2020 deluxe version + GMA, iHeartRadio

In what seems like a weird move, a deluxe version of Bon Jovi's 2020 album has been quietly released to download and streaming services three days after the standard version came out. In addition to the 10 tracks on the original version, the deluxe edition contains three bonus tracks:

• "Do What You Can" - duet version with Jennifer Nettles
• "Shine"
• "Luv Can"

The latter two were already on the Japanese edition of the album. I had ordered a CD from Japan but it'll take a while to ship to me so I'm very happy to be able to get the tracks in the meantime.

"Shine" and "Luv Can" have been circulating online for the last couple of days, so the sudden release of the deluxe album might be in response to that. Or maybe it was planned. But hey, I would've liked a 12-track album in the first place. 😉

Anyway, there's obviously a new album to promote, so I'll be posting some of that on this blog over the coming days/weeks.

Here's Jon's interview with Good Morning America, where talks about 2020 and collaborating with Jennifer again, among other things:

And here's Bon Jovi's performance on the show of "Do What You Can", with Jennifer Nettles joining remotely and Greg Mayo filling in for David Bryan:

Jon also joined Jim Kerr on iHeartRadio to celebrate the release of 2020. The segment featured an interview with Jon interspersed with recordings of recent live performances. It included the live debuts of "American Reckoning" and "Beautiful Drug", as well as "Do What You Can", "It's My Life", and "Livin' on a Prayer":

 

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Bon Jovi performs at virtual iHeartRadio Festival

The iHeartRadio Music Festival went virtual in 2020 for obvious reasons (*cough* global pandemic *cough*) and Bon Jovi was part of it. Here's what they played:

1. Do What You Can - featuring Jennifer Nettles on the big screen
2. Lost Highway
3. Limitless
4. You Give Love a Bad Name
5. Who Says You Can't Go Home
6. It's My Life
7. Wanted Dead or Alive
8. Livin' on a Prayer

If you missed it when it was originally streamed, here's a video of Bon Jovi's set:

David Bryan missed the taping due to commitments with his Broadway musical, Diana. Greg Mayo from the Kings of Suburbia filled in on keyboards.

I actually really enjoyed this performance, even though it's a little awkward. There's no crowd, and Jon looks like he doesn't know what to do without a live audience to feed off. Plus, the fake crowd noises that have been edited into the broadcast don't quite seem to fit. 

But I had a lot of fun watching this at my desk. (Maybe I'm just itching for a tour that can't happen.) And I thought the debut band performance of "Do What You Can" was cool. I've mentioned that that's my favourite of the 2020 songs we've heard so far and it still is.

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Bon Jovi at 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards

Bon Jovi was honoured with the inaugural Icon Award at the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards. They also performed "It's My Life" and "You Give Love a Bad Name". I was at work when the award ceremony was taking place so I had to catch up later.

Here's Olympic snowboarder Shaun White introducing Bon Jovi:

Jon Bon Jovi's acceptance speech (the rest of the current lineup was on stage but didn't speak):

Jon Bon Jovi, David Bryan, and Tico Torres on the red carpet, being interviewed about their 'Icon' status:

Bon Jovi performing "It's My Life" and "You Give Love a Bad Name":

After reading people's comments about how awful Jon sounded, this actually wasn't as bad as I was expecting. Not that it was particularly great, either. I don't know if he's done permanent damage somewhere along the line, but he appears to have a vocal coach again so I'm hoping he can get back to sounding consistently good.

Image: Bon Jovi/Facebook

Bon Jovi at iHeartRadio 21/02/18

Bon Jovi played a gig for iHeartRadio in New York which was streamed live on the web. It was a Thursday where I am and I was at work so I couldn't watch it as it was happening, but I did catch up later on. "When We Were Us", which will be on the re-release of This House Is Not For Sale, made its live debut.

Jon said he's had contact with Richie Sambora and Alec John Such and they're looking forward to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.

It was also announced Bon Jovi will receive the iHeartRadio Icon Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on March 11.

Here's the full concert:

The set list was as follows:

New York City, NY, USA - iHeartRadio Theater - February 21, 2018

1. This House Is Not For Sale
2. When We Were Us
3. You Give Love a Bad Name
4. It's My Life
5. Lay Your Hands on Me
6. Bad Medicine
7. Who Says You Can't Go Home
8. I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
9. God Bless This Mess

Bon Jovi - iHeartRAdio set list + interview

Bon Jovi have finished playing at the iHeartRadio Festival after being shafted -- I mean, shifted :P -- to the Friday instead of Saturday.

Set was pretty standard as you'd probably expect:

iHeartRadio Music Festival - MGM Grand - September 21, 2012

1. Livin' on a Prayer
2. You Give Love a Bad Name
3. It's My Life
4. Wanted Dead or Alive
5. Who Says You Can't Go Home
6. Bad Medicine / Shout!

There are some pictures and a mini recap of Bon Jovi's set on the iHeartRadio website.

And here's an interview from before the show:


I missed the broadcast but from what I've read, Jon was very sick and/or sounded even worse than he did on the Tokyo 2008 WOWOW broadcast. However, I'd love to hear comments from anyone who either watched/listened to the stream, or was there live... What did you think of the show?

ADDENDUM: Hath now has audio and video links on her blog so you can judge for yourself if you missed it. Hmmm...

Bon Jovi to headline iHeartRadio

Bon Jovi will be playing at the 2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival which takes place in Las Vegas on September 21 and 22.

Here's Ryan Seacrest with the announcement:


Also on the bill: Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Green Day, Usher, Aerosmith, Brad Paisley, Pitbull, Linkin Park, Lil Wayne, P!nk, Swedish House Mafia, Miranda Lambert, Mary J. Blige, Shakira, Deadmau5, Enrique Iglesias, Calvin Harris, Jason Aldean, No Doubt.