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Song · 1982 · Heartland rock

Jack and Diane

John Mellencamp

1982

★ 6.9 editorial score

Mick Ronson suggested the baby rattles and sang the "let it rock" hook; the handclaps were only a guide track.

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American Fool

Genre

Heartland rock Rock

Subject

Young love Adolescence Nostalgia

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