Bon Jovi | Hey God | Rare Pro Shot | London 2010

Taken from the band's 3rd night at the O2 arena. This was one of the Pro Shots that had appeared on the web over a decade ago, but got lost along the way unlike other Pro Shots of that stint that are widely spread around here. Thanks to a good friend for finding this gem again!
Some colour and gamma settings were adjusted and the audio was completely remastered to give it more punch and to get Richie's guitar to be more edgy and upfront.
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[@villesivonen8693]

What a fucking BOSS Jon was in 2010, both vocally and as a frontman. Still so youthful, strong and vibrant... Literally a different person from today.

[@alanzata100]

Agree, I’d even say 2011 was a great year, 2013 had some good moments. Setlist wise 2010-2013 shows had the best set lists

[@DavidLionGuitars]

It's shocking to hear how he sounds here compared to 2013

[@miekevanmeerten6106]

I think his voice got bad after he stopped smoking. My brother stopped smoking and in two years time his voice was also bad and he doesn't sing.

[@lboog0907]

I believe Bon Jovi voice stopped being as good as it was 2013 because of A. constantly touring without breaks and so much touring and not having a really good technique to keep up with his voice 2020 during quarantine gave his voice a rest and 2021 his voice is getting back to what it was in 2010-2013 he may never sound as amazing as he did back in 1987-mid 2000s but for his age he’s surely trying and with enough vocal training by the time he goes back on tour he may sound good for his age

[@unclebozo9845]

@@alanzata100 Lost Highway and Bounce tours had some great setlists too. That semi-acoustic version of Something to Believe in they sometimes did during the Bounce tour was something else.

[@yannickzeimers4324]

What a great performance. I miss this constellation of this band. The king of swing is surely missed.

[@unclebozo9845]

This is one of those songs where the rhythm guitar really makes a difference. Performances of this song from the TD and Crush tours sound a bit empty during the big parts where Richie is playing the main riff.

[@sbinnala]

If only the guy playing the rhythm guitar wasn't invisible and a total robot

[@unclebozo9845]

@@sbinnala Bandiera was a lot less invisible and robotic than Shanks.

[@sbinnala]

@@unclebozo9845 very good point honestly. Shanks does not fit in at all.

[@mysterio7807]

Dave covered up parts of the song on the keyboard

[@dabzprincess92]

These days was released so much later when new younger fans started to find them as us kids were then now grown-ups by the time this was released. I think because when Alec left they had trouble at first replacing him until finally Jon found the new guy also John. People were mad. They were almost burnt out at that point. It was a mess. But I absolutely love this album. Kinda like how 7800 Fahrenheit really wasn't appreciated. This album I now can't remember if it was right after he did or before he did blaze of glory solo wo the band. But nevertheless theses days lyrically is deep and fantastic and it stayed timeless. That's not easy. Especially losing the Alec the drugs Ritchie ready to leave. I mean these guys had Been writing releasing and touring since 84 almost every year to that point. I'm surprised Jon didn't break his voice sooner as he puts a hell ofa show on and in the 80s till 2000 concert venues would let them play past noise curfews and went 3 hours or more with 3 oncores min. I mean they didn't stop. So I agree with most of what u said but not the TD part and the Crush album. That to me was when I stopped really following them . I went cost me 245 for one seat before smart phones my little flip phone has him coming down to me singing I still have it bit can't retrieve off of it as they had no ability like that back then so nevertheless the prices just kept going up and the music I started to dislike . Which being that from the girl that covered her whole ceiling room walls and door posters back then were on the front and back of my door. I still have those. Lol but after crush I kissed him bye pretty much . Just couldn't get past one maybe 2 songs. His new stuff this house isn't for sale now that's a good one. But still I have never listened to the entirety off it. 🙃

[@dragonevo33]

Richie´s On FIRE !!! That´s always fuel for Jon & we thanks for that !!!

[@wanderingowl3436]

Gosh Richie, you did not need to go so hard man, but I love that you did lmao

[@sendiarisandi7693]

This band has a great guitarist. The guy with a hat and yellow guitar is really amazing.

