And it's too freaking bad Richie's alcoholism led to him leaving/being kicked out of the band. They made some seriously great music together, but sometimes people's demons get the better of them.
That backup vocalist is the absolutely amazing Richie Sambora! Love Richie! Yes, he can absolutely sing! He actually has some solo stuff out there that is awesome. Please more Bon Jovi! They are amazing! I'll Be There For You, Always, You Give Love a Bad Name....so many to choose from.
They were definitely amazing One of the biggest reasons I became a fan was the amazing guitar solos and having friends that were non jovi fans but I stayed a fan because the great vocals and lyrics they were awesome
I've never been a real bon Jovi fan. But every time they released a new single, I wanted to hear Richie's part. His voice always touches me, I 'feel' it. I still have 2 songs from his first solo album on my playlist: Ballad of Youth and Father Time. I recommend everyone to listen to them.
That's Richie Sambora singing backup. Hugely underrated as a singer. Also cowriter of most Bon Jovi songs starting with the second album. You should check out his solo album Stranger In This Town. Very blues oriented rock.
Emilio Estevez asked to use Dead or Alive for the film Young Guns II but Jon felt it wasn't quite right for a western, so he wrote Blaze of Glory, and released it as a solo song featuring Jeff Beck on guitar. It's distinct but quite similar.
When I look back at the videos with live concert footage from my generation, I could kick myself for not appreciating what we were blessed with at the time. I had the pleasure of seeing SO many concerts during that time period of the 80's and 90's, (Bon Jovi being one of many bands)and there will never be another time like it. There was such a feeling of togetherness and just being in the moment. No distractions like smart phones, safe spaces and trigger warnings. We were just down to rock out and have a good time. And we sure did. Great reaction.
So, so true! 99% dito ..... since I did already appreciated it then. In Switzerland, this kind of music was not present in the charts. We, who bought the records and went to the concerts, were seen as quite a strange breed. Never the less, it was a great time, with great bands, fantastic music and really unbelievable LIVE shows. The singer sang, the guys played their instruments live and what you saw and heared - you got it LIVE. Not hearing 80% of the music from a laptop and selling the show as a live event as it's very often today. Even in my 50's, I still go to see bands play. But the magic touch it had in the 80''s and 90's will never be reached again!
Hands down my fave Bon Jovi song - the stripped down acoustic version is also great. Richie's vocal contributions are often overshadowed by Jon. Love this!! 🙂❤
Jon Bon Jovi is the Icon and the Lead. There are few better then Jon in his prime! Richie Sambora is a huge part of the foundation. His backing Vocals and guitar are amazing. He has a solo version of this that is really good! I'll be There for You, Bad Medicine, and Its My life will give you a variety of this incredible band!
Another GREAT Bon Jovi rocker is his song from the movie, "Young Guns" called "Blaze of Glory". THAT song REALLY melds rock with the feeling of the Old West. Much as I love "Wanted Dead or Alive", I think for me, "Blaze of Glory" edges it out slightly as my favourite of the two. Whether it does for you or not, I think you'll really enjoy it!
I've heard this song on the radio for decades and only now can I hear Bob Seger's 'Turn The Page' influence. The things you learn on your page, Salvo. 🙂
If you want to hear Bon Jovi in a completely new sound then "If I Was Your Mother" is the song to listen to. A very obscure song that only long term fans know about
Jon(lyrics) and Richie (music) worked so well together. This is one of my faves. Living on a prayer was the first song I heard as a young teen in the UK.so the slippery when wet album I am emotionally attached to. When you hear the western style guitar you can imagine Jon on his steel horse(bike) with his six string on his back(guitar) driving through a western movie set with tumble weeds being blown down the street.
I'd have to agree... Samboras voice is stellar...and there would not be Bon Jovi without his many talents! Try 'Thank You For Loving Me' Also research the soundtrack to Young Guns 2... Jon wrote it... Performed it and even had a small acting part in the movie! Filmed near my home town in New Mexico!
Ironically, theres a whole generation of people who only know this song as the theme song to tv's Deadliest Catch. Its one of those songs where every note is absolutely perfect.
At some point, the popular series entitled Deadliest Catch, used this as their theme song. Can I also dare add, this song shifted the way a lot of not fans at all and fans on the fence felt about the band Bon Jovi. Up to this point in their career, Bon Jovi had a worldwide diehard fan base; in my opinion, after the release of this song, it became exponentially larger, again worldwide 🎶🤘🙂👍🎵
I love the fact that younger generations are into the musicvi grew up with. Being a teen in the 80s was magnificent. Going to the concerts was the best. Seeing these bands live, was an experience I wish younger kids could have !
Great reaction! 52 years old here and this was MY BAND! Saw them a bunch of times back in the 80s and through the 2000's. Such awesome music. Glad you discovered them!
Richies voice is more of a classic one, Jon got the "raspy-ness" .. They were awesome back then !! One of the few Rock concerts I`ve been to which had a 50/50 male vs female audience !! ( I wonder why ?? :D :D ).."You give love a bad name" next ?? .and if you want Richie Sambora doing a solo song I`d try "Stranger in this Town" or "Fathertime".. He`s got a great great voice !!
Jon’s vocals are amazing! Jon is truly a great person and humanitarian, and has been married to his high school sweetheart for 35 years…amazing for anyone, let alone a rocker.
You're awake now though!!! Your reaction is priceless! First song I heard was "Runaway" and I was a fan for life! "Runaway" was their debut single. You should react to it and see how far they have come! Love from Texas 🤠 BTW I cried when both Bob Seger and Jon Bon Jovi cut their hair!
I gained new respect for them after I saw Jon and Ritchie perform this live and unplugged, I think it was at the Grammys? Now I have to go find that video.
