So it turns out that there has actually been stuff going on in the world of Bon Jovi over the last week or so. (I wasn’t doing my usual amount of surfing–I’ve been playing Skyrim. That game does, in fact, live up to its reputation for eating all of your spare time. Dragons are distracting. And awesome.)
Archive for the ‘Bon Jovi’ Category
Dragons are distracting
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012My Top 10 Bon Jovi Songs (January 2012)
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012It’s been a year–time to check in and see what I was actually listening to in 2012. Some are predictable, but things have shaken up a little bit this year. (more…)
This Ain’t a Love Song (Live from London DVD)
Monday, January 16th, 2012This particular song is one of my all-time favorite Bon Jovi ballads. The performance here is pretty good. Not especially outstanding–but still, it’s a a great power ballad, and Jon gives it a solid performance.
Channel Surfing & London Calling
Friday, December 16th, 2011The next post (when I can get to it) will return to the review of the Live from London DVD. (I promise, I really will finish that out soon! I haven’t got much left to go.)
But tonight, I got home from work, and I was feeling pretty tired and worn out. I stuck a frozen pizza in the microwave, and turned on the TV–straight to VH1 Classic airing Bon Jovi performing ‘Always’ at the London Calling festival.
Wanted Dead or Alive (Live from London DVD)
Monday, December 12th, 2011I’m not the biggest Richie Sambora girl out there. I was always, first and foremost, a Jonny girl.
So therefore, I can honestly say that if there ever was a single video clip that can make a Jonny girl sit up and take notice of the lead guitar player in Bon Jovi, the intro to ‘Wanted Dead or Alive’ on this DVD is it.
Hey God (Live from London DVD)
Monday, November 21st, 2011This particular song opens with Jon talking about how These Days just hit #1 on the charts–which of course gets an enthusiastic response from the crowd. This is the kind of thing that I really love to see included in concert DVDs because it really gives me the feel of being there.
Bad Medicine (Live from London DVD)
Wednesday, November 16th, 2011This is another one of the songs that I think I’ve heard too many times, especially in concert. It really just doesn’t thrill me anymore.
It’s still a great party song that works if you’re out there actually in the crowd. But for some reason, watching this one on the DVD just doesn’t feel like much more than filler. I think it’s one of those things that you just have to be there.
That isn’t a slam against this DVD, though. All told, this is a good performance of the song. Jon is in fine voice (especially when he’s showing off during the ‘Shout’ intro). And the rest of the guys are turning in good performances–I love the little flip of the drumsticks that Tico does to show off for the camera.
‘Bad Medicine’ just isn’t one of the songs that I watch this DVD for, though. It’s the songs like ‘Always’ and the ones from ‘These Days’ that make me love this particular DVD.
I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead (Live from London DVD)
Tuesday, November 15th, 2011‘I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead’ is a song that as a fan, I have kind of an ambivalent relationship with. It’s a great live song–but it’s also one of the ones that Jon and the guys have pretty much played to death.
Lay Your Hands on Me (Live from London DVD)
Tuesday, November 8th, 2011Love the keyboard-heavy extended intro on this rendition of the song. Dave and Tico really get to show off during this one. These are the two guys who end up in the background most often during stuff that the band does, so it’s nice to see them take the lead. Also, it’s kind of awesome to see how much can be done with something as straightforward as the intro to this song when it’s in the right hands.
Blaze of Glory (Live from London DVD)
Monday, November 7th, 2011In this particular song, the intro has an immediate weakness in that the camera repeatedly focuses in on the big screen–which is showing scenes from the ‘Blaze of Glory’ music video. There’s nothing wrong with the video for the song–gotta love Jon’s outfit in that one–but that’s not really what I wanted to see on this DVD.