My First Bon Jovi Analysis! This is one of the most interesting analyses I've ever done!

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@colrhodes377]

@@TheCharismaticVoice I think this is very much an American thing. It's rare here in the UK to have a therapist.

[@deadbeat-vc9kg]

But what about government agencies? I guarantee the FBI/CIA/NSA have back door access. The things you divulge to your therapist (the rapist) will get you put on a watchlist. Or worse, what people say will be used to blackmail them, harm them or harm their families. Remember, everything you say CAN AND WILL BE 'USED AGAINST YOU'.

[@colrhodes377]

@@deadbeat-vc9kg What gives you cause to say that? I'm assuming that you're serious.

[@deadbeat-vc9kg]

@@colrhodes377 Absolutely serious. Your government has access to any information they want from any website on the internet. Why do you think they allowed it to be created? The RFID chips in your license and bank cards allows alleged law enforcement agencies to identify you in real time wherever you go without physically making contact. Facial recognition software can pick your face out of a crowd. Google earth takes constant pictures of your house. Why are people not seeing it?

[@Cadinho93]

Besides being a great singer, Jon Bon Jovi is an even better person. He has 2 restaurants where the homeless can come and eat. If a person has a little money, there's a place where you can pay whatever you can and if you don't have money, it's okay. He has helped so many people by paying their hospital bills and medications, etc. Another great thing about him is that he's still married to his high school sweetheart. He's truly such a blessing to so many. Also, Bon Jovi is literally the soundtrack for all '80s kids.

[@a.i.privilege1233]

Mmmm k

[@rafalmeidas]

I think there are 4 restaurants now, they opened also in university campuses for students struggling with money.

[@Cubus-zapasowy]

Yeah, he's had the same wife for 35 years. Not very common among rock stars. Usually they jump from one flower to another.

[@Zubster13]

As a fellow New Jerseyan, I can confirm he’s a good one

[@TheAndrejP]

Yea ytotally the 80s soundtrack

[@tommyturner7888]

Out of all the analysis of songs you have done so far, this one means a lot to me. When this song first came out, I had no idea who Bon Jovi was. A friend from work said to me "Hey, have you heard that new Bon Jovi song"? I said no, who are they? He said "They are singing about you and your girlfriend". I had been dating a girl named Gina for about 2 years prior. If you haven't guessed yet, my name is Tommy. We eventually got married (35 years as of now, dating for well over 40). Cut to the Chase, there are so many parallels in this song to our lives. I used to work in a warehouse dock. My wife worked at McDonalds (I know, not a diner). I have hocked a six string guitar. We've cried in the night, not knowing how the hell we were going to make it. We've made it this far, Livin on a Prayer. It's our song. We will always be Livin on that Prayer, but we've got each other and a really good grown young man. We occasionally kid around and say we wish we could meet Jon, tell him he wrote a song about us 🙂. Thanks for doing this one. Like I said, it is our life and our song. Jon, I think you owe me a lot of royalties LOL. Thanks again, Elizabeth.

[@Peacemaker-er3tl]

Damn dude, you guys have got to meet him.

[@allieren]

I love this 😊

[@michaelhendricks9462]

I enjoyed reading that, thanks for your comment. Cool story. You should try actually writing him somewhere. I'm sure it wouldn't be easy to get through, but if you're a little persistent and send it to the right place I'm willing to bet he's the kind of guy who would love to hear that and would probably get back to you. Artists are human too, y'know, just like you. Write to him and make his day.

[@michaelhendricks9462]

My favorite singer responded to me, personally, in a facebook post on a page I THOUGHT was just operated by someone else for him. Unfortunately, it was a response to me being kind of a dick, so I won't name the singer. The point is they're people just like you and me, so while they may get a LOT more messages than you or I do, if you send them something that stands out in SOME way, they'll notice it just like you would. Hehe... I've got 2 examples with the same singer: 1. He wouldn't remember ME, my name, he meets thousands of fans all the time, but: I guarantee (I actually know, from people who know him) he remembers that time way back in 1989 when some kid got backstage and brought the band homemade sugar cookies hand-cut into the shapes of guitars and musical notes. 2. Another time when I said on his facebook page, "he ignores his fans," and ironically, about an hour later he personally responded, "no, I don't."

[@joelcaron8291]

😢😭

[@ArawnNox]

Lemme tell you about the power of music and how it bridges generations. I just turned 41. I work with a lot of people roughly half my age. We were checking how much time was left in the shift. One of them said "We're half way there." I then went "Woah-o." Next thing you know two people separated by 20+ years are belting out "Livin on a Prayer" in the middle of the workplace.

[@neilp8964]

I love this comment. It’s so cool to see the younger generation into our music. I’ll be 50 next year and I was lucky to have the 80’s and 90’s music that we had. Can’t think of a better time to be a music fan next to maybe the late late 60’s

[@misscrackwood]

Just beautiful! There's something so special about connecting to the same music!

[@TheBaconWizard]

The mic stand is a surrogate for a partner: you sing to it, dance with it, and occasionally use it to emote. It makes you less alone on-stage and gives your hands something to do.

[@madscotsman13]

Aerosmith was the first band I think of using it... Queen as well...

[@torgreg1]

and I think that it's intended to give the impression of intensity; it's supposed to give the impression of a guy who doesn't have time to fiddle with taking the mic out of the stand, he just needs to pick up the whole thing NOW

[@Chr1sWaterous]

I always figured they were using it for a phallic symbol.

[@douglade6202]

​@madscotsman13 Freddie started out with a full mic stand, but it broke, so he went with it, and it became part of his act of just using the top part when dancing around the stage. They show it the movie Bohemian Rhapsody.

[@novocainDaimon]

It also makes the singer feel "less naked" or "have a partner to dance and fumble around with"...

