I Was Jack (You Were Diane) I Was Jack (You Were Diane) "I Was Jack (You Were Diane)" is a song by American country music singer Jake Owen. It was written by David Ray, Tommy Cecil, Jody Stevens, Craig Wiseman, and John Mellencamp, with production handled by Joey Moi. It is Owen's first single released by Big Loud Records. The song is a tribute to John Mellencamp's 1982 single "Jack & Diane", and credits Mellencamp as a co-writer for incorporating that song's guitar riff. "Rolling Stone" writer Chris Parton described the song: "Owen's updated version highlights the original's impact on present-day America, while a regular Joe
Jack & Diane (film) their fears. Jack goes to see Diane on her last day before she departs for school and the girls' relationship is compromised. After a few weeks, Diane receives a gift from Jack which is revealed to be the sentimental cassette tape from Jack's late brother. She turns the song on and listens to it profoundly, reminiscing about her encounter with Jack. Olivia Thirlby and Ellen Page were originally cast for the lead roles in 2008 before the project was postponed. Australian singer Kylie Minogue and Icelandic band múm recorded and released a promotional single, "Whistle", for the soundtrack. "Jack &