![]() ![]() " Wanted Dead or Alive" is a power ballad by American rock band Bon Jovi. It is from their 1986 album Slippery When Wet. Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons When it hurts just to talk, and it’s too dark to see When my heart’s just a hole full of want, full of need Stuck at a stoplight, hands gripping the wheel Tears fill your eyes and you bleed just to feel Someone beside you, someone to cry to Into the echo, we shout our dreams Into the echo, we throw our hearts Into the echo. The song was written by Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora and was released on March 3, 1987, as the album's third single. During a Februencore performance in Detroit, Jon Bon Jovi told the crowd about running into Bob Seger at a Pistons game. As he introduced his song "Wanted Dead or Alive", he said it was inspired by Seger's " Turn the Page" hit and called the song the band's anthem. The song peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #13 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, making it the third single from the album to reach the Top 10 of the Hot 100. As a result, Slippery When Wet was the first glam metal album to have 3 top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2001 a live version from the album One Wild Night Live 1985–2001 was released as a single featuring a promotional music video. In 2003 a new version was released on the album This Left Feels Right and this version was also released as a single with a promotional video.Ĭonsidered to be one of the band's signature songs, it is the theme song for Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch TV show. It was also featured in the movies Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man, Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed, and Wild Hogs. The song has been used in episodes of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Supernatural, The Sopranos, Miami Vice and The Vampire Diaries. The song was certified quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America in 2015. The song's title pays homage to Jon's admiration for Old West heroes, and how he identifies with them as being hated and loved at the same time ("wanted dead or alive", so to speak). The "lifestyle of every rock band" was similar to that of outlaws in that each was, "a young band of thieves, riding into town, stealing the money, the girls, and the booze before the sun came up." During an interview on Inside the Actors Studio, Jon said he got the inspiration for the song early one morning when he could not sleep while riding in a tour bus. Their music will forever remain iconic and timeless.Jon Bon Jovi said during a concert in Detroit, Michigan, on February 20, 2008, that the song "absolutely positively was influenced by Seger's ' Turn the Page.'" Bon Jovi performed "Turn the Page" during a concert in Toronto, Ontario on July 21, 2010. They have proven that they are still relevant after all these years, with their hit songs still resonating with fans around the world. They have been praised for their powerful vocals, captivating stage presence, and the way they bring their songs to life.īon Jovi is a timeless band that will continue to influence generations of music lovers. Their concerts are legendary for their energy and showmanship, as well as their ability to connect with the audience. The band has also taken their music to a whole new level with their live performances. This has resulted in an impressive number of awards, including two Grammys, an American Music Award, and a World Music Award. ![]() They are known for their ability to blend hard rock, pop, and even country elements into their signature sound. He has been the driving force behind many of their greatest hits, including " Livin' on a Prayer", " You Give Love a Bad Name", and " It's My Life".īon Jovi has never shied away from pushing the envelope when it comes to their music. The band is led by its namesake, lead singer and songwriter Jon Bon Jovi. ![]() They have been together since 1983 and have sold over 130 million albums worldwide. ![]()
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