5 Facts About Where John Mellencamp Recorded American Fool
- The album was recorded at two studios: Cherokee Studios in Hollywood and Criteria Studios in Miami.
- Sessions took place between 1981 and 1982.
- Cherokee Studios in Hollywood was known for its rock and pop recordings.
- Criteria Studios in Miami was famous for its work with artists like the Bee Gees and Eric Clapton.
- Splitting recording between two coasts gave the album a distinct blend of West Coast polish and East Coast grit.