We Officially Have a Major New Pop Star
Briefly

In the summer of 1982, a second John Cougar hit came roaring in beside 'Hurts So Good,' then soared above it: a quirkier tune called 'Jack and Diane.' At the summer's end, it took Mellencamp to No. 1 for the first (and only) time in his career.
This chart pattern resonates in the current music scene as Sabrina Carpenter's 'Espresso' dominates, reminiscent of Mellencamp's unexpected hit success with 'Jack and Diane' in 1982.
Read at Slate Magazine
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