use "Pink Houses" as a campaign song in 1984, he expressed reluctance to object to Bush's use of "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A." at the event, telling Rolling Stone that despite his opposition to Bush's political positions, "I don't see any sense in being silly about it. It's entertainment. It's a song." In 1994, the song was also used during the 1994 USA World Cup, when announcing the United States as one of the teams who qualified. "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A." has appeared on a number of Mellencamp compilations, including 1997's The Best That I Could Do 1978–1988 and 2004's Words & Music: John Mellencamp's Greatest Hits. The song was also featured in The Simpsons episode "Eight Misbehavin' during the scene where Apu and Majula's octuplets were being used in a zoo show. References 1986 songs 1986 singles John Mellencamp songs Riva Records singles Songs written by John Mellencamp Song recordings produced by Don Gehman Songs about rock music