In the 80's I drove semi, hauling Ford production parts. In Indiana the radio was all John. When in Detroit and Michigan the radio was Bob Seger, Northern IN and Southern MI it was both......man that was the best of times!

Who's out there just chilling in a small Town 😊😊😊

I was there in the middle of the crowd on the field with my girlfriend...Miss those times and a great cause to help farmers.

Such feel good music!! I'm 65 & still loving it, fantastic performer🎯

Amazing he is, I went into a small biker bar and a band was playing, the lead singer was amazing, I just went crazy, my date drug me out before I could finish my drink, then later I discovered that it was John Mellencamp.,

Real music. Real life. And back when life was normal. Send me back in time.

You can tell how happy he is to sing to his people. Beautiful moment!

Thank you farmers for feeding America and the world 💗

THE ONLY song about Small Town that I'll listen to! Thank you John!!

The 80's what a decade. It seemed like the decade the entire world started coming together.

John Mellencamp is a 100% Heartland Rocker and has consistently produced some of the world's greatest and most imaginative music - would just love to see him live!! Just LOVE this fantastic atmospheric and unpretentious performance!! Keep on rockin' John!!

There is a lot of talent on that stage. To bad you don't see that today.

whatever he's taking i want. that's some energy he's bringing.

Back in the 80's,this song spoke of dreams , inspiration and aspiration and up to this 2019...still gives me butterflies and goosebumps...where have real musicians gone.........

John and the band at the height of their musical powers!

Just seen the Cougar in fort Wayne indiana may 15th 2023! He was amazing, he talked to the crowd so much! I was born in a small town in indiana like John! Love cherry bomb and peaceful world ❤..this man connects with my soul through music 😊

He sounds the same live as he does in his in recording studio...No lip syncing... That's pure raw talent.

John is a legend. An icon. Pure and simple!

who is outthere in 2020 watching john sing this great song in a small town ?????

Great performance, great band! John has always had the dancing groove and I just love him and his music! Love the long locks of wavy hair!! ❤️

I'm 70 and this performance just rocks me

Love his music...beautiful hair and super pleasing to the eye during this era.

Anyone who calls Mr, Mellancamp A One Hit Wonder is nothing short of delusional. John's songs have remained in the foreground of Rock n Roll for the last four decades. His career started on a shaky premise that he despised. As soon as he fulfilled his contractual obligations to those who told him he needed to incorporate dance Routines and to wear tight shirts; he changed back to himself and gave us songs that reflected brightly on a way of life that is cherished across generations. His songs speak of a deeply felt understanding of how the world shapes us and the collective wisdom he imparts in these wonderful stirring axioms that remind us that we all face life on our own merits. He brings us a comfort of words and a healing of music. He is undoubtedly an American icon and a truly gifted musician. One of the best singer song writers we have ever seen and a gift to the people who hear his voice.

They were definitely having the best times of their lives

Always kicks musical ass everywhere he performs. Music from the heart, something that doesn't exist today. Noticed in the end, he was short of breathe from all that dancing around. Heavy smoking taking its toll even back then. God bless him and his music.

Love it, John is pouring his heart out 👍❣

He had so much fun, back in the day. Warms my heart to watch these old ones

Still totally off the hook ! No candy coated bullshit , just real music that means a lot, to a lot of people.

Oh, what you've done to your voice with all that smoking. It's good to come back to these oldies and see the true happiness you now lack on stage. Thanks for giving me front row seats and all the wonderful memories.

I have been listening to John cougar - Mellenkamp since 1974

What a great song ! I'm from a small town.

These were the days when his shows were amazing. Used to see him every time in town, and was cool to see the house lights all on for the encore and 15,000 people up dancing. Good times, man.

Who else is beginnin 2019 rockin an rollin an enjoyin blues thanks to John Mellencamp songs?

I’ve seen him twice in Toronto - exhilarating

Every time I listen to this song it reminds me of that same small town that I grew up. It's like he made a song about all of us.

That's because he is THAT GOOD!!! Helluva songwriter!!! Helluva catalog!

still at it in july 2020 pandemic, born. live and die in that small town!....that is whre they probably bury me!......folk-hero mellencamp!

LOVE the AIR TONIGHT

Go John Mellencamp You are a great performer and singer !!

Luv this song John is a legend but will always be a small town boy at heart. He more than obviously loves where he is from & knows the people will always have his back & truly love him there. I luv John’s hair in this video!! ❤️🥰🇺🇸

Where have all the long haired dancin' men gone??? Lord, for my youth again...

His music sticks with you. The hair, he tucked-in t-shirt....pure gold.

I was at the first farm aid in Champaign Illinois. Incredible list of performers. Twelve hour concert, rained for the first half. Great memories !

Jesus, one of the best live from Mellencamp!

Memories of the 80s they were a blast

Omg ! I was so “in love” with him ! 🥰😆, but still love his music !

