Bon Jovi - Dry County (Wembley 1995)

Audio recorded live at Wembley Stadium in London, UK on June 25th 1995 (night #3)
Video recorded live at Wembley Stadium in London, UK on June 23th 1995 (night #1)
Audio remastered by Damned Sound Studios

[@edulirio]

I don't understand why this solo have never been considered one of "the greatest guitar solo ever".

[@satriamarhaendra]

Only die hard fans on bon jovi knew this song is the best

[@mymusic9693]

@@satriamarhaendra yeah for me it's the best too

[@JackWRabbit]

That poor guitar needed years of therapy after that solo... So for the sake of that guitar, and his family, we rather not mention this here incident! ;) 🖤🖤

[@deepfryerhouse6885]

I just heard this song for the first time a few weeks ago and that solo blew me away. I’ve always loved Bon Jovi cause my parents raised me on good music, but I just started a deep dive into his discography

[@richat1691]

i call myself a guitarist, and i like to think i know of anything that's worth listening too- i have never heard this amazing song/solo before and always been a bit indifferent to bon jovi - guess i missed this one.

[@Hi_thair1234]

Richie is a fucking guitar hero it’s sad he doesn’t get enough recognition

[@parisjok5311]

he does, I thought so. it just seems like no matter how great someone is at their craft people try to act like it is no big deal. I hate that. like you gotta walk on water, run through fire, and do the impossible for someone to say that was gloriously awesome

[@chitlitlah]

Richie is a legend, but I think this song goes mainly to the keyboardist, David Bryan. The keyboard makes this song what it is more than any of the other instruments.

[@WandaFogle-yx1jr]

​@@chitlitlahdisagree, Richie is awesome, as well as David and Tico. Amazing all of them. Amazing performance by them.

[@nemanjaglisovic2740]

This is peak live performance

[@xsbgtr]

I don´t care what people say. He is one of the best guitar players, ever.

[@gregvincenavarrete8916]

For me... Yes he is.

[@MrMartin2270]

He is one of the best MUSICIANS ever. My idol. I love this guy.

[@izzy153]

he's among the best 20 guitar players of all time.

[@marcelladuarte7022]

He is like heaven! He is Richie Fucking Sambora

[@datomindiashvili7139]

Plus he has an amazing voice

[@alan220781]

This solo is among the best ever for those who understand true talent.

[@davewilson3061]

Hear hear

[@overthinkerblue4637]

True talent at its best.

[@paulelverstone8677]

Richie's finest moment. The first solo is beautifully emotive and soulful. The second, like a banshee. I was at Wembley in 95 for this. What a memory this is...

[@jeffersongoncalves2496]

Great Memories ...

[@JuliusMas-bz6my]

You lucky guy, indeed.

[@Sacrifice-Paid]

I 2nd the sentiment on Richie’s solos on this, I’ve always said that it was Kirk Hammett and Slash that inspired me to play guitar, but as I was watching this it started to hit me, that it was also Richie Sambora as well, then I realised that the only time I’ve seen bon Jovi live was this very concert and then a number of years later, Metallica, oh the memories, and before the internet 🤦🏻

[@andrecruzcatrinck]

Lucky guy

[@dianaguadagnino5410]

Wow what a beautiful evening for you...😊

[@Angelusgoz]

Most underrated.bon Jovi song. The solo is immense.

[@luisfelipebrondo7159]

Underrated for u, every true fan of Bon Jovi loves this song

[@Angelusgoz]

Not underrated for me, most people I meet who say love Bon Jovi but do not even know this song exists 😔

[@mohnish2]

The brilliance of Jon's Singing, Richie's solo, and Tico's drumming bring tears to my eyes. Every single time....

[@webbniez8157]

I feel the same bro..

[@ronitsaraf6246]

And David's piano and Hugh McDonald's bass !

[@kelleyclay4967]

I think David's playing makes the song!! That's why their a magnificent band!!

[@jp3813]

No love for Hugh McDonald?

[@zechariahcameron3645]

@@jp3813 thankfully, someone else had mentioned him. I do wish that he was recognized more.

[@TheDefJamm]

This was Bon Jovi's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Their masterpiece song.

[@luisalmeidave]

I agree. It's like GNR's November Rain, Led Zeppellin's Stairway to Heaven and the Eagles' Hotel California.

