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John Mellencamp performing during the Mr. Happy Go Lucky era

John Mellencamp’s Mr. Happy Go Lucky Turns 30

by Paul Cashmere

John Mellencamp’s Mr. Happy Go Lucky turns 30, revisiting the 1996 album that followed his heart attack and introduced programmed rhythms to his roots-rock sound.

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