John Mellencamp - Authority Song - Rock Hall of Fame

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  • John Mellencamp with special guest Speck Mellencamp perform Authority Song live at the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony in the Grand Ballroom at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City March 10,2008

Komentáře • 264

  • @snidelywhiplash
    @snidelywhiplash Před 4 lety +8

    The best thing about John is that he has never given a single solitary fuck. God, I love him.

  • @donhall7871
    @donhall7871 Před rokem +37

    This is one of the greatest rock and roll songs of all time!!!!
    This will lift your spirits always!!!!

  • @Chewbaca18
    @Chewbaca18 Před 15 lety +37

    He still sounds good after all these years

  • @HighlinerJD
    @HighlinerJD Před 13 lety +46

    I consider myself a "Right Winger", but I love JCM....this man can Rock and Roll!!!

    • @petercarmeci8317
      @petercarmeci8317 Před 2 lety +7

      Middle of the road right leaning… Great tune, and he’s aces when it comes to helping the Farmers of America. I hear this song in my head when ever I file a grievance with the union at my job.

    • @TempoDrift1480
      @TempoDrift1480 Před 2 lety +10

      Yep, Im pretty far right wing and I still listen and play.

    • @Tbone3471
      @Tbone3471 Před rokem +4

      Likewise .

    • @davidellison2000
      @davidellison2000 Před rokem +1

      Lol you're dumb asf John is a Republican

    • @vincentroti1214
      @vincentroti1214 Před rokem +2

      Same here!

  • @shannatate3879
    @shannatate3879 Před 9 lety +65

    One of my favorite songs of all time! John says it best with"They think they're so cute when they got you on their conditions" ! Not to mention a great song to dance to, crank up in the car, or just plain rock out to!

    • @rsu8689
      @rsu8689 Před 4 lety +1

      "They think they're so cute ...", especially when they have the "will of God" on their side.
      "All religious notions are founded solely on authority; all the religions of the world forbid examination and do not want one to reason; authority wants one to believe in God; this God is himself founded only on the authority of a few men who pretend to know him, and to come in his name and announce him on earth. A God made by man undoubtedly has need of man to make himself known to man."
      - Percy Bysshe Shelley

    • @TheBlueprintsOrlando
      @TheBlueprintsOrlando Před 2 lety

      @@rsu8689 Truly deep. The question is: what in us creates this God? What inside us requires stories to be written? What draws our hand to the pen? Is it fear? And what is fear except the anticipation of the future, or ripples of our past? Fear can not exist it the perpetual present, can it? A clear observation, not living in the past, nor thinking to the future is the only one capable of grasping at the eternal. Only a quiet mind is capable of listening for the voice of God. We can not see through crashing waves. Only through the calm still water is the truth clear and unobstructed by the focus on our own petty thoughts, likes, and dislikes. Thoughts, the result of our knowledge, past experiences, and cultural conditioning, are severely limited. By using limited tools, how are to approach the limitless?

    • @dancollins8296
      @dancollins8296 Před 2 lety

      Great song to fuck to

    • @youtuber3328
      @youtuber3328 Před 2 lety

      it's nice to meet you and please read my comment

  • @lindadixon4341
    @lindadixon4341 Před rokem +17

    I am a lifelong fan of JM, and LOVE how he dances and told him so when I met him at a CD signing in Manhattan. I have seen him in concert more times than I can count. He's an amazing songwriter, singer, performer and true to his beliefs. Never turned "Hollywood" either, still lives in Indiana. He's my Cherry "BOMB" as well as a Bad Boy type.......

