Bon Jovi: Screen Caps from What do you Got?

Here are some screen captures from the What Do You Got video.

I love Youtube 1080 HD it's like being there.  On several of these photos I wanted to lick my screen but then I thought, that would be bad because I would electrocute myself.

Oh my God. This one makes me I just can't describe it in words. I think he's looking at Richie and that sure as hell ain't the "Stink eye"

Bon Jovi: What do you got when Richie doesn't play the opening?

Ok, so I watched the video from the Private show at the PC Richards Theater in Tribeca and the first thing I though was why is Bobby Bandiera playing the intro, that's Richie's job!

I don't play guitar so my knowledge of things guitar playing and things is limited.  But I got an education from my fellow Tweeter @MikaHeartRS .

"there could be several reasons like the intro riff is played throughout the whole song and it uses a capo where as the chorus and the solo are played on an open tuning WITHOUT the capo and trust me its a pin in the ass and senseless to be taking in and off a freakin capo, having a 2nd guitarist the capo part can be played AND the choruses and solo in open tuning on another one so doesn't have to annoy himself with the capo issue"

Ok. So I understand it's something that goes on the guitar but since I'm Guitar mentally challenged, and Google Instant is my new BFF here's what I found out:

Anyway, a guitar capo is a clamp that you stick on different frets of the guitar to change the pitch or key of the open strings. Each fret on the guitar is a half step, therefore, if you put a capo on the 1st fret, all of the open strings will sound a half step higher than normal. This makes changing the key of a song very easy. Have you ever seen a song which had really weird chords that you didn't want to really mess with? With a capo, you can change the key or pitch of your guitar and make those tough chords easier to play.

For example, if you have a song in the key of G (usually, the first chord of a song gives away the key of the song) with the chords G, C, and D, you could change the song into the key of A. You would just put a capo on the 2nd fret, and play the chord shapes G, C, and D. These chord shapes will now sound a whole step higher. They will sound like the chords A, D and E.

When learning more about using a capo, there are 2 basic ideas to understand. Chord shape, and chord sound.

No matter what fret you have the capo on, when you play a G chord shape, in your mind you will always think of it as a G chord. This is a G chord shape. If you were to capo the guitar at the 2nd fret and play a G chord shape, then the chord sound would be that of an A chord.

This is the main idea of using a capo. You are using familiar, maybe even easier chord shapes to get the chord sound of less familiar, more difficult chords. If you have a Bb chord in a song, you could put the capo at the 1st fret, and play an A chord shape. But you will get a Bb chord sound.

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So here is the live version from the private show, you've probably already seen it, so watch it again.

Bon Jovi: 10 Bon Jovi Lyrics that could be Fortune Cookie Inserts

I saw this article on earfarm.com about RUSH lyrics being used as fortune cookie inserts.  And I thought you could do the same thing with Bon Jovi lyrics (maybe they aren't as Ayn Rand-ian inspired like some of Neil Peart's lyrics are but still you get something from them right?)

Here is a link to the article in question: Countdown: 10 Rush Lyrics That Should Be Fortune Cookie Inserts

10 Bon Jovi Lyrics that could be Fortune Cookie Inserts

10 I've made mistakes, I'm just a man
-Always

9 I wish that I could be in some other time and place, With someone else's soul, someone else's face
-Someday I'll be Saturday Night

8 But you can't win until you're not afraid to lose
-Just Older

7 Anything can, everything can happen That's the story of my life
-Story of my Life

6 There's no living in the backseat If you're gonna drive through town
-Stick to Your Guns

5 Everybody needs somebody to love Everybody needs somebody
-Keep the Faith

4 So what you learn to live with your regrets No need to fear what hasn't happened yet Life will get you but you can't forget
-Brokenpromiseland

3 I was born to live You know I wasn't born to die But if they party down in heaven I'll be sure to be on time
-Sleep When I'm Dead

2 Sometimes you tell the day By the bottle that you drink
-Wanted Dead or Alive

1 You live for the fight when it's all that you've got
-Livin on a Prayer

What are some lyrics you would like to see as fortune cookie inserts???

Bon Jovi: Jon talks Premier League Soccer

I have to apologize I don't follow European Soccer, with Baseball (or should I say the Yankees) & the NFL my sporting agenda is slightly full.

But Obviously HRH is vastly superior to me since he can "talk" about current going on in Premier League soccer.

Also this guy is obviously not a Bon Jovi fan.

