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chart in 1990, his only chart-topper away from his band Bon Jovi. The song also reached No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' Album Rock Tracks chart. "Blaze of Glory" also topped the ARIA music chart in Australia for a total of six weeks, and reached No. 13 on the

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Background

The

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was allegedly recorded by Jon Bon Jovi because

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requested Bon Jovi's song " Wanted Dead or Alive" for the soundtrack to ''

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'', but Bon Jovi did not think the lyrics—about the band constantly touring—fit the theme of the Western movie. However, the request inspired him to write "Blaze of Glory" with lyrics more topical to the film. The song features a music video and remains a crowd favorite with Bon Jovi fans, despite the fact that the song was not released as one of the band's singles, and only by Jon. The track is notable for the performance of Jeff Beck on guitar. The music video was filmed at

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Personnel

Partial credits from various sources. * Jon Bon Jovi - lead vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar * Jeff Beck - lead and slide guitars *

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- Hammond organ * Randy Jackson - bass *

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Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Sales and certifications

Awards

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References

External links

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