@@deportedsouls3165 look, hes a great writer im only a studio musician but ive been in a pretty big VH cover band. You cannot call him one of the best! Eric clapton one of the best, randy rhoads, one of the best, richie blackmoore one of the best MAESTRO (EVH) THE BEST, Steve vai one of the best, yngwie, one of the best, Richie Sambora? Im better and im FAR from one of the best! Noticed Jimmy page isnt in there either?
a little known fact, Richie wasn't even on the 1st album. Bon Jovi's biggest hit Runaway had Tim Pierce playing it and the solo. And it is THE MOST memorable Bon Jovi solo ever. He is 10 times the player Sambora is. Look him up, he has a youtube channel. One of the best guitar studio musicians around.
@@sixslinger9951 This lecture was obviously not for me, since I know it. But, Runaway "their biggest hit"? Nope, it isn't. And I still rank Richie as one of the best. Did you see them live during their best years? I did.
Ok this is real talk. I’m almost 50 years old and I cry everytime I hear this song. A few years ago I used to run a lot well one time I ram further than I ever had before to that point like 5 miles and I got a second wind and this song came on my headphones and I started crying as I was running faster and faster thinking about lost loves. That’s real
It’s not about a stalker or being smothering, it’s actually the opposite of that, it’s about a guy who took his girlfriend for granted “didn’t mean to miss your birthday baby, wish I’d seen you blow those candles out” she left him and he’s trying to prove he won’t take her for granted again hence “I’ll be there for you”.
This is one of my two favorite Bon Jovi ballads. The other is "Never Say Goodbye". Gorgeous songs, both of them. Love the reaction - Lex especially was digging the vibes!
Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora were a great power-ballad writing duo. You should check out some of Richies solo work.... Stranger In This Town is a great album. It didn't go far I think... Sambora once said it was a great album just the wrong time. :)
I just discovered Stranger in This Town a few weeks ago and it has been on repeat especially One Light Burning. Such an amazing song with a great message.
It's actually a really good album. More Blues Rock oriented in style but incredible feel in the vocals and playing. "Father Time" is one of my favorites!
Such a great song by a great band. The key change near the end is one of the best in music. A little something for Brad that can cover a good portion of 80s ballads: these songs were written from the trials and tribulations of being a touring musician that is on the road for 90+% of the year with a significant other/loved ones at home “I didn’t mean to miss your birthday baby…”
Oh Brad don't you know destroying the whole universe for someone you love is the most romantic thing you can do, giving it all up for your loved one to be happy ❤️😁
This greatest Bon Jovi song I ever heard!! Alex John Such Bon Jovi bassist born Yonkers, NY November 15, 1951 - June 5, 2022 died of natural causes in Horry Country, South Carolina. R.I.P. my fellow bassist.
Well, you know people always say the 3 words that are supposed to tell you everything you need to hear to convey their feelings..."I love you" but really "These 5 words I swear to you. I'll be there for you." is much more significant than "I love you" which everyone says but often do not mean and instead of empty words or empty promises you are promising to physically and emotionally be there for someone when possible but emotionally be there for them when you physically can't be present. That's saying something with much more meaning than just "I love you"....in my opinion 💙
I was in high school when this song first came out. I remember riding in my friend’s Pontiac Trans-Am with T-Tops while this was blasting on the radio. We drove past my boyfriend’s house where he and his friends were hanging around outside and I stood up (through the open t-top) and belted out the chorus of the song as we drove past. 😆 Ahh the 80’s. Great memories! lol
My best friend to this day, also had a TA with tee tops- I had a Camaro- Teens in the 80’s!! oh the things we did and got into back in the day- lol 😅 -they were GREAT too!!! 🔥
@@kimberlinibambini1988 Yes! My boyfriend had a 79 Metallic Blue Camaro. I have loved Camaros ever since. So much so…I just bought my own a couple months ago 😬 Midlife crisis? 🤷♀️ But the 80’s were a great time to grow up in my opinion.
This song is about someone pleading their case for second chance at love after a breakup. The partner is with somebody new but he is saying no matter where he is he will always be there for her if she needs him. Even if it just for support as a friend. Great reaction as always Brad and Lex!!
