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Human Wheels is the 12th album released by John Mellencamp in 1993. Released on Mercury Records, it peaked at #7 on the Billboard 200.
The album is dedicated to band member John Cascella, who died unexpectedly about halfway through production.
[edit] Track listing
All songs written by John Mellencamp, except where noted.
- "When Jesus Left Birmingham" – 5:16
- "Junior" – 4:08
- "Human Wheels" (Mellencamp/Green) – 5:33
- "Beige to Beige" – 3:52
- "Case 795 (The Family)" – 5:15
- "Suzanne and the Jewels" – 3:55
- "Sweet Evening Breeze" – 4:51
- "What If I Came Knocking" – 5:05
- "French Shoes" – 3:41
- "To the River" (Ian/Venzer/Mellencamp) – 3:33
- "When Jesus Left Birmingham" (2005 re-issue bonus track) - 3:58
[edit] Personnel
- John Mellencamp - vocals, guitar
- Kenny Aronoff - drums, percussion
- David Grissom - guitars, mandolin, bass
- Lisa Germano - violin, mandolin, penny whistle, zither, background vocals
- Pat Peterson - background vocals, accordion, maracas
- Mike Wanchic - guitars, dobro, dulcimer, background vocals
- Malcolm Burn - organ, guitar, hormonica, synthesizer
- John Cascella - accordion, organ, background vocals, penny whistle, melodica
[edit] Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)[1]
| Year |
Chart |
Position |
| September 25, 1993 |
The Billboard 200 |
7 |
Singles - Billboard (North America)[2]
| Year |
Single |
Chart |
Position |
| 1993 |
"When Jesus Left Birmingham" |
Mainstream Rock Tracks |
35 |
| 1993 |
"What If I Came Knocking" |
Mainstream Rock Tracks |
1 |
| 1993 |
"Human Wheels" |
The Billboard Hot 100 |
48 |
| 1993 |
"Human Wheels" |
Mainstream Rock Tracks |
2 |
- ^ Billboard.com - Discography - John Mellencamp - Human Wheels
- ^ Billboard.com - Artist Chart History - John Mellencamp