[@Furg4n]

Jon Bon Jovi also is pretty approachable and I'd be willing to bet you could get one of your world famous interviews with him. GREAT reaction, as always!

[@Wrathlon]

100% hes a nice dude, he would almost certainly be down for an interview.

[@ayannafit2441]

That would be an awesome interview 😃

[@reiver_todd-m2-ksg-]

I was thinking the same thing, Tea time with Jon

[@reiver_todd-m2-ksg-]

I bet he'd totally appriciate the work you are doing on voice analysis as well.

[@JohnnyByeYm]

He would definitely be an intersting guy to interview with his long music history including the demise of his voice, of which he not too long ago had to state that he will not be ever able to tour again due to permanent voice damage.

[@imaybesometime]

"I love music that inspires our hearts" - and this is why we love you. Thank you.

[@nutzonyachin23]

Richie Sambora deserves special recognition for always supplying the higher harmony in the Bon Jovi catalogue. Really enhanced the band's vocal appeal and presence

[@nevermindthebull0cks]

For sure, he definitely can sing very well.

[@rocky6428]

Ritchie has always been and always will be the soul of that band. Without him, they're just going through motions.

[@pooki903]

lol dude they suck

[@RockFan89]

Yes, I miss that camaraderie onstage. And to think he was replaced with 2 guitarists.

[@matthewdooley7855]

Agreed!

[@Jonas_æ]

The “woah woah” thing at the beginning is done using a talk-box. It’s essentially an effect pedal with a tube that goes into your mouth, so that when you shape it in different ways while also singing/ talking into a microphone you get the same effect as when putting a small speaker up to your mouth and doing the same thing. That is then mixed with the signal from your instrument (can be a guitar or synth or whatever). It’s the same as you hear in bands like Daft Punk, only they use synths.

[@davidsthubbins176]

I’m surprised that she didn’t catch that, especially after the Frampton analysis she did a while back.

[@Taco048]

The same as Peter Frampton

[@Taco048]

@@davidsthubbins176 She did half way

[@SylviusTheMad]

Mick Mars was a master with a talk box.

[@rflagg42]

This is all I could think about during the first 2/3 of the video--whether she would catch on. She kept pausing right before a spot where she might have seen it...

[@andrewagha1710]

When you said there are still flowers and you can go find a flower and smell it, I cried. Thanks for being so real Elizabeth!!!

[@redridernl]

Wanted Dead Or Alive should be the next Bon Jovi reaction.

[@colrhodes377]

Yep, and, Simple man should be the next Bad Company song.

[@Greenchileaddict]

Yup because Elizabeth has seen a million videos and analyzed them all 😂

[@metalmark1214]

​@@GreenchileaddictWow, she must be much older than I thought 😂

[@Greenchileaddict]

@@metalmark1214 It's the KZbin filter makes her look younger 😂

[@ryanbenedetti-kp2yx]

Yes. Wanted Dead or Alive is such a better vocal performance. Also Bad Medicine is up there

[@gregarmstrong6077]

"wanted dead or alive" is definitely worth a reaction. It's a really well-crafted song

[@tommiturmiola3682]

I think she needs to do "It's my life" first.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

I love this song, "Livin' on my Hair"!

[@jooohan-i9o]

Yes, but live acoustic version.

[@HilaryOwen-td2dj]

My favourite song by Bon Jovi, I have loved it since it first came out - I was fifteen.

[@alish2alish]

Always?

[@aa-rs8mn]

I saw them perform live at a gig in London on the tour before this album. The PA packed in half way through, and they ran off stage. Got acoustic guitars, got everyone to be quiet, and sung and played two songs acoustically before the PA was fixed. Proper musicians!

[@chrismaverick9828]

The mic stand is a prop. You can do all kinds of things with it like using it like a guitar, swinging it around, holding it out over the crowd so the mic picks up their singing along, all kinds of things. So versatile and gives the singer something to do that is cool.

[@Larper64]

Yes, it also works as an impromptu dance partner for various songs in how it is held and sung into, and works far better when having to transition to hands free during solos of breaks in the music, rather than having to fiddle with reattaching/detaching a mic from a stationary stand.

[@ghosttownreview1531]

As far as I know, dancing with the mic stand started with James Brown. Then Steven Tyler made it a big part of his show - even dressing it up with scarves.

[@jrsviking215]

​@@ghosttownreview1531 Freddy Mercury used it a lot too. Many artists have had the simple mic stand as a lifelong partner

[@make54321]

More dance with mic stand. Europe, Final countdown...

[@timmadigan]

it's also a pain to get it back into the stand on the fly. it's easier to just move the stand and use it as a prop than try to place it back when you want to get away from it.

[@thadeouspage]

Q: Why bring the whole mic stand and not just the mic? A: Cuz he's a rockstar.

[@BesideTheSea]

Check out Freddie Mercury, it's a rock prop

[@CaptainCourageous27]

Indeed, Its about showmanship, as @BesideTheSea said, Freddie was a master of this.

[@Litvan]

I could imagine, that for this performance with the flying by wire, it could help with some sort of "balance" since you "coordinate" your "flailing arm-movements" somewhat, thus resulting in fewer jerking unpredictable movements?

[@dulblades1]

I’ve heard this song about a million times but watching Elizabeth being so moved by it made it seem for me like hearing it again for the first time. Thank you

[@catherineday951]

Richie is such a good singer in his own right and he and Jon together were gold.

[@DonQuidyk]

That skipped beat at the key change is like a shot of espresso. It just HITS and then you feel jacked.