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Jon Bon Jovi: “dos Santos is f***ed!”

By Tottenham Nation at September 16, 2010 | 7:44 pm | Print

Jon Bon Jovi thinks the arrival of Rafael van der Vaart at White Hart Lane spells bad news for Giovani dos Santos.

Here, James Swanwick asks the 80s rocker exactly what he thinks of polarizing player, Jermaine Jenas.

And what formation does Bon Jovi think Harry Redknapp should deploy in the Champions League campaign?

Why can't they get him on the NFL Network like this.

- So Jon,how will the Cowboys do against the Giants?
- They're fucked.

Bon Jovi: Interview from Argentina w/Jon & Richie

"The songs change from place to place..."  REALLY??

Jon needs to actually look at the set list from night to night, changing out 1 or 2 songs and doing a different cover is not really a change is it?



Here's the translated page courtesy of Google.

Bon Jovi: "We look forward to playing in Argentina"

Bebe Contepomi traveled to the United States to interview Bon Jovi, in exclusive Telenoche. The Argentine fans are eager to see them live in our country. "We are eager to play in Argentina. Long time no go, well I'm happy to be back. We are eager to go. Yes, I remember the pitch. And also, buying works of art. I really liked, "he told Jon Bon Jovi, lead singer of the band.

For his part, guitarist Richie Sambora recalled his last visit to the country. "We bought many works of art.  We ate good food and we all agreed on the court. Buy works of art ... is a great city, very bohemian. "

The American group shows are very good in its staging. "There were two shows alike. … The scenarios ... It is a good production and the songs change with each show and never know which ones are going to do.  Never know, do not even think. Everyone knows the reputation of the band: full of hits shows long and we guarantee they're going to go well. "

On the musical style that Bon Jovi development in recent years, the singer said that "we were very prolific in the last decade.  We made five records and now, the Greatest Hits. I think every day is an opportunity to write a song.  You only have to open some more eyes and pay attention to what you're listening. Every day is a reminder of how we see it, and there is always something to say and see.  "The circle" was a vision of what was happening in the world and write about it.The Greatest Hits is a celebration and the songs are more for partying.  They are more about life and love, rather than on current problems such as "The Circle". Every day there are opportunities to write. "

The validity of the band is no secret.  "The great secret is to continue being yourself.  Writing songs, be who you are as an artist. Some will like and others not, to some like a disk, and another not. Also, the constant search for evolution.  Jon and I want to keep evolving and learning, still do. I think that's one reason why we stayed together.  Not only had fun, but it is a quest to keep learning and evolving. If there were such a search, it would be fun, "said the guitarist.

It only remains to wait for the group to Argentina and the chance to see them live on 3 October in River.

Bon Jovi: Lisa Lampanelli talks about interviewing Jon

If you don't know who Lisa Lamanelli is, watch this video of her at the Gene Simmons roast.



Lisa worked back in the day at Rolling Stone and Hit Parader (do they even make Hit Parader anymore? or Metal Edge? Am I dating myself?) She interviewed Jon.

Here are her thoughts on that interview:

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WEEKENDER: You interviewed a lot of bands during your time at Rolling Stone and Hit Parader — who was the worst to interview?

LAMPANELLI: I had the worst time with Jon Bon Jovi only because I was unprepared, and he must have been tired because he was so boring to talk to. Now I know he probably had to sit through 80 press interviews with some douche who doesn’t know anything about their music.

I’m such an idiot, I’m reading his bio, and it says he learned how to play the harp for this album, right? And I’m like, “Wow, that’s like the hardest instrument to learn.” And I asked him about it, saying that it must have been really hard to learn to play harp, and he was like, “Yeah, it’s easy to pick up.” And I was like, “You’re a musical genius then because I’ve heard it’s one of the hardest instruments to play.”

It was the f--king harmonica. That’s what they call a frigging harmonica. I was, like, the biggest dick in the world, so he knew I knew nothing about music, and I was like, “OK, I’ve got to get out of this business.” I blame myself — and maybe Bon Jovi’s being tired. He gets a little of the blame.

Bon Jovi: Where would they be without Desmond Child?

Things I learned from the article:

1. Desmond Child co-wrote the KISS abomination I was Made for Loving You
2. Desmond Child introduced Cher to Richie Sambora
3. There was instant chemistry between them

If you don't know who Desmond Child is and you're a Bon Jovi fan you should be ashamed of yourself.  Seriously.