    • @MarcosBryant-lj8zi
      @MarcosBryant-lj8zi Před rokem

      What do you admire most about John

    • @user-ot2kk8tq7p
      @user-ot2kk8tq7p Před 10 měsíci

      😊C😂ool Congrats

    • @sherryherrick6567
      @sherryherrick6567 Před 2 měsíci

      Oh, he dances ok. Especially when he danzzed his crybaby azzz off the stage on March 17th, 2024. Toledo Ohio 😠 😡 😣

    • @sherryherrick6567
      @sherryherrick6567 Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@MarcosBryant-lj8ziabsolutely nothing

  • @mattlaukon5233
    @mattlaukon5233 Před rokem +3

    I remember when I was riding in the car with my parents and Dad blasted this song in our station wagon and saw two boys fighting outside the school. Probably my dad egged them on with the song.😁

  • @benjaminmcdougall8805
    @benjaminmcdougall8805 Před rokem +3

    How this guy came up with this song is beyond me: amazing lyrics,....I bin playing his songs for years in my repatois👍

    • @adriantomlin2902
      @adriantomlin2902 Před rokem

      Because he is a no nonsense brilliant ass singer and songwriter!

  • @christianhafer9819
    @christianhafer9819 Před 4 lety +21

    He sang the hell out of this. Amazing. Great song.

  • @richj6596
    @richj6596 Před 2 lety +4

    Man if this doesn’t put a smile on your face then something isn’t quite right

  • @josephcotton-pe2xt
    @josephcotton-pe2xt Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great performance

  • @maxbeale8186
    @maxbeale8186 Před 10 měsíci +1

    John rocks and I think his voice just keeps getting better as he gets older due to the all the darts he smokes!!!

  • @marckhachfe1238
    @marckhachfe1238 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Absolutely fantastic song. It is absolutely impossible to not dance to this if standing or move around on your chair if sitting.

  • @jrock2264
    @jrock2264 Před 10 lety +14

    Spec's like "Holy crap, am I really doing this? I'm really doing this!"

  • @sportschick1719
    @sportschick1719 Před 16 lety +22

    The induction of John Mellencamp into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame is a very much deserved award. JM is an icon of the true roots of rock and roll...there is no entertainer that has not done more either for the plight of the American farming industry. Thank you for posting.

  • @AA-uu6fq
    @AA-uu6fq Před 11 lety +3

    Jack and Diane have been fighting authority since I was a kid.

  • @LynnRossHixHix-vk8cs
    @LynnRossHixHix-vk8cs Před 11 měsíci +1

    John Couger Mellencamp' Saw him in concert lare 70's ,early 1980:s . Im 65 now.. still like to Rock'! And Dance Dirty'*! Yeah " Baby ! 💋🖕😎🌹❤️🌻💀☮️🦋🤪✌️🤟💯🍭💛🍀

    • @JohnMellencamp-vw4fm
      @JohnMellencamp-vw4fm Před 9 měsíci

      Hello Lynn
      How're you doing today?
      Comment like this are priceless
      Thank God
      It's a pleasure meeting you here ❤

  • @bulatlarina
    @bulatlarina Před rokem +1

    You don't have to apologize, we love you all the same.

  • @paulareinacker9135
    @paulareinacker9135 Před 11 měsíci +1

    1029a John one of my favorite songs. But all are my favorite. You ROCK

  • @garyholl8285
    @garyholl8285 Před 2 lety +1

    Dudes in tuxes cutin it loose,love it!

  • @wthjrtx1
    @wthjrtx1 Před 11 lety +5

    Love Mellancamp. I fight authority too. And they always win. But i do love giving them hell. Thanks John

  • @stephenkeene8930
    @stephenkeene8930 Před 2 lety +7

    Timeless performance for the ages, right there.

  • @waterdirtsnowrock
    @waterdirtsnowrock Před 12 lety +6

    Just love driving down the road blasting this song

  • @geraldfischer3379
    @geraldfischer3379 Před rokem +1

    He is on my bucket list hope to fulfill soon

  • @lynnlacourciere3723
    @lynnlacourciere3723 Před 2 lety +11

    He rocks my world and always has! 🥰🥰🥰

  • @tammykeaton1067
    @tammykeaton1067 Před rokem +4

    That was an amazing performance !!!!

