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Freedom's Road is a 2007 album by John Mellencamp. It debuted on the Billboard 200 at number five in late January 2007, becoming the highest debuting album of Mellencamp's career.[1] The song Our Country received significant exposure prior to the release of the album, as it was featured in frequently-aired commercials for Chevrolet trucks.
[edit] Track listing
All songs written by John Mellencamp.
- "Someday" – 3:08
- "Ghost Towns Along The Highway" – 4:40
- "The Americans" – 5:11
- "Forgiveness" – 4:30
- "Freedom's Road" – 4:19
- "Jim Crow" – 3:22
- "Our Country" – 3:47
- "Rural Route" – 3:08
- "My Aeroplane" – 4:41
- "Heaven Is A Lonely Place" – 4:32
- "Rodeo Clown" [hidden track after several minutes of silence] – 4:25
[edit] Personnel
- John Mellencamp - vocals, guitar
- Dane Clark - drums, percussion
- John Gunnell - bass
- Troye Kinnett - keyboards
- Miriam Sturm - violin
- Mike Wanchic - guitars, vocals
- Andy York - guitars, vocals, flute-a-phone
[edit] Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)[2]
Year |
Chart |
Position |
February 10, 2007 |
The Billboard 200 |
5 |
Singles - Billboard (North America)[3]
Year |
Single |
Chart |
Position |
2006 |
"Our Country" |
Hot Country Songs |
39 |
2007 |
"The Americans" |
Hot Country Songs |
55 |
2007 |
"Our Country" |
Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks |
16 |
[edit] References
- ^ Jonathan Cohen, "Pretty Ricky, Shins Grab Top Album Chart Spots", Billboard.com, January 31, 2007.
- ^ Billboard.com - Discography - John Mellencamp - Freedom's Road
- ^ Billboard.com - Artist Chart History - John Mellencamp
[edit] External links