John Mellencamp Week - "Rain On The Scarecrow"

It's John Mellencamp week on the #YearlongMixtape!  I ADORE this man.  His ability to observe, write about, and create engaging and passionate music about what it means to be human hits me in the gut, inspires me, and makes me more compassionate.

If you've never seen him in concert, please go!  His band is incredible!

This song is about the decimation of family farms around the country, especially in his home state of Indiana.  John is one of the founders of Farm Aid.  I'm still trying to make it to the festival one year, and really respect the work they do.  Please check out their site: www.farmaid.org.

"This land fed a nation
This land made me proud
And Son I'm just sorry there's no legacy for you now
Rain on the scarecrow
Blood on the plow"

#YearlongMixtape

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joNzRzZhR2Y