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SoIinvictus · 02/10/2023 20:41

IrresponsiblyCertainAboutSexualDimorphism · 02/10/2023 20:36

Favourite BJ song was Runaway (I’m old…), and it was all downhill from there IMO, but Jon is very, very, pretty, has a gorgeous voice and seems like an all round great guy. Just been re-watching the West Wing and had totally forgotten his cameo.

That's the album for me. JBJ by JBJ.
Summer before university 1984. Monsters of Rock at Donington.
Happy Days. ❤️

crumpet · 02/10/2023 20:43

Doyouthinktheyknow · 02/10/2023 20:23

It’s the Slippery when wet album era for me, JBJ and Ritchie Sambora had all the hair😍

I loved Bon Jovi so much, he’s aged very well!

Yes - Living on a Prayer…

Oysterbabe · 02/10/2023 20:43

He's just 😍

or is this peak Jon Bon Jovi?
or is this peak Jon Bon Jovi?
Pussinskool · 02/10/2023 20:45

'Always' for me. The music video, swoon!

Plus, the other two long haired dudes in it were pretty fit as well.

Long hair pretty boys were my weakness...

ThePoshUns · 02/10/2023 21:32

Maybe @Popsicle42 , it was a while ago. He definitely gave a good show.

TheMurderousGoose · 02/10/2023 21:36

I'm not really a fan but he once told me he loved my accent so I've had a soft spot for him since.

egowise · 02/10/2023 22:28

Phos · 02/10/2023 20:13

It's My Life JBJ is my favourite. Probably because that's when 14 and 15 year old Phos went to see him in concert (Crush and One Wild Night tours)

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I was 13, and thought very weird by all my friends! I had all their stuff on cd!

Runnaway is my favourite song, followed closely by Never say Goodbye.

Oh god there's just so many good songs!

I was sad and disappointed when they kicked Ritchie out.

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Scorchio84 · 03/10/2023 00:30

Theoriginalmrscillianmurphy · 02/10/2023 17:13

I've met him a couple of times and he's a lovely chap.

Oh my god I love this!!! What a relief & also lucky you! 😍

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Scorchio84 · 03/10/2023 00:33

Doyouthinktheyknow · 02/10/2023 20:23

It’s the Slippery when wet album era for me, JBJ and Ritchie Sambora had all the hair😍

I loved Bon Jovi so much, he’s aged very well!

My sister & her friends absolutely introduced me to this era... & the whole unplugged he & Richie did at the MTV Awards

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mogtheexcellent · 03/10/2023 00:33

My 9yo is learning to sing Living on a Prayer in music classes at school. The Alexa has been playing it a lot when she comes home.

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Scorchio84 · 03/10/2023 00:35

ThePoshUns · 02/10/2023 20:38

He is gorgeous! I remember seeing him play in Bristol Ashton gate and he wore like a yellow, wet suit type outfit, sounds awful but when he came on to 'Keep the Faith' I nearly passed out

Dying here 😆I can totally relate

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Pammy28 · 03/10/2023 00:37

Sigh!!!

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Scorchio84 · 03/10/2023 00:37

egowise · 02/10/2023 22:28

I was 13, and thought very weird by all my friends! I had all their stuff on cd!

Runnaway is my favourite song, followed closely by Never say Goodbye.

Oh god there's just so many good songs!

I was sad and disappointed when they kicked Ritchie out.

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Now that's a walk down memory lane, thanks! Yeah & wtf about Richie, that didn't sit right with me either

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Spottyhousecoat · 03/10/2023 00:56

My favourite is I'll be there for you I just love that song. I do prefer ritchie singing it though. I love Bj it's one of the only bands both dh like, I've seen every tour since 1996 the last was my last as it was a big disappointment without ritchie, it wasn't the same.

sadaboutmycat · 03/10/2023 01:09

EmmaPaella · 02/10/2023 18:00

I think Always also deserves an honourable mention!

Definitely!

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Scorchio84 · 03/10/2023 01:20

Spottyhousecoat · 03/10/2023 00:56

My favourite is I'll be there for you I just love that song. I do prefer ritchie singing it though. I love Bj it's one of the only bands both dh like, I've seen every tour since 1996 the last was my last as it was a big disappointment without ritchie, it wasn't the same.

what a song " I didn't mean to miss your birthday baby!" thank you for remindimg me of it, BJ will always be Ritchie for me too 💔

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SoundingGood · 03/10/2023 10:15

😍 As a teen I was obsessed with this man. I'm in my 40s now and still love him, I've been to see them about 10 times. He is a beautiful man and seems to be lovely too.

So many songs I love and great memories attached to them.

SnapdragonToadflax · 03/10/2023 10:28

Always video era for me, I was 13 when it came out and he was perfect 😍I still would now TBH, he seems like such a lovely man and now I'm ancient too, I love his grey hair.

Another one who's always had a thing for pretty men with long hair...

egowise · 03/10/2023 14:21

Scorchio84 · 03/10/2023 00:37

Now that's a walk down memory lane, thanks! Yeah & wtf about Richie, that didn't sit right with me either

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I prefer Ritchie as a writer to Jon, so it's really puzzling for me.

I know he wasn't doing well, but I feel the band should have supported him. I have heard Jon say 'never say never' to him coming back. But I can imagine he's very hurt.

Oysterbabe · 03/10/2023 14:21

So I've been listening to BJ while working today. I forgot about the very underrated song, Living in Sin. I LOVE it.

EmmaPaella · 03/10/2023 14:55

The acoustic version of Living on a Prayer is also lovely.

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Scorchio84 · 03/10/2023 18:41

egowise · 03/10/2023 14:21

I prefer Ritchie as a writer to Jon, so it's really puzzling for me.

I know he wasn't doing well, but I feel the band should have supported him. I have heard Jon say 'never say never' to him coming back. But I can imagine he's very hurt.

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Oh I really hope he eventually does return, I would definitely go to their gig for that triumpant return! I love Rictchie's voice too, they both go so well together

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Scorchio84 · 03/10/2023 18:43

EmmaPaella · 03/10/2023 14:55

The acoustic version of Living on a Prayer is also lovely.

I love it too! Actually their "whole" MTV Music Awards unplugged 5 minute set was savage

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Scorchio84 · 03/10/2023 18:44

Oysterbabe · 03/10/2023 14:21

So I've been listening to BJ while working today. I forgot about the very underrated song, Living in Sin. I LOVE it.

I've gone down a total Bon Jovi rabbit hole myself since the other night... so many great songs!

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TulipTuesday · 03/10/2023 18:46

I love Bon Jovi but never really fancied JBJ. I understood why people fancied him though.
Until I saw them live a few years back and he looked like Gail Platt had borrowed Rylan’s teeth 😬