WHAT A SHOW!| FIRST TIME HEARING Bon Jovi - I'll Be There For You REACTION

[@stephen_donnan]

Richie Sambora is a legit legend!!!

[@tinacook8760]

Richie Sambora looks like he's always making love to his guitar 😊

[@elyems]

LOL

[@tiacalhoun3841]

U will never go wrong with Bon Jovi

[@marshabailey1121]

Power ballad...BTW Jon and Richie wrote these songs together, an amazing songwriting and performing team. The sound at the beginning and end was Richie, The drummer is Tico Torres.

[@khs17]

Bon Jovi right there at their most raw and powerful best ❤❤❤❤❤

[@catherineday951]

Richie Sambora is a terrific singer in his own right. His vocals are very present through the whole song...as they are in almost every song.

[@johncook2765]

Richie Sambora is the back up vocalist and lead guitartist of Bon Jovi. He's an amazing vocalist. I highly suggest you listen to Dead Or Alive. His vocals and guitar on that are top notch. Also he has some great solo songs of his own. Stranger In This Town is a great blues rock song by Richie. Also the songs One Light Burning and Father Time

[@daverudbarg]

Dead or Alive #1 Karaoke song!!!

[@scottNNJ]

There are acoustic versions of Dead or Alive, as well as Livin’ on a Prayer, with just Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora. Both share the spotlight equally, no relegating one to the shadow like in this video.

[@crandyran]

Yes please listen to Dead or Alive y’all!! Thanks for the awesome reactions! ❤️

[@audracrawford8836]

I was just about to say how talented Richie Sambora is , you took the words right outta my mouth…. I was totally crushing on him back in the day!

[@davidsanders5788]

Interesting fact, if I remember correctly didn’t Ritchie date Cher?

[@davewildermuth7519]

Believe it or not, this is Richie Sambora's *second* most epic backup vocal performance. Next Stop: "Wanted Dead or Alive"

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Absolutely agree!!

[@Sgt_MoDog_USMC]

No doubt!

[@lohearth3160]

Love the acoustic live version

[@roberthughes2402]

Please do the longer version though.

[@poguemom3]

@@lohearth3160 yes!!! That one!

[@mylanwright5948]

Ritchie’s back up “Wanted…” Is a really great part of Wanted Dead or Alive song.

[@kevingatebridge3656]

Classic Bon Jovi,classic line up...RIP Alec John Such...

[@debrawilson9791]

Ritchie Samboro was with Bon Jovi for many many years after the band was formed in 1983. Excellent guitar player. He suddenly left in 2013. The rest of the band has been together since the beginning. John is still married to his high school sweetheart and still lives in his native New Jersey.

[@sherilewandowski6883]

Love, love, love Bon Jovi. My twin’s science teacher had a big poster on her wall that said “ you can only interrupt my teaching …. If there is blood, broken bones or BON JOVI WALKS IN THE ROOM” that sums it up!!!

[@G-grandma_Army]

Some won’t agree, but for me, Bon Jovi is up there with Queen and Aerosmith as my VERY FAVORITE rock bands. 💕💕💕

[@yaimavol]

When you see them in concert, I believe their songs hold up better in a live show. They have such powerful hooks to them that everyone can sing along with. Lay Your Hands On Me can go on for 20 minutes

[@MichaelKerr71]

Bon Jovi has always been a great solid band.

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

I definitely agree!!

[@krogan3760]

Bon Jovi is defiantly underrated because Bon Jovi himself is to good looking for most men to handel but I put nobody next to Queen personally :)

[@christiekraczek6522]

I absolutely agree!!!!! Amazing live💞💞💞

[@Ancient_Drummer]

Tico Torres is such an underrated drummer. Dude just knows how to drop the right fill every time. His accents are always on point. Just a great band all around!

[@sarahharvey1725]

Richie Sambora is the guitarist and some argue, me included, that he's just as good a singer as Jon. So much soul. Richie actually took the lead vocals for this song at a lot of the live shows. There are dozens of videos of him performing it.

[@G-grandma_Army]

Like him, but no.

[@dccraig03]

His solo album "Stranger In This Town" is excellent as well.

[@yaimavol]

JBJ's voice is shot at this point. He's lost the bass in his voice, but people still go for the nostalgia.

[@katyevogt8605]

Agreed! Richie had an amazing voice. His blues influence really comes out in his solo work. You should give him a listen! 😁

[@tcconnection]

Oh yeah, like his voice better than Jon's.

[@jazuluss]

70s, 80s, 90s MUSIC! Every genre was great. Today's music doesn't compare.

