It’s a song by a man with such a strong belief in democratic principles and liberal politics that he discouraged its use by people who ascribe to those values. This background makes it unique in some ways: It’s a working-class anthem written by a man without any interest in the conservative ideals that often embody a blue-collar mindset. John McCain tried to use the song in his campaigns and Mellencamp hit him with a cease and desist same goes for the song’s use in events promoting same-sex marriage opponents National Organization for Marriage. The infamous opening scene of this song - a black man sitting in his yard in Indiana unfazed by the interstate traffic - is a real moment of such peace that it prompted Mellencamp to write the whole song, which became an iconic bit of American ephemera. Monroe’s version doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but her feathery voice takes on the nostalgia-heavy scenes of Americana goodness and reshapes them with an air of hopefulness. The cover is her contribution to the Amazon Acoustics playlist, and it’s a great choice for Monroe, whose throaty alto chirps and hitches similarly to Mellencamp’s signature gravelly delivery. Today, she’s shared a rendition of an old heartland classic - John Mellencamp’s “ Pink Houses.” ![]() Following up 2013’s critically-acclaimed Like A Rose, this new record showcases Monroe’s ability to honor country’s disparate past, from bluegrass and honky-tonk to gut-wrenching ballads like the title track. ![]() Ashley Monroe’s excellent new album The Blade - which serves as something close to her sophomore record - is out now.
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