[@Hansueliii]

The initial part sounds a bit the same like the solo from always

[@dejanadam129]

More than that!

[@mankydave67]

I reckon in Jon’s mind, it was his Jungleland, him being a massive Bruce fan

[@andrewtierney9512]

JBJs best, Richie magnificent and guess what, never, never, never gets played, effing disgraceful, but seen in concert and never play this, I was at Wembley, nothing got close to this, best guitar solo EVER

[@faiz7180]

Richie and Tico were in the zone at that time. Completely out of this world playing with those energies.

[@OfficialAshArcher]

What about the PHENOMENAL work on the keys from Dave?

[@drmedwuast]

@@OfficialAshArcher Jon's vocals, too!

[@ozymandiaz1465]

Man! Every time Richie does a solo, it’s like the guitar is telling its own story.

[@cameronsmith8730]

They're Richies solos to the World

[@lukewarm7744]

Well said my friend.

[@adm924s]

So true, so many solo's are "look at me !" He fits them into the song like that last piece of jigsaw you finally found on the carpet "click".

[@dianaguadagnino5410]

Sambora is fingers of fantasim.. there is SRV, Petty, Clapton, Santana with a led Z chaser

[@dianaguadagnino5410]

Oops... Harrison... George was in my mind..old rocker chic...no it's not the Mary Jane.. shut up

[@magdaoleksy974]

2024, anyone? One of my favourite Bon Jovi's songs ❤

[@kipperfx379]

Of course!!! The best song of them, for me!

[@Robbie643]

I’m here! I’ve seen Bon Jovi several times, one of them was in the o2 area in London. The best concert I’ve ever been to. Richie Sambora is a legend 🎸🎸

[@BalkanDaughter]

For me top songs are: Dry County, Santa Fe and Bed of 🌹🌹🌹

[@Robbie643]

@@BalkanDaughter Mine are Hey God, Raise Your Hands & Keep The Faith 🤘🏾

[@izzyhaynes9440]

🎸🤘🏻🌻❤️

[@enriquesolorzanotoledo8078]

Not just Richie's solo is amazing, or David's keyboard playing, the entire song is a masterpiece. From the pace of it, how it starts slow, then builds up, tempo goes up and then it goes down again, the lyrics are amazing, telling a very interesting story about hope when there's none and how we were born to die. That's why Bon Jovi is one of my favourite artists. Genius

[@PinnacleMike]

SUCH an underrated song. It’s in my top 3 all-time favorite songs

[@learcenciel4821]

Dry County is Progressive Rock

[@jitkadufkova7974]

An absolutly genuis song, and the saddest which I´ve ever heard. I couldn´t get it from my head for a long time. I´m crying inside when I´m listening it.

[@mareikearth2660]

For me the best Bon Jovi song ever …

[@axllebeer]

This is the bands stairway to heaven. I love this song. So underrated.

[@leeharvey3690]

Epic, the way Jon builds the second solo with his speech, then Richie absolutely melts ur face. These guys were by far the greatest band of this era.

[@Ac1308YT]

Great band but unfortunately they just weren’t

[@leeharvey3690]

@Ac1308YT maybe I should have put, to me they were.

[@acrisptaco8876]

@@Ac1308YT it's okay to admit you have shitty music taste :)

[@parisjok5311]

@@leeharvey3690 me too

[@parisjok5311]

@@Ac1308YT huh

[@leeneely6510]

Richie is one of the best guitarists in the world

[@mariongeisendorf9518]

Und einer der schönsten ❤️

[@infotecgames]

From History. A genius.

[@MarieBot-tr6lv]

@@mariongeisendorf9518 have you heard his '7 Years gone; his solo, we all change every 7 years. Genau, einer der schonsten. so ein warmes hertz. Ich bin 75 und nun liebe Rock, so wunderbar; die ganze geschichte von the band Bon Jovi, so clar.

[@alex.t76]

Tico and Richie are absolute monsters. This band would never be the same without Sambora in it.

[@WandaFogle-yx1jr]

David too. their all amazing

[@manumonier1627]

Miss the 90's so much Please someone invent a time machine I want to be at this concert and enjoy every damn second of it

[@dubonzi]

Tico has so much energy, I really enjoy his playing, what a beast.

