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10 of the best Bon Jovi songs
I’ve got a lot to thank Bon Jovi for. Back in the day (that’s 1988, kiddies), they were my earliest introduction to the wonderful world of Hair Metal. It’s been quite a ride, and the ‘Jovi sound has mellowed in the intervening years.
So, if you’re a fan of classic Bon Jovi, let’s take a look down memory lane at 10 of their best-known songs:
10: Runaway
Those purists who bought their eponymous debut album will know that Runaway isn’t strictly a Bon Jovi song – it was recorded by Jon Bon as a solo single and became a local hit. Apparently the album version was re-recorded by the official Bon Jovi lineup when the album was recorded, but the single featured session musicians including Dave “Snake” Sabo (later of Skid Row) and Hugh McDonald (who later replaced Alec John Such on bass).
This Is A Shakedown! - Circles
I got an email from a reader yesterday recommending I check out the excellent This Is A Shakedown and their video for Circles. When I listen to this, I get a distinct Bloc Party vibe, which is not a criticism!
According to our source, Circles is the first music video ever created using the MacBook Photo Booth software. Apparently, it took 21 MacBooks to produce the finished video.
You can listen to more This Is A Shakedown! on MySpace and PureVolume. There are different sets of songs on each player, so it's worth checking both out.
Always By Saliva
So I heard this song one day on my way to school, and I instantly fell in love with it.
The lyrics make you think, but connect to you at the same time. "I love you! I hate you! I can't get around you! I breathe you, I taste you! I can't live without you!" It's like a modern rock break-up song for those of us that don't want sappy love songs that just make you angry and upset. This song really helped me get through a major break-up, and actually another situation, that had nothing to do with men.
I absolutely love the song, the beat, the lyrics, and the whole thing. It was one of the first songs I've heard by Saliva, and now I'm hooked. I see good things in store for this band! They've got talent!