[@Jcrash71]

Interesting considering you weren't even a teen then in the 70's... Cringe also

[@erinb.5103]

Ritchie Sambora is the lead guitarist for Bon Jovi and the “ back up vocals” as you call it. He’s a gifted singer.

[@John-tn7nm]

Checkout Richie Sambora's solo album.

[@ca9968]

And a GOD on a guitar!

[@joshuaevans9324]

I thought him and John parted ways!

[@johncook2765]

@@joshuaevans9324 they did. Richie just had enough after 35 years of being on tour.

[@ChrisHaar]

Wasn't Richie married to Heather Locklear back in the day? A man of many talents indeed.

[@christinafontenot4523]

I love Bon Jovi!! That is still to this day my favorite 80’s band!!! I grew up in the 80’s. Keep them Bon Jovi videos coming!!! ❤

[@surlechapeau]

Jon Bon Jovi has provided funding towards housing for veterans and low-income individuals on several occasions. JBJ Soul Kitchen is a non-profit Community Restaurant, run by the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, that serves paying and in-need customers.

[@mullinslj2844]

Who doesn’t melt when they hear Jon Bon Jovi sing

[@dang2226]

Rock like this from the 70s 80s 90s will never be the same! Bon Jovi, GnR, Def Leapard Aerosmith, Zeppelin, Floyd, Heart, etc! These groups were built in the streets, schools, in the garage in the parks, pubs clubs and buses sleeping in motels, campers cars😂 They were friends who played the instruments and wrote the music and Rocked it. Nowadays its all done for you.

[@silvercharm9507]

Oh Richie . . . How we miss you.

[@BillGraper]

Finally!!! This is one of the greatest songs from one of the greatest bands!!! Heck, one of the greatest songs of the 80's! It was a well deserved #1 hit in 1989. 😎

[@alessandrolucchino]

Yes ! Best year 89!

[@BrandonGarcia-go5uc]

Like four bands EVER make you FEEL every note like you're inside the song!!!!!! Bon Jovi may be at the top of the list.

[@jimedwards4214]

Richie Sambora and Jon were amazing together for 30 years. Wrote some classic BJ tunes and Richie is one of the best guitarist around

[@MaryDavidson911]

The king of swing

[@ezzal-arab4054]

Tico torres.... a monster drummer. Awesome reaction y'all

[@jcdvt1]

I wish Ritchie was still in the band. He and Jon’s voices blend so well together. Happy I got to see them in concert when they were still together

[@melissas4874]

Same - they should react to some of Richie's music. He's great on his own.

[@deehayes8073]

If he would get sober he could rejoin band!

[@richchadwick0626]

Dee Hayes, stop the nonsense. By all accounts he has been sober. Look at the music since Richie left. It's awful. Look at the tours: why aren't they doing stadiums in the US? Why is this current tour only 15 shows? Here's the answer (and don't let the JBJ propaganda get in the way here): because they aren't selling anything out anymore. Go to Ticketmaster and you will see how many seats are still available. Bottom line: it isn't Bon Jovi without Richie.

[@jp3813]

@@richchadwick0626 The band's music has been declining for a long time even w/ Richie. Both him & Jon have had solo careers in their primes and it proved which one could still produce hits w/o the other. Amplified by the fact that all but four of Jon's songs as a solo artist were solely written (two albums), while all but three of Richie's songs were co-written (three albums). And let's not forget that Richie didn't co-write the hits Runaway, Living in Sin, Bed of Roses, I Believe, Dry County (great guitar solo though), Always, etc... Fans do miss Richie, but a more significant factor for the live shows is Jon's voice. Decades of being the main singer along w/ aging & smoking has been catching up to him since the late 90s when he had to change his singing style for his 2nd album, and no backup singer can make up for that.

[@gunnarbiker]

They are HORRIBLE without Ritchie. I've seen them many times over the years and I've only seen them once without Ritchie and it's BAD. Bad meaning Bad not Bad meaning Good! LOL

[@JustaGuy2.0]

Bon Jovi is one of those bands where every single song is an anthem. Close your eye and pick one, they are all amazing. Their power ballads are simply astonishing. "Always, "Bed Of Roses", "In These Arms", "Never Say Goodbye"....all amazing

[@missylou0521]

Absolutely agree 100%

[@anotherHelldiver]

And they are all at the same time different and the Same. Listen to “This house is not for sale” and “Living on a prayer” one after another,And you can see the differences,But they still have the same base Foundation.

[@andersondarosa]

Misunderstood

[@margaretmonique...782]

Agree...