[@FANaticSelf]

Tico is the hitman, full of energy and carrying every song... sadly easily overlooked behind the drums and fiberglass but he's the dark horse of their music, pure energy and passion.

[@parisjok5311]

@@FANaticSelf playin drums is not as sexy

[@sammieedwards5082]

The radio plays it's my life, living on a prayer, you give love a bad name ... this song is underrated and yet it's one of their best

[@lukaCOOKIE]

Best solo kick in in history for me. Especially this version how Jon is talking then screams and Richie takes over. Goosebumps.

[@crystyop]

One of the best live performance of all time from all bands ever. BON JOVI always knew how to electrified the crowd. That the music

[@cca1263]

Many people say Richie has not enough recognition. Many not fame. But recognition, for sure... This is one of the best solos ever.

[@chrisharteveld57]

Most underrated song ever written? A Bon Jovi masterpiece

[@vincehernandez8465]

Epic Richie. I remember when Jon could still sing like this. Tico as bad-ass as ever. Dave in his element. A band in their absolute prime. Memories aplenty.

[@BlazeOfGlory]

That's the best solo, that Richie ever played!

[@AnzorYoussef]

Blaze Of Glory 5:57 epic solo

[@alexandragoncalves1363]

Anzor Youssef Not Richie's solo. Blaze of Glory is from the first Jon's solo album

[@AnzorYoussef]

i dont know why i wrote Blaze of glory !! but i agree with second part ...

[@solarxknight7953]

Anzor Youssef u wrotte blaze of glory because it is the other guy's name, youtube automatically writtes down the person's name to whom ur responding

[@AnzorYoussef]

you are right .. i didn't know why lool ..

[@paul5604]

The 3rd solo after the chorus has to be the most emotional ending I've ever heard, it SCREAMS "This pain has finally come to an end" and it closes the circle the 1st solo started.

[@treyhardy2665]

everyone in this comment section is always talk about how best and awesome Richie is, but no one mention David Bryan as such an amazing keybordist/pianist in this song..

[@haikagalovian574]

Trey Hardy yes and no one mentions how great Phil x is, much better than Richey

[@oesp2370]

Haik Agalovian who TF is Phil X, and WTF is that name?

[@treyhardy2665]

I dont think so if you said Phil X is way better than Richie. Richie was more dedicated and played more important role to build up this band into what they are today. He's the architect and the soul of this band. Richie was irreplaceable and Phil X's role in this band is just to fill the emptiness of Richie's position, nothing more. For me, no one compares to him, as simple as that.

[@tombelbin9168]

because nobody cares about keyboard hahahahahaha

[@nemesis44uk]

Haik Agalovian Errr, because he isn’t better. Phil X is a session player and no more.

[@tjsmith6295]

Richie Sambora has to be one of the most underrated guitarists of all time!!!!

[@officialtoppo1412]

That guitar is crying and screaming! Holy Shit ! Truly unimaginable solo

[@anetavolcano5496]

well put!

[@samearl1944]

Anybody who dosent have Richie in their top ten all time don’t know much. Guy could do it all. Speed, feel, tone, seriously underrated

[@DanielLara-cw1jb]

One of the most unique things about Richie's playing is the uncanny and perfect timing. Even at relatively high speeds, there is mojo and a perfectly timed vibrato. Truly a master at his craft.

[@cordell777]

Damn, this song and performance is amazing.

[@OfficialAshArcher]

God the WHOLE band shines here. Soaring vocals from Jon, pounding drums from Tico, some amazing melodic bass from Hugh underneath arguably the best work from Richie and Dave!

[@johnblack9298]

Well said

[@luisalmeidave]

Sambora is one of the most underrated guitarists there is. He has been the inspiration for me to be a guitarist, for me he is brilliant!!!

[@evitapri]

Richie Sambora is one of the monster of the guitar......

[@AbdassLeo_]

Richie's feel, phrasing, timed aggression and vibrato are what makes playing stand out against others. Amazing musician and player.

[@KarylMcManes]

Definitely my favorite live version. Everyone was spot on, and those guitar solos!!! Richie is the best.

[@jasonism123]

this is what separates Richie from the others..his feel and his emotions on the guitar

[@whitecloud_94]

Paul Jason you nailed it. It’s a God given natural talent that’s just explodes for the world to see.

