The Decay of the Midwest — Ronald Reagan & John Mellencamp — pt.2 of 4

John Cougar Mellencamp — Scarecrow (1985)

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John Cougar Mellencamp — Scarecrow (1985)

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After a successful tour in support of the Multi-platinum Uh-huh, John Mellencamp returned home in 1985 to plan for a follow-up.

After a successful first term in the White House, Ronald Reagan was sworn in for a second term in January of 1985.

John Mellencamp walked into his Belm…