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Cross Road (videos)
''Cross Road'' is a video release of music videos by rock band Bon Jovi, coinciding with the band's greatest hits album of the same name. It contains 16 of the band's music videos, four of which were previously unreleased. ''Cross Road'' won a 1994 Metal Edge Readers Choice Award for Best Video Cassette. The compilation was released on DVD in Japan in 1997. Track listing # "Livin' on a Prayer" # "Keep the Faith" # " Wanted Dead or Alive" # "Lay Your Hands on Me" # "You Give Love a Bad Name" # " Bed of Roses" (Short version - contains bar scene) # " Blaze of Glory" (Jon Bon Jovi solo, previously unreleased) # "In These Arms" # " Bad Medicine" (1st Version) # " I'll Be There for You" # " Dry County" (Previously unreleased) # " Living in Sin" # "Miracle" (Jon Bon Jovi solo, previously unreleased) # " I Believe" # " I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" # "Always" (Previously unreleased) Available on the following formats * VHS *Video CD *DVD *Laser Disc The LaserDisc (LD) is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi is an American Rock music, rock band formed in 1983 in Sayreville, New Jersey. It consists of singer Jon Bon Jovi, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, guitarist Phil X, and bassist Hugh McDonald (American musician), Hugh McDonald. Original bassist Alec John Such, Alec John such quit the band in 1994. Sadly, he passed away in June, 2022 due to natural causes at the age of 70. Longtime lead guitarist and co-songwriter Richie Sambora left the band in 2013. The band has been credited with "[bridging] the gap between heavy metal music, heavy metal and pop music, pop with style and ease". In 1984 and 1985, Bon Jovi released their first two albums and their debut single "Runaway (Bon Jovi song), Runaway" managed to crack the Top 40. In 1986, the band achieved widespread success and global recognition with their third album, ''Slippery When Wet'', which sold over 20 million copies and included three Top 10 singles, two of which reached No. 1 ("You Give Love a Bad Nam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bad Medicine (song)
"Bad Medicine" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and Desmond Child, and was released in September 3, 1988, as the lead single from the band's fourth album ''New Jersey''. The song reached number one on the US '' Billboard'' Hot 100, Bon Jovi's third single to do so, and became a top-ten hit in Australia, Canada, Finland, Ireland, the Netherlands and New Zealand. '' Cash Box'' said that " producer Bruce Fairbairn and Jon Bon Jovi fashion gang harmonies around a typically monumental guitar sound." Music video There are two videos for the song, one with the band live in concert, and a more well-known live video in which a crowd of young people waiting in line to get into the video shoot is asked by Sam Kinison if they (the public) "can make a better Bon Jovi video than these guys can." The crowd gives a very enthusiastic response, and members of the crowd are given hand-held cameras and invited onstage to help shoot the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1994 Video Albums
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Bon Jovi Video Albums
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Laser Disc
The LaserDisc (LD) is a home video format and the first commercial optical disc storage medium, initially licensed, sold and marketed as MCA DiscoVision (also known simply as "DiscoVision") in the United States in 1978. Its diameter typically spans . Unlike most optical disc standards, LaserDisc is not fully digital, and instead requires the use of analog video signals. Although the format was capable of offering higher-quality video and audio than its consumer rivals— VHS and Betamax videotape—LaserDisc never managed to gain widespread use in North America, largely due to high costs for the players and the inability to record TV programmes. It eventually did gain some traction in that region and became somewhat popular in the 1990s. It was not a popular format in Europe and Australia. By contrast, the format was much more popular in Japan and in the more affluent regions of Southeast Asia, such as Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia, and was the prevalent rental video med ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Video CD
Video CD (abbreviated as VCD, and also known as Compact Disc Digital Video) is a home video format and the first format for distributing films on standard optical discs. The format was widely adopted in Southeast Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East, superseding the VHS and Betamax systems in the regions until DVD-Video finally became affordable in the first decade of the 21st century. The format is a standard digital data format for storing video on a compact disc. VCDs are playable in dedicated VCD players and widely playable in most DVD players, personal computers and some video game consoles. However, they are less playable in most Blu-ray Disc players, vehicle audio with DVD/Blu-ray support and video game consoles such as the Sony PlayStation and Xbox due to lack of backward compatibility for the older MPEG-1 format, inability to read MPEG-1 in .dat files alongside MPEG-1 in standard MPEG-1, AVI, and Matroska files, or inability to read CD-ROM XA discs. Some Laserdis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Always (Bon Jovi Song)
