Jack & Diane as a love interest. The Jake Owen song "I Was Jack (You Were Diane)" heavily samples the original song and references the original in its lyrics. The All American Rejects would use a drum/choir vocal section similar to the one towards the end of this song towards the end of their 2009 hit Gives You Hell Jack & Diane "Jack & Diane" is a 1982 hit rock song written and performed by American singer-songwriter John Mellencamp, then performing as "John Cougar." It appears on Mellencamp's album "American Fool". It was chosen by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) as
Jack & Diane (film) back in their homes. Diane visits Jack in her home. Jack confides in Diane about her sentimental cassette tape from her late brother. One day, Jack visits Diane in her home where the girls get into an argument when Linda intentionally tells Jack about Diane leaving for school in France. After Jack leaves her, Diane suffers from desolation and she starts to unravel. Meanwhile, Jack hangs out with a colleague, Tara. They have an intimate moment but Jack rebuffs her shortly thereafter. The next day, Diane hangs out with one of Jack's friend, Chris, and Jack is startled. The girls