5 Facts About John Mellencamp’s *American Fool*
- It spent nine straight weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
- The album was certified 5× Platinum, meaning over five million copies sold in the US.
- Mellencamp originally worried the stripped-down sound was too raw for radio.
- Despite his doubts, it became his biggest commercial success.
- The album’s longevity on the charts proved its broad appeal.