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Hurts So Good

John Cougar

1982

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About The Song

Reached #2 on the Hot 100, Charted for 28 weeks, Album: American Fool.

Peak Chart Position#2
Year1982
AlbumAmerican Fool

Overview

Why This Song Matters

Hurts So Good became a nationally visible song, reaching #2 on the Hot 100. It stayed in circulation for 28 chart weeks. American Fool places the song in its original album setting.

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