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About Jack & Diane : The single spent four weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1982 . It was chosen by the Recording Industry Association of America as one of the Songs of the Century . Mellencamp was based on the 1962 Tennessee Williams film Sweet Bird of Youth . He has stated that the clapping was used only to help keep time and was supposed to be removed in the final mix . Mellencamp revealed that the song was originally about an interracial couple, but he was persuaded by the record company to change it . The record company persuaded It was released in 1982. It was released as part of album American Fool. The genre is heartland rock. The track was release in 1982. Jack & Diane has a significant contribution from artist(s) John Mellencamp. It is related to the album(s) - American Fool.
About John Mellencamp - John J. Mellencamp is known for his catchy, populist brand of heartland rock . He is also known as Johnny Cougar, John Cougar and John Cougars . Farm Aid concerts have remained an annual event over the past 35 years . The organization has raised over $57 million to promote a strong and resilient family farm system . Mellencamp was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 10, 2008 . His biggest musical influences are Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie, James Brown, and the Rolling Stones . John Mellencamp's music is influenced by genre(s) - rock heartland rock hard rock roots rock folk rock country rock.
About American Fool : American Fool is the fifth studio album by John Mellencamp . The album was No. 1 position on the Billboard album chart for nine weeks . Mellencamp's song "Danger List" originated when his guitarist Larry Crane played some chords in a basement rehearsal room . "I turned on the tape recorder and sang 30 verses. Then I went and weeded out the ones I didn't like," he said . A remastered version of American Fool was released on Mercury/Island/UMe on March 29, It had a contribution from notable artists like John Mellencamp. Its music is influenced by genres - rock , heartland rock.