“JACK & DIANE” by JOHN MELLENCAMP

“Jack and Diane” is a classic rock song recorded by American singer-songwriter, John Mellencamp (formerly known as John Cougar). The lyrics within tell the story of a teenage couple (from a small American town) who experience young love (and the challenges of growing up).

With its catchy sing-a-long hook and distinct guitar riffs, it went on to top the mainstream charts in Canada.

On this very day, October 7th 1982, it was also the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. From the album, “American Fool”, here’s JOHN MELLENCAMP, with “JACK & DIANE”…