Bon JOvi I had such a crush and this song made me melt . loved it, we never saw creepy we only saw a deep love and tyring best to hold on to love, I read somewhere he wrote this for his wife because he was on the road so much and missed times with her and her birthday.
I saw Bon Jovi at the Houston Rodeo. It was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. It was concidered the loudest show in Houston rodeo history at least that’s what the announcement was at the end of the show. Not just the band but the audience reached record decibels. One of my fondest rock memories.
I went to see Bon Jovi back in 86. I was 25 and was the old man at the show. For some reason this song reminds me of The Air That I Breath by The Hollies.
I'm watching all of your Bon Jovi reactions, because they are my 2nd favorite band behind the Beatles. Lex seems to love them! Brad too, but it didn't look like he cared for "You Give Love A Bad Name." Lex was into it the whole way through. LOL
Excellent reaction guys, it's showing the emotions of a guy who realises what he's lost and hopes to get the girl back. 👌 I also love ' Thank you for loving me ' it's s beautiful ballad
I love watching you guys review songs. It always seems that Brad is gently swaying like a river reed in the breeze regardless of the song or its genre; meanwhile, Lex, you always immediately show your emotions in your movement. I also like how some of the feedback you give to Brad most times seems to go over his head. Lex, I understand the whole pickle thing. Keepin’ it fresh and crispy. 😊😊😊
All the released singles from this album (New Jersey) were top 10 on the charts. At this time Bon Jovi and Guns N' Roses were the 2 biggest hair metal bands.
In this episode of Brad & Lex, the harmonic vocals froms this iconic band seem to go directly to the microphone on Brad's shirt activating a very pure and "heart" felt "side to side sway". Lex's ponytail gets a little ride as it is effected by her "sincere sway bop" only interrupted by Jon's impressive high note.
I do so much Brad’s hyper-analytical take on each song you all review…the differences of your simultaneous experiences is truly entertaining. Also enjoyed those subtle low-key digs Lex, too funny! 😉
"I know you know we've had some good times. Now, they have their own hiding place". That about sums it up. You can't go wrong with Bon Jovi. I also suggest Ritchie Sambora's version of "When a Blind Man Cries".
I listen a lot of Bon Jovi, i had seen them live for three times and for me the best song from them is LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME. I am sure that Lex will enjoy the long instrumental intro very much.
This was a big hit in the summer of 1989. This album was awesome. There is a song on it called Blood On Blood about lifelong friendships that's definitely worth checking out. Stick To Your Guns is another. Some other great lesser known Bon Jovi songs are Shot Through The Heart (it's a different song than You Give Love A Bad Name), Roulette, Somethin' For The Pain, In These Arms, Hardest Part is the Night and Never Say Goodbye.
Me about this song: it's so romantic. It's beautiful. It's passionate. Others in my life: It's a little dramatic Me: shush it and let me enjoy the music 🤣
Brad nailed it that there really isn't much to this song when you break it down . But Lex picked up on the songs pristine production & performance aspects that gets the emotions going . The bands official video of the song really brings that point home .
Lex ( as always ) hits the nail on the head descriptive wise … but Brad has given Me much food for thought … like: Whoa ! He might be onto something here . Is this beloved ballad just a stalkers’ love poem? Hmmmm????!!!
Man, back in the day. You were alone with your lady. Put on some Bon Jovi...Guaranteed make-out session! Man just has a way with words, and it's all wrapped up in some pretty good rock & roll music! The 80's...WHAT at time to be alive! Miss it. \m/
Imagine my surprise at turning on Muchmusic(Canada's MTV) upon arriving at the TV station I worked at for my midnight shift to hear the veejay announce Bon Jovi's latest and it begins with the riff I wrote 6-8 months earlier for an anti-Canada/US Free-trade Deal that was never re-recorded by a bunch of Canadian music stars but I'd sent a copy or two to my sister in law in Vancouver, she being a kind of counter-culture celebrity and her then-boyfriend had a radio show. Bon Jovi was recording in town with Bob Clearmountain. I figure they wandered into some after-hours event where Suzi, the in-law had commandeered the DJ stand. It's an earworm, a natural for any guitar player, and they only used the first three-quarters of the phrase, where I'd employed another number of grace notes to complete it. I hate the litigious aspect of our society but I could sure use some conscience cash if they were ever made aware of the genesis of their sweet little motif.
