At last night's end-of-year crew party, Phil X and photographer David Bergman both received the Slippery When Wet medallion, which is awarded to people who serve two Bon Jovi world tours. I think you usually have to be on the whole tour to get the medallion, but it's safe to say Phil has gone above and beyond what was expected of a fill-in, first in May 2011 and now for almost all of 2013.
Meanwhile, here are some videos I captured from Melbourne. I thought someone on the floor might have a better version of these but if they've uploaded them, I haven't stumbled across them yet. These ones are from the second night (December 8).
Bon Jovi - Diamond Ring (live) - Melbourne 2013 night 2 #thefinal7
Bon Jovi - Dry County (live) - Melbourne 2013 night 2 #thefinal7
Bon Jovi - These Days (live) - Melbourne 2013 night 2 #thefinal7
Bon Jovi - AC/DC, Rolling Stones, Surfaris live medley - Melbourne 2013 night 2 #thefinal7 - Start Me Up, Wipe Out, You Shook Me All Night Long (Phil X on lead vocals), and the end of I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
I also got That's What the Water Made Me and the full I'll Sleep When I'm Dead medley (featuring Jumpin' Jack Flash, Great Balls of Fire sung by David Bryan, and Run Run Rudolph) from the first night (December 7).
Bon Jovi's YouTube channel also uploaded a pro-shot video of "Lost Highway" from the first night.
Lost Highway - Melbourne, AU - December 7, 2013
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Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Videos from Oslo
A couple of videos from Bon Jovi's June 15 concert in Oslo. Haven't been able to find a video of Damned yet, but hopefully someone did capture it.
Wild is the Wind
There's a bit of a goof here and Jon sends a death stare in the Richie Sambora direction. But I love that they played this!
I'd Die For You
Not exactly my favourite Slippery When Wet
song but I love them playing it anyway. Speaking of verses and choruses, the verses crap all over the chorus of this song... JMHO. ;)
Bed of Roses
Camera work's a bit shaky but it's right up close so you can have one of those "OMG Jon is looking right at me" moments. Haha. :P
Diamond Ring / I'll Be There For You
Nice view of Richie doing his thang. He's also using an electric guitar for Diamond Ring.
Visit Hath's Circle Tour Blog for all the videos from the show in due course.
Wild is the Wind
There's a bit of a goof here and Jon sends a death stare in the Richie Sambora direction. But I love that they played this!
I'd Die For You
Not exactly my favourite Slippery When Wet
song but I love them playing it anyway. Speaking of verses and choruses, the verses crap all over the chorus of this song... JMHO. ;)Bed of Roses
Camera work's a bit shaky but it's right up close so you can have one of those "OMG Jon is looking right at me" moments. Haha. :P
Diamond Ring / I'll Be There For You
Nice view of Richie doing his thang. He's also using an electric guitar for Diamond Ring.
Visit Hath's Circle Tour Blog for all the videos from the show in due course.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Bon Jovi videos from Canada
So... A few days ago, Bon Jovi visited Phil X's country of birth (Canada) for the first proper Bon Jovi shows since Richie Sambora checked into rehab.
Here is a selection of videos from Montreal (May 4, 2011)...
Dry County
Some people have said Dry County is the one song that Bon Jovi should not have done without Richie... or that Phil X "murdered" the solo or words to that effect. It does sound noticeably different, but this is my favourite song and I don't feel that the guitar ruined it, but that's my personal view.
In These Arms
Jon hands the lead vocals to David Bryan for the second verse. I love Dave's voice, so it's always a little thrill for me when he gets his moments in the spotlight.
Diamond Ring / Bed of Roses
The video focuses on Jon out on the platform. No Richie harmonies on Diamond Ring
obviously, while Bobby Bandiera took lead guitar for Bed of Roses.
And a couple from Ottawa (May 3, 2011)...
Lay Your Hands on Me
To be honest, I prefer Jon singing Lay Your Hands on Me. (But I LOVE Richie singing Homebound Train.) Jon sings an extra part in the middle here before the instrumental break, so for those wondering about the lyrics, this is what I heard:
I'll Be There For You
Jon out on the platform without his right hand man. He adds an extra part here, too, during the "whoa oh ohs". It's similar to the ad libs on Always at Wembley Stadium in 1995 on the Live From London DVD
:
Check out Hath and Co's Circle Tour Blog for more video links from the shows.
Here is a selection of videos from Montreal (May 4, 2011)...
