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Jul 24, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day July 24 1982 – Jack and Diane by John Mellencamp Was Released.

On this day July 24 1982, John Mellencamp released Jack and Diane, the standout track from his breakthrough album American Fool. The song quickly captured the hearts of listeners with its small town American story about two teenagers trying to hold onto a moment in a world that keeps moving forward.

With its acoustic guitar intro, hand claps, and heartfelt lyrics, Jack and Diane climbed to number one on the...

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