If you still don't know who he is open Slippery When Wet and look at the liner notes and look at who co-wrote You Give Love a Bad Name, and Livin' on a Prayer.

Then hang your head in shame.  Do it.  Hang your head in shame.

Desmond had a great album in the early 90's called Discipline which my Brother listened to all the freaking time (between Kane Roberts and Firehouse, but he hated Bon Jovi go figure (Jon & Richie co wrote tracks on both their CD's).  Oh wait that's because I liked them, it all makes sense now.)  Two of my favorite tracks are I don't want to be Your Friend which my brother listened to like all the time, it was his break up song.    The other track was Love on a Rooftop.

I have a copy of this disc, and I recommend it if you can find it, it's out of print.  So your best bet is E(vil)Bay.

Our Man in Miami: Taking a Drive with Desmond Child

By John Hood

Thank Zeus for cool friends. No sooner had a certain electronica act passed on having a chat with yours truly than a gal pal o’ mine set up an interview with someone infinitely more palatable—and enduring. So rather than having to force myself on a couple too-cool-for-school Canadians, I got to get with the cat who’s largely responsible the soundtrack of our lives. So there.

That’s how I found myself sitting in the backseat of a Dodge Nitro speaking with legendary producer and songwriter Desmond Child yesterday afternoon. The ever glam Debbie O made the connect, and I couldn’t have been keener on the prospect had I suggested it myself. Child just so happened to be holed up in one of Ricky Martin’s stately abodes wrapping up the Latin heartthrob’s latest LP. Martin’s home, as you might imagine, is literally fit for storybooks. But even more impressive was the fact that it had been converted into some kinda sound factory. The moment I crossed the threshold I could feel the magic in the air.

Child had to jet away for a few days to take care of a couple things, so I hopped on board for the drive to the airport. And while all I heard of his latest production came in snippets through one of Martin’s three studio doors, I nevertheless sensed something brewing that just may knock the proverbial socks off the whole wild world. Confirming my suspicion was Child himself, who told me just enough about Martin’s next collection of songs to make everybody’s day. But first, I asked him to backtrack through some of his career highlights, which still leave me somewhat agog.

Would you consider Kiss’ “I Was Made for Loving You” your breakout track?

It was my first international hit, and yeah, it helped put me on the map as a songwriter with bands. Up until that point not very many bands wrote with professional outside songwriters. At the time, though, I was really an artist with Desmond Child & Rouge, and it was more of a collaboration between artists, because Paul Stanley was a fan of our group. He’d come down to the shows all the time, and one day he said, ‘Hey, let’s write a song together.” So he co-wrote a song on our first record called “The Fight,” and I co-wrote “I Was Made for Loving You” for Kiss’ Dynasty. I think I did better than he did in the exchange.

And Stanley is the one who recommended you to Bon Jovi, right?

Right. Bon Jovi was on tour in Europe with Kiss—they were the opening act. And I think they really liked another song I wrote with Paul called “Heaven’s on Fire,” which also became a hit for them. Jon asked Paul about me, and Paul gave him my phone number. And then I went over to New Jersey to write with this new band called Bon Jovi. I ended up co-writing four songs from Slippery When Wet, including “You Give Love a Bad Name” and “Livin’ on a Prayer.”

And you’ve been working with them ever since?

Yeah, I served as Executive Producer on the last four albums.

I know you’ve also worked with Alice Cooper, who gave me a great interview last year. Was that the Trash record?

Yes, I co-wrote with Alice and produced Trash. That had a song called “Poison” on it, which was his big comeback song. (Jon & Richie also contributed to that album, Jon actually sings backing vocals on Trash.  That was another CD my brother listened to a lot.  A song called House of Fire on Trash which was actually recorded by Bon Jovi as a demo for New Jersey, I have this track as well. - DeBee)

Have you worked with him since?

Yeah, in fact, we worked recently with Bob Ezrin.

Wow! The immortal Kiss producer!

Yeah, but he also produced all of Alice’s early records too.

Did he do Killer and School’s Out and all of those?

Yeah, and Billion Dollar Babies and Welcome to My Nightmare… He’s an amazing producer and one of the most wonderful people I’ve even known.

You’ve also co-written with Joan Jett. Was “I Hate Myself for Loving You” the only song you two wrote together?

No, we did “Little Liar” and “Get Off the Cross I Need the Wood”…

You guys wrote a song called “Get Off the Cross I Need the Wood”? That’s brilliant!

