10 Bon Jovi Songs Worth Revisiting

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Bon Jovi, is undoubtedly, one of the most popular ’80s rock bands. They can easily fill the biggest arenas in the globe and unlike other bands of the same bracket, Bon Jovi has kept their lights burning for decades and doesn’t appear to be going out anytime soon.

With that, we have put together a playlist of Bon Jovi’s best songs to let you revisit their discography.

10. โ€œBorn To Be My Babyโ€

Bon Jovi is the type of band that is not afraid to show their struggles in a number of working-class anthems. In this song, they have perfectly delivered the message to their audiences about what makes life worthwhile in spite of pressures like work, bills, and other obligations.

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9. โ€œWild In The Streetsโ€

While it was Slippery When Wet that made Bon Jovi famous, the same album featured some underrated classics like โ€œWild In The Streetsโ€ which concerned about their upbringing stories in New Jersey.

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8. โ€œIโ€™ll Be There For Youโ€

The attempt by Bon Jovi to do a ballad in this song turned out to be fruitful. It gave the band their fourth No. 1 hit.

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7. โ€œIn And Out Of Loveโ€

In this song, the band took inspiration from a variety of their idols, including KISS. It was characterized as a pop-metal, โ€œIn And Out Of Loveโ€ features vocals that are close to screams and layered guitars.

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6. โ€œLay Your Hands On Meโ€

The band’s sound direction was slightly expanded on this song, but luckily for them, their audience swiftly embraced it. โ€œLay Your Hands On Meโ€ propelled its way to the Billboard Top 10 upon its debut.

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5. โ€œYou Give Love A Bad Nameโ€

It was the band’s first No. 1 hit which came out in 1986. Co-written with Desmond Child, the song brilliantly blended a hard rock riff together with a more upbeat tune.

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4. โ€œBad Medicineโ€

This song gave the band a new level of success in New Jersey. Through โ€œBad Medicine,โ€ the trio scored another No. 1 hit with a fresh emphasis on pop-heavy choruses.

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3. โ€œRunawayโ€

The song is clear proof that Bon Jovi was versatile in producing something distinctive. It also justified that they truly deserve a spot on this list.

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2. โ€œWanted Dead Or Aliveโ€

The image of a rock star and a cowboy on a frontier in the old west are combined in the song. This is included in the few songs that have a strong build the band created.

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1. โ€œLivin’ On A Prayerโ€

“Livin’ On A Prayerโ€ is truly one of their timeless songs ever made. Whether you’re 15 or 50, you’ll certainly love this rock classic.

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