Good song. One of Bon Jovi's really good ones. You two should also check out "She Don't Know Me," which came from Bon Jovi's first album, released in 1984.
One of my all time favorite bands!! I love ❤️ them! I recommend Bed Of Roses, Keep The Faith and Always! Lead singer Jon Bon Jovi has been married to his high school sweetheart all these years! It’s not about a psycho, lol, at all! Long time fan here Brad but it’s not about a psycho at all! More Bon Jovi please!🤟🥰🙌
Richie Sambora's backup-singing is flawless, aswell as his guitar playing.
Giitar playing is meh.
@@oldguitarguy7528 One of the best to do it.
@@deportedsouls3165 look, hes a great writer im only a studio musician but ive been in a pretty big VH cover band. You cannot call him one of the best! Eric clapton one of the best, randy rhoads, one of the best, richie blackmoore one of the best MAESTRO (EVH) THE BEST, Steve vai one of the best, yngwie, one of the best, Richie Sambora? Im better and im FAR from one of the best! Noticed Jimmy page isnt in there either?
a little known fact, Richie wasn't even on the 1st album. Bon Jovi's biggest hit Runaway had Tim Pierce playing it and the solo. And it is THE MOST memorable Bon Jovi solo ever. He is 10 times the player Sambora is. Look him up, he has a youtube channel. One of the best guitar studio musicians around.
@@sixslinger9951 This lecture was obviously not for me, since I know it.
But, Runaway "their biggest hit"? Nope, it isn't.
And I still rank Richie as one of the best. Did you see them live during their best years? I did.
Three words "Bed of Roses". Also a great Bon jovi ballad. My favorite.
Absolutely great. That solo from Richie is amazing and always give me chills.
Absolutely a great hit!
Slippery When Wet and this album, New Jersey, are two of the greatest hair metal band albums from that era. I always did like this song.
Yes yes yes. 2 of the best albums from cover to cover period!!
Slippery When Wet came out 1986, New Jersey in 1988
My favorite Bon Jovi song will always be "Always". Classic ballad from the 90's
I hated that. In those years, the exposition on MTV was pretty exaggerated. Jon itself doesn't love that song very much.
It’s a good one but Jon’s solo hit “Blaze of Glory” is 🔥 🔥
when a woman sings with the emotion that your woman does, you should hug her and accompany her...
Sometimes a love-song is just a love-song.
That line about the "hearing the suitcase say goodbye" That's a bar!
"Sometimes a love-song is just a love-song". Exactly.
Always loved the way this song lets you really appreciate Richie Sambora's vocal skills.
She's Got the Music in her soul doesn't she
If you want to continue your Bon Jovi journey, react to “Never Say Goodbye” next. Totally nostalgia song in the 80s.
Ok this is real talk. I’m almost 50 years old and I cry everytime I hear this song. A few years ago I used to run a lot well one time I ram further than I ever had before to that point like 5 miles and I got a second wind and this song came on my headphones and I started crying as I was running faster and faster thinking about lost loves. That’s real
Very healthy to get emotional...shows you got a heart...just keep loving.
It's just a sappy love song. This is how they were written back then. They were the best at it. Nothing creepy about it. It's just how the times were.
Yeah think they over thought it. It is literally just him saying that he'll be there for her.
@@stuogs They very much overthought this LOL.
It’s not about a stalker or being smothering, it’s actually the opposite of that, it’s about a guy who took his girlfriend for granted “didn’t mean to miss your birthday baby, wish I’d seen you blow those candles out” she left him and he’s trying to prove he won’t take her for granted again hence “I’ll be there for you”.
it is a methafor!
@@terecanalizopsicoanalisis2273 when music was full of metaphors...
@@terecanalizopsicoanalisis2273exactly Jon poetic writing style...
Man, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora in these days were unstoppable.
This is one of my two favorite Bon Jovi ballads. The other is "Never Say Goodbye". Gorgeous songs, both of them. Love the reaction - Lex especially was digging the vibes!
Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora were a great power-ballad writing duo. You should check out some of Richies solo work.... Stranger In This Town is a great album. It didn't go far I think... Sambora once said it was a great album just the wrong time. :)
The album undiscoverd soul was great. I still play that album
I just discovered Stranger in This Town a few weeks ago and it has been on repeat especially One Light Burning. Such an amazing song with a great message.