(Both laugh) We did a few other songs together too.

I also wanted to ask about that Hanson track, “Weird,” which is a really beautiful song.

Thanks. Maybe other than “Livin’ on a Prayer,” that is singularly one of my all-time favorite songs. I always perform it whenever I’m asked to sing somewhere.

I’ve also got Cher in my notes, with three exclamation points. How did that come about?

John Kalodner, the legendary A&R man at Geffen Records, signed Cher when no one believed in her as a recording artist anymore. I had been working on Aerosmith’s Permanent Vacation, where I had co-written “Dude (Looks Like a Lady)” and “Angel,” and I was also having success with Bon Jovi at the time, and he asked if I’d produce her. I’d met her back while she was doing the play Come Back to the Five and Dime Jimmy Dean when another producer had used a couple of my songs, so Kalodner re-introduced us, and she was thoroughly enchanting. I ended up bringing in a bunch of my friends to do the record, including Jon Bon Jovi. And that’s when she met Richie Sambora.

Oh, so you’re responsible for that? (laughs)

Yeah, it’s all my fault! (laughs) Not that I could’ve stopped it. Instant chemistry.

Another triple exclamation point I’ve got is for Lindsay Lohan. She did your song “I Live for The Day.” Really? How? Why?

Actually, I didn’t work with her. The song was pitched to her and she cut it. In fact, I’m ashamed to say I’ve never even heard her version. The record company didn’t send me a copy, because they don’t do that anymore, and at the time I didn’t know how to download, so, through one thing or another, I never got to listen to it.

More recently you worked with Mika. What’s he like?

Yeah, we co-wrote a song with Jody Marr called “Erase.” He’s wonderful. A great guy, very smart.

Then there’s Katy Perry’s “Waking Up in Vegas.”

Yeah, that went number one a year ago. She’s amazing. She’s absolutely adorable and gorgeous and funny and irreverent – exactly as she is in her songs.

Okay, that brings us to the next Ricky Martin record...

I’m really excited about the music, the content, because since he’s come out it’s unleashed his creativity and the scope of what he can sing about and say and do. He’s a formidable person – an activist, a philanthropist, a humanitarian. All of the work he’s put into his charity—it’s all going into the music. His personal life too, and how much his life has been changed by his children. Once he opened that door a floodgate of energy and creativity just really exploded.

So, it’s fair to say that the next Ricky Martin record will be unlike anything we’ve ever heard before?

Definitely. We really reached a creative fusion of rock and pop and electronic and Latin music – it’s all over the place in a really great way.

Bon Jovi: Bon Jovi Weird News

Lots of things I post here come through my Google Alerts, this one is interesting. And yes it is Bon Jovi related.

Oban Lifeboat to aid of yacht aground at Loch Melfort

The Oban lifeboat launched at 09.42 this morning - Sunday 12th September 2010 - to the assistance of a yacht aground at the mouth of Loch Melfort.

The yacht, Bon Jovi of Clyde, had left Craobh Haven to go north to Cuan Sound in the Slate Islands when she struck and remained fast on one of a group of rocks known as Eich Donna. She had four people aboard.

When the lifeboat reached the scene, all four crew of the yacht had been taken off and back to Craobh Haven by a local craft.

An attempt to refloat the casualty will be made around High Water tonight.

Ok, so basically, if I can translate this to non boat speak. A Yacht named Bon Jovi of Clyde ran into some rocks and got stuck. The people on board got onto another boat before the life boat reached them.

This took place in Scotland.

I want to meet the owner of Bon Jovi of Clyde, that's an awesome name for a ship. Since those people named their kid Jovi shouldn't the owner of this boat meet the band when they're in Scotland? Obviously they're fans? Right?

Bon Jovi: My Favorite T-shirt from the Circle Tour

In the Bon Jovi store they have my Favorite shirt from the Tour.  After the show in Tampa I was on my way home and stopped at my Local McDonald's for $1 sweet tea & a small fries, and they guy in the window told me his Mom went to the show.  And I told him his mom should get him this shirt.  Yes it stuck with me.

But I alas, could not buy it as I do not have children (Thank God!  But do dogs count??)

Here is my favorite Shirt from the Circle Tour

There's a couple of you that this could apply to, they should also make, My Wife Went to Bon Jovi and didn't want to come back, My Girlfriend went to BON JOVI and didn't come back.

The possibilities are endless.