  • @deborahhayes6164
    @deborahhayes6164 Před 2 lety +4

    My sentiments exactly 💙🇺🇸💙....Thank you for the most amazing songs of our generation.

    • @deborahhayes6164
      @deborahhayes6164 Před rokem

      @John Mellencamp I'm great, how are you? Thank you for sharing your art and inspiration, your music is embedding in the memories of my youth

    • @deborahhayes6164
      @deborahhayes6164 Před rokem

      @John Mellencamp I'm not sure if my reply posted last night😥.I loved seeing your videos on MTV and VH1 from the beginning. You are authentic and honest, your lyrics represent the truth and struggle of working people..I'm commenting from the New Hampshire seacoast, my favorite place in the world.

    • @deborahhayes6164
      @deborahhayes6164 Před rokem

      @John Mellencamp is this really John Mellencamp? Do you do this often?

  • @dian_etnotica
    @dian_etnotica Před 2 lety +1

    2022 and still playing this tune. Greetings from Indonesia!

    • @dian_etnotica
      @dian_etnotica Před rokem

      @John Mellencamp wooww.. John himself reply my comment!! I am doing good John, well, I had been listening your precious music since I was 10, and now I am 50s. You are genius and amazing!

  • @lawrenceawassisfut653
    @lawrenceawassisfut653 Před rokem +2

    Love this guy's music, especially American fool than there's this song.

  • @billlichtenstein2157
    @billlichtenstein2157 Před 10 lety +7

    I will never tire of hearing that song and the line "dying doesn't sound like that much fun! Come to Philly Johnny and bring that little tyke of yours too!

  • @youtuber3328
    @youtuber3328 Před 2 lety +1

    to be COMPLETELY honest i did do and/or probably will really LOVE john mellencamp

  • @Robert-xt8op
    @Robert-xt8op Před rokem +1

    Hell y'all one of my favorites

  • @bonniechristoff2332
    @bonniechristoff2332 Před rokem +1

    I love this song 💘💘💘💘💘

  • @GeorgeVreelandHill
    @GeorgeVreelandHill Před rokem +1

    You were moved by this man and his music. That's why you are here. John Mellencamp is a music legend and a part of our lives.

  • @Contakum
    @Contakum Před 10 lety +3

    I want this song to be the last song singing at my funeral.

  • @anthonyhaylock6655
    @anthonyhaylock6655 Před 2 lety +8

    Still one of my fav songs from John Mellencamp , and so nice to see John’s son following in his dad’s footsteps into the music industry . Love it

  • @DiffuserDudeAromatherapy
    @DiffuserDudeAromatherapy Před 5 lety +10

    Favorite song by him and he’s still got the pipes! Love it!

  • @debbiestorm
    @debbiestorm Před 12 lety +1

    Mellencamp...the hero of america.

  • @zaidhaidar1572
    @zaidhaidar1572 Před 2 lety +2

    Luv his song

  • @fleadoggreen9062
    @fleadoggreen9062 Před rokem +1

    I love this song

  • @rossiniogates
    @rossiniogates Před rokem +2

    Absolute legend love him ❤

  • @litosusy3115
    @litosusy3115 Před 5 lety +3

    Only 312k visits , come on..!! This Is gold music

  • @williambrewer2863
    @williambrewer2863 Před rokem +1

    .........he even had this HIGH SOCIETY on their heels a rockin!

  • @Buzzbox3rd
    @Buzzbox3rd Před 10 lety +6

    God I love this blokes energy . one of the all time greats easy

  • @magikdust
    @magikdust Před 16 lety +9

    John has always been our only voice in the midwest! He has always stayed true to his roots and never forgets where he came from and who his fans are! And like, John, we don't really give a damn if people like him or not! Congratulations John and thanks for being our voice!

  • @theseeker6097
    @theseeker6097 Před rokem +4

    Awesome well deserved John Mellencamp!