Took my daughter to Bloomington to see a “Little 500 Concert” she was 10 at the time. Got to see the show from the side of the stage. We flew in from NY. Met Kenny☺️. 1992.

Had a friend back in high school looked just like him

John Mellencamp - Small Town ( Live Aid 1987 ) I use to live in a small town , But i believe the rest of city followed me .LOL

Live rock & roll doesn't get a whole lot better than this...

Great song! And Kenny Aronoff!!! THE best friggin drummer in this world!!!!!

Tough to find music today with heart and soul poured into it like this .

I'm from NW Indiana and John was from Seymour, IN, a small town and more rural. But as a Hoosier who graduated from IU, I'm proud of our 2 most famous citizens: John Mellencamp and Bob Knight, Lol...............

Just the amount of passion makes my day. God bless the Midwest !!!

beautiful

Mellencamp is one hell of a musician.

Too many memories.....amazing songs.

Makes me sad thinking about my small town. Such an amazing time of my life!!

John is one of them Who is very talented and never sang a bad song just like bob seger & Peter Frampton & Tom petty

Loved John good solid performer and singer with ageless voice. His band always cooked with the great Kenny Aronoff steering the ship on the drums 😎🤘

🥰favorite song , love them all this is my favorite, speaks the truth , god bless small towns ! 🙏🏻

life goes on.....long....after the thrill of livin' is gone.

Absolutely amazing!! John Cougar Mellencamp your music never gets old♥️

Great singer and performer.

This my favorite Mellencamp song!

The best !! ..... Thanks John .

I've lived in 'em both, but I can't forget where I come from either!!!

I think of my home town of Longmeadow Massachusetts when I hear this song. It's a great town to grow up in. It is PURE HEAVEN! 🙏☮️✌️

I was born in a small town. And a lil bit of small town. Brought it down in the small town

Beautiful

I live in St Louis Missouri. The year is 2023 and John Mellencamp is in town tonight and tomorrow night for two concerts. I wish that I could be there to see him live in one of those two.

Many times took granddaughters to his concerts!!! Memories!! To see them clap, laugh and sing along!! Worth millions to me!!!!

Thank for all the songs and shows ❤

Dancing with that guitar! Amazing talent

johnny and i both wish we had 1/16th of the energy today he had back in '87!!

Good American music!!

That's one glorious mullet!!!!!!!!

A one hit wonder? "I Need A Lover", "Ain't Even Done With the Night", "Hurts So Good", "Jack and Diane", "Hand To Hold On To", "Crumblin' Down", "Pink Houses", "Authority Song", "Lonely Ol' Night", "Small Town", "ROCK in the USA", "Rain on the Scarecrow", "Rumbleseat", "Paper In Fire", "Cherry Bomb", and "Check It Out" all made the top 30 on the Billboard Hot 100. He's not even close to a "one hit wonder!" He's got plenty more hits, buy his "Words and Music: Greatest Hits." Great CD.

Best Small Town song!

Love it when rockers sound this great live! Journey in Houston 1981' queen live aid in 1985

I saw John on the Small Town Tour. Fantastic concert, and the highlight was how he featured Lisa on "Ain't Even Done With The Night". Always loved Lisa....

Hell yes just found this I was there me my my x,my sister an hubby an my brother an his now x one great concert. peace

This video started auto playing when I was trying to show something else to my 78 yr old mama and the first thing she said is what beautiful hair he has. Lol! I'd have to agree with her. 😊

Thanks for reminding us what an awesome treasure he is!

I grew up in the exact opposite. Manhattan. Biggest town ever but this song always hit because no matter where you grow up, it feels small when your a kid and a teen exploring it, testing your limits, etc

Love ❤ his big smile at ending!

That's as small town & country as it gets. JCM Rocks. Love it !

Geez what a party !! You can feel the heat and the feeling through the video!!

Just amazing....John Cougar one of the best....

What a cutie he was! Great band! Love John Mellancamp!!!!

Not quite born then, yet. But man, those were the days!

I saw him in concert that same year, and boy, does he do great concerts! I can identify with his songs since we are the same age.

OMG look at his hair. Glory days.

one of my favorite songs EVER

OMGolly jumpin' Jesus! Look at how adorable you are! That hair!!! Full of vim and vigor! 87 was a good year!

A great American Rocker and the fiddle player, Lisa Germano is pretty damn cute!

I remember this! I had just moved to Indiana a short time before. Almost 30 years later I hope my daughter will be the next rock star that was also born and raised in that small town....

Simply Brilliant Watching from Australia

John Mellencamp, and Bob Seger are normal small town boy's... They are so laid back, no frill's no big production's, just jean's, t- shirts, tennis shoes!!!!!!!! They are both great singer's, and storyteller's!!!! From the Motor City, where we know our music!!!! 🎶🎶🎶!!!!

There are some good things about small towns ! Great song