[@mariusgustavus6522]

@@whitecloud_94 its not God given... he simply practiced his a#$ off. And if you look at him today you'll see it

[@whitecloud_94]

@@mariusgustavus6522 obviously you don't have such a talent.

[@mariusgustavus6522]

@@whitecloud_94 Neither do you, but at least im practicing :D Then again... believe what you want and let me know when God gave a shit about you

[@mariusgustavus6522]

@D T well just because you did not doesn't mean i can't. And Emotions are actually part of you're nerve system caused by something known as an amygdala :)

[@petealdridge821]

I was at Wembley that night. This performance was the absolute standout of the day. Loved the song before, but live it was just on another level. Richie's guitar work and solo were simply magnificent. He never got the recognition he deserves IMO.

[@kimwillumsen6297]

Richie is and "Always" be the backbone of Jovi. I wish I could define all the years I've listened to Jovi, but only 1 thing is the famous red thread, Richie.

[@andreichira5794]

Extraordinary performance !

[@mrcmacc]

Richie is a BEAST!

[@fcmjth8800]

Bon jovi deixou de ser bon jovi sem ele que pena :(

[@JonDraine]

BEAST MODE ACTIVATED.

[@atravelerofbothtimespace4172]

He is an incredible beastman here 💯

[@surreshguhan6033]

Tone so sharp it could cut through a glacier, control so tight you feel the pressure behind your eyes. Ritchie Sambora, you're one of the reasons why i play guitar.

[@zman9564]

My favorite Bon Jovi song. Richie doesn't get nearly enough credit for one of the greatest solos ever. Nor does Tico get recognition as one of the greatest drummers, he was on fire during that entire solo! I love these guys!!!!

[@nelcypribeiro4765]

It's true pure

[@Azzad2000]

This is the only time I've heard Tico rushing and ahead of the beat. Man, he was pumped during that solo. The best thing I've heard Richie play, for its intensity, raw powerful rock.

[@D4veJap4n]

As a metal guitarist i always thought Richie was just a hack poser but fuck, this was incredible. In fact I think I just saw no only a man in the absolute ZONE playing the best solo of his career, but I might have seen the best solo I've ever heard.

[@paulsears816]

I was at this gig and when this song started the whole stadium's energy was waiting for Richie to bless us 😉

[@cameronsmith8730]

The greatest live solo in history.Richie will always be the true heart n soul of BJ

[@work8046]

uknowit !

[@overthinkerblue4637]

Yap

[@CarlosRamirez-wl9lc]

RICHIE SAMBORA IS A SUPER GUITARIST, ONE OF THE BEST IN HISTORY, TALENTED, MELODIC, HE HANDLES CHORDS VERY WELL AND A VERY GOOD VOICE. GREAT RICHIE, GREETINGS FROM CHILE.

[@nikaodzishvili9354]

that solo… richie is a god of guitar… love you richie😍

[@davidbryan1532]

Hey🌹, all love and how are you doing today?

[@jonboy82]

Richie Sambora's on FIRE!! Great solo

[@cameronsmith8730]

It's like his Souls on fire.....

[@leewilds4726]

i was there.... it was a night that will always make me smile inside..awesome show.

[@MrStevenmich]

Lee Wilds I'm jealous this live video was the reason I started playing guitar 20 years ago when I was 14

[@aa3on]

I was there too... I've been looking for this particular version of Dry County for years! It wasn't on the the DVD they released, and I can't find it to download anywhere. But I'm sure glad I found this. Not only is it incredible memories, it's one of the finest, blistering guitar solos I've ever seen/heard! I hope BonJovi and Richie reunite one day.

[@k.z.1991]

I wish i had been there!!😞❤ (I wasn't born at this time😅)

[@fred-xb6dr]

me too, every night !

[@WandaFogle-yx1jr]

like Richie said miles of smiles

[@Angelusgoz]

Bon jovi's best song. So underated.

[@TenPester]

Sambora, probably one of the most underrated guitarists of my existence. Ok less mentioned guitarists. Not underrated.

[@NickTheStick12]

but he is not underrated? he is one of the best in the world

[@vsixx4330]

He's very competent in playing for the song and his peers recognise him for this quality but he's a million iles from being one of the best. He'd make a good session musician but one of the best - not a chance.