[@alistairleventhal3662]

Now he's, thinking bout keys everynight oh

[@brad30three]

I LOVE your face when you saw the talk box for the first time and realised where the vocal/guitar “electronic” sounds were coming from 😂

[@FrankCastleThePunisher666]

There is a Bon Jovi documentary on Disney+ “Thank You, Goodnight”, where he had to have vocal surgery and thought it wouldn’t be able to sing again. Its a lot of him re-training. You may find it really interesting as part of your vocal studies

[@paulrunyan9572]

came here to say this!

[@kitnfreek]

It is quite sad for a singer to see.

[@lea-anne9133]

I think he'd be great to chat to on the tea time chat👍🏻

[@FrankCastleThePunisher666]

@ i agree :)

[@aragorn1ring]

The 80s was a special time. Lots of optimism in music and movies. The dress, the hair, the attitude, the feel. No decade has matched it since. You could not go ANYWHERE without hearing this song in the late 80s. It was on every place you went, if you flipped through the radio stations you would find this playing, sometimes on 2 stations at the same time.

[@joannecunliffe8067]

It was and was my teenage years. I guess I have the same nostalgia for the 80's as older people have for the 60's. I feel privileged to have grown up (in the UK) in this time because there were so many brilliant bands. Rush, AC/DC, Rainbow, Asia, Bon Jovi, Scorpions, Dio, Magnum, Status Quo. Too many to list.

[@danielguy3581]

But mostly the hair.

[@alpine1600s]

Thank you Ronald Reagan. 🫡

[@stefan_becker]

@@joannecunliffe8067 And unfortunately there were also a lot of less brilliant bands and musicians who cared more about their hairstyle than their music. Unfortunately there were way too many of them. So I usually turned my radio off after 30 seconds in the 80s. But of course there were also many other great bands in the 80s, such as The Police, Dire Straits and Queen.

[@joannecunliffe8067]

@@stefan_becker True and I love those bands too (and many synth bands too). As you imply (applies to me) we remember the good bands and forget the bad ones as we look back with rose coloured glasses on. That applies to any musical decade though. There are many great bands around now BUT (and this is important) in general unknown (but great) bands are not promoted now as they were then. The music labels want replicable garbage they can turn out again and again. As Rick Reato has shown - autotune is truly vile and is killing music. In terms of modern bands as Elizabeth showed, Greta Van Fleet is superb. Andromida - although instrumental only is very clever. I like IQ, Jupiter Hallow, Octavarium, Airbag, Imagine Dragons, The Paper Kites, Pentatonix, Trio HLK, Adele, The Mourning ... and that's ignoring long term bands/artists like Marillion, Steve Hackett, Muse, Rush, Blues Traveller etc. There's too much music to listen to and not enough life left to enjoy it all 😢

[@janetmeils9641]

Oh, Jon! Just watching this makes me feel like I’m 23 again… you make me smile so much! ☺️

[@jfreelan1964]

I’ve been watching your reaction videos for over a year now. I have learned more about the music I have loved for the last four decades. Your reaction videos are so much better than any of the others I have seen. I can truly say you leave all others in the proverbial dust.

[@mst3ktemple421]

As you mentioned, that key change at the end is absolutely perfect. It takes a listener who is already invested in the song and lifts them off their feet. You can't help but be uplifted.

[@faith5x5]

Great reaction video ❤ it’s so awesome seeing someone get the same excitement I’ve had ever since hearing that song 38 years ago. I could tell you genuinely enjoyed it, and the song did what it was meant to do - make you feel happy.

[@thomasmeyer8798]

Well - I'm 59 and have been a big fan of everything non-mainstream (prog rock, prog metal, jazz, alternative, singer/songwriter) since my early teens. But now I admit it: I've always secretly listened to Bon Jovi. Very good songwriting, good musicians and an incredibly good singer. Good things are always good.

[@andrejvnuk7493]

exactly the same here.

[@skaughtmc6591]

This was 88-89 - My history teacher in 8th grade was obsessed with Jon. The entire back wall of our classroom was covered in every magazine picture and poster she could find. She was around 8 months pregnant and ordered to stay bedridden when his tour came to town, so she couldn’t attend. Our school’s police officer happened to be working security at his concert, ran into Jon during a break in practice, and mentioned her. After the show, Jon tracked down the officer and gave him his bandanna and guitar pick from the show, and a signed photo congratulating her on the future baby.

[@jersey39]

Actually this was released in late ‘86

[@skaughtmc6591]

@@jersey39 I meant when I was in 8th grade.

[@lonelytraveler6335]

Now that is awesome.

[@user-xm1nw1gt5y]

Love your whole feel-good and positive reactions. Your facial expressions are priceless and show clearly the depth of your feelings and joy in your reactions to what you hear. Thank you.

[@UgoMaciejewski]

You give love a bad name Bed of Roses Always Wanted Dead or Alive It's my life Many songs of Bon Jovi deserve a reaction

[@agkittyhook2257]

Let's not forget the very be: Runaway.

[@joshuaburba1048]

​@@agkittyhook2257Shout out to Runaway, their first hit that put them on the map. I still listen to that song on the treadmill sometimes. Gets me pumped up.

[@stonermk2908]

@@agkittyhook2257 Runaway is amazing

[@genghisgalahad8465]

Always Music Video is cuh-razy 90's style.

[@mariodriessen9740]

‘Always’ and ‘Bed of Roses’ are my favourites. Like many others, I’m not a huge fan of those eighties style hair metal rock anthems, but the quality of these two rock ballads is so good that it breaks the boundaries of genre. I find it even hard to listen to them and not feeling tears rolling down my cheeks. 😊

[@jonashellberg1753]

I remember walking up to our house, around 6th grade class. Walking on the gravel up to our house.. hearing Bon Jovi blasting the TV speakers on the highest volume, my mother listening to it. Years and years later at the age of 25 my mother died of cancer. At the funeral we had two guys playing on acoustic guitars and singing always and bed of roses. My mother's two favorite songs of Bon Jovi! ❤

[@mikelitten7489]

This was my dad’s favorite song as well. He passed 3 years ago.

