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On This Day: May 9, 1989 - John Mellencamp Releases Big Daddy

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On This Day: May 9, 1989 - John Mellencamp Releases Big Daddy.

On this day May 9, 1989, John Mellencamp released his tenth studio album Big Daddy, a reflective and politically charged record that marked the end of an era in his career. The album explored themes of aging, disillusionment, and small town struggles with a darker, more stripped back sound than his previous releases.

Big Daddy reached number 7 on the US Billboard charts and hit number 1 in Australia, supported by standout tracks like Pop Singer, Jackie Brown, and Void in My Heart. It was...
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