It's actually a really good album. More Blues Rock oriented in style but incredible feel in the vocals and playing. "Father Time" is one of my favorites!
Such a great song by a great band. The key change near the end is one of the best in music.
A little something for Brad that can cover a good portion of 80s ballads: these songs were written from the trials and tribulations of being a touring musician that is on the road for 90+% of the year with a significant other/loved ones at home “I didn’t mean to miss your birthday baby…”
The guys first comments are so 2020's, man it's a love song. geesh
This song is such a great mix u- of Bon Jovi and Richie. They were an amazing duo when it came to the ballads the band did.
I will say Bon Jovi definitely knows how to do the ballads
John: "I'll be there for youuuuu"
Brad: "alright... that's a Psycho right there.."
How anticlimatic
Oh Brad don't you know destroying the whole universe for someone you love is the most romantic thing you can do, giving it all up for your loved one to be happy ❤️😁
This greatest Bon Jovi song I ever heard!!
Alex John Such Bon Jovi bassist born Yonkers, NY November 15, 1951 - June 5, 2022 died of natural causes in Horry Country, South Carolina. R.I.P. my fellow bassist.
Well, you know people always say the 3 words that are supposed to tell you everything you need to hear to convey their feelings..."I love you" but really "These 5 words I swear to you. I'll be there for you." is much more significant than "I love you" which everyone says but often do not mean and instead of empty words or empty promises you are promising to physically and emotionally be there for someone when possible but emotionally be there for them when you physically can't be present. That's saying something with much more meaning than just "I love you"....in my opinion 💙
I was in high school when this song first came out. I remember riding in my friend’s Pontiac Trans-Am with T-Tops while this was blasting on the radio. We drove past my boyfriend’s house where he and his friends were hanging around outside and I stood up (through the open t-top) and belted out the chorus of the song as we drove past. 😆 Ahh the 80’s. Great memories! lol
My best friend to this day, also had a TA with tee tops- I had a Camaro- Teens in the 80’s!! oh the things we did and got into back in the day- lol 😅 -they were GREAT too!!! 🔥
@@kimberlinibambini1988 Yes! My boyfriend had a 79 Metallic Blue Camaro. I have loved Camaros ever since. So much so…I just bought my own a couple months ago 😬 Midlife crisis? 🤷♀️ But the 80’s were a great time to grow up in my opinion.
This is clearly about a person fucking up a relationship by mistreating someone and regrets it and would do anything to get that person back.
Guilty🙁
I Love how Lex interprets songs! It makes me think of the vibe of the song on a new level! Thats an amazing experience ❤
This song is about someone pleading their case for second chance at love after a breakup. The partner is with somebody new but he is saying no matter where he is he will always be there for her if she needs him. Even if it just for support as a friend.
Great reaction as always Brad and Lex!!
Such a beautiful and heart felt song, thanks for reacting to this. It means a lot.
This made me a rocker as a kid. I remember seeing it on MTV in my living room and instantly hooked on rock.
Bon JOvi I had such a crush and this song made me melt . loved it, we never saw creepy we only saw a deep love and tyring best to hold on to love, I read somewhere he wrote this for his wife because he was on the road so much and missed times with her and her birthday.
I saw Bon Jovi at the Houston Rodeo. It was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. It was concidered the loudest show in Houston rodeo history at least that’s what the announcement was at the end of the show. Not just the band but the audience reached record decibels. One of my fondest rock memories.
You cannot go wrong with anything Bon Jovi, particularly anything pre-2000. Great power ballads.
You're sitting in a smoky bar at the end of the night and this song is on the jukebox as the couple are dancing their last dance of the night to it.
Mad respect for loving that perfect build up to his scream… yup epic roll and punch
Theses two are my favorite people to watch them react. They have incredible chemistry that special it factor.
I went to see Bon Jovi back in 86. I was 25 and was the old man at the show. For some reason this song reminds me of The Air That I Breath by The Hollies.
