A Biography

Reissued Compact disc / EARLY ALBUM BY JOHN MELLENCAMP / UNDER HIS JOHNNY COUGAR ARTIST NAME / FEATURING: “I NEED A LOVER, “MIAMI,” “THE KID INSIDE” / WITH ONE BONUS TRACK / “Johnny Cougar - A Biography” (1985) is an album by John Mellencamp, who, at the time, was still using the Johnny Cougar moniker before he became widely known as John Mellencamp. The album is a collection of earlier tracks from his career, primarily focusing on his pre-fame years. Released in 1985, it came during a period when Mellencamp was starting to gain recognition but was still navigating his musical identity. The album is rooted in the pop-rock and heartland rock that Mellencamp would later become famous for. The songs are straightforward and radio-friendly, featuring catchy melodies but also hinting at the more reflective, politically charged lyrics he would become known for in the years to come. The album is considered a collector’s item for hardcore Mellencamp fans, offering insight into the early stages of his career before he achieved superstardom in the 1980s / Tracklist: 1. Born Reckless 2. Factory 3. Night Slumming 4. Taxi Dancer 5. I Need A Lover 6. Alley Of The Angels 7. High C Cherrie 8. Where The Sidewalk Ends 9. Let Them Run Your Lives 10. Goodnight Bonus track: 11. I Need A Lover (UK single version)

1: Born Reckless
2: Factory
3: Night Slumming
4: Taxi Dancer
5: I Need a Lover
6: Alley of the Angels
7: High C Cherrie
8: Where the Sidewalk Ends
9: Let Them Run Your Lives
10: Goodnight
11: I Need a Lover (UK Single Version)

Number of Discs: 1

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