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Celebrating John Mellencamp’s “Scarecrow”
John Mellencamp's "Scarecrow" signaled a definite turn into what's termed "heartland rock." Forty years later, we look at its impact.
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John Mellencamp's "Scarecrow" signaled a definite turn into what's termed "heartland rock." Forty years later, we look at its impact.
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