The Wisconsin State Fair is about a week away and Mellencamp’s concert is almost sold out. The songwriter is on his Sad Clowns & Hillbillies tour along with Carlene Carter. While Mellencamp will perform many of his most popular tunes, he will most likely include some from his recent albums. Here are six to check out before going to his show at the Wisconsin State Fair.
“My Soul’s Got Wings” from Sad Clowns & Hillbillies, featuring Carlene Carter
(Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group North America. “My Soul’s Got Wings” · John Mellencamp · Carlene Carter. Sad Clowns & Hillbillies. ℗ ℗ 2017 John J. Mellencamp under exclusive license to Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
“Lawless Times” from Plain Spoken
(Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group North America. “Lawless Times” · John Mellencamp. Plain Spoken. ℗ 2014 John Mellencamp)
“Minutes to Memories” from Scarecrow
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group International. “Minutes To Memories” · John Mellencamp, Scarecrow. ℗ 1985 John Mellencamp, under exclusive license to the Island Def Jam Music Group)
“Grandview” from Sad Clowns & Hillbillies, featuring Martina McBride
(On April 28th John released his 23rd full-length album, Sad Clowns & Hillbillies featuring Carlene Carter, the daughter of June Carter Cash and Stepdaughter of Johnny Cash, on Republic Records. Mellencamp’s new single, “Grandview” features country music star Martina McBride. Video courtesy of YouTube.)
“Easy Target” from Sad Clowns & Hillbillies
(Premiered live on Yahoo’s The Katie Couric Interview “Easy Target” is John’s reflection on the state of our country. An outspoken artist, Mellencamp continues his journey to convey the truth through this passionate and plain-spoken song. Video courtesy of YouTube.)
“John Cockers” from Life, Death, Love, Freedom
(Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group North America. “John Cockers” · John Mellencamp, Life, Death, Love and Freedom. ℗ 2008 John Mellencamp. Under exclusive license to StarCon, LLC d/b/a Hear MusicTM)
Mellencamp will hit the Wisconsin State Fair Main Stage on Friday, August 4, 2017 with Carlene Carter at 8:00pm. He will most likely play many of his hits, however, he will also play some songs off his most recent albums, especially Sad Clowns & Hillbillies. Additionally, the concert is almost sold out, however, fans can still snag some last minute tickets by visiting the Wisconsin State Fair website.
~Jenna Jakes, WOGB
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