'Paper In Fire' by John Mellencamp

When Mtv first launched in 1981, I was captivated by the concept.  Quickly, I became disenchanted with the unabashed commercialism of music via video interpretations and superficial portrayals conforming all to the latest look and trend.
Now, looking back at videos made during the peak of success of Mtv, I find a few video that are well made in an artistic and meaningful way doing justice to the song.
Here is one of my favorites from 1987 ,"Paper In Fire"by John Mellencamp.  I like how the Americana Music vibe and roots of Rock Music is brought forth in the video.  Among other things, watch for the man buck dancing at 3:02 minute mark.

What a View...

Even though a bit blurry, I love this video.  What a great view!

I love it when at about 2:50 mark John looks over and does a double take right into the camera. 
It is from this perspective that I have always dreamed to experience at a live show of a favorite performer/band. 
Also, this is probably my favorite John Mellencamp  song.

 "She had a dream
And boy it was a good one
So she chased after her dream
With much desire
But when she got too close
To her expectations
Well the dream burned up
Like paper in fire

Paper in fire
Stinkin' up the ashtrays
Paper in fire
Smokin' up the alleyways
Who's to say the way
A man should spend his days
Do you let them smolder
Like paper in fire

He wanted love
With no involvement
So he chased the wind
That's all his silly life required
And the days of vanity
Went on forever
And he saw his days burn up
Like paper in fire

Paper in fire
Stinkin' up the ashtrays
Paper in fire
Smokin' up the alleyways
Who's to say the way
A man should spend his days
Do you let them smolder
Like paper in fire

There is a good life
Right across the green field
And each generation
Stares at it from afar
But we keep no check
On our appetites
So the green fields turn to brown
Like paper in fire

Paper in fire
Stinkin' up the ashtrays
Paper in fire
Smokin' up the alleyways
Who's to say the way
A man should spend his days
Do you let them smolder
Like paper in fire"

~~~ Blowing In on The Zephyr ~~~

After a bit of a hiatus, I've discovered that I can still login here...
*check, check, 1,2,1,2, check*
Now, let's see if I can remember how to post entries...

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Awesome metal art outside  Steve's Live Music in Sandy Springs, Georgia.

photo by donna ~ Sandy Springs, Georgia  september 2012