Dry County
Some people have said Dry County
is the one song that Bon Jovi should not have done without Richie... or that Phil X "murdered" the solo or words to that effect. It does sound noticeably different, but this is my favourite song and I don't feel that the guitar ruined it, but that's my personal view.In These Arms
Jon hands the lead vocals to David Bryan
for the second verse. I love Dave's voice, so it's always a little thrill for me when he gets his moments in the spotlight.Diamond Ring / Bed of Roses
The video focuses on Jon out on the platform. No Richie harmonies on Diamond Ring
obviously, while Bobby Bandiera took lead guitar for Bed of Roses.And a couple from Ottawa (May 3, 2011)...
Lay Your Hands on Me
To be honest, I prefer Jon singing Lay Your Hands on Me
. (But I LOVE Richie singing Homebound Train.) Jon sings an extra part in the middle here before the instrumental break, so for those wondering about the lyrics, this is what I heard:I need you
I want you
Lay your hands on me
Wrap your lovin' arms around my back
Hold me closer
Tell me everything'll be alright
I'll Be There For You
Jon out on the platform without his right hand man. He adds an extra part here, too, during the "whoa oh ohs". It's similar to the ad libs on Always at Wembley Stadium in 1995 on the Live From London DVD
:I'll be there for youCorrections for those ad libs are welcome.
Through the wind
Through the storm
Through the driving rain
Through that hard walk home
Right beside you now
Yeah, I've got you now
I'll be there
You want me, I'll be there
I'll be right beside you
Carryin' the weight of the world on your shoulders
Come on
Check out Hath and Co's Circle Tour Blog for more video links from the shows.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
More London videos
I posted some sweet videos of Bon Jovi's first two shows at The O2 arena, including "Dry County" and "Bed of Roses" in my previous post. Here are a couple more.
ALWAYS - What can I say? It might not be Wembley '95 but an amazing performance is still an amazing performance.
DIAMOND RING
HOT LEGS
ALWAYS - What can I say? It might not be Wembley '95 but an amazing performance is still an amazing performance.
DIAMOND RING
HOT LEGS
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Even more Meadowlands videos
A selection of videos from the third night (May 29, 2010)...
DRY COUNTY - Sounds stronger than it did the first night. Amazing song.
I'D DIE FOR YOU
JUST OLDER
JUMPIN' JACK FLASH / I'LL SLEEP WHEN I'M DEAD
SOMEDAY I'LL BE SATURDAY NIGHT (electric) - Cool jam near the end.
DIAMOND RING
IN THESE ARMS
And a couple of earlier videos that I didn't post here or here...
RAISE YOUR HANDS from the first night (tour debut)
BED OF ROSES from the second night - This isn't the first time they've played "Roses" this tour but this is probably the best performance of it, vocally at least. Jon's going for (and hitting) the original notes as opposed to singing the This Left Feels Right melody over electric instruments.
DRY COUNTY - Sounds stronger than it did the first night. Amazing song.
I'D DIE FOR YOU
JUST OLDER
JUMPIN' JACK FLASH / I'LL SLEEP WHEN I'M DEAD
SOMEDAY I'LL BE SATURDAY NIGHT (electric) - Cool jam near the end.
DIAMOND RING
IN THESE ARMS
And a couple of earlier videos that I didn't post here or here...
RAISE YOUR HANDS from the first night (tour debut)
BED OF ROSES from the second night - This isn't the first time they've played "Roses" this tour but this is probably the best performance of it, vocally at least. Jon's going for (and hitting) the original notes as opposed to singing the This Left Feels Right melody over electric instruments.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Videos from Charlotte
Some videos from Bon Jovi's April 22 concert in Charlotte.
I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU - I was watching this with the silliest lovestruck grin on my face... Jon's voice might be the strongest it's been all tour here. So, what do you say, boys... time to try some tracks from the first two albums again? ;)
DIAMOND RING - There's always something magical about Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, one mic stand and this song.
BAD CASE OF LOVING YOU (DOCTOR, DOCTOR) / BAD MEDICINE reprisal
HALLELUJAH - I really enjoyed David Bryan's keys from about 3:45 to 4:02. I don't think this song needs to be played every night, but I do really like seeing Bon Jovi covering it.
LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME - I miss "Homebound Train" but Richie does rock on this too.
SUPERMAN TONIGHT - I figured I'd include this one since I think we're all supposed to be voting for it on VH1. :P
Bon Jovi's next show is May 19 in Pennsylvania.
