Transmission From A Small Town

Transmission From A Small Town

1986 was a year of concentrated focus for John Mellencamp, a period in which he was able to take a more studied approach to his music, and positive results were instant. Having been on a lengthy tour behind his hit 1985 album 'Scarecrow', Mellencamp's relationship with his band had become closer and more intuitive; their time on the road together was marked by conversations about music and new ideas and a vision for a new album had developed. When they entered the studio in late '86 to begin sessions for 'The Lonesome Jubilee', it was with a refined, considered approach to the recording, one in which any material that didn't fit the artistic concept was jettisoned, and which eventually transformed Mellencamp's sound. This performance comes from John Mellencamp's own 'Belmont Mall' studios in the hamlet of Belmont, Indiana, on the 10th July 1987, just after work on 'The Lonesome Jubilee' concluded. The band give a stunning performance of songs from the album, including three of its singles, 'Paper in Fire', 'Cherry Bomb' and 'Rooty Toot Toot', all of which proved to be chart hits. Alongside material from 'The Lonesome Jubilee', the set includes some of Mellencamp's best-known tracks, including 'Pink Houses' and an acoustic rendition of 'Small Town'. Broadcast on 'Timothy White's Rockstars' radio show, the recording also includes interviews with Mellencamp, in which he discusses his work and the forthcoming album. It is an essential record of Mellencamp at his best and a fascinating insight into the creative process of a unique artist, prior to the release of 'The Lonesome Jubilee', when the songs were at their absolute freshest and an important part of any Mellencamp collection.
Country USA
Brand FM Concert Broadcasts
Manufacturer FM CONCERT BROADCAST
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber FMCB126CD
Model FMCB126CD
ReleaseDate 2016-03-11
UnitCount 1
EANs 5060230867816

Country	USA
Brand	FM Concert Broadcasts
Manufacturer	FM CONCERT BROADCAST
Binding	Audio CD
ItemPartNumber	FMCB126CD
Model	FMCB126CD
ReleaseDate	2016-03-11
UnitCount	1
EANs	5060230867816

Transmission From A Small Town

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