Signature Songs, Vol. 5 - John Mellencamp

Signature Songs, Vol. 5 - John Mellencamp

Author: Alex Gadd May 13, 2026 Duration: 15:20
Send us Fan Mail This week, I’m continuing my Signature Songs series with John Mellencamp — from the Johnny Cougar years to the heartland rock classics that made him one of America’s great rock-n-roll songwriters. I’ll look at the major contenders, including “Hurts So Good,” “Jack & Diane,” “Pink Houses,” “Small Town,” “R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.,” “Cherry Bomb,” and “Check It Out,” then make the case for the one song that I believe the general public most closely associates with Mellencamp. ...

Hosted by Alex Gadd, The Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast is a weekly series dedicated to the raw, communal energy of the concert experience. This isn't just a catalog of setlists or dates; it's a collection of vivid, personal narratives about the nights that stick with you long after the house lights come up. Each episode features guests from all corners of the music world sharing their most meaningful and memorable show stories, the kind told between friends. You'll hear from the musicians on stage and the crew members behind the scenes, getting their unique perspectives on what makes a performance truly electric. We also dive into thoughtful concert reviews that capture more than just the notes played. The goal of this podcast is simple: to tap into that shared feeling of being in a room when something special happens. Through these conversations, we hope to spark your own recollections and connections to the live shows that shaped your soundtrack. Tune in for a regular dose of that backstage-pass feeling, where every story is a ticket to a different night and a different roar of the crowd.
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Episode 077 - Top 10 Mother's Day Songs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:52
Send us Fan Mail Just in time for Mother's Day, I'm celebrating my favorite rock and roll songs about Mothers! I’ll be honest — this list was harder to build than I expected. Rock has plenty of songs that use the word “m…
Signature Songs, Vol. 4 - Tina Turner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:34
Send us Fan Mail This week's episode is Volume 4 of the Signature Songs series, and this week's subject is the Queen of Rock-N-Roll, Tina Turner. Looking at both the Ike & Tina Turner years and Tina’s massive solo career…
Signature Songs, Vol. 3 - The Rolling Stones [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:54
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast, I'm tackling a real challenge in my Signature Song series: what is The Rolling Stones’ signature song? With a catalog this deep, this is not a simple call. The…
Episode 074 - Steven Gonza - The Interview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:49
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast, I’m joined by Steven Gonza—singer, guitarist, and primary songwriter for Connecticut hard rock band Ink—to discuss Broken Wings, a 22-song solo album made up of…
Tyler Childers Concert Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:44
Send us Fan Mail I’ve been going to concerts for decades, and every now and then a show sneaks up on me and completely knocks me out — and that’s exactly what happened when I took my daughter to see Tyler Childers at For…
Signature Songs Vol. 2 - The No-Brainers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:08
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 2 of my Signature Song series, I’m tackling the easiest calls in rock history—the No-Brainers. These are the bands where the “signature song” debate basically ends before it starts… because th…
Signature Songs - Queen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:12
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast, I'm launching a new series, “Signature Songs,” exploring the single track most associated with the greatest artists in rock-n-roll. To kick off the series, I'm…
Blackberry Smoke Concert Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:38
Send us Fan Mail This week, I've got another concert review for you. I went down to North Carolina to see one of my favorite bands, Blackberry Smoke, at the Red Hat Amphitheater in downtown Raleigh, NC. Hear all about th…
Top 10 Songs for a Celebration of Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:29
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Rock-N-Roll Show podcast, I count down the Top 10 rock-n-roll songs that are a good fit for a celebration of life soundtrack—music that honors loss while leaving room for gratitude…
Eric Clapton Concert Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:16
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the fourth season of the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast! In this episode, I'm reviewing an unforgettable night at Madison Square Garden where Eric Clapton performed a 16-song set. This concert featu…