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John Mellencamp
Cherry Bomb
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Cherry Bomb was released on June 27, 2025 by UME - Global Clearing House as a part of the album R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A: Classic Summer Songs
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OVERVIEW

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Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
John Mellencamp
John Mellencamp
Vocals
Crystal Taliefero
Crystal Taliefero
Background Vocals
John Cascella
John Cascella
Keyboards
Kenny Aronoff
Kenny Aronoff
Drums
Larry Crane
Larry Crane
Guitar
Lisa Germano
Lisa Germano
Violin
Mike Wanchic
Mike Wanchic
Background Vocals
Pat Peterson
Pat Peterson
Background Vocals
Toby Myers
Toby Myers
Bass Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
John Mellencamp
John Mellencamp
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
John Mellencamp
John Mellencamp
Producer
Don Gehman
Don Gehman
Producer
David Leonard
David Leonard
Mixing Engineer
Rick Fettig
Rick Fettig
Assistant Engineer
Ross Alexander
Ross Alexander
Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Well, I lived on the outskirts of town
In an 8-room farmhouse, baby
When my brothers and friends were around
There was always somethin' to it
[Verse 2]
Had me a couple of real nice girlfriends
Stopped by to see me every once in a while
When I think back about those days
All I can do is sit and smile
[Verse 3]
That's when a sport was a sport
And groovin' was groovin'
And dancin' meant everything
We were young, and we were improvin'
[Verse 4]
Laughin', laughin' with our friends
Holdin' hands meant somethin', baby
Outside the club Cherry Bomb
Our hearts were really thumpin'
[Verse 5]
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
[Verse 6]
The winter days, they last forever
But the weekends went by so quick
Went ridin' around this little country town
We were goin' nuts, girl, out in the sticks
[Verse 7]
One night, me with my big mouth
A couple guys had to put me in my place
When I see those guys these days
We just laugh and say, "Do you remember when?"
[Verse 8]
That's when a sport was a sport
And groovin' was groovin'
And dancin' meant everything
We were young, and we were improvin'
[Verse 9]
Laughin', laughin' with our friends
Holdin' hands meant somethin', baby
Outside the club Cherry Bomb
Our hearts were really thumpin'
[Verse 10]
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
All right
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
[Verse 11]
Seventeen has turned thirty-five
I'm surprised that we're still livin'
If we've done any wrong
I hope that we're forgiven
[Verse 12]
Got a few kids of my own
And some days I still don't know what to do
I hope that they're not laughin' too loud
When they hear me talkin' like this to you
[Verse 13]
That's when a sport was a sport
And groovin' was groovin'
And dancin' meant everything
We were young, and we were improvin'
[Verse 14]
Laughin', laughin' with our friends
Holdin' hands meant so much, baby
Outside the club Cherry Bomb
Our hearts were really thumpin'
[Verse 15]
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
Written by: John Mellencamp

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