Led by Elliot's expressive tenor
as well the last release to feature longtime drummer Bill Stevenson
synth-heavy single "Ghost
it's not only the longest song in the NIN catalog to date
Lou Reed had penned an album seemingly packed with hits
John Mellencamp The Best That I Could Do 1978-1988 [2 LP] 09/23/2003 Led by Elliot's expressive tenorPersonnel: John Mellencamp (vocals); Larry Crane (guitar, harmonica, background vocals); Mike Wanchic, Mick Ronson, Andy York (guitar, background vocals); Lisa Germano, Miriam Sturm (violin); Kenny Aronoff (hammered dulcimer, vibraphone, drums); John Cascella (accordion, keyboards, background vocals); Carroll Sue Hill, Moe Z. (keyboards, background vocals); Brian Bekvar, Eric Rosser, Jay Ferguson (keyboards); Robert Frank, Toby Myers (bass, background