  • @djcdearing
    @djcdearing Před 2 lety +2

    I still love this song

  • @dozer3955
    @dozer3955 Před 10 lety +5

    Father and Son making music side by side. It doesn't get any cooler then that.

  • @emmanuelescano2132
    @emmanuelescano2132 Před rokem +1

    Rock on!!!

  • @ddrose06
    @ddrose06 Před 15 lety +1

    no wo ways about it folks.that man has still got the chops.

  • @ratter531
    @ratter531 Před rokem +1

    John is a true legend.

  • @zane762
    @zane762 Před rokem +1

    Cougars and Mellens , it's a win win ! 💯😂

  • @vidamccurdy9764
    @vidamccurdy9764 Před rokem +1

    Seen him live 3x,amazing performance.loved his music since day 1

  • @ds8848
    @ds8848 Před 16 lety +12

    LOVE THIS SONG! It is a classic... always turn it up in the car! We love you John! KEEP PERFORMING!

  • @thephotographer1966
    @thephotographer1966 Před 3 lety +1

    Great great great ...still great in 2020....and it will be great in 2040 👍👍👍👍

  • @pennymarisse8804
    @pennymarisse8804 Před 3 lety +3

    "Happy Birthday!! To John Melloncamp & Family & Friends, & of course, the Fans!!!

  • @joliekitten5046
    @joliekitten5046 Před 3 lety +1

    🥰so adorable to see john mellencamp, a Libra, talking & impassioned by archetypal libra things: injustice, rudeness, etc💓
    🥰omg so fkng lovely😍

  • @donnabazemore5169
    @donnabazemore5169 Před 11 lety +5

    SAW JOHN IN BALTIMORE 80 SOMETHING 19 INCHES OF SNOW EVERYBODY SHOWED UP JOHN ROCKED THE ROOF OFF THE CIVIC CENTER

  • @joelark2007
    @joelark2007 Před rokem +1

    That's rock n roll

  • @Rarebreed-Jewels
    @Rarebreed-Jewels Před měsícem

    He is excellent. I love how he just says what is on his mind, but also his music tells a story. I grew up with his 🎶. Good man ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ShawnTBell
    @ShawnTBell Před 5 lety +3

    @ 0:15 It must be a Hoosier mentality, Growing up in Indiana, my dad taught to give it right back when I hear injustice, and not in a polite way.

  • @exitoyfama
    @exitoyfama Před 11 lety +5

    up jhon!!! one my favorites rockstar!!

  • @rayva1
    @rayva1 Před 3 lety +2

    I remember this summer hit from ‘84.

  • @cathiedube348
    @cathiedube348 Před rokem +1

    Rock on John!

  • @greenstatus2007
    @greenstatus2007 Před 13 lety +7

    A great song, I never get tired of hearing it.

  • @fuiplu
    @fuiplu Před 2 lety +1

    All that's missing is Larry, Toby, and Kenny...Love JCM

  • @Fred-ld5oq
    @Fred-ld5oq Před 2 lety +2

    The bass player is so awesome! Thank you Sir!

  • @southloopsoxfan
    @southloopsoxfan Před 14 lety +1

    John I use to go the other way with your thoughts, but now I don't know.. But I have always been with your music.

  • @sharonmacdougall7848
    @sharonmacdougall7848 Před 10 lety +7

    Love this song! My 2nd fav of all time. These guys have the balls to sing about how they see things.

  • @fernandosoto3353
    @fernandosoto3353 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Eterno mellencamp

  • @fRo0tLo0p
    @fRo0tLo0p Před 11 lety +1

    He does every day.

  • @juanitahill4832
    @juanitahill4832 Před 4 lety +1

    He's very talented.. And the hair,. Nice!

  • @emilyhope100
    @emilyhope100 Před 14 lety +2

    i love you mellencamp's :)

  • @randallreid424
    @randallreid424 Před 9 měsíci

    I love rock that’s it if it ain’t rock too me I have no love to give with that said I love Mellencamps voice he may be my favorite him or Seger

  • @robermorales4724
    @robermorales4724 Před 10 lety +1

    i realy enjoy this song today...i need it

  • @virginmary58
    @virginmary58 Před 14 lety +1

    coooooooooooooooooooooooollllllll...

