Meg Ryan is the best thing that's happened to John in a long time.

All of the reviews i've read have been positive, they must have chosen the only one that panned the show, unbelievable.

I hope not, i would lose all respect for John, that show is unworthy of John's presence.

A double album would be nice, one disc in the style of his last one, and one could be Human Wheels II.

I can understand someone never liking Madonna, but i can't for the life of me understand why anyone would dislike Meg Ryan, as a red blooded American male i envy John, he's got great taste in ladies.

Horrible, the last thing J & D ''or John'' need is to be associated with by the numbers soulless dreck like this, most pop/country is garbage, Kenny Chesney doesn't have an original idea in his head, sorry to offend anyone, but that's the way i feel.

Two songs that have definitely grown in stature with me are ''To M.G (Wherever She May Be)'' and ''Sugar Marie'' i never much cared fo much of John's pre American Fool music, but when i heard the versions on the Rural Route box set they became two of my favorite Mellencamp songs, i think John's at his best when he keeps it simple.

Song - ''Empty Hands'' from Lonesome Jubilee.
Album- John's brilliant self titled  98 album.

Hello Everyone,

I am a columnist with PopMatters, and I thought you all might enjoy my new column: http://www.popmatters.com/pm/column/151330-all-that-we-learned-about-livin-john-mellencamps-legacy/

Thanks,

David

I read it first thing this morning, one of the best, most heartfelt and true articles i've ever read on any musician, your writing is as brilliant as John's music, cheers.

Was there last night, incredible show, highlights for me were ''Circling 'Round The Moon'' never thought i'd hear this song live, and ''Walk Tall'' which was completely different from the studio version, i absolutely loved this version, talk about making a great song even better and ''Easter Eve'' which i didn't think would go over particularly well in concert, glad to be proven wrong.

I've seen past shows where i thought John was mostly going through the motions and not really into it, not so this time, John really put his heart and soul into every tune and the audience appreciated it right from the start, also there was quite a bit it of applause after the documentary which surprised me, the show was incredible, as was the audience.

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  

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.

Just play her the ''Human Wheels'' album or ''No Better Than This'' his best songs are on these two albums, everything else is great too.

If i was John i'd stay as far away from the UK as i could, he's got nothing to gain by going over there, they ''with exceptions'' are clueless, the Glasgow show review is a good example.

How many Grammys has he won?

Exactly one ''best male vocal for Hurts So Good'' artists don't win Grammys for their best work, if they did John would have a closet full of them, Grammy voters are nothing but a bunch of clueless hacks.

and John showed potential in ''Falling From Grace''

Is that on DVD? I'd love to see that

Yes it is, and a very good quality one too, it's one i'm glad to have in my collection.