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Jul 22, 2024 · That's how one should view the list below, under the umbrella of their world. We're less concerned if Bon Jovi wrote a song as good as Bob Dylan, but whether it’s as good as their own best work.
- Tom Eames
- Runaway. Bon Jovi - Runaway. This track was originally recorded back in 1981 for the Power Station Demos at the very beginning of Jon Bon Jovi's career, featuring him alongside session musicians.
- I'll Be There for You. Bon Jovi - I'll Be There For You. Taken from their 1988 album New Jersey, this soft rock number topped the US charts a year later. It was an indication of the direction Bon Jovi were taking as they slowly moved from their stadium rock anthems to power ballads.
- Something for the Pain. Bon Jovi - Something For The Pain. Released as a single from their These Days album in 1995, this wasn't a hit in the US but was a top 10 success in the UK.
- Bed of Roses. Bon Jovi - Bed Of Roses (Official Music Video) Jon Bon Jovi wrote this song in a hotel room while suffering from a hangover, with the lyrics reflecting his feelings at the time.
- “Wanted Dead or Alive” – ‘Slippery When Wet’ (1986) Evoking wild west symbolism about grueling road life, “Wanted Dead or Alive” is a unique power ballad in Bon Jovi’s arsenal, because it isn’t about love.
- “Livin’ On A Prayer” – ‘Slippery When Wet’ (1986) At some point in our lives, we’re *all* Tommy and Gina, aren’t we? “Livin’ On A Prayer” is an epic sing-a-long, it’s an anthem and it’s additional proof that when used just right, the talk box is a game-changer.
- “Bad Medicine” – ‘New Jersey’ (1988) When you’re a band that’s released a massively successful album and are tasked with recording a follow-up, what are you supposed to do?
- “You Give Love A Bad Name” – ‘Slippery When Wet’ (1986) It was make or break time for Bon Jovi on their third studio album. They needed something big, and they got that and then some with “You Give Love A Bad Name.”
- Bon Jovi – “Bed of Roses” Bon Jovi’s finest song and loveliest melody isn’t the world’s favorite because seismic force tends to sweep all over attributes of this band away.
- Bon Jovi – “Livin’ on a Prayer” Every ‘80s megastar has that one song that even haters can’t deny; for Phil Collins, it’s the desolate “In the Air Tonight,” for Guns ‘N Roses, it’s “Sweet Child O’ Mine.”
- Bon Jovi – “Wanted Dead or Alive” This one gets the edge over “You Give Love a Bad Name” because that arena classic peaks in its first 15 seconds, while this cowboy candy resists instant gratification for a slice of campy Americana with a chorus that’s much, much more fun to sing karaoke, underrated synth strings, and its positively haywire solo breakdown thanks to Sambora, who burns slow like a candle down to a mandolin outro that makes “Losing My Religion” sound just the slightest bit late.
- Bon Jovi – “Wild in the Streets” As with other moments on this list, it can be startling to admit what you hear when you strip the gang vocals and wizardly keyboards: namely, INXS’s “Don’t Change” if it were slotted on the Replacements’ Pleased to Meet Me somewhere between “Alex Chilton” and “Can’t Hardly Wait.”
- We Got It Goin’ on
- Because We Can
- It’S My Life
- Never Say Goodbye
- Wanted Dead Or Alive
- Bad Medicine
- Runaway
- I’d Die For You
- Always
- Tie ! Living on A Prayer /You Give Love A Bad Name
Bon Jovi’s “We Got It Goin’ On” opens the Top 10 Bon Jovi Songs list with a bit of funk country flair. The song was released on the band’s 2007 Lost Highwayalbum. The record was released on the Island Nashville label. The song was written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Kenny Alphin, and John Rich. There were four singles released from the album. ...
Bon Jovi’s twelfth album was released in 2013. The album’s first single, “Because We Can,” was a welcome addition to the band’s catalog. Forget the critics that knocked the song; they have no idea what it takes to craft music that shows artistic growth and yet still maintains the elements of a band that has attracted millions of fans over a thirty-...
How could you not love this song? Bon Jovi’s “It’s My Life” breathes the spirit of rock and roll rebellion as an ode to the old Animals song title. In these days of hip-hop and rap taking all the credit for their seditious nature, it is great to have bands like Bon Jovistill to show where it all began.
The first three songs on this Top 10 Bon Jovi Songs list hailed from Bon Jovi’s later career years in the 2000s. However, the remainder of the list will be defined by the music of Bon Jovi’s initial run. The 1980s were the time period when Bon Jovicould do no wrong. The band fit perfectly in with the times and distinctly represented the 80’s cultur...
Well, speaking of soundtracks. Bon Jovi’s “Wanted Dead or Alive” was released on the Slippery When Wet album in 1987. Although the song was not written for a specific film, Bon Jovi has been quoted as saying the song was inspired by the heroes and villains of the Wild West he and his fellow bandmates grew up watching in 1960s and 70s Western movies...
“Bad Medicine becomes the first of the Bon Jovi anthems that so many fans grew up listening to as part of the soundtrack to their lives. The song first appeared on the band’s 1988 album, New Jersey.It was the lead-off single on the album. The song was written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and legendary 80’s songwriter Desmond Child, who has prob...
Bon Jovi’s first hit opened with a keyboard introduction that defined the early 80’s rock sound. However, once the impact of Sambora’s guitar hit the tape, it wasn’t long until Bon Jovi’s voice convinced listeners that this band was unique. Their debut album was released in January 1984. Bon Jovi’s “Runaway”would become the band’s first career sing...
David Bryan’s keyboard work played a significant role in the Slippery When Wet album. On the song” I’d Die For You,” Bryan’s piano playing and keyboard work ignite the intro and first verse. Bryan’s keyboard skills set up a killer chorus that echoed the stylistic minor key romantic sound behind some of Bon Jovi’s best work. It was a style that seem...
The 1980s were the decade of the power ballad. However, Bon Jovi’s epic powerhouse ballad “Always” was not released until 1994. The song was issued on the Crossroads album. It was released as a single and tremendously succeeded on music radio and sales charts. The song charted as high as No. 4 on the Billboard Top 100 music charts. It sold over one...
We just couldn’t do it. We tried choosing between the two songs. We banged our heads against the wall. We ate a couple of extra pizzas and a few bags of Doritos and drank a case of Diet Pepsi. After we were done, we still could not choose between these two great Bon Jovi songs. We made phone calls, hit the street, and polled more people than the GO...
- Brian Kachejian
Apr 24, 2018 · Writers at the website UltimateClassicRock.com took on the task of ranking all 334 songs by Bon Jovi. The list contains both songs by the band and by Jon in his solo work, and even his Power Station Studios material that was released by a relative of his without his consent.
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Jun 26, 2016 · Put aside your prejudices – these are the 10 songs that made Bon Jovi the kings of hard rock in the 80s and 90s. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.
