[JaridJay420]

REAL heartland ROCK!!!!!!!! where is music like this today? ON RECORDS THAT ARE 30 YEARS OLD. thats about the only place

[ufofan1980]

I found back in 1984 I believe it was I saw John in concert and his guitar player wasn't around so he played all the lead guitar parts himself, and his playing on the intro of this song was impressive as hell.

[10Tuxedo]

This is a great song, but there is a version of this with a long instrumental opening, anyone have that one???

[TheD24man]

this should soooooo be in rock band 3