I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU - I was watching this with the silliest lovestruck grin on my face... Jon's voice might be the strongest it's been all tour here. So, what do you say, boys... time to try some tracks from the first two albums again? ;)
DIAMOND RING - There's always something magical about Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, one mic stand and this song.
BAD CASE OF LOVING YOU (DOCTOR, DOCTOR) / BAD MEDICINE reprisal
HALLELUJAH - I really enjoyed David Bryan's keys from about 3:45 to 4:02. I don't think this song needs to be played every night, but I do really like seeing Bon Jovi covering it.
LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME - I miss "Homebound Train" but Richie does rock on this too.
SUPERMAN TONIGHT - I figured I'd include this one since I think we're all supposed to be voting for it on VH1. :P
Bon Jovi's next show is May 19 in Pennsylvania.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Las Vegas videos
A few selected videos from the Bon Jovi show in Vegas, the full set of which you can read at this link.
LIVING IN SIN with CHAPEL OF LOVE outtro- I have to admit, this song lacks a certain punch these days without the powerful high notes and screams of the studio version but it's still one of my favourites and I'd love to experience it live someday.
SOMETHING FOR THE PAIN & SOMEDAY I'LL BE SATURDAY NIGHT - This acoustic twoshot is probably my favourite part of the set. Jon also makes an amusing remark about waiting 27 years to see Tico Torres stand up. And if you love Tico and Richie, you'll probably appreciate this video. ;)
HOMEBOUND TRAIN - Richie Sambora is a bona fide rock god. Jon Bon Jovi wishes he could play guitar a quarter as well as him. That's not meant to be a knock on Jon, whom I love and who has plenty of other qualities that make him a great frontman, but he knows it's true. ;)
DIAMOND RING - with electric guitar!
I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU
LIVING IN SIN with CHAPEL OF LOVE outtro- I have to admit, this song lacks a certain punch these days without the powerful high notes and screams of the studio version but it's still one of my favourites and I'd love to experience it live someday.
SOMETHING FOR THE PAIN & SOMEDAY I'LL BE SATURDAY NIGHT - This acoustic twoshot is probably my favourite part of the set. Jon also makes an amusing remark about waiting 27 years to see Tico Torres stand up. And if you love Tico and Richie, you'll probably appreciate this video. ;)
HOMEBOUND TRAIN - Richie Sambora is a bona fide rock god. Jon Bon Jovi wishes he could play guitar a quarter as well as him. That's not meant to be a knock on Jon, whom I love and who has plenty of other qualities that make him a great frontman, but he knows it's true. ;)
DIAMOND RING - with electric guitar!
I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Honolulu night #1 videos
Videos from the first Circle tour show in Honolulu. You can read the full setlist here.
ROULETTE - Jon talks to the crowd before dedicating this lost treasure to "the hardcore lunatic fans who gave us such a hard time". If there's one criticism that can be levelled at the first two albums, it's that they sound comparatively dated (New Jersey, for instance, is much more timeless. But I don't believe the 80s are anything to be ashamed of.) But "Roulette" still holds up well in 2010, and it's such a cool song. My face hurts from grinning so much. :P
DIAMOND RING - Love the intimacy this song brings. Check out the response from Richie when Jon asks if anyone's married or wants to be. ;)
BED OF ROSES - One of the first Bon Jovi songs I ever heard and still in my top five of all time. So glad they brought it back on the last tour.
LOVE'S THE ONLY RULE - Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine this song (catchy but fairly lightweight to be honest) could be so epic in a live setting. Jon fluffs some of the words and his voice is a bit thin (though better than at this stage of the previous tour), but I was almost shaking while watching this... and I wasn't even there!
ROULETTE - Jon talks to the crowd before dedicating this lost treasure to "the hardcore lunatic fans who gave us such a hard time". If there's one criticism that can be levelled at the first two albums, it's that they sound comparatively dated (New Jersey, for instance, is much more timeless. But I don't believe the 80s are anything to be ashamed of.) But "Roulette" still holds up well in 2010, and it's such a cool song. My face hurts from grinning so much. :P
DIAMOND RING - Love the intimacy this song brings. Check out the response from Richie when Jon asks if anyone's married or wants to be. ;)
BED OF ROSES - One of the first Bon Jovi songs I ever heard and still in my top five of all time. So glad they brought it back on the last tour.