[@auntiegravity7713]

I came here because of Rick Beato's analysis. From a purely musical standpoint, this is one of the best pop songs ever written. This is another great analysis. And there there are the stories in the comments.. a bonus! Thank you E and everyone for taking a song that honestly was never a favorite.. but one I have always taken for granted and even dismissed as trivial. It's not. In fact, I like this song more and more each time I hear it and it just went up a few more notches because of this video! (Edit: And oh my, that modulation at the end really, really makes this song even more wonderful. And I'm not a pop or hair band fan, so that says a LOT :) Edit 2: There's also a lot of other interesting things going on in this song that I just took for granted, and I'm now inspired to take another look at all of it.

[@TracyPerren-cn3ol]

My interpretation of this song has always been that the hard circumstances might prove too much for the individual man or woman, but together with love and passion all dreams become possible.

[@sharonspiller7427]

Oh wow, I love that! Almost 40 years of hearing this song, seeing them play it live and you’ve just added a deeper perspective. Thanks for sharing!

[@TracyPerren-cn3ol]

@sharonspiller7427 My pleasure Sharon.

[@gunkyzip]

We'll give it a shot!

[@robertolinsky6165]

The romantic in me gave you that thumbs up.

[@DaP84]

I so wish you check out Bon Jovi's "Blaze Of Glory"! Always chills inducing. "Always" is a fantastic ballad btw! A third song I really love is "Keep the Faith"

[@PatioTheater]

the whole album young guns 2... and anything off of their box set... and yes always! wowowowow

[@chitlitlah]

Blaze of Glory was just Jon Bon Jovi solo, not Bon Jovi, but definitely a great song. My favorite is Dry County from the Keep the Faith album.

[@slimmccoy8863]

@@PatioTheater Agreed. Young Guns 2 album is one great song after another. I'm a fan of songs that tell a story, and there are no shortage of those.

[@damoeldiablo]

Another vote for both 'Blaze of Glory' and 'Always'!

[@thechomiji]

One of my favorite rock pick-me-ups! I love your point about inviting folks to sing along by adding backup vocals during the refrains.

[@RobTaylor-cs3bz]

About the group dynamic, Richie Sambora left the band in 2013. Recently though, he said he would return to the band after Jon recovered from vocal surgery, which he underwent in 2022. Jon has recovered, and is singing again, and talk of a reunion is still out there. Jon is quoted as saying, "you never say never" and that "there is no animosity".

[@CoffeeMatt10]

I’m so glad Jon finally addressed his voice. This song (particularly the chorus and the key change) was the start of the destruction that his vocal cords have suffered. I remember seeing a couple of performances from 2019-2021 and it was like his coral cords just weren’t working at all. The band had downtuned a step and a half and he was still struggling to get into key. So for him to finally sort that issue out, and I didn’t know that Richie was interested in a reunion, that would be fantastic! Have to see how his voice sounds, I haven’t ever seen them live but I would definitely go if he recovers to a good enough standard. Those clips where he was struggling… I could’ve sang better, and I’ve heard me sing… it’s ain’t a good sound and that’s being kind 😂

[@azaelrodriguez3360]

I’ve also seen in an interview/podcast episode with Chris Shifflet where Richie expressed how cool it would be to reunite with Jon and the Band

[@Baffled_King]

They were all buds from way back. When Alec left, there was no drama. He hilariously just said, "I got into rock and roll because I didn't want to work and being in Bon Jovi started to feel like work." He was still a friend of the band. And like you said, Richie left because he felt he was missing too much important time with his kids. Bon Jovi is one of the most wholesome bands in R&R.

[@DannyMiddelburg]

For me Bon Jovi will always be a special band. When I was very young, I must guess, on the age of 8 I got the “Keep the Faith” Album of Bon Jovi from my mom. I will always remember those first listening minutes, hours, days and weeks… I am very grateful that my mom gave me something what felt so special. It would be something extremely special if they reunite.

[@JohnnyByeYm]

He also stated he does not think he will ever be able to tour again. And thats quite a statement for someone who loves touring so much. Also he really shouldn't. He's just given his all for this and his voice sustained quute some damage. He shouldn't again wring it out. It was so painful watching it for quite a while...

[@roskioski9185]

I’ve always thought Jon Bon Jovi was a really UNDERRATED rock singer. Pretty cool to see a literal OPERA vocalist give him his props!!

[@form_52]

They have such a weird history. They toured for a LONG time off this album. They were on the road so long a lot of problems started happening. I saw in an interview, I can't remember if it was Richie or Jon, but one of them said they hated each other by the time the tour was actually over. He said "Immediately after the last show, five guys got on five different planes and that was the end of it." Wanted Dead Or Alive was a Jon Bon Jovi song that Richie Sambora BARELY agreed to do. They eventually made up and came back together, but it took a LONG time.

[@paslowcb]

Arguably the best key change in rock. Up a minor third and they drop a beat (3/4 measure) just before it which propels the key change even more.

[@sueh5707]

The world is a better place because Jon is in it, he's a very caring and giving soul. Plus that fantastic smile he has melts me to the core -and that's before he starts to sing. He's amazing!

[@caffeinatedhobgoblin]

I was so lucky growing up with my both my mom and dad's taste in music, from 90s grunge with my dad to the 80s hair bands with my mom. I grew up dancing and singing to Bon Jovi with my mom, we're still baking Christmas cookies and belting this song and "you give love a bad name" to this day, it just makes me so happy you're doing this analysis!!