This is my favorite Bon Jovi song. Richie Sambora (guitarist) has some great music too! Saw this concert Skid Row opened for them. "Blaze of Glory" From the movie Young Guns 2 a solo by Jon Bon Jovi is Excellent also
It’s sad, isn’t it, that this song didn’t go higher on the charts, it is definitely worthy! It is top notch, whip is why it is such a fan favorite! 😍 So beautiful, the voices and the guitar! 🎸 Bon Jovi was definitely one of the greatest bands in the 80’s! I definitely had a crush on Jon Bon Jovi and he is still quite handsome!☺️ Loved your reaction and I hope you do more from them!👍👍
Yet another song…….a fantastic song…..about just the utter grind and isolation and exhaustion of being on long tours. And yet being expected to but everything you have into the shows. It is no wonder so many succumbed to drugs . It’s NOT all wonderful and “romantic” to be a rock star. It’s damn hard work….and lonely. Hours on the road, losing sleep….all for those few hours on stage. It’s a trade I wouldn’t make. I’m DAMN glad that others do! Thank you to all the musicians who live such lives to bring us so much p,erasure and enjoyment!
In the early '80s, though out the '80's, Bon Jovi put on incredible shows!!!! I live in SF bayarea and went to all their shows here they opened for Scorpions 1st time!!! Great showmanship, very entertaining!!! This song was played on MTV like every day on the radio all day!!!! Lol
Bon Jovi is amazing. It was my first Arena rock show! I'm 48 and I remember being blown away at age 13 when i saw them with Skid Row as the opener. I got to go with my cousins and older sister and It remains such a wonderful music memory. Lifelong fan!
Lordy, I was so lucky to grow up in the 70s and 80s. The best music. I think this is my favorite song of theirs. Its so incredible watching people discover Bon Jovi to this day. Awesome.
Definitely among their best even though it did not sell as well sometimes a great song is not judged by popularity but by time. Certain great songs seemed to grow in popularity as the decades pass!
In and out of love, Run away ( song that introduced us to Bon Jovi) , bed of roses, blood on blood, ride cowboy ride, always, Levon ( their cover of Elton John) , social disease, it’s an endless list.
Probably my favorite Bon Jovi song; doesn't get more iconic than them singing this. Just as Johnny Cash's Hurt showed images/video from his life and made the video elevate the song so much, this video does as well- real scenes from the band's touring life that really informs the song and elevates it, making it real and powerful. You can't have great 80's Rock without Bon Jovi.
I am soooooo glad I grew up in the 80’s! I was lucky enough to see Bon Jovi 5 times between 1989 and 2012. They have MANY hits. If you like the western sound with rock you need to check out “Blaze of Glory”. Written solely by Jon Bon Jovi and for the Young Guns movie soundtrack.
I am shocked to hear you say it didn't perform as well as some of their others. I don't know about the charts or whatever, but I was in high school when this song came out. And don't get me wrong, I LOVED it and I loved Bon Jovi. But I'm not even kidding when I tell you that there was a period of time where I heard this song probably 3 or 4 times an hour on the radio. You would not believe how overplayed it was. Now that some time has passed I can again appreciate what a tremendous song it is. Richie Sambora is just as amazing as Jon Bon Jovi, some of his solo stuff was great too.
Bon Jovi are a band from New Jersey. I'm a Jersey girl who was in high school when 'Slippery When Wet' was HUUUUGE!!!! Jon Bon Jovi's Grandmother lived in my small town in NJ. So he was seen in the local market on many occasions when he came to visit his grandmother. So, as teenagers, my friends and I (with our HUUUGE Aqua Net Jersey hair) would hang out outside of that little market just hoping to see him. I never saw him. 😂😂 But I still think of him when I drive past there to visit my parents who still live in that little NJ town. ❤
My Favorite Band EVER! You need to watch Jon & Richie's performance at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards........Acoustic "Living on A Prayer & Wanted Dead or Alive".......the performance that started the MTV Unplugged series!
My favorites were Dry County, Always, make a memory, have a nice day, bed of roses. There is a great video of Richie singing ill be there for you at one of their concerts. I love Richies albums also. There are some great acoustic performances of Richie and jon singing together also. Richie's guitar music was awesome.
You're cooking with fire now🎉 Bon Jovi is my all time favorite band and thrilled that you are on the band wagon now!!! I loved your reaction to this great song.
Greetings from Northern Michigan. I love this song, I was in high school when Bon Jovi hit the scene. Keep The Faith wasn’t one of his bigger hits but I LOVE that song!
You should check out the power ballad " Bed of Roses " and the soulful " Keep the Faith ". Both songs really show case John Bon Jovi's voice. Not to mention the great guitar riffs !!!!!
How old are you that you didn’t know Bon Jovi was a band ? I’m in my early 30’s and our parents got us into Bon Jovi when we were 10 years old they saw them so many times and we did too awesome song we miss Richie he left after over 30 years for personal reasons. Look up their new album forever it’s awesome! 👏🥁🎤🎹🪇🎸🎸🎸
Being a Jersey Girl, needless to say these men made me proud. They are around my age. I grew up listening to Bon Jovi and JOURNEY. You just can’t ask for more
The backup vocals are done by Richie Sambora , who has an amazing voice on his own . You need to check out Richie Sambora's solo album called Strangers In The City & listen to the song One Light Burning .
My favorite Bon Jovi song. Emilio Estevez wanted to use it in Young Guns. Jon didn't think the lyrics about the stresses of touring fit, so he wrote Blaze Of Glory for the film instead.
This was a huge, huge song, I'm not sure about the charts. It was on MTV 24/7 and everyone was watching MTV back then. We were all like you, fascinated by it, rewatching the video & listening to the tape over and over.
