In anticipation of going to the RDS in Dublin on the 10th June, to see the wonderfully amazing Bon Jovi (yes, I am quite fond of that Jovi Lad), I thought that I would write another review on one of their albums, and what better one to write about than their "Greatest Hits" album, so to speak, ... Read review
Advantages: Brilliant songs from throughout their career Disadvantages: Why did they not put Blood on Blood on it?
In anticipation of going to the RDS in Dublin on the 10th June, to see the wonderfully amazing Bon Jovi (yes, I am quite fond of that Jovi Lad), I thought that I would write another review on one of their albums, and what better one to write about than their "Greatest Hits" album, so to speak, "Crossroads".
Crossroads was compiled in 1994, with songs from all of Bon Jovi’s previous albums plus two new songs, "Someday ... ...well known ballads, "Always".
How they ever picked which songs to put on this album, I don’t know, but somehow they managed to pick out some, but I was disappointed that the likes of "Sleep when I’m Dead" (a great crowd thriller at concerts) and Blood on Blood were not on the album.
The insert of the CD, instead of the usual longer "thanks" from Jon Bon Jovi, simply says, "Thanx for ... more
In anticipation of going to the RDS in Dublin on the 10th June, to see the wonderfully amazing Bon Jovi (yes, I am quite fond of that Jovi Lad), I thought that I would write another review on one of their albums, and what better one to write about than their "Greatest Hits" album, so to speak, "Crossroads".
Crossroads was compiled in 1994, with songs from all of Bon Jovi’s previous albums plus two new songs, "Someday I’ll be Saturday Night" and one of Bon Jovi’s most well known ballads, "Always".
How they ever picked which songs to put on this album, I don’t know, but somehow they managed to pick out some, but I was disappointed that the likes of "Sleep when I’m Dead" (a great crowd thriller at concerts) and Blood on Blood were not on the album.
The insert of the CD, instead of the usual longer "thanks" from Jon Bon Jovi, simply says, "Thanx for Believin’ J.B." - obviously dedicated to those fans, and everyone who has had faith in them.
Now onto the album before I bore you all to death about how much I love these guys!
Livin’ on a Prayer (from Slippery When Wet) opens this brilliant album, this is probably one of Bon Jovi’s most famous songs, with very few people being able to resist singing along with the chorus, "Wowow, we’re half way there…" It tells the story of Tommy and Gina, a couple that Jon used to go to school with that got married very young, who struggled each day to get by. (Just a note to those interested : the same Tommy and Gina are mentioned in the recent hit "It’s my life")
Keep the Faith (From Keep the Faith - the album) - yet another one of Bon Jovi’s well known songs, this is the one that a lot of fans like.
Someday I’ll be Saturday Night (exclusive to this album) - a great addition to this album, a brilliant song, from the opening lines, "Hey, man, I’m alive, I’m taking each day and night at a time" right through to the very end. It’s a very positive song, telling the story of people who are struggling in life, but that they know that someday they will get there.
Always (exclusive to this album) - a real soppy one this one. Apparently it was originally wrote by Jon for a Movie called, "Romeo is Bleeding", hence the opening line, "It’s Romeo who’s bleeding, but you can’t see his blood" - Jon is reported not to have liked the movie, and did not wish for it to be used, and so it was put on this album *I’m not complaining.
Wanted Dead or Alive (from Slippery When Wet) This song sees us going into Cowboy mode - a state that Jon seems to love, this one has a "Wild west" feel to it, and I can just see him standing on stage with that cowboy hat on looking mmmm : )
Lay your hands on me (from New Jersey) This song is another really well known one, and is set in a religious tone, with church organs playing in the background, as Jon asks us all to Lay our hands on, a brilliant song that you will find yourself singing to over and over again.
You give Love a bad name (from Slippery When Wet) This is another one you will find yourself singing to, Richie Sambora plays some amazing guitar in this song.
Bed of Roses (From Keep the Faith - the album) "Sitting here wasted and wounded at this old Piano" - this was how Jon was while writing this song. It’s a very honest song and was reportedly wrote during a time when he was apart from his wife Dorothea. In an interview, Jon said that he was in a hotel, all on his own and that he was a little bit down, but he wanted to write some songs, so he asked for the hotel to bring a piano to his room. Which they did. That night Jon went out and had a few too many to drink, and when he came back to the hotel, he realised that these people had to go to so much trouble to bring the piano to his room that he better write a song - the result - Bed of Roses, probably one of the best loved Bon Jovi Songs.
Blaze of Glory (Jon Bon Jovi’s solo effort on Blaze of Glory soundtrack) - continuing on the cowboy theme, Jon loved the movie Young Guns II so much that he wrote the music to go along with it, Blaze of Glory was his first solo single, and it stayed at number 1 for a number of weeks. I absolutely love this one.
In these arms (from 7800 Fahrenheit) - This song is one that you will find yourself singing along to, yet another well known Bon Jovi song.
