Still a little over a week before Bon Jovi's tour resumes in Europe, but I just stumbled across this clip from comedic Australian music quiz show Spicks and Specks. Adam Hills asks Alan Brough's team how Bon Jovi got their name and hilarity ensues.
In case anyone is wondering, the show is named after a Bee Gees song, and the word "spick" isn't used as a racial slur in Australia. I think "spicks and specks" roughly translates to "bits and pieces".
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
If I Was Your Mother cover + Milwaukee photos
Bon Jovi will probably never perform If I Was Your Mother live again (I'm happy to be proven wrong, Jon), but here is a terrific cover courtesy of Blame It On The Love reader bounce442, along with some of his pictures from the Milwaukee concert (aka the night the world didn't end).
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Phil X tribute
And the last word from the "phil-in" himself:
TheRealPhilX Wow!!! Thank you so much for this. Kinda like 3 weeks flashing before my eyes.
TheRealPhilX Phil XWOW! I'm home & already reminiscing over the experience. The entire BJ troop was AMAZING & the fans are INCREDIBLE! & St. Louis KICKED ASS!!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Videos from St Louis
The North American leg of Bon Jovi's 2011 tour ended in St. Louis on May 22. It's been confirmed that it was Phil X's last show with Bon Jovi, so presumably Richie Sambora will return for the European tour.
Anyway, here are some selected videos.
Last Man Standing
Jon performs the song from the 100 level of the Scottrade Center before making his way through the crowd and back onto the stage.
Dry County
Phil's solo was "different" again but hardly awful given he's a fill-in as opposed to a replacement. Jon also changed the "He'd be back, back someday" lyric to "He'd be back come Judgement Day". Good overall performance.
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead / Takin' Care of Business
Sleep with one of their rarer "jukebox covers" in a light, fun performance.
Wanted Dead or Alive
Jon thanked the fans and Phil in his final show and again dedicated the song to "Brother Richie". The crowd sings the first verse and Phil sings the second.
Blood on Blood
Lyric change: "Richie's doin' the best that he can. Well me, I'm here, a singer of a grateful rock 'n' roll band." Nice touch. I also love this song and personally I think it's better away from the opening spot.
I'll Be There For You
This kind of became a Richie tribute song during this leg of the tour. Additional lyrics as follows (Corrections welcome):
Check out Hath's Circle Tour Blog for more videos.
Thought I'd also give serpephone a plug, as there are lots of great videos from the North American leg on her account.
Anyway, here are some selected videos.
Last Man Standing
Jon performs the song from the 100 level of the Scottrade Center before making his way through the crowd and back onto the stage.
Dry County
Phil's solo was "different" again but hardly awful given he's a fill-in as opposed to a replacement. Jon also changed the "He'd be back, back someday" lyric to "He'd be back come Judgement Day". Good overall performance.
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead / Takin' Care of Business
Sleep with one of their rarer "jukebox covers" in a light, fun performance.
Wanted Dead or Alive
Jon thanked the fans and Phil in his final show and again dedicated the song to "Brother Richie". The crowd sings the first verse and Phil sings the second.
Blood on Blood
Lyric change: "Richie's doin' the best that he can. Well me, I'm here, a singer of a grateful rock 'n' roll band." Nice touch. I also love this song and personally I think it's better away from the opening spot.
I'll Be There For You
This kind of became a Richie tribute song during this leg of the tour. Additional lyrics as follows (Corrections welcome):
If you want me to
I'll be there for you
Come on...
If you want me
Oh, I'll be there for you
I'll be your shoulder to lean on
I'll be the bus
I'll be the neighbour you can call
Count on me
Oh
You can count on me
Whoa
Call my name
Call my name
And I'll come runnin', baby
I'll come runnin', baby
Check out Hath's Circle Tour Blog for more videos.
Thought I'd also give serpephone a plug, as there are lots of great videos from the North American leg on her account.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Bon Jovi's dedication to Howard Camping
Howard Camping is the guy who claimed the Rapture would occur on May 21, 2011. Luckily Bon Jovi survived to perform in Milwaukee that night. This is their rendition of the R.E.M. classic It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)
. It's not the full song (that would have been a heck of a lot of words to learn, even while reading off a teleprompter) but enough for Jon to make the point, I think.
Although if Jon's guitar string snapped because of this song, maybe it IS a sign of the end of the world...
. It's not the full song (that would have been a heck of a lot of words to learn, even while reading off a teleprompter) but enough for Jon to make the point, I think. Although if Jon's guitar string snapped because of this song, maybe it IS a sign of the end of the world...
St Louis set list
This was the last show in North America. Phil X confirmed on Twitter ahead of the concert that it would also be his final show with Bon Jovi.
St. Louis, Missouri, USA - Scottrade Center - May 22, 2011
Last Man Standing
You Give Love A Bad Name
Born to Be My Baby
We Weren't Born to Follow
In These Arms
Superman Tonight
It's My Life
Runaway
We Got It Goin' On
Bad Medicine / Oh, Pretty Woman [Roy Orbison cover] / Shout! [Isley Brothers cover]
Keep The Faith
When We Were Beautiful
(You Want To) Make A Memory
I'll Be There For You
Who Say's You Can't Go Home
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead / Takin' Care of Business [Bachman Turner Overdrive cover]
Someday I'll Be Saturday Night
Have a Nice Day
Blood On Blood
Encore:
Dry County
Wanted Dead or Alive [Phil X on lead vocals for 2nd verse]
Livin' on a Prayer
Twist and Shout [Isley Brothers cover]
Check out Hath's Circle Tour Blog for all the videos and links as they come.
St. Louis, Missouri, USA - Scottrade Center - May 22, 2011
Last Man Standing
You Give Love A Bad Name
Born to Be My Baby
We Weren't Born to Follow
In These Arms
Superman Tonight
It's My Life
Runaway
We Got It Goin' On
Bad Medicine / Oh, Pretty Woman [Roy Orbison cover] / Shout! [Isley Brothers cover]
Keep The Faith
When We Were Beautiful
(You Want To) Make A Memory
I'll Be There For You
Who Say's You Can't Go Home
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead / Takin' Care of Business [Bachman Turner Overdrive cover]
Someday I'll Be Saturday Night
Have a Nice Day
Blood On Blood
Encore:
Dry County
Wanted Dead or Alive [Phil X on lead vocals for 2nd verse]
Livin' on a Prayer
Twist and Shout [Isley Brothers cover]
Check out Hath's Circle Tour Blog for all the videos and links as they come.
Blame It On The Love on Twitter
Blame It On The Love got its own Facebook page back in January. With the end of Bon Jovi's North American tour in sight, I've just given it its own Twitter page.
The username is @bonjoviblog. I have linked this Twitter account to the existing Facebook page, so the tweets and statuses will basically be the same, except for when I'm responding to individual queries. However, I know some Facebookers hate Twitter and some tweeters hate FB, so I wanted to cover all bases.
And of course, you can always follow me @lilkenobi if you don't already. :)
The username is @bonjoviblog. I have linked this Twitter account to the existing Facebook page, so the tweets and statuses will basically be the same, except for when I'm responding to individual queries. However, I know some Facebookers hate Twitter and some tweeters hate FB, so I wanted to cover all bases.
And of course, you can always follow me @lilkenobi if you don't already. :)
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