[@rebeccawilson9933]

I was just thinking, can you imagine being the person who inspired such a powerful song. Jon was and is devoted to his wife.

[@PrincessAmore1]

Except he has cheated. He admits it.

[@VM-A4]

@@PrincessAmore1 That doesn't change the fact that his wife was the inspiration for this and other songs, like Bed of Roses.

[@PrincessAmore1]

@@VM-A4 I never said it did. As a matter of fact bed of roses was a confessional for cheating.

[@teresajarrell452]

they were high school sweethearts, I'm sure they have been through A LOT together

[@PrincessAmore1]

@@teresajarrell452 I’m sure they have. I’ve been a fan since 1985

[@robindavisduckworth8992]

That is the incredible Richie Sambora and he is awesome and beautiful♡

[@sean_b_drummer]

That's why they call it a "Power Ballad". 🤘🏽

[@ElioGomez-b1s]

Bon Jovi was one of my first concerts in Mexico, and this song will be in my mind forever, it was the time of lighters, and the entire stadium carried the rhythm of the song just by making the spark of the lighter, with this song in the background and everyone singing, WOWW there was no one who didn't end up crying.

[@Wildflowert]

Richie Sambora and Jon Bon Jovi had a magic that has been missing since Richie left the band. They really were a dynamic duo. Richie’s background vocals completed the songs. Listen to a BJ without Richie, its not the same. He is an underrated guitarist and singer. Please react to Richie’s solo music. React to “Stranger in this town”, “One Light Burning”, “Mr Bluesman”. Thanks for this react!

[@johnobrien1528]

Listening to a BJ….nice one!

[@danadickerson91]

Those are good choices, but I also have to add Rosie. That one is my personal favorite.

[@scottfield5849]

Name aside, I never really considered this "Jon's band", as much as a partnership between him and Richie. And so I fully agree it's definitely not the same without him. Maybe someday...? 🤘

[@johnobrien1528]

@@scottfield5849 it’s Jon’s band, it’s Eddie’s band, it’s 0zzy’s band, there’s a reason there’s still a Bon Jovi without the lead guitarist. It’s Jon’s band. That doesn’t diminish Sambora’s talent or contributions to the band, but it’s Jon’s band. You know this…right?

[@mlkj13]

Agree about Richie. Bon Jovi is a different band without him. Saw them in concert right after Richie left and it was just a different vibe.

[@adlozano09]

What makes it better is they wrote the song because their spouses were upset with them because they were on tour longer than they said so on the road they all helped write the song

[@elizabethmcmurray968]

LOVE JBJ. I remember back in highschool loving him because of his reputation as a devoted husband. He hasnt changed. He is still married to the woman who stood by him before he made it big. Props, dude. Not easy to do in the music business.

[@PrincessAmore1]

He has cheated on her. That’s what bed of roses is for. He calls it a confessional. No body’s perfect and he admits it but I love him anyway 38 years now. 🥰

[@GranFelicia]

and that's part of the reason I love them so much!! He stuck with the same lady AND he's such a generous man with all of his charity work. Makes him even more attractive in my book!!

[@elizabethmcmurray968]

@@PrincessAmore1 sure, but he stepped up. I still call that devoted. And he is lucky she is that devoted to him as well. And it was so long ago now...i still think that couple is the bees knees.

[@PrincessAmore1]

@@elizabethmcmurray968 oh I agree. I’m sure at his age he’s just happy with what he has. I know he loves her but his life it was too tempting. I don’t know how many times or when just that he says he’s not an angel. I’d let him do what he wanted to for all that money lol

[@PrincessAmore1]

@@GranFelicia I agree

[@RockFan89]

When this hit MTV in 1989, I looked forward to seeing it every time. And It was on the daily top 10 for awhile. The blue ambience, Tico's drumwork, they way Jon looking into the camera.

[@ndirishfan1988]

Sometimes, I really envy you guys. What I wouldn't give to be able to listen to these songs for the first time again.

[@virgildantefrazier1]

Squad....I'm so happy for you to discover these gems. The Era of Bon Jovi was unparalleled. Jon along Richie Sambora was a duo when it came to power ballads that just not reachable by any other. The intimacy of empty stadiums you mentioned, the solos by Richie, and the power of Tico Torres on the drums.... they just knew how to reach right into your heart. You have no idea what it was like growing up listening to them.... and honestly so many others. But every girl wanted to be with Jon. Every guy wanted to give their girl the romance that streamed from Jon's voice. I would encourage you to for sure visit the rest of this album.