Bad Medicine (from New Jersey) Bad Medicine is a great song, in a similar tone to Lay your hands on me.
I’ll be there for you (from New Jersey) Another Bon Jovi ballad - very slow and nice.
In and Out of Love (from 7800 Fahrenheit) I love this song, it reminds me of being a teenager, especially the line "Your daddy is who? Just how old are you anyway? Oh no…." Reminds me of when I was 15 and going out with a 21 year old who genuinely thought I was older - until I said who my dad was… oh no… now that one brings a smile to the face! Hehe.
Runaway (from Bon Jovi the album) This was Bon Jovi’s first hit single, very upbeat song, and so typical of the Bon Jovi that we know today.
Never Say Goodbye. (from Slippery When Wet) Many people wrongly think that this song was written by Jon for Dorothea (his childhood sweetheart, who is now his wife and mother to his two children) It actually mentions "Remember at the prom that night, You and me, we had a fight" Jon did not go to the Prom as he had a gig on that night, so instead it was Richie that wrote it and it really seems to sum up what it is like to be young, experimenting and in love. A slow ballad, very romantic, a very fitting way to end this brilliant album.
So, there it is - Some of Bon Jovi’s finest on one album, I just wish all of you could hear them live.
Anyone who’s going to the UK and Ireland concerts, have a great, and safe time : )
Advantages: great songs, catchy tunes.... and it's Bon Jovi! Disadvantages: none
This is the first Bon Jovi album I ever bought. "Cross Road", is a compilation of 15 Bon Jovi songs spread over the groups 5 albums, as well as the inclusion of 3 new tracks. All the old classics that most people know and love are on it. The album starts off with 'Livin' On A Prayer' - the song that everybody knows, no matter if you happen to be a fan or not. It is very well written. It is a big rock song with a great sing-along chorus, and hearing ... ...of bad hair, bad fashion sense, and great music.
Next up is 'Someday I'll Be Saturday Night', the first of the new songs. Apparantly it was originally written for the next album, but the band had enough songs for it, and because they felt very confident with this song, it ended up on Crossroad. 'Someday I'll Be Saturday Night' has a very acoustic like theme to it. The message is - even when things get bad, you will get through it. "Yeah i'm down, ...
lizzy8 09.06.2005
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Advantages: All the best classics on one amazing album! Disadvantages: Wierd inlay pictures.
I'm didn't know I knew so many of Bon Jovis songs! I brought this album because I knew a couple of the songs but when I listened to them, i realised that I actually knew all but one of them! There all amazing songs! There are 15 songs altogethor from right accross the bands career. The best songs such as Livin' on a prayer and You give love a bad name are all on there. If you know and like a couple of Bon Jovis songs, i bet you'd like most of them ...
sjbuckingham 24.09.2000
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This album is simply the best of Bon Jovi. Containing tracks such as ‘Living On a Prayer’ and ‘Shot Through The Heart’ it perhaps needs no description - you all know what to expect. if of course you have never heard of these songs then either you have been living in a cave or you are very young or very old so i’ll give brief description of the band. Bon Jovi are lead by singer Jon Bon Jovi and guitarist Richie Sambora - the rest of the band being ... ...and music to some of the best American rock music every heard. Tracks like the ones I have mentioned have been multi-million selling single across the globe and they regularly play concert tours in Wembly stadium and other large venues to accommodate their massive fan base. So what of the album? Well this is the best of and is therefore truly excellent. I don’t think I would disagree with the songs they have included on this either which is unusual ...
wampyrii 28.09.2000
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Advantages: Great original classic music Disadvantages: Poor cover and inlay
This is a fantastic album everyone should own this Cd. Bon Jovi, everyone knows the name and probably a few songs but this is a Cd everyone should have just because of the fantastic content of the songs. We all know livin on a prayer and also always these are classics forever on this great album. Although the Album and music is great the cover both back and front lets it down but this should not deter anyone from purchasing this fantastic product.
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Goo_Goo_Frog 24.09.2000
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Advantages: Excellent soundtrack Disadvantages: Not to everyones taste
Bon Jovi have been around for quite some time now and their albums include: New Jersey Slippery when wet Keep the faith Young guns 1 and 2 7800 Fahrenheit But my favourite by far is “The best of .. Crossroads”. This album includes their better tracks (see listings). All of which are their best work. THE TRACKS 1 Livin’ on a prayer 2 Keep the faith 3 Someday i'll be saturday night 4 Always 5 Wanted dead or alive 6 Lay your hands ... ...8 Bed of roses 9 Blaze of glory 10 In these arms 11 Bad Medicine 12 I'll be there for you 13 In and out of love 14 Runaway 15 Never say goodbye As you can see 15 very good tracks, and even those who aren’t a fan of Bon Jovi will recognise at least three of them as Bon Jovi’s songs tend to accompany major films such as The Young Guns. Many people make the mistake of thinking that Bon Jovi are a heavy metal band and that’s why they ...
LUMP 14.05.2001
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