[@ardiyasa7085]

Kathryn Love sambora on guitar no chance to be one of the best....but their vocalist "jon bon jovi" is one of the most charismatic vocalist ever...seeing jon's smiles is like a finding water in SAHARA...

[@ardiyasa7085]

All you had to do was follow the damn train CJ! ... off course !

[@stevebrooks8875]

Paul Stewart He is wasted in Bon Jovi! i like Bon Jovi but it is mostly because of Sambora! take AC/DC they are what rock is all about but they all have that energy to excite fans, Jon is a ballad singer and though he is good at it he doesn't move me like say Meatloaf or Coverdale!

[@juneabogado4984]

Bon Jovi's Prime🎸🎙️🥁

[@johnblack9298]

💯

[@lolabarrero1647]

one of my favorites songs, doesn't get the credit it deserves! And Richie's solo,....WOW

[@darkcastillo9973]

This is the best song I have ever heard in my life and the guitar solo is simply spectacular!

[@AAF-sk1js]

I wanna go back to 1995

[@persona1310]

3

[@zeekepultura]

mid 90's the year of the bands around the world!

[@SychoSid777]

Best live era for Bon Jovi

[@jassyb.7338]

Me too

[@j-dragon5936]

Me too. I wish i wasn't born that year.😭

[@gustavoseeling4184]

Just feel it! Nothing else more!!!! One of the bests of all time!!! Richie Sambora

[@annec6541]

Bon Jovi at their best. Incredible performance.

[@aaronj9224]

Like how Nobody ever mentions tico he’s absolutely on fire here 👌🔥🔥

[@parisjok5311]

the fact that he is still with jon is huge. he still there. nov 2024

[@joelramos3806]

2020 alguém??? The best solo!

[@marcosplate22]

Espectacular

[@robertapilarmoreiradesousa5830]

Genialllllllll

[@MarioSartana]

@@robertapilarmoreiradesousa5830 yeah!! but no one ever said how hard are drumms that go along with that solo

[@andrehernandes9224]

Rs.... é a alma, o talento da banda.....sem ele, Bj não seria o que se tornou....

[@DanaMorte]

Pqp solo do caralho vtnc kkkkk \o/

[@magnificusB]

The drummer is a monster! Amazing performance

[@markriley71]

Dry County should be on the greatest hits album, Richie is just amazing, i love this guy, his guitar playing makes me happy

[@jessierose3063]

Richie is the greatest guitarist ever! I'd give anything for him to come back 😔

[@freepressright]

Sad thing is that there's nothing to come back to. Jon's voice is gone forever

[@VeloxGT]

This song has my favorite Solo ! It's a roller coster of emotions that drives you crazy

[@simplethings2316]

Same here man

[@lukaszc1]

Add David’s keyboard solo that leads into this. Amazing 👍

[@chrisrushton3291]

Personally, it's my favourite rock guitar solo ever, listening back to it now 25 years later it still hasn't been surpassed in my opinion. Amazing tone and feel. Stunning.

[@simplethings2316]

Damn, i found 1!

[@simplethings2316]

Listen also the Brothers In Arms-Dire Straits

[@bluesmaniac580]

There are a lot of guitarists around the world who know their instrument and can play everything, but they are just guitarists! But this guy here is a perfect example of a Musician! And he gives the song exactly what it needs! Just listen to the soul pouring out.. Unbelivable magic! #richiesamboraforever 🎸

[@work8046]

egggggsactly !

[@lesliekim760101]

Legend of Guitar solo. Rich Sambora’s Best of the Best of Best

[@engthailie9892]

23 years later... Still the best...!!!

[@cereme]

Ups... 25 years :))

@@cereme vay be bunu dinleyen bi türkün olduğunu görmek mükemmel

[@cereme]

@ abi richie sambora seven Türk desen daha doğru :)))))

@@cereme kral ya, şu solo beni benden alıyor ilk defa dinlediğimde ciddi anlamda şok yaşadım bildiğin sende oldu mu

[@cereme]

@ Olmaz olur mu yav. Bence gelmiş geçmiş en iyi rock gitar sololarından.

[@steviesambora]

I've always been a fan, this is why. Brilliant band, great song. Richie Sambora, one of the greatest guitar players. That solo just blows you away. Melodic, powerful, moving. Richie and Jimmy Page have been a big influence in my guitar playing /style.

