John Mellencamp Community

I see Madonna is doing it ::) >:(

Was he intrested and/or considered for it?

I heard somebody in the NFL say a few months ago that the Super Bowl is a global event and John isn't popular enough outside of the United States to get offered the chance to do the Super Bowl halftime show. I imagine he would do it if asked, but hearing that gave me the sense that he will never be asked. Unfortunate.

If the NFL thinks the Superbowl is a 'global' event, they're insane, sorry. It is NOT a global event and there is no real interest in it at all outside the US. Soccer is what rules the rest of the world  ;D

I think Madonna is just a really poor choice for this event. But I guess the NFL wanted someone really famous to attract extra attention or perhaps she even offered herself since she will have an album/single to promote right around that time...

So true, the NFL is simply delusional, there are people within the league who actually believe the Superbowl is the biggest sporting event in the world, what a laugh, and not all Americans like or watch the SB either, i haven't watched one in two decades and i guess i'll miss this one as well, even if John had been chosen he'd be the only thing i'd be watching, the NFL and the SB are nothing but a freak show, let them have Madonna, their loss.

I like it when the Superbowl is televised. It's a great day to go out and ride your motorcycle. All the idiot drivers are in front of the TV an the freeways are clear of traffic.

I couldn't of said it better!!!!! But i wouldn't apologize for saying it.  Everything you said Rhonda I am right there with you. I am by no means a football fan, however, sometimes there are people who are just plain stuck on being stupid.  And the NFL really did just that by picking Madonna.

keep the faith / peace & love

What is it with the Super Bowl?  They are finally picking amazing artists, but 2 to 3 decades too late.  Petty, Springsteen, Madonna, the Stones, the Who, Prince.  Those are all awesome choices, but all deserved to be selected back in the 80s (or in Springsteen, the Who, and the Stones case, the 70s or 60s).

Perhaps some of you missed the 80s.  Madonna and MJ ruled it.

John would obviously be an awesome choice too.

God, I miss the 80s!

My #1 heart breaker Tom Petty, The Boss, The Who, and the Stones already did their time with the Super Bowel. As for Prince, I really don't know and Madonna I think she was considered a couple of times before this.  I come from the hippy generation and the music is timeless and still meaningful even today.  I don't believe its too late for anyone from back then. 
And it may be true that John and Madonna were at their peak then, but lets not forget the group U2.  They also played the superbowel.  Back in the 80's there were alot of good artists and good music.  But just like with my generation, in the music industry its a survival of the fittest to see if a group can keep going even today and in the future.  But once again every generation has their turn in the history book.

keep the faith / peace & love

LOL

Please..Springsteen is still selling out 80,000 seater stadiums..a relic of the 70's he ain't.

Absolutely no disrespect intended.  The Boss is amazing, and God bless him that he is still thrilling fans like crazy.

But for those who witnessed his 70s shows, and were actually part of it, ...., well better leave it alone.

But, absolutely, see him now and enjoy.

John, to me, is the same.  His shows in the 80s and 90s were beyond belief.

I feel extremely blessed to have gone to them.

I guess Madonna has yet to be confrmed and is still negotiating

 Can't even remember the last Madonna
 song I listened too.

The list is not quite as long as my favorite Mellencamp hits, but, off the top of my head:

Dress You Up
Burning Up
Crazy For You
Holiday
Into The Groove
Angel
Lucky Star
Material Girl
Borderline
Open Your Heart
Papa Don't Preach
La Isla Bonita
Live To Tell

Well, that's just from before 1987. 

Madonna's live shows, especially her early shows, featured her dancing as well as her music.  The live concert video "The Virgin Tour" is of course legendary.

And for those of you who loved and love John's looks and stage presence --  for many of us fans, Madonna took that to a whole new level.  Her "Desperately Seeking Susan" movie was an early peek at the quality actress and amazing beauty that she of course conquered the world with a few years later.  And I don't just mean beautiful.  She was drop dead gorgeous.  Her videos of course defined the medium.  Like Michael Jackson, she worked with the best people in the business, and it showed.

John's in good company. 

Regarding the "pre-1987" period, I forgot to mention "True Blue" as yet another Madonna hit.

And, while we are talking about the 80s (or, at least I am) many of us tended to frequent dance clubs or aerobics classes "back in the day".  I don't need to emphasize the huge influence Madonna had in the world back in those days.  And please, don't forget, John's most commercially successful period was the 80s too.  And why not?  From American Fool through Big Daddy, John established his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame credentials during that amazing decade.

And I will be happy to talk about John's contributions in the 90s and 2000s too.  Whenever We Wanted was tremendous, Human Wheels perhaps even better, and Key West and Just Another Day showed John at his absolute best in the mid-90s. 

