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According to John Mellencamp, "Jack & Diane" was based on the 1962 Tennessee Williams film Sweet Bird of Youth. [8] He said of recording the song: "'Jack & Diane' was a terrible record to make. When I play it on guitar by myself, it sounds great; but I could never get the band to play along with me. That's why the arrangement's so weird.
"Whistle" received positive reviews from most music critics. A French publication stated that the song is a "dark, warm vocal performance." [1] Sal Cinquemani from Slant Magazine stated "The track is six minutes of fluttery, Björk-style drum programming and sparkly synth sounds accompanied by plucky orchestral flourishes and Kylie's breathless vocals and often indecipherable lyrics.
"Jack and Diane" Bruce Gowers 1983 "Crumblin' Down" Chris Gabrin 1983 "Pink Houses" Chris Gabrin 1984 "Authority Song" Jay Dubin 1985 "Lonely Ol' Night" Jonathan Kaplan 1985 "Small Town" Jonathan Kaplan 1986 "R.O.C.K. in the USA (A Salute to '60s Rock)" John Mellencamp 1986 "Rain on the Scarecrow" Jonathan Kaplan 1986 "Rumbleseat" Faye Cummins
The film The Legend of Jack and Diane began production in Los Angeles in January 2022; according to film news website Deadline Hollywood, the makers were inspired by Mellencamp's song "Jack & Diane" and are in talks with Mellencamp's team about music for the film. [75]
"I Think I'm in Love with You" is a song written and produced by Cory Rooney and Dan Shea for Jessica Simpson's 1999 debut album, Sweet Kisses. It contains a sample of singer-songwriter John Mellencamp's "Jack & Diane" (1982) and was released as the album's third and final single in mid-2000; in Japan, it was issued as the album's second single in February 2000.
EXCLUSIVE: Carlo Mendez (Parks and Recreation, 90210) will take over Alvaro Orlando’s role in the indie The Legend of Jack and Diane, following Orlando’s departure due to a scheduling conflict.
The song is a tribute to John Mellencamp's 1982 single "Jack & Diane", and credits Mellencamp as a co-writer for incorporating that song's guitar riff. Rolling Stone writer Chris Parton described the song: "Owen's updated version highlights the original's impact on present-day America, while a regular Joe reminisces about falling in love to the tune years before."
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