[@lukaszgrzela7504]

What a wild player Ritchie is!

[@kianagarza3486]

i watch this performance at least once a day, it’s absolutely AMAZING! will never get over richie’s incredible solo!

[@davidbryan1532]

Hey🌹, all love and how are you doing today?

[@WandaFogle-yx1jr]

I watched it everyday too amazing, the whole band was amazing. ❤

[@juanluisdiazalcazar2654]

2023 Richie the beast!! 😍

[@moonabys]

this will stay my favorite gitar solo ever!

[@matthewiles5714]

Mine too!

[@erwinv8]

masterpiece. so underrated

[@TheColombian1980]

In this live performance, David, Tico and Richie have their moment to shine. David's piano intro is fantastic and also later when you hear Tico's drums building up the energy to launch Richie's greatest solo of all time 🤘🤘I wish they played it more in their live shows in the Netherlands

[@kevwalsh3675]

I think this guitar solo by Richie Sambora is unbelievable!! Deserves to be put in the guitar hall of fame mind blowing 🤯 fantastic spine chilling stuff 😊👌🏻

[@dea1able]

OMG.... Sambora. You got to rejoin the band!!!

[@lisathomson3057]

dea1able what? Lol

[@blainecolmanguitar9875]

Greatest solo of all time

[@secretbillionaire463]

Underrated song.

[@JasonHeszelgraves]

Never to be repeated….unfortunately

[@ilokon7162]

It's a masterpiece! Excellence! Perfection! Every single member of the band did his best performing this song at Wembley! What a passion! There is no other band who could do it better. Jon, Richie, David and Tico were magnificent!!!!! That's why I love Bon Jovi!

[@davidbryan1532]

Hey🌹, all love and how are you doing today?

[@WandaFogle-yx1jr]

don't forget Hugh

[@wandadeaton7898]

❤❤❤❤❤I do so love this song for it only makes me think

[@iBoss818]

This solo doesn't have the recognition it deserves. This song should be higher up in Bon Jovi's biggest hits.

[@russelrommel8293]

90% of the comments saying "OMG richie's solo".. but damn, the piano tho, the drums, they're all the best!

[@Ned-ke3ui]

Richie Sambora is the last but not the least in the long line of blues inspired rock n roll guitarists What a player Pure soul He's a living legend alive in our lifetimes We should all be very thankful for this What a song What a performance Rock n roll doesnt get any better than this people👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@annikaeklund6316]

Bred 9

[@annaguimaraes7343]

Richie is so wonderful! I can almost hear what his guitar is saying! Amazing guitar player!!! The best!!!🖤

[@lkey4045]

His guitar tells the story without the lyrics. It’s emotionally that good. Wow!

[@kennydizon1713]

One of my favorite song of bon jovi who's here 2020?

[@caseyg58]

No matter how many times I listen to this, it still gives me chills. Awesome!

[@mkfrhp9347]

Same here. From the album to the live version

[@Dolphin-cq6ze]

I had the privilege of being at this concert. Bon Jovi in their prime. Their support acts were Van Halen, Thunder, Crown of Thorns, and Ugly Kid Joe. Bob Geldof made a guest appearance when they sang, I Don't Like Monday's.

[@HariKumar-ce2zp]

When Keep the faith was released in the early 90s Bed of roses, in these arms and keep the faith got so much attention, this song was left out. Even it's music video appeared in MTV much later, and that had Richie's solo guitar curtailed to a short clip. But a couple of us rated this song above the others of the album. Richie, Bryan, Tico all excelled in this Bon jovi hit.

[@kinggames4668]

Love Jon’s vocals here! What a good voice he had before, I really miss it. But I will always support Bon Jovi even though their good days have passed

[@davidsheppard3610]

A masterclass.

[@NB-rf8sl]

Richie, Tico, espectaculares!!!

[@MarcusChew-u4g]

I dreamt that I will play this solo as well as Richie did. Sadly, the dream never realised

[@johnmoss3990]

Every musical part of this song is just stunning.

[@ukocharles9676]

Amazing !

[@Raven2you2]

Love..love..love Richie Sambora's guitar playing ..one of the best ever.!!! Bon Jovi is my favorite band.