  • @dertscheche1
    @dertscheche1 Před 3 měsíci

    the right song for that place ;-) with these people in their smokings & evening dresses

  • @jeanettemiller4543
    @jeanettemiller4543 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow, so many of my memories a are wrapped up in JM music! Always a fan.. 💜

  • @bkstyle82
    @bkstyle82 Před 9 lety +2

    Probably going to have this song on repeat all day long. Great stuff

  • @luannabbate2624
    @luannabbate2624 Před rokem +1

    Such a great artist!!!!!

  • @RobertoMicheletti896
    @RobertoMicheletti896 Před 10 lety +1

    ci sono voci che nascono proprio per cantare rock'n'roll!

  • @juanperezortiz2333
    @juanperezortiz2333 Před 3 lety +1

    esto es volver a vivir se que mi tiempo se acaba gracias DIOS por otro pedasito

  • @JZMe2
    @JZMe2 Před 2 lety +1

    ❤️🍀♾🌻🙏DANCE🦋

  • @rrtmlt
    @rrtmlt Před 12 lety +2

    Good stuff. Just makes you want to get up and dance

  • @happygolucky29
    @happygolucky29 Před 16 lety +1

    he has still got it after all these years

  • @MyChefen
    @MyChefen Před 13 lety +1

    You ar the best !!!! Janne from Swedwn .........

  • @jeliarra
    @jeliarra Před 9 lety +8

    Not only does he still have his hair, but he passed on that lovely hair to his son...ah bless em'!
    *Wipes the tear from eye*
    Rock on John!

    • @mbb7852
      @mbb7852 Před 9 lety +1

      DK Dempcey Knight DK My daughter was his friend and we lived and owned his house it was an awesome run

    • @juanitahill4832
      @juanitahill4832 Před 4 lety +1

      DK Dempcey Knight DK oh the hair!!!!

  • @hoprabbitbunny
    @hoprabbitbunny Před 10 lety +1

    John's best song!

  • @derekdireen6847
    @derekdireen6847 Před 10 lety +2

    They should play more songs like this one excellent love it

  • @hoprabbitbunny
    @hoprabbitbunny Před 10 lety +1

    John is a True Rebel!!

  • @earnhardt3613
    @earnhardt3613 Před 4 lety +1

    SO TRUE Authority ALWAY'S WIN'S even when they FU@K UP.

  • @davidsolomon7966
    @davidsolomon7966 Před rokem +1

    John Mellencamp is to the people of Indiana in the same way Bruce Springsteen is to the people of New Jersey. There's a thread to their music that weaves throughout those regions.

  • @Blueknight1960
    @Blueknight1960 Před 12 lety +7

    That would be--Speck Cougar, Speck Cougar Mellencamp and Speck Mellencamp.

  • @jujubee8638
    @jujubee8638 Před 4 lety +2

    You still Rock!!😂

  • @joannegoldstein6675
    @joannegoldstein6675 Před 10 lety +1

    Yea John! What a great song and great to dance to!

  • @Zyvex10
    @Zyvex10 Před 5 lety +1

    Love it! J M. I'M a proud Salvadorian-Canadian-American! :)

  • @hunkydude322
    @hunkydude322 Před 11 lety +1

    who cares what party u belong too etc............. john cougar mellencamp rocks period. always will be critics in the world no matter who u are.

  • @okkcomputer
    @okkcomputer Před 16 lety +1

    amazing sound

  • @muhammadsuriansyah2226
    @muhammadsuriansyah2226 Před 11 lety +1

    memorised

  • @steve4980
    @steve4980 Před 10 lety +3

    The greatest live performance I have ever seen was John Mellencamp at Farm Aid in 1996 in Columbia, SC. Thank you John, For an incredible performance!