Off the album Bon Jovi, this one stands out for its cross-generational feel, straddling the explosive energy of the band. Within 30 seconds of "Always," the drums kick in and Jon’s softly-spoken words are turned to passionate yells. When a Bon Jovi song begins with a gently strummed guitar and Jon’s whisper-singing, you know it won’t last long - a sonic burst is inevitably on its way. As Bon Jovi entered the ’90s, it also helped prove their maturity as a band as the popular music around them shifted away from the big hair flashiness of the ‘80s. "Bed of Roses " aces the power ballad form.
This song captures the more tender, romantic side of the band. The aggressive, nostalgic lyrics of its verses - "Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need, whoa / Shake it up just like bad medicine / There ain't no doctor that can cure my disease" make it a karaoke-party playlist staple. Bad Medicineīon Jovi never misses its go-to formula of pairing pop-leaning beats with irresistible choral vocals on the hook, and "Bad Medicine" continued that streak. The devastating imagery in Jon’s songwriting has always felt relatable and raw, but on “Thank You For Loving Me”, he’s paired her incisive insights with a sonic balm of beautifully layered reverb guitar. Listening to the confessional musings of singer-songwriter Jon Bon Jovi can sometimes feel like looking in a mirror and seeing your truest self-exposed. “Something For The Pain” radiates confidence with a country stomp and guitar riffs that demand a Travolta-like strut. Even so, the track is unmistakable Bon Jovi, from the guitar solos to the full-throated, mountain-top-tickling bellow that announces the chorus. This Ain’t A Love Songįollowing the rootsy, personal Keep the Faith LP, "This Ain’t A Love Song" comes across like Bon Jovi's concession to love songs. Bon Jovi songs are not especially difficult to sing, but the high notes in the choruses offer opportunities to flex those vocal muscles! Without further ado, here are our top 10 Bon Jovi tracks to belt out! They’re familiar without being too obvious, as almost two decades have passed since their omnipresent radio plays. In a karaoke setting, their songs have a supernatural ability to bring a room together. Nobody does it better than Bon Jovi, and their '80s sound still resonates in the 21st century. The band is not only cherished by old-school rock fans, but also by listeners who prefer high-octane live rock to casual blues grooves. Rock Hall-bound rockers Bon Jovi have more than their share of big hits.