[@bendyparanormal]

I saw Bon Jovi on that tour in 1987. He did, in fact, ‘fly’ out over the audience at one point. There was an elevated, mini-stage with a microphone and a guitar towering above the soundboard in the back of the venue. He ‘flew’ out and sang a couple of songs from that platform, then ‘flew’ back. It was a fun concert and they were absolutely at the top of their game then. And yes, that’s a talk box like Frampton and Joe Walsh have used.

[@armadillotoe]

I saw the singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd fly from the stage up to the spotlight and back a long long time ago. That blew everyone away back then.

[@thor7564]

Setlist was better in 88 :)

[@matthewgraves4424]

I too went to one of the shows on that tour. Pretty damn impressive with the flying effects. Also worth noting is that at the show I saw they didn’t just use a recording of the voice box effect but “played” it live and did some improv/scat type stuff with it. Very cool.

[@judithboulden3456]

So before we begin, this will make me cry. One of a few songs that my late hubby introduced me to that really get me. 😢

[@landonhorton4419]

Please make a short with your flowers comment around 21 minutes. So many people need to hear that! I absolutely love how you are totally invested into analyzing Bon Jovi. You're smile and energy is contagious!

[@b.c.slumber3694]

4:39 that's a talkbox. Where you run a synthesiser oscillator into your mouth and you use your mouth to shape the format of the sound.

[@M0rket]

I'm pretty sure it's used with a guitar, in this case.

[@douglade6202]

It is the same device that Peter Frampton uses on Do You Feel Like I Do. Other bands have used it as well, like Joe Walsh. I met Jon Bon Jovi in 1988 in a pre concert great and meat when I was doing security for concerts. He was very nice and friendly. He put on a great show that night.

[@anthonyrobison9750]

Wasn't there one called a VOX?

[@gregmckay1672]

I’ve been watching these for a while now and it seems that your dive into rock and metal has awakened an energy in you that a lot of rock fans knew. ALL music can get you in your feels!

[@v-lado]

Regardless of the bridge situation this song always made me tear up and feel all good. I guess you can just feel charisma of a great person. The bridge situation makes it even more powerful... wow... thanks for this analysis as well... seeing you emotional is just...

[@kenleppek]

The mic stand in a rock show is very much an active prop. You can dance with it, talk and sing to it, even caress it. Kind of like a cane in a tap dance routine or a skull in a Shakespeare production.

[@jdspecht682]

“Bed of Roses” and “Always” are both great songs where Jon shows off his vocals.

[@mystisage13]

"Every moment, there is something that you have that you can celebrate. There's something. Even just a breath of fresh air....Elizabeth Zharoff aka The Charismatic Voice . Those words and that thought are so beautiful. Many people need to hear this message. Thank you!

[@glendirienzo1365]

I'm waiting for Elizabeth to react to Journey.

[@collegeboundjon]

I would love to see her break down Steve Perry vs. Arnel Pineda on the same song

[@robertvennard763]

Mother Father live 1981. Don’t get much better than that for seeing live excellence in singing without in ears etc.

[@paulaboyd9743]

Ooooh. 1 vote for Separate Ways. My favourite. ❤

[@gillmanjr87]

I bet she hasn't already because she's actually familiar with them and knows their popular songs. She usually only analyzes singers she hasn't heard much if at all. I could be wrong but just a guess.

[@leetroy3129]

🤮

[@MikeGuerr]

I played in cover bands at local bars, events, festivals, and weddings and this song still gets the audience singing along… particularly during the last set at bar gigs when they’ve had a bit to drink. 😉 There are a bunch of 80’s anthems that really connect with people, even with the 20-something’s who weren’t even born when these songs were hits. Great music stands the test of time!

[@Spiceyspiney]

Playing this song live with a band is one of my happiest memories. The bass line is awesome to play, the entire pub were singing along and dancing. It was just amazing 😍

[@mitchellbarr2115]

What an amazing way to end a song. Guitar solo into the lower harmony into the lead up to the chorus but skipping the last beat into the key change chorus. Perfection.

[@samurai3410]

Bon Jovi was the band that originally got me into music and the first band I obsessed over. Super excited for Bon Jovi content!!

[@jairocalderon7901]

That's exactly what happened to me, we can only say thanks to this amazing band

[@tivolispeaceofproduce4908]

Anytime I hear this, I’m instantly 16 years old again screaming out every lyric at their live concert in our NY summertime that year. It was an indescribable time & they made our 80’s life a life worth living (on a prayer that is!) ❤ Now in my 50’s it’s STILL the best!

[@zanejones7946]

Thank you so much! I love thiis song. It is part of the playlist of my life story and I love seeng it on this channel. Music is truely what connects us and I appreciate all of this so much.

[@BigFrankieC]

I clicked on this video as I was opening a present from a friend. It turned out to be a G.I.Joe action figure. This song, and the toy just both landed at the exact same time, and I swear I had a flashback to my 11th birthday. I had gotten this tape from my sister, and some GI Joe figures from my friends, and the wave of nostalgia and happiness that just hit me almost made me cry. The guys who are still alive from that party are getting calls from me tomorrow. Thanks for this.

[@andreskanes1348]

20:37 Colour!!!!! We just switched to colour!?!?!?! Your happiness and giddiness when this transition happened embodies your whole sentiment about this video. Hands down, my favourite part of this reaction 🥰🥰🥰

[@ericbarley3160]

The whoa whoas with the bass line is called a talk box. Made by Rocktron and uses a plastic tube to project the guitar speaker sounds back to the players mouth and mic. The microphone picks up the sound creating a dual vocal/ guitar line. This is also used on thier song It’s My Life

[@mattmullett9521]

Your videos let me appreciate songs again that I've heard hundreds of times.

[@henbane2247]

Yeah I'm really appreciating Bon Jovi right now

[@nerigarcia7116]

Singing with a mic stand is rock and roll. It allows you to pose with it, swing it around, grip it, lift it, point it, it's like a baton, an appendage, an anchor.