LOVE'S THE ONLY RULE - Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine this song (catchy but fairly lightweight to be honest) could be so epic in a live setting. Jon fluffs some of the words and his voice is a bit thin (though better than at this stage of the previous tour), but I was almost shaking while watching this... and I wasn't even there!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
LH Magic Memory #24: Manchester
The second last Magic Memory in this series takes us to June 22, 2008 in the City of Manchester, UK. This was probably the last real epic show of the tour. I'm not saying the concerts that followed weren't good, but Bon Jovi sets a high standard for live shows, and Manchester lasted a marathon two hours and 40 minutes. The show was full of great performances, plus a great set that combined hits and crowd pleasers with some gems for the diehards.
LIVIN' ON A PRAYER - A bit rough but I think it captures the crowd's anticipation and enthusiasm, as well as Jon's showman qualities.
I'D DIE FOR YOU - Always nice to see a Slippery When Wet rarity live.
LAST CIGARETTE - The first (and only) time this was played on the Lost Highway tour and a great surprise to see live. I thought this was lyrically one of the more clever songs from Have a Nice Day. The trippy Beach Boys-style bridge is cool too, but I still wish Jon would give up the smokes.
DIAMOND RING - Jon and Richie gazing lovingly into each other's eyes and declare to the world: "You're my queen and I'm your king".... Oh, I'm kidding. ;) But the two of them share the mic in this beautiful rendition.
ALWAYS - Could never get tired of this being back in the set!
DRY COUNTY - Words cannot express how much I love "Dry County". Just watch. :)
Manchester, UK - City of Manchester Stadium (22/6/08)
LIVIN' ON A PRAYER
YOU GIVE LOVE A BAD NAME
LOST HIGHWAY
BORN TO BE MY BABY
CAPTAIN CRASH & THE BEAUTY QUEEN FROM MARS
I'D DIE FOR YOU
LAST CIGARETTE
I'LL SLEEP WHEN I'M DEAD w/ Jumpin' Jack Flash + Twist & Shout
BLAZE OF GLORY
WHOLE LOT OF LEAVIN'
DIAMOND RING
ALWAYS
IN THESE ARMS
BLOOD ON BLOOD
IT'S MY LIFE
I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU (Richie)
DRY COUNTY
HAVE A NICE DAY
WHO SAYS YOU CAN'T GO HOME
KEEP THE FAITH
BAD MEDICINE w/ Shout
Encore:
WE GOT IT GOIN' ON
ANY OTHER DAY
I LOVE THIS TOWN
SOMEDAY I'LL BE SATURDAY NIGHT
WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE
Just one more left in this series and a wrap-up, but never fear, there are always worthwhile things to blog about in Jovi land. ;)
LIVIN' ON A PRAYER - A bit rough but I think it captures the crowd's anticipation and enthusiasm, as well as Jon's showman qualities.
I'D DIE FOR YOU - Always nice to see a Slippery When Wet rarity live.
LAST CIGARETTE - The first (and only) time this was played on the Lost Highway tour and a great surprise to see live. I thought this was lyrically one of the more clever songs from Have a Nice Day. The trippy Beach Boys-style bridge is cool too, but I still wish Jon would give up the smokes.
DIAMOND RING - Jon and Richie gazing lovingly into each other's eyes and declare to the world: "You're my queen and I'm your king".... Oh, I'm kidding. ;) But the two of them share the mic in this beautiful rendition.
ALWAYS - Could never get tired of this being back in the set!
DRY COUNTY - Words cannot express how much I love "Dry County". Just watch. :)
Manchester, UK - City of Manchester Stadium (22/6/08)
LIVIN' ON A PRAYER
YOU GIVE LOVE A BAD NAME
LOST HIGHWAY
BORN TO BE MY BABY
CAPTAIN CRASH & THE BEAUTY QUEEN FROM MARS
I'D DIE FOR YOU
LAST CIGARETTE
I'LL SLEEP WHEN I'M DEAD w/ Jumpin' Jack Flash + Twist & Shout
BLAZE OF GLORY
WHOLE LOT OF LEAVIN'
DIAMOND RING
ALWAYS
IN THESE ARMS
BLOOD ON BLOOD
IT'S MY LIFE
I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU (Richie)
DRY COUNTY
HAVE A NICE DAY
WHO SAYS YOU CAN'T GO HOME
KEEP THE FAITH
BAD MEDICINE w/ Shout
Encore:
WE GOT IT GOIN' ON
ANY OTHER DAY
I LOVE THIS TOWN
SOMEDAY I'LL BE SATURDAY NIGHT
WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE
Just one more left in this series and a wrap-up, but never fear, there are always worthwhile things to blog about in Jovi land. ;)
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