The Best That I Could Do (1978-1988) is a Rock album by John Mellencamp, originally released in 1997. On Gatefold: 40 pressings tracked, owned by 3 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Rock & Roll
- crunchy
- triumphant
- heartland
About
Chronicling John Mellencamp's first decade of music makes for a dizzying ride. This encompasses arena-rock stompers like "I Need a Lover," riff-happy heartland snapshots like "Pink Houses" and "Jack and Diane," hard-charging garage-rockers like "R.O.C.K. In the U.S.A.," and plenty more. And besides racking up the biggest tunes in the Midwestern rock 'n' roll hero's catalog, this collection throws hardcore fans a bone with the addition of a previously unreleased recording—the earthy, swaying "Without Expression."
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Tracklist
- 1I Need a Lover5:35
- 2Ain't Even Done With the Night4:36
- 3Hurts So Good3:39
- 4Jack and Diane4:14
- 5Crumblin' Down3:34
- 6Pink Houses4:43
- 7Authority Song3:48
- 8Lonely Ol' Night3:44
- 9Small Town3:40
- 10R.O.C.K. In the U.S.A. (A Salute to 60's Rock)2:54
- 11Paper In Fire3:50
- 12Cherry Bomb4:47
- 13Check It Out4:19
- 14Without Expression5:05
Credits
Performers
- Larry CraneBACKING VOCALS GUITAR HARMONICA
- Mike WanchicBACKING VOCALS GUITAR
- Toby MyersBACKING VOCALS BASS
- Kenny AronoffDRUMS BACKING VOCALS PERCUSSION
- John CascellaKEYBOARDS BACKING VOCALS ACCORDION
- Robert FrankBASS BACKING VOCALS
- Tom KnowlesDRUMS
- Brian Bec VarKEYBOARDS
- Rick ShlosserDRUMS
- Eric RosserKEYBOARDS
- Dave ParmanBACKING VOCALS
- George "Chocolate" PerryBASS
- Mick RonsonBACKING VOCALS GUITAR
- Carroll Sue HillBACKING VOCALS KEYBOARDS
- Willie WeeksBASS
- Jay FergusonKEYBOARDS
- Sarah FlintBACKING VOCALS
- Crystal TalieferoBACKING VOCALS
3 collectors on Gatefold own this · 40 pressings tracked on Gatefold