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Chestnut Street Incident is the debut studio album by John Mellencamp, then known as "Johnny Cougar," released in 1976. Signing on with David Bowie's manager, Tony Defries, Mellencamp travelled to New York City to cut this first album. DeFries would also go on to produce the album as well.
Apr 20, 2023 · From the 2009 cd reissue of Johnny Cougar's Chestnut Street Incident. John Cougar. John Mellencamp.
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Nov 8, 2014 · John Mellencamp - Event Tickets. Nearest event · South Suburbs, Tinley Park, IL. Sat 5:30 PM · Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre.
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Oct 3, 2016 · John Mellencamp would likely be the first to admit Chestnut Street Incident, his debut album, isn’t his favorite. Most casual fans don't even know it exists.
This story song is the centerpiece of John Mellencamp's debut album, Chestnut Street Incident, written when he was 25 and just getting his feet wet as a songwriter. The song finds him struggling to get by in a small town, biding his time until he can achieve his dreams.
Listening to Chestnut Street Incident, one can’t help but hear how desperately John Mellencamp wanted to be important.
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Here is a rare footage of John Mellencamp (Johnny Cougar) promoting his first album Chestnut Street Incident in 1976.
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