American Fool

by John Cougar

American Fool cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: May 1982
  • Label: Riva Records
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 34:11
  • Community rating: 3.03/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

John Cougar's 'American Fool' marked his commercial breakthrough with heartland rock anthems before he added Mellencamp to his name. Polished production frames themes of small-town American life. Hits such as 'Jack & Diane' and 'Hurts So Good' defined the era.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic

Tracklist

  1. Hurts So Good (3:35)
  2. Jack & Diane (4:16)
  3. Hand To Hold On To (3:24)
  4. Danger List (4:30)
  5. Can You Take It (3:30)
  6. Thundering Hearts (3:40)
  7. China Girl (3:32)
  8. Close Enough (3:37)
  9. Weakest Moments (4:07)

Credits

  • George "Chocolate" Perry - bass
  • Kenny Aronoff - drums
  • Larry Crane - guitar, written-by
  • Mike Wanchic - guitar
  • George Green - written-by
  • Jeff Silbar - written-by
  • Joe New - written-by

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