I'm watching all of your Bon Jovi reactions, because they are my 2nd favorite band behind the Beatles. Lex seems to love them! Brad too, but it didn't look like he cared for "You Give Love A Bad Name." Lex was into it the whole way through. LOL
So so many good Bon Jovi songs for you to react to. Great reaction!! 🙂
One of my fav songs on BJV, underrated great album one of the best of the 80s.
Excellent reaction guys, it's showing the emotions of a guy who realises what he's lost and hopes to get the girl back. 👌
I also love ' Thank you for loving me ' it's s beautiful ballad
I love watching you guys review songs. It always seems that Brad is gently swaying like a river reed in the breeze regardless of the song or its genre; meanwhile, Lex, you always immediately show your emotions in your movement. I also like how some of the feedback you give to Brad most times seems to go over his head. Lex, I understand the whole pickle thing. Keepin’ it fresh and crispy. 😊😊😊
Lex is really feeling what it was the first time we heard it when it came out. Keep ROCKING Lex
All the released singles from this album (New Jersey) were top 10 on the charts. At this time Bon Jovi and Guns N' Roses were the 2 biggest hair metal bands.
Absolutely love this song, and this album. My fave from this album is Blood on Blood, that's a great story and song.
Blood On Blood is a awesome song 👍👍.
In this episode of Brad & Lex, the harmonic vocals froms this iconic band seem to go directly to the microphone on Brad's shirt activating a very pure and "heart" felt "side to side sway". Lex's ponytail gets a little ride as it is effected by her "sincere sway bop" only interrupted by Jon's impressive high note.
Brilliant Smitty! Keep it up!
One of my favorite songs.
I saw Bon Jovi 3 times. Outstanding Rock band. A keystone in the pillars of Rock throughout the 80's and 90's.
I do so much Brad’s hyper-analytical take on each song you all review…the differences of your simultaneous experiences is truly entertaining. Also enjoyed those subtle low-key digs Lex, too funny! 😉
Enjoy
They were blessed at that time.
Never Say Goodbye is a MUST! Keep On Rockin'
The wife here..You guys are rocking these ballads.!!.Wow..So reminiscent of my youth..
I 📜 a ways down the list and don't see it mentioned that Jon married his high-school sweetheart and they are married to this day.
This has been the wedding song so many times, I never saw the stalker vibe . Omg laughing so hard.
This song was played at every couples skate in every roller skating rink in America in the 80s
One of the most beautiful confessions of love between a man and a woman, moreover, it continues invariably to this day. ❤️
"I know you know we've had some good times. Now, they have their own hiding place". That about sums it up. You can't go wrong with Bon Jovi. I also suggest Ritchie Sambora's version of "When a Blind Man Cries".
This song is for Bon Jovi's wife because he was traveling on the road touring.
If memory serves, this song is more Sambora stuff
I listen a lot of Bon Jovi, i had seen them live for three times and for me the best song from them is LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME. I am sure that Lex will enjoy the long instrumental intro very much.
Never loved that song. Let it Rock was way better to me
Bon Jovi : Wahhhhhhhhhhh hoooo
Lex: whoo!!!!
Brad : "crickets chirp" eyebrows raised
Perhaps the best power ballad of all time. Bon and the boys at their very best even if Brad can't understand what the song is about.
This was a big hit in the summer of 1989. This album was awesome. There is a song on it called Blood On Blood about lifelong friendships that's definitely worth checking out. Stick To Your Guns is another. Some other great lesser known Bon Jovi songs are Shot Through The Heart (it's a different song than You Give Love A Bad Name), Roulette, Somethin' For The Pain, In These Arms, Hardest Part is the Night and Never Say Goodbye.
Lex, you nailed the feeling spot on.
Richie Sambora said that this was his favourite of all the ballads they wrote together
Me about this song: it's so romantic. It's beautiful. It's passionate.
Others in my life: It's a little dramatic
Me: shush it and let me enjoy the music 🤣
Literally spit coffee all over my laptop over Brad's "Psycho Ex-Boyfriend Warnings"
Brad nailed it that there really isn't much to this song when you break it down . But Lex picked up on the songs pristine production & performance aspects that gets the emotions going . The bands official video of the song really brings that point home .
That scream at 5:13.......if I was a girl, I think my G-spot would explode. lol
Lex ( as always ) hits the nail on the head descriptive wise … but Brad has given Me much food for thought … like: Whoa ! He might be onto something here . Is this beloved ballad just a stalkers’ love poem? Hmmmm????!!!