His Columbia debut showed what legions of us always knew -- that John is an amazing song writer, singer, and performer.  We all knew he was awesome, and the late 90s only confirmed what we all had known for so long.

And, to carry it forward just a little, I maintain that "Cuttin' Heads" is on a par with his best 80s stuff.  That album, which he showcased live on NBC's Today show the week before 9/11 (and in Manhattan, no less), is the "type specimen", in my opinion, of John's mature career.  His music will always be brilliant and timeless.  And though I have a special affinity with his late 70s / early 80s pre-stardom period, I proudly proclaim his brilliance into the 2000s and, let us hope, into the 2010s and beyond as well.

But of course I am preaching to the choir here.

In fact, let's get off Madonna and start a groundswell to get John selected to a Superbowl.  It would be icing to a career that many of us knew would be brilliant three decades ago.

We are endlessly proud of you, John. 

Thought I would repost this from Walktall International ratings or no- it will be intresting to see what they end up being.





True.

Sorry, outside the US there is little to no interest for the Superbowl, so that was never the reason. like I said before: my guess is Madonna/her recordcompany offered her since they have a very expensive CD to promote. It's all commercialism at the Superbowl. Has been for years now.  :(

The point was made to me was that John doesn't have the commercial clout at this point in his career to play on a stage as big as the Super Bowl. The example I was given is that the acts that play the Super Bowl, like U2, The Rolling Stones, Springsteen, etc. could all still sell out stadiums today. John doesn't even sell out 3,000-seat theaters consistently these days, so they aren't going to have an artist who can't sell out 3,000-seat theaters consistently play the Super Bowl. I think that's a completely BS reason, but that's what I was told. Perhaps if John got on a high-profile stage like the Super Bowl he'd be selling out these theaters and even larger venues with ease because God knows that his current music is vastly superior to what those other artists are releasing today and he still has more than enough iconic songs to fill a 12-minute performance.

Also, the Super Bowl is huge, and the NFL doesn't select the artists by region. Just because John is from Indiana doesn't mean he's going to play the Super Bowl when it's in Indianapolis. If you look at the history of SB halftime performers, none had any connection to the city or state the game was played in. Springsteen played in Tampa, Prince played in Miami, Tom Petty played in Phoenix, Back Eyed Peas played in Dallas, etc.

The bottom line is there's a lot of politics that go into these selections, and it appears John's window to play on a stage this large closed some time in the '90s.  

I agree with you Walktall2010 as to how they pick artist and it's kind of dishearten for diehard fans of John's, but I have to say that the prices these 3000 seat theaters charge for John's concert is unbelievable. Stadium seats are cheaper and it's also who is performing there too. I went to a Ray Davies from the Kinks concert at a 3000 seat theater and the tickets were reasonable and I was 3rd row from the front. It's hard for some people, especially if you have to travel 4-6 hours to a show. Then gas money on top of it and food...etc. Just a shame.
But I remember this conversation about John performing at the Super Bowl last year and I thought his answer was that he would not do it because it's too commercial. I definitely agree with that.

I would disagree with that. I think he would play the Super Bowl halftime show if he was asked. He sold a song to Chevy for use in heavy-rotation commercials -- it doesn't get more commercial than that. He's played halftime at NFL games on Thanksgiving and played on NBC before the Colts season opener in 2007. He's not against putting himself on TV to promote his career and let people know that his career is still going strong.   

This an interview from the NY post Last Feb - So looks like he would have done it or at least expected to be asked.

Yes Mellenfan and Walktall I did see those events on tv too. That article I saw on the Internet was after Tom Petty's performance on the super bowl. So maybe he did change his mind. Maybe some day we will find out. Any chance to catch a live performance of John is awesome to me. ;D

I googled the internet to find that article but did not find it, but I did see losts of gossip about John being an announcer at the Super Bowl, is there any truth to date Walktall or Mellenfan?

Lord have mercy, we all know that john was done an injustice by not being asked to do half time. all the ifs and buts dont make no difference. put yourself in johns shoes, how do you think john really feels? he may not show it and he may not say anything, but make no mistake john is feeling something.

keep the faith / peace & love

You are so right Marilynb! Enough said. ;D

An announcer? Highly unlikely.


Honestly, we have no idea what John thinks or feels about the Super Bowl.

John will not be announcing at the Super Bowl but there was an email that went out from Farm Aid that he would be doing some interviews with them live at the SB.  John is expected to attend the Super Bowl party he usually attends with the Colts owner Jim Irsay. Here is a video from 2010 with Jim Irsay, John, Stephen Stills, Mike Wanchic and Kenny Aronoff.

Thanks Sharon, love the video.  8)

Im sure he would not miss it! Especially it being in IN and all :)
There wll be a ton of celebrities there!