Performer Notes

Personnel: John Mellencamp (vocals, guitar); Mike Wanchic (guitar, dobro, mandolin, organ, mellotron, background vocals); Andy York (guitar, mandolin, harmonica, organ, mellotron, chamberlain, percussion, background vocals); Lonnie Pitchford (slide guitar); Jimmy Ryser (violin, background vocals); Miriam Sturm (violin); Dennis Riggins (saxophone); Tim Riggins (trombone); Harvey Phillips (tuba); Moe Z. M.D. (organ, programming, background vocals); Jeff Pedersen (organ); Kenny Aronoff (vibraphone, drums, percussion, programming); Raphael Saadiq, Toby Jeffrey Myers (bass, background vocals); Milton Davis (bass); Junior Vasquez (percussion, programming); Gomi, Joe Moskowitz (programming); Pat Peterson, Susie Ronson (background vocals).
Recorded at Belmont Mall, Belmont Indiana, in January 1995 & June 1996.
All tracks have been digitally mastered using HDCD technology.
"Key West Intermezzo (I Saw You First)" was nominated for a 1997 Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. "Just Another Day" was nominated for a 1998 Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.
Personnel: John Mellencamp (vocals, guitar); Mike Wanchic (guitar, dobro, mandolin, organ, Mellotron, background vocals); Andy York (guitar, mandolin, harmonica, organ, chamberlin, Mellotron, percussion, background vocals); Lonnie Pitchford (slide guitar); Jimmy Ryser (violin, background vocals); Miriam Sturm (violin); Tim Riggins (trombone); Harvey E. Phillips (tuba); Moe Z (organ, programming, loops, background vocals); Jeff Pedersen (organ); Toby Myers (keyboards, percussion, background vocals); Kenny Aronoff (vibraphone, drums, percussion, loops); Junior Vasquez (percussion, loops); Gomi, Joey Moskowitz (programming); Raphael Saadiq , Pat Peterson (background vocals).
Audio Mixers: John Mellencamp; David Leonard ; Junior Vasquez; Mike Wanchic; Andy York.
Recording information: Belmomt Mall, Belmomt, IN.
Photographers: Samuel Bayer; Mary Ellen Mark.
Unknown Contributor Roles: Susie Ronson; Junior Vasquez.
Arranger: Miriam Sturm.
Rave and roll? Rave rock? For MR. HAPPY GO LUCKY, this stalwart songwriting talent has come up with another batch of soulful, bucolic rock songs. But this time--surprise--he has added some cutting-edge trip-hop drum loops and samples to his signature heartland rock.
The urban rhythms somehow sound natural in the context of Mellencamp's seasoned roots rock. He could have easily left his songs in the electric folk-rock format on which he made his name, but the experimentation here proves he's not ready to sit back on his laurels. He really seems interested in exploring new musical territory. And it's only right that the man who could be the godfather of today's alternative roots rock (i.e. without whom there could be no Hootie) is the one hammering the genre into exciting new shapes.

Professional Reviews

Rolling Stone (9/19/96, p.82) - 4 Stars (out of 5) - "...The record is long on atmospherics, a dark-carnival collage of mad laughter and distant whispers....those effects are well matched to the songs, which are among the darkest and wittiest that Mellencamp has ever delivered..."

Q (11/96, p.129) - 3 Stars (out of 5) - "...nothing so radical as a genuine change in direction, but rather a more contemporary take on those typical vignettes of down-home American life. Rhythm is no longer the sturdy, Stonesy push that's driven so many Mellencamp hits, but something altogether more modern and daring..."

Fishpond works with suppliers all over the world to bring you a huge selection of products, really great prices, and delivery included on over 25 million products that we sell. We do our best every day to make Fishpond an awesome place for customers to shop and get what they want — all at the best prices online.

About Fishpond

You can earn a 8% commission by selling Mr. Happy Go Lucky on your website. It's easy to get started - we will give you example code. After you're set-up, your website can earn you money while you work, play or even sleep! You should start right now!

Are you the Author or Publisher of a book? Or the manufacturer of one of the millions of products that we sell. You can improve sales and grow your revenue by submitting additional information on this title. The better the information we have about a product, the more we will sell!

Submit Information

Album: Mr. Happy Go Lucky
#	Song Title	Time
1)	Overture
2)	Jerry
3)	Key West Intermezzo (I Saw You First)
4)	Just Another Day
5)	This May Not Be the End of the World
6)	Emotional Love
7)	Mr. Bellows
8)	Full Catastrophe, The
9)	Circling Around the Moon
10)	Large World Turning
11)	Jackamo Road
12)	Life Is Hard

Album: Mr. Happy Go Lucky
#	Song Title	Time
1)	Overture
2)	Jerry
3)	Key West Intermezzo (I Saw You First)
4)	Just Another Day
5)	This May Not Be the End of the World
6)	Emotional Love
7)	Mr. Bellows
8)	Full Catastrophe, The
9)	Circling Around the Moon
10)	Large World Turning
11)	Jackamo Road
12)	Life Is Hard