Seen these guys quite a few times!! 😂
Ladies love this one!!
My lighter is held high!! ❤👍🏽
Lex is feeling it as usual . Great job you two!
Those were the 80's... Today, it would be called simping hard! lol!
lol if this song was released now it would be sung by someone like Justin "one-boy boy-band" Beiber. Complete with the 452 unnecessary notes.
Man, back in the day. You were alone with your lady. Put on some Bon Jovi...Guaranteed make-out session! Man just has a way with words, and it's all wrapped up in some pretty good rock & roll music! The 80's...WHAT at time to be alive! Miss it. \m/
Imagine my surprise at turning on Muchmusic(Canada's MTV) upon arriving at the TV station I worked at for my midnight shift to hear the veejay announce Bon Jovi's latest and it begins with the riff I wrote 6-8 months earlier for an anti-Canada/US Free-trade Deal that was never re-recorded by a bunch of Canadian music stars but I'd sent a copy or two to my sister in law in Vancouver, she being a kind of counter-culture celebrity and her then-boyfriend had a radio show. Bon Jovi was recording in town with Bob Clearmountain. I figure they wandered into some after-hours event where Suzi, the in-law had commandeered the DJ stand. It's an earworm, a natural for any guitar player, and they only used the first three-quarters of the phrase, where I'd employed another number of grace notes to complete it. I hate the litigious aspect of our society but I could sure use some conscience cash if they were ever made aware of the genesis of their sweet little motif.
That's one hell of a story! As a guitarist myself, I absolutely believe it!
Thanks for reacting to my favorite Bon Jovi song
This album was so great. Bad Medicine, Born To Be My Baby, & Living In Sin were all in a row, all great songs.
This song was a part of a TON of proms and weddings in the 80's.
"There are signs..." LOL
Lex is like breathe of fresh air.
Probably the best power ballad of the 80’zzz….it’s just a beautiful song y’all 🤘🏽❤️🤘🏽❤️🤘🏽❤️
Never say goodbye is my favorite ballad of theres....reminds me of junior high dances
Love Bob Jovi!
1988 song meaning..
I'm brokenhearted. I love you. I want you back
2021 song meaning..
I'm rejected. My feelings are creepy. I'm going to stalk you.
Oh WoW... Bradley you are in an awesome mood today Sir :))
Lex?.... he's comin' around lol.
I've got a band and 2 songs for y'all. The Allman Brothers Band
1. Soulshine
2. Melissa
Bed of Roses and Always are the other two huge ballads from them
Some of these songs I’ve outgrown or just don’t like - but I make sure to open and like every one. Great reaction as always 🤘
This song is so good live especially the one in Tokyo in the 80s and Richie’s singing is so great too
Good song. One of Bon Jovi's really good ones. You two should also check out "She Don't Know Me," which came from Bon Jovi's first album, released in 1984.
A woman with a snap on shirt!!
You got a good one brother!
Brad feels the need to pyscho analyze everything and lex, lex is a trip.
Of all places to go Brad goes 180° in the wrong direction. It’s a love song bro. Geesh.
YES. YES. YES. (now i'll actually go watch). ohhhhh one of my favorites from my youth.
More Bon Jovi power ballads to try: "Never Say Goodbye" and "Always."
Lex, I love how much you get into guitars!!!!
Oooooh I’m a suckah for a power ballad. Forever.
YOU NEED TO REACT TO BED OF ROSES
Always! Great ballad
Great, great..
hey Lex, checkout “never Say Goodbye” it takes you into that Smokey room..
and also “bed of lies”...
good job guys
My wife's ALL TIME favorite song.
love this song. Beautiful. Love from Portugal. Love you guys. Happy new Year
One of my all time favorite bands!! I love ❤️ them! I recommend Bed Of Roses, Keep The Faith and Always! Lead singer Jon Bon Jovi has been married to his high school sweetheart all these years! It’s not about a psycho, lol, at all! Long time fan here Brad but it’s not about a psycho at all! More Bon Jovi please!🤟🥰🙌
the song was on the sound track for "a lot like love" with amanda peet and ashton kutcher. you should check it out, it´s a good movie
La mejor banda del World.....