[@nihil14]

Love the analysis and the enthusiasm! I wouldn't mind a tea time with Jon, he would have so much to tell about his voice, and the wear and tear on it from their extensive tours. I saw Bon Jovi live the first time in 1988, absolute banger concert, including the flying part! A year later, same venue, great concert again, but it was already obvious that the band was stressed out and needed a break. Luckily, later concerts brought back that positive energy. My last one was Zurich 2000 when they recorded a live CD and DVD, good times!

[@jaakkomaaniemi2136]

The mic stand is a prop. It gives you something to work with. It's very much a stage performer thing, certainly a rock star thing.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

It also means you don't have to figure out what to do with your hands.

[@CoffeeMatt10]

Three images come into my head with regards to mic stands - Freddie Mercury with the broken stand, Jon Bon Jovi in this music video “flying” over the crowd, and Bruce Dickinson in the music video for Stranger In A Strange Land where he throws it up, claps in time with the drums, and catches the stand.

[@adamrogers1889]

Early mic stands, it was hard to put the mic on and off the stand without a loud THUD noise, so traditionally people ether stood in one spot, and sang into the mic on the stand, or held the mic so they could be mobile. However when bands started doing longer shows, it became harder to keep hold of the mic for the whole show. Also, if you had moments where the singer stopped to play an instrument, you also couldn't just put it on the stand quickly without the thud sound. Two options quickly were adopted to fix this. One, have the sound tech cut the mic for a moment while it was put on the stand, then quickly turn it back on. Two, just carry the mic stand around stage. Rock singers almost always took option two. This is not normal an issue now, but the stand has now just become part of the rock performances.

[@ncshpfox]

@@CoffeeMatt10I always think of Steven Tyler when I think of mic stands being used as a prop.

[@littlemikey42]

As a voice person, you need to check out Jon’s vocal struggles the last 10-15 years. I truly hope he finds his voice again.

[@MaximilianGorisch]

Je has a cort closure Problem

[@michaelecks5145]

FINALLY!!! JBJ may be regarded as too "bubblegum rock" for some. But his staying power in the business, charity, and commitment to his band mates (even though he has solo projects) is legendary! Blaze of Glory and Hey God would also make for amazing analysis videos. Rock on CharismaticVoice!!!

[@ShiroiTengu]

The "whoa whoa" you're hearing is Richie Sambora playing his guitar through a talkbox. Edit: Just reached the part in the live premier where you figured it out 😂

[@Dr.Claw_M.A.D.]

Four plus comments about the talk box so far, looking for the first

[@kevoatway2348]

Richie would try to use it on all the songs. The only other one I know it made it into was It's My Life

[@ShiroiTengu]

@Dr.Claw_M.A.D. I'm pretty sure I was the first. I checked the comments during the premier to make sure nobody else had already said what it was. I don't like piling on when someone else has already given a correct answer

[@TheVision93X]

Everybody suggesting 80s Bon Jovi I say check 90s! For me this was the peak of Jon's voice. You can check These days or Lie To me

[@EzequielMeilij]

These Days has to be one of the best albums ever done, at least for me, and one of the best from Bon Jovi, quite dark and grtitty and yet so hopeful in terms of its themes.

[@PaulaDeitch]

@Thevision93x. I absolutely agree the 90s songs are a bit better.i love all of their music tbh but 90s music was better songwriting,rawer,grittier.jons vocals really shined in the 90s and musical wise as well

[@Pirate-pq1bd]

These Days is the best album I have ever heard.

[@raulz888]

I was so happy when you figured out the talk box. Such great memories from this song when I was a teenager in the 80s. Love the reaction!

[@ravynbr]

I'm very excited for your analysis. I took an ethnomusicology course in college and we specifically reviewed this song for some of the significance of the key changes (specifically the implication of shifting from a minor key to a major to change the tone from sad to hopeful).The simultaneous switch to color in the video adds a TON of impact to that changeover.

[@PaulaDeitch]

We cant forget richie sambora's voice here either( guitarist) he plays a huge part in this band vocal wise as well.live he harmonizes with jon so well,on record as well.richie is a darn fine singer in his own right.

[@laurieemme1534]

Agree!

[@Joreel]

He's got a great voice, in many ways just as good as Jon's voice.

[@PaulaDeitch]

@@Joreel yep...ying&yang vocal wise between those two

[@misslilymarlen]

ithink its one of the best reaction than ever seen... thank you so much for your sensibility and expertise

[@bensmuj]

You should definitely check out Richie Sambora after this one! Sambora, the guitarist in BJ, has an absolutely amazing voice. My biggest influence both on guitar and on vocals, amazingly talented man.

[@Joreel]

Yeah he does have a great voice.

[@BandOfHarjaps]

Sambora is the best sideman of the 80s.

[@Imathomebored]

When a blind man cries.. OMG, that was when I discovered that he can SANG.

[@suzanneemerson2625]

I actually always thought Richie was the better singer. But it was definitely Jon’s band.

[@helendunbar1845]

His solo albums are fire ❤🤘

[@EzequielMeilij]

Yes, finally, Bon Jovi! I have been wanting to suggest them for a while now, specially after Skid Row showing up here. Already something to look forward to Friday, yay!!! ❤❤❤

[@Modessitt]

He flew at the concert, too. Saw this tour. My seats were way across the floor from the stage and halfway up in the seats. About halfway thru the concert they hooked him up and lifted him up over the crowd and brought him all the way back to a raised platform 2 rows in front of me. He said, "There are people back here!" He sang 3 songs for us in the back then flew back to the stage to finish the concert.