"Always" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. The power ballad was released in September 1994 as a single from their second greatest hits album, '' Cross Road'' (1994), and went on to become one of their best-selling singles, with a million copies sold in the US and more than three million worldwide. The song reached number four on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming his 11th and last top 10 hit. It was an international hit, peaking at number one in Belgium, Canada, Ireland and Switzerland, number two in Australia and the United Kingdom, and number four in Germany. "Always" was Alec John Such's final single with the band before he left in late 1994. Song origin The song was originally written by Jon Bon Jovi for the soundtrack to the 1993 film ''Romeo Is Bleeding'', starring Gary Oldman as a corrupt cop and Mafia aide who is renounced by his wife. After being unimpressed by a preview screening of the movie – which was a critical and box office flop – he decided not to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (Bon Jovi Song)
"I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was released on July 26, 1993, as the fourth single from their fifth studio album, ''Keep the Faith'' (1992). The song was written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and Desmond Child. "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" reached 17 on the UK Singles Chart, No. 97 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and No. 29 on the ''Billboard'' Album Rock Tracks charts. The grave of the Doors' lead singer Jim Morrison was featured in the song's music video. Live performances The driving drumbeat and catchy chorus of "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" have made it a crowd favourite during live performances. It had the distinction of being one of the few Bon Jovi songs to be played at virtually every live concert since its introduction, until The Circle Tour in 2010, where it was only played occasionally. When played, it is often incorporated into a medley with a cover song inserted into the middle, such as "Jumpin' Jack Flash" by The Rolling St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Believe (Bon Jovi Song)
"I Believe" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. Written by Jon Bon Jovi, it was released in September 20, 1993, as the fifth single from their fifth studio album, ''Keep the Faith'' (1992). The single reached number 11 in the United Kingdom and number 40 in Australia. Live performances "I Believe" was played extensively during the Keep the Faith Tour (1993) and the I'll Sleep When I'm Dead Tour (1993) and on occasion on the Crush Tour (2000). Since then, it has been barely played and has become one of the rarest songs to be played live. It was played once in Germany during the 2003 Bounce Tour, once in London during the 2008 Lost Highway Tour, and most recently, once in Sydney, Australia during the 2010 Circle Tour. When played live, this song features both Richie Sambora and Jon Bon Jovi at guitar. Track listing UK release # "I Believe" (Clearmountain mix) # "Runaway" (live) # "Livin' on a Prayer" (live) # "Wanted Dead or Alive" (live) Tracks 2, 3, and 4 were recor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miracle (Jon Bon Jovi Song)
"Miracle" is the second solo single by American rock singer Jon Bon Jovi. It was released in 1990 from his debut album, '' Blaze of Glory'', the soundtrack album from the film ''Young Guns II''. The song charted at 12 on both the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and ''Cash Box'' and No. 20 on the Album Rock Tracks charts. Music video The music video for the song features Jeff Beck on guitars and stars Matt LeBlanc Matthew Steven LeBlanc (; born July 25, 1967) is an American actor. He garnered global recognition with his portrayal of Joey Tribbiani in the NBC sitcom ''Friends'' and in its spin-off series, ''Joey''. For his work on ''Friends'', LeBlanc re ... in one of his earliest acting appearances. Track listings US and Canadian 7-inch single (878 392-7) # "Miracle" – 5:08 # "Blood Money" – 2:34 UK CD single (878 523-2) # "Miracle" – 5:08 # "Bang a Drum" – 4:43 # "Going Back" (live) – 4:07 UK limited-edition 12-inch picture disc (JBJP 212; 878 591-1) # "Miracle" â ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living In Sin (song)
"Living in Sin" is a power ballad by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was written by lead singer Jon Bon Jovi, and was released on October 7, 1989, as the fifth single from their fourth album ''New Jersey''. It also was the fifth single from ''New Jersey'' to chart in the Top 10, allowing Bon Jovi to hold the record for the most songs from a glam metal album to reach the Top 10 of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and the ''Cash Box'' Top 100, peaking at #9 on both charts. It also reached #37 on the Mainstream rock charts. Song structure The song features a slow beat, driven by a strong rhythm by then-bass guitarist Alec John Such. "Living In Sin" bears an delivery of emotional lyrics, driving guitars, and interspersed keyboards. The themes discussed are cohabitation and that true love is stronger than anything, despite what other people may say ('I call it love, they call it living in sin'). When performed live, the band often play a short cover of "Chapel of Love" during the outro of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dry County (song)
"Dry County" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was released on March 7, 1994, as the sixth and final single from their fifth studio album, ''Keep the Faith'' (1992). It was written by Jon Bon Jovi. Clocking in at 9 minutes and 52 seconds, "Dry County" is the longest song that Bon Jovi has ever recorded on a studio album. A shorter 6-minute version reached number nine on the UK Singles Chart and number six in Finland. It was not released in the United States or Canada. Lyrical interpretation "Dry County" is about the decline of the U.S. domestic oil industry and its effect on those whose income relied on it. In live versions of the song, during the buildup to the second guitar solo, Jon Bon Jovi often includes a monologue about the struggles of life generally. Live performances Although "Dry County" is considered a fan favorite, it was only played regularly on the Keep the Faith Tour. On May 13, 2006, Bon Jovi played "Dry County" live at the first concert of the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