[@dex2010100]

And some people say Jovi didn't rock. Unbelievable performance

[@kristilight]

This live and mtv music awards '95 my favorites!❤

[@EdnanMoreira]

Tenho a impressão que Tico e Richie "se desconectaram" no primeiro solo do Richie 😅 Mas não foi nada grave. E que performance INSANA de Jon Bon Jovi! A voz estava ótima

[@ludipy2899]

Great performance !

[@matthewtrueman-jones8691]

I was there for this night. Outstanding show!

[@richiesambora1300]

Incredible hey god 😍

[@purplepassion88]

OMG !!! FANTASTIC !!! THANKS FOR POSTING !!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@adeandropedro]

Amazing

[@nicolascarro966]

SAMBORA

[@markgill4420]

Just like James Lines I was there too. I also agree this was the last decent album and tour. Things have gone tits up big time since. Very average unfortunately..

[@lenindelangel190]

Excelente!

[@nascio76]

strange, a "recent" live performed like god rule.. best performance from 1995

[@andreacasazza3350]

That's not strange.in 2010 bon jovi rocked

[@CMinma]

Thank u for this videos🥰

[@CptCrash21]

Wow!

[@julianobatista1997]

Temasso

[@HV_Diego]

Dude, Richie was on fire! ♥

[@gustavoburgel]

Wow!!

[@jeffreysalter8111]

John can’t sing it like 95 but one of their best songs ever

[@christiangomezmartinez2520]

Pues ese día la defendió bastante bien

[@golfsh00ter]

This song and performance just flat out kicks ass. I remember the first time I heard it at a “Blockbuster Music” store that was offering a sneak peak of it in their store before release. They had some headphone listening stations and I hung out for 2 hours and listened to These Days twice though.

[@DushyantsCHANNEL]

🤘🏼 great times

[@subhashshah]

Jon Bon Jovi's hairstyle looks like in 'Keep the Faith' days. i love him in this hairstyle. but this video is from 20 years on.

[@justdominic5111]

Great vocals and performance!

[@jameslines5080]

I was there. Great set list and in my opinion the last great Bon Jovi tour that probably should have been their farewell tour.

[@paulharrysadventures4050]

Althought Jon isn't as good anymore they have still produced some good tunes since 2010.

[@DavidLionGuitars]

Wow! Great version, Jon's voice was still quite powerful in 2010.

[@sensitivity7207]

Still cant believe that he was this good in his early 50s…

[@alannehme]

He was 48 in 2010

[@WrathMania32]

@@alannehme Yeah, nor is that unheard of for any singer who takes care of their voice.

[@andreacasazza3350]

Awesome. This has been the best bon jovi tour tour (in my opinion)

[@caiorovella]

Where were you in 1993~1996?

[@andreacasazza3350]

@@caiorovella not even born And i know what you mean. Keep the faith and these days tours are AMAZING. Amazing voice ,amazing setlists., amazing energy.. But they are so far from me. I'm very attached to the circle. It's my favorite tour, great voice, great setlists, amazing energy. Bon jovi were nailing it even after decades of activities. I've never seen bon jovi live (during the circle i was just a kid) and if someone would tell me "take this time machine, go back when you want", i'd go back to witness the circle FOR SURE, even though keep the faith and these days are two killer tours. I hope that you get my point, and trust me, i've watched a lot of concerts here on KZbin and what i told you it's what my heart is telling me.

[@nicovds]

And this is why they both need each other. Crazy to see this compared to where we are now.

[@WrathMania32]

Amen. On the other hand, Jon couldn't get Richie to sober up. And Richie sure as hell couldn't fix what Jon's voice is now.

[@최정현-g1y]

Great performance!

[@maelanfontes]

Amazing performance of one of my favorite BJ songs ever! Thanks Dominik!

