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On This Day: “Jack & Diane” by John Cougar Mellencamp Hits #1 in America - October 2, 1982

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On this day, October 2, 1982, John Cougar Mellencamp’s hit song “Jack & Diane” became the #1 song in America! The track, which tells the story of two young lovers in the heartland, stayed at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 from October 2 to October 29. The song also reached #1 in Canada, cementing its place as a timeless anthem of Americana and small-town life.

Who remembers singing along to this classic?
 
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