Bon Jovi had perfected a formula for hard pop/rock by the time of New Jersey, concentrating on singalong choruses sung over and over again, frequently by a rough, extensively overdubbed chorus, producing an effect not unlike what these songs sounded like in the arenas and stadiums where they were most often heard. The lyrics had that typical pop twist -- although they nominally expressed romantic commitment, sentiments such as "Lay Your Hands on Me" and "I'll Be There for You" worked equally well as a means for the band and its audience to reaffirm their affection for each other. The only thing that marred the perfection of this communion was Jon Bon Jovi's continuing obsession with a certain predecessor from his home state; at times, he seemed to be trying to recreate Born to Run using cheaper materials.
Our friend Allyson over at Bring Back Glam points out that today is the 20th anniversary of Bon Jovi's hair metal masterpiece New Jersey. I'd be lying if I said I never got drunk and did a karaoke version of "Bad Medicine," so, to commemorate the event, here is Bon Jovi playing "Bad Medicine" live [...]
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Our friend Allyson over at Bring Back Glam points out that today is the 20th anniversary of Bon Jovi's hair metal masterpiece New Jersey. I'd be lying if I said I never got drunk and did a karaoke version of "Bad Medicine," so, to commemorate the event, here is Bon Jovi playing "Bad Medicine" live [...]
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| Title | Lyrics | Buy |
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| 1 Lay Your Hands on Me |
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| 2 Bad Medicine |
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| 3 Born to Be My Baby |
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| 4 Living in Sin |
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| 5 Blood on Blood |
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| 6 Homebound Train |
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| 7 Wild Is the Wind |
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| 8 Ride Cowboy Ride |
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| 9 Stick to Your Guns |
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| 10 I'll Be There for You |
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| 11 99 in the Shade |
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| 12 Love for Sale |
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