[@WallflowerK]

After you've done Jon, do the man Jon called " The Voice" and that's Steve Perry formerly of the band Journey. Live in 1981 version of "Mother, Father" would be great.

[@KurtKupitz]

I've been rallying for "The Voice" (STEVE PERRY) forever. It has been the most GLARING OMISSION of all the singers and bands out there. Starting with MOTHER, FATHER would be the best start as you stated. Then of course would have to get to one of the earlier songs with GREG ROLLIE singing with Steve Perry. The juxtaposition of their voices is amazing. It is just totally IRRESPOSIBLE for not reacting to "The Voice" Steve Perry after 4 years of reactions. It's hard to believe that Elizabeth would not know who Steve Perry or Journey is. I am dumbfounded by this and the name of the channel is The Charismatic VOICE. For the premiere of this I would be so excited that I would feel like I would have to dress up in a tuxedo to watch it in front of my computer screen. Maybe show the premiere of this in the movie theaters. The only thing I can think of is maybe Elizabeth does not feel she is WORTHY of reacting to "The Voice" or maybe feels she is not ready. I need an answer. Let's get this thing started!

[@class5bodyworks]

Problem is most people will recommend her do the more popular Don't Stop Believin instead of some deeper cuts. Journey has so many hits to choose from.

[@KurtKupitz]

@@class5bodyworks You are right. The deeper cuts show off his voice so much better. Don't Stop Believing and Faithfully have over 300 million views compared to the deeper cuts which would showcase his talent better.

[@glendirienzo1365]

@@WallflowerK that's the one I'm waiting for Elizabeth to react to.

[@DouglasFess]

How have you not redacted to Journey? Faithfully, or one of the others that showcases Steve Perry’s voice. Live. You won’t be disappointed..

[@VoicesfromtheSwamp]

One of the things that I really respect about Jon Bon Jovi is that even after he became 'famous' he went back home and married his high school sweetheart. They have been married now for over 50 years.

[@DaveNay6739]

He's only 62. I don't think he got famous and then married by age 12. They were married in '89, so 35 years.

[@VoicesfromtheSwamp]

@@DaveNay6739 Thanks. I had read an article just the other day where they said he had been married for 50+ yrs. I didn't stop to do the math. But that makes sense. I'm only a year older than him and just celebrated my 41st anniversary

[@charliewaygood8931]

I love (as a drummer) that the bar before the key change is 3/4, so the chorus jumps in one beat early. Great song writing. Great review too x

[@writeordie5452]

Hopefully we'll get a Europe analysis soon as well!

[@gingerty9628]

Yep "carrie"

[@writeordie5452]

@@gingerty9628 That one yes, but Cherokee or Tomorrow would be great also. Although at least Tomorrow wouldn't have such a click-worthy value as the other two. That said The Final Countdown and Rock the Night has some good singing also - so for a channel focusing on views ultimately, they wouldn't be bad either. But yeah, Carrie would be the ultimate one.

[@johnalford6964]

13:20 "let's him get that extra extension in the chorus..." Me, smiling, waiting until she gets to that last chorus...

[@woodwindfixer9248]

Modulation incoming!

[@steppenrabbit547]

Thank you Elizabeth' for analyzing my favourite band of all time! it was a pleasure to see you enjoy and like it! I recommend listening to Always (Live in London 95) for an awesome live performance!

[@woodwindfixer9248]

The slippery when wet tour in ~86-87 was one of the epic rock tours of the era. Flying harnesses, pyro, freakin laser beams, and LIVE VOCALS! Omg it’s been prolly 35 years since I watched this video. Thanks for the memories! What you said about the chorus having the potential to go on forever was exactly what they did in the live performances-lead the audience to repeat the chorus multiple times and that was the transition to the next song.

[@collegechemistrytutorials]

Thank you for recognizing the key change at the end. Musically, it grabs the listener's attention and we notice the change. And figuratively, life goes on and changes; but as long as we have those we love around us ... and The Charismatic Voice, we'll be ok! Cheers all!

[@somestupidname3266]

There is one more really fine detail that you missed. The measure before that key change is in 3/4 time. The rest of the song is in 4/4. They just threw in one damned bar in 3/4 just because.

[@DaveNay6739]

@@somestupidname3266 Just because it's awesome!

[@collegechemistrytutorials]

@@somestupidname3266 Thank you for adding to my comment. This is indeed a 'fine', astute, observation. Off the top of my head Blondie's Heart of Glass plays with the 3/4 - 4/4 changes often. Thank you for your comment!

[@suzanneemerson2625]

You can thank Desmond Child for that. He collaborated with Jon and Richie on their songwriting, and is the genius whose consultations and arrangements turned their musical ideas into huge hits. They wouldn’t have gotten off the ground without him. So far behind the scenes that many didn’t know about him.

[@__Albin__]

This video always give me a dose of feelgood. It's so fun and wholesome. And I always find Bon Jovi notable as while several older great bands still exists (Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Guns N'Roses, etc.) Bon Jovi had a huge hit in more recent times with "It's my life" in 2000.

[@donnscott6348]

How can I not find any review from you on Duran Duran??? Simon Lebon is one of the most recoginable & iconic voices of an entire generation, and it appears you've never critiqued them! Try Save a Prayer, if you're interested!

[@sarahhollister150]

That's a great suggestion. What a great suggestion

[@larrynelson4909]

Do you know what iconic means? If you think it's totally forgettable and dull you nailed it

[@enki2958]

As a first analysis I would recommend the song Ordinary world.

[@rachelalberg9547]

Also Steve Perry!!!!!!!

[@Agnoletta]

@@enki2958Especially the Live from London version. Best concert I’ve ever seen was from that tour, and I’ve seen many, many concerts.