[@Andy2e0ree]

I was there fantastic show

[@naconte4103]

Sensacional! Jon pleno❤️ e a banda em plena harmonia ❤️

[@mxsthxted]

Another banger

[@UCqkdtMiE5ZquD_lF9prae4Q]

LYRICS: Hey God, I'm just a little man I got a wife and family I almost lost my house I bought into the dream We're barely holdin' on and I'm in way too deep We're two paychecks away from livin' out on the street She's a workin' single mom Like a saint, she don't complain She never says a word but she thinks that she's to blame Her son just got convicted He blew some cop away She did her best to raise him but the world got in the way Hey God Tell me what the hell is goin' on It seems like all the good shit's gone It keeps on gettin' harder hangin' on But hey hey hey hey God There's nights you know I want to scream These days you're even harder to believe I know how busy you must be But hey hey hey hey God Do you ever think about me Born into the ghetto, 1991 Just a happy child playin' beneath the summer sun A vacant lot's his playground By 12 he's got a gun The odds are bet against him Junior don't make 21 Hey God Tell me what the hell is goin' on It seems like all the good shit's gone It keeps on gettin' harder hangin' on But hey hey hey hey God There's nights you know I want to scream These days you're even harder to believe I know how busy you must be But hey hey hey hey God Do you ever think about me I get down on my knees I'm gonna try this thing your way I seen a dyin' man to proud to beg Spit on his own grave Was he too gone to save Or did you even know his name Are you the one to blame I got something to say Hey God Tell me what the hell is goin' on It seems like all the good shit's gone It keeps on gettin' harder hangin' on But hey hey hey hey God There's nights you know I want to scream These days you're even harder to believe I know how busy you must be But hey hey hey hey God Do you ever think about me Do you ever think about me

[@mariajesusfloresflores6924]

Jon es un gran artista, muy completo,, perfecto,, talentoso y hermoso

[@deneenchandler7982]

Hey God ! I love n thnk you so much !

[@mariajesusfloresflores6924]

El mejor cantante y el más guapo del mundo

[@blustulagu]

I've seen Ritchie play this on about 5 different guitars yet every time it's distinctly Sambora, incredible!

[@jitkadufkova7974]

One of my favourite songs of Bon Jovi. I didn´t know it till I started to look for more and more information about this group on the Internet, I was amazed when I found this amazing song. A powerfull ballad. Great performance.

[@viniciuscomacento]

probably the last year of his voice still strong, specially compared to later years

[@thapapitoloco]

ESTO ES INCREÍBLE! Muy raro que haya versiones “actuales” de esta canción en vivo y en edición oficial. MUCHAS MUCHAS GRACIAS

[@AmyEdwards1986]

We need that energy again. Bring Richie back ♥♥

[@GardenStateDiecast]

Was this one of the last live performances for this song?

[@jhuddleston5786]

played quite a bit the following summer (2011) too during the European tour.

[@captainjulia98]

It was played a few more times in 2011 and once in 2013 I believe but that’s it, so kind of, yeah.

[@hAnD90]

It was the last performance in 2010 (only played twice that year). 6 more performances in 2011 and one in 2013 were to follow.

[@andreacasazza3350]

Understandable, it isn't an easy song to sing.

[@guillaumeaudru4634]

Best version ever!

[@brunor6131]

Raro , raríssimo.

[@juneabogado4984]

Richie is something 🤘🎸🤘

[@claurss84]

wow !! Amazing 💞🎶🎧🎶💕

[@edwinfabianvalenciagiraldo8978]

Better than wembley 95 version 💞

[@purplemoore9295]

❤️

[@carloseduardosilva4300]

@hand90 what are the other "lost Pro-Shots"?

[@hAnD90]

I have no idea if Diamond Ring from the 12th night made its way onto KZbin, the other ones are on here as far as I remember.

[@rocknroll6385]

@@hAnD90 Is this one of those performances from BonJovi's YT Page when they were releasing performances weekly? I remember being on top of these and I don't have this in my collection which is odd.

[@carloseduardosilva4300]

I love O2 nights! Terrific performances!! My O2 "CD" is: - Born To Follow (Rooftop performance) - Superman Tonight (Rooftop performance) - Bad Name (Rooftop performance) - It's My Life (Rooftop performance) - Raise Your Hands - Lost Highway - Story Of My Life - In These Arms - I Don't Like Mondays - Garageland - Let It Rock - Captain Crash - Love For Sale - 4th Of July - Diamond Ring - Letting You Go - Wild Is The Wind - Hey God - Dry County - I Love This Town *all soundboard, but I'd love other Pro-Shots!!