Bon Jovi – Have a Nice Day, Album Review

Mr Goldilocks himself is back with the gang to release this possibly their billionth album. Ok maybe not, bounce released in 2002 was the band’s 8th album so if my research was right then this is their 9th or 10th album. I’m not a bon jovi fan but my sister is, I remember sharing a bedroom with her and a huge Jon Bon Jovi poster when I was about 12. This is typical bon jovi with their soft rock ballads, however their big hair is no more. 

This is a safe album from the band, its not new sounding, no new riffs or chord sequences. For die-hard bon jovi fans then this is without a doubt a necessity for their collection. However for those of us who are not, I would recommend listening to their earlier material to appreciate some great tunes like the classic ‘livin on a prayer’. The only thing I thought when I read the album title was bon jovi were now doing cover versions of the stereophonics, but then I heard the song and realised I was just being naive. Best track on the album for me is last cigarette, the remaining 13 are all similar sounding, there are no bad tracks on the album, however I think this album is purely for the fans, but to be fair with the number of fans the band have there is no need to produce an album to cater for everyone. This album is listenable, a must for all fans.

It’s My Life – Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi – Hook Me Up

Hello, is there anybody out there?
I’m alone hanging by a thread
Everywhere around the world
Everybody’s waiting for someday
Calling out around the world
Maybe someday might be tonight

Chorus:
Hook me up
I’m reaching out for you, come on
Hook me up
I know you can do it, come on, take me on

Are you there?
Tell me what you’re feeling.
Your fears and all your wildest dreams
Everyone around the world
Is feeling just the same way that we are
Reaching out around the world
Will someone somewhere throw me a line?

Chorus:
Hook me up
I’m reaching out for you, come on
Hook me up
I know you can do it, come on, take me on

Save me, save me
Save me, save me
Hello, is there anybody out there?

Guitar Solo

Calling out around the world
Maybe someday might be tonite

Chorus:
Hook me up
I’m reaching out for you, come on
Hook me up
I know you can do it, come on, take me on
Hook me up
I’m hanging on the line, come on
Hook me up
Make me come alive, come on, take me on

Save me, save me,
Save me, save me

Jon Bon Jovi, Seal, Robert Palmer – Like A Rolling

Bon Jovi – Open All Night

I saw you coming from a mile away
Trying to hide behind that pretty face
Bet my last dollar baby you been bruised
Poor little heart all black ‘n’ blue

Last thing you need’s another pickup line
You must have heard them all a thousand times
God only knows what you been through
Believe me I been broken too

It aches, it breaks, it takes your breath away
I’ve been around that block a time or two

Chorus:
Baby, I don’t want to fall in love with you
I try, try, try but I can’t get around the truth
Please don’t say my name, give this heart a break
I don’t want to make the same mistake but it’s too late
I’ll leave on the light
These arms are open all night

I got your taste in the back of my mouth
I want to reach in and pull it out
And I’d be lying if I didn’t say
When you’re this close I’m afraid
Of the way I’ll feel if I touch your hair
The way I’ll miss you when you’re not there
And that I’ll see you when I close my eyes
It’s too late, I’ve crossed that line

It breaks, it aches, it takes your breath away
I’ll still be around come closing time

Chorus:
Baby, I don’t want to fall in love with you
I try, try, try but I can only tell the truth
Please don’t say my name, give this heart a break
I don’t want to make the same mistake but it’s too late
I’ll leave on the light
These arms are open all night

Guitar solo

It’s 2 am, it’s last call, baby. The barkeep’s gone, I’ll walk you home now
Save me, baby

Chorus:
Baby, I don’t want to fall in love with you
I try, try, try but I can only tell the truth
Please don’t make me beg, give this heart a break
I don’t want to make the same mistake but it’s too late
I’ll leave on the light
These arms are open all night

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It’s My Life (Unplugged) – Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi Stick to your guns / Wanted Amsterdam 200

Bon Jovi – Living on a Prayer – Live in London

Bon Jovi – Have a nice day

Jon Bon Jovi & Cat Deeley