[@Greygoateebloke]

Mike stand.... Rock/metal singers, when not using an instrument other than their voice, need something to do with their hands (using dramatic gestures works occasionally, but can look a little 'soft' or cheesy at times). Instead of looking like a mime on speed, a mike stand serves that purpose. Freddie Mercury used a stand without a base, taking it that one step further.

[@susanpumphrey354]

A mime on speed. 😂

[@JenW1013]

I LOVE everything you said here ... Just love his voice beyond what I can explain 💗🤗

[@sixela9185]

If you haven't yet, you should check out volbeat

[@R.senals_Arsenal]

Singers and mic stands - They make good props, makes you feel like you're holding onto something like the rest of the band holding their instruments.

[@rickj6348]

Adds entertainment, gives the singer something to do with their hands as well.

[@mcbain1969]

Immediately I'm reminded of Steven Tyler in the Run DMC music video Walk This Way. Or Jonathan Davis of Korn and his amazingly Gigeresque mic stand.There are a bunch of iconic examples out there.

[@R.senals_Arsenal]

@@mcbain1969 Yeah, those are 2 I instantly thought of too! Great minds! I also thought of Freddie Mercury's detached half stand part he'd use.

[@tuttasb]

I've sung along to this song so many times live, it's epic! Love your analysis, I only wish you could hear a song where Richie's voice shines too, on this he is mostly on the voice box. Jon used to sing great back in the day but Richie's voice was the icing on the cake.

[@allenrice-i8l]

This is my first comment on your channel. I only recently discovered you when your deep dive into Disturbed "Sound of Silence" popped into my feed. I have been waiting for you to "discover" Bon Jovi. They were my first rock concert ever. I grew up in religious household where rock music was not allowed. I had to sneak out to go to the concert and had the privilege of a back-stage pass. The concert was amazing, to say the least. As many have already said, Jon is a real humanitarian and gentleman. The band has gone through many trials and personal conflicts, and Jon has gone through a personal struggle with his voice recently. While their music book is deep and extensive, I would encourage you to to take a dive into one of the best rock ballads in my humble opinion (also a Bon Jovi offering), "Bed of Roses". Please keep doing what you do so well. Thank you!

[@suzanneemerson2625]

That was an apology song to his wife for all of the women he had on the road. They were touring more or less constantly for a long time.

[@vonVile]

Please, do some Def Leppard next.

[@paulriddle7818]

She did Pour Sugar on me a few months ago.

[@jeetroham]

Please, react to vermilion pt. 2 by Slipknot

[@Elkadetodd]

@@paulriddle7818 Their pop era.. need to go back to Pyromania or High&Dry and try again. Same problem with Van Halen - she did Hot for Teacher, needs to go back farther.

[@LivingWatersUtube]

Your motivation for doing this is admirable. Your choice of music is quality. Your analysis as always is expert and enthusiastic. Thank you!

[@shaynaformity1384]

Freddie Mercury began dancing with the mic stand at an early Queen show, when the mic stand broke. He just kept holding onto it as he sang, then kept the move. So yes, quintessential rock move! And yes, Peter Frampton created the custom talkbox for Jon. James Brown also used a mic stand as a prop, but in the videos I found of him, it looks like the mic stands had a weighted bottom instead of a tripod, so he could move them but not really carry them around. For some astonishing footwork, check out the video James Brown the Famous Flames 1964.

[@JasperJanssen]

Michael J Fox in BTTF in That Scene goes through a number of moves from a whole bunch of rock eras, several of them incorporating the mic stand, as I remember that one.

[@Le3eFrereBrunet]

I’m upset I can’t like twice on Freddy’s shortened microphone stand and the Frampton connection!!🎉

[@tpernis23]

Hi Elizabeth, U should do more Hair Metal bands. A lot of them have some really good singers. You ve already heard Skid Row, and now Bon Jovi. you should also try Cinderella, Motley Crue and Ratt and give KISS another chance

[@LuisNunes-ps4sl]

I'm voting for WASP first. It's by far the one that holds up the best over the years. Sorry, not sorry 😁😁🤘

[@metalmark1214]

Destroying the ozone layer one hairspray band at a time 😂. Just be sure there is no open flame in chat during the livestream 🔥🔥🔥

[@tysekimball3723]

Cinderella!!!!!

[@metalmark1214]

@@tysekimball3723 Just as Elizabeth gets it done by midnight 😂

[@davidhester9897]

Ratt for sure, Warren DeMartini was the man on guitar, so good.

[@troybaldwin8107]

I waited and waited for the moment you would make the connection with Frampton and the talk box. That moment was magic! You never disappoint.

[@SupaDupaFli79]

I'm still in shock that this is the 1st appearance of Bon Jovi on this channel.

[@joecal2360]

"Is he flying?!" It was the 80's, we were ALL flying ;)

[@Dr.Claw_M.A.D.]

Red bull gives you wings

[@85metalmania666]

Fly High Michelle lol

[@TimMatheny]

I'm so glad you loved this! Bon Jovi has received so much unfair hate from critics despite the fact (or maybe because of the fact) that they're immensely talented and fun. Or because of their immense hair - not sure. And yeah, Richie's using that talk box from the get-go. This one looks a little different from Frampton's in that the tube is smaller (guitar geeks could probably tell you the manufacturer), and you'll notice that Richie is closing around the tube more (like you do at the dentist's office!) to get his wah-wah sound.

[@Dakahrii]

The device you're talking about is a guitar pedal called a talk box. Richie sambora uses it. It allows him use his mouth to manipulate his guitar sound.

[@Sigma1_969]

Fun Fact: Jon Bon Jovi has showed up at a few weddings as a surprise and actually sang wedding songs... One was actually my sister's.

[@mikeaninger7388]

This song will remain the best hair metal song of all time. So emotional and relatable. Thank you for sharing your emotions with us.