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For the Millie Jackson song, that was later covered by Susan Cadogan and Jimmy Sommerville, see. 'Hurts So Good' by from the album 'Close Enough' Released April 1982 ( April 1982) Format Recorded 1982 at, Los Angeles Length 3: 39, John Mellencamp, singles chronology 'Ain't Even Done with the Night' (1981) ' Hurts So Good' (1982) ' (1982) 'Ain't Even Done with the Night' (1981) ' Hurts So Good' (1982) ' (1982) Music video on ' Hurts So Good' is a song by American singer-songwriter, then performing under the stage name 'John Cougar.'

The song was a number two hit on the for the singer/songwriter. It was the first of three major hit singles from his 1982 album. The others were ' and 'Hand to Hold On To,' which were all released in 1982.

The song was also a critical success with Mellencamp winning the at the on February 23, 1983. Contents • • • • • • • Background and recording [ ] 'Hurts So Good' was written by Mellencamp and, Mellencamp's childhood friend and occasional writing partner.

The song was first conceived, Mellencamp claims, in his baby's crib. John claims to have had an epiphany with a girl named Tiffany the day before who had uttered the phrase 'Hurt so good' referring to an acupuncture treatment she was receiving from John's grandmother on his father's side. He then repeated the lines to Green and they finished the song very quickly.

Hurts So Good by John Cougar, with lyrics. John Cougar Mellencamp - Hurts So Good (Guitar Cover) - Duration: 3:44. Linoleum36 7,780 views.

In 2004, Mellencamp expounded on the writing of 'Hurts So Good' in an interview with magazine: 'George Green and I wrote that together. We exchanged lines back and forth between each other and laughed about it at the time. Then I went and picked up the guitar, and within seconds, I had those chords.' The song was recorded at in, and was by and George Tutko. Huawei Error Code 19 Update Failed.

Backing Mellencamp were & Mike Wanchic (, ), (), () and Dave Parman (backing vocals). Music video [ ] Much of the video was filmed in, a small town located approximately 20 miles southwest of, where Mellencamp was born and raised. Personnel [ ] • John Cougar – lead vocals • Larry Crane – guitar, background vocals • Mike Wanchic – guitar, background vocals • – drums • – bass Charts [ ] The song hit number one on.