[@Krow-go3ps]

They get labeled as the beginning of hair metal, they're not hair metal, they're just one of greatest rock ~n~ roll bands of all time, cheers to y'all & cheers to Jovi fans

[@cakeofsky]

Who is that? Who is that? Man that’s the one and only Richie Sambora. Best lead guitarist ever. By the way. Sometimes Jon would let Richie sing that song live in concert. New York was one show I think. Do the world a favour and make that your next video. !!!!!!!

[@chriso6719]

Almost every hair band had a power ballad. This was theirs from the 1988 album 'New Jersey". It is one of their signature tunes.

[@itsmedino]

Power ballad to get rid of the taste of Madonna on Patreon and Talking Heads earlier today. It was starting to feel like the worst of the 80s day 😆😆. How's the weekend going amigo?

[@chriso6719]

@@itsmedino 🤣. You're one ahead of me. I didn't see the patreon vid. What's up Dino.

[@BillGraper]

@@itsmedino Madonna was great!!!

[@derricksanders4548]

Richie is an incredible guitar player and in my opinion the best singer in the band. He elevated Jon's vocals on the tracks with his own

[@stormy8207]

Not just a great singer but a compassionate person who helps the needy. I have such a lot of respect for him.

[@russcarvertruthjedi259]

I concur, his philanthropy is almost as legendary as the band itself.

[@CyclonChick]

This is my favorite Bon Jovi song ever. And live at a concert? Epic. Jon and Richie's voices just melt together perfectly.

[@resin3100my]

Finally! I have been hoping one of the reactors would do this song.I have been suggesting it to many reactors,for quite a while,and nobody else has done it.Thank you for being the only reactors to react to this song.

[@thebadgamer9427]

There's a lot of reactors that have reacted to this song. There's 5 reaction channels that I watch that have reacted to this song way before this channel reacted to it

[@resin3100my]

@@thebadgamer9427 Well,none of the ones that I suggested it to have.And at one time I was subscribed to 200 channels.

[@julianalbertosegovia3770]

Best song of BON JOVI ❤

[@deniserodriguez7441]

I was anxiously waiting your reaction when he hit that high note...neither one of y'all disappointed.

[@raymondreid4987]

Bon Jovi has some of the best power ballads ever.

[@wonsworld61]

One of the few "Hair Bands" of the 80's that I had any time for. They really did know to write a good catchy hook to draw you in and Richie (lead guitarist and your "back up singer") and JBJ did have a good harmony together . Another good one from the Hair Band era that you might look at is Skid Row and their Hit "I'll Remember You".

[@jp3813]

Bon Jovi & Skid Row are connected by Dave Sabo.

[@MorrisB1971]

This song went to #1 in America in Spring Summer 1989. Used to love watching and singing along to it Everytime it came on MTV in 1989. Bon Jovi..those were the great times being a kid and teen and young adult in the 80s. Simply amazing

[@shemgreenwood559]

Other epic Bon Jovi power ballads: "Always" and "Bed of Roses." You will love them.

[@IvanMartinez-uq9ot]

Bonjovi#1

[@thorfinsky1427]

"Never Say Goodbye" is another great song from Bon Jovi.

[@assassinspoiler3488]

My favorite bon jovi song

[@joannemullen1128]

The person in the shadow is the lead guitarist and back up vocalist Richie Sambora

[@ezzal-arab4054]

If there wasn't a jon there would have been a richie.... richie sambora... what a lead guitarist & backup vocalist. It is one of their best for sure. So rich, deep, so intimate

[@carlospagoaga321]

the Jersey boys this were one of their early songs i mean they started early 80S and this song were released late 80S but still whatever they did it was iconic it's almost four decades and i love it everytime i hear them

[@donstuard2546]

As others have stated, thelead guitarist and back up vocslist is Richie Sambora. A pretty good guitar player. Have you reacted to Dead or Alive? Try this song. It is probably one of their heavier songs. Great guitar riffs.

[@rsuriyop]

For me, this is THE premier Bon Jovi song.

[@joaoluizfonseca6914]

That scream Jon Bon Jovi spits after the solo, which, by the way, is unbeatable; Sambora is amazing, but that screetch... Jon always had a great voice and come on.... back in the mid 1980's, wasn't he one handsome dude....

[@ryancampbell8358]

Not sure if anyone mentioned but Richie Sambora has some amazing solo music like stranger in this town

[@williambrugman7788]

Damn...i wanna go back in a time machine when this came out...such good memories

[@thegingergyrl455]

Richie Sambora is the backup singer and guitarist. He’s extremely talented in his own right.

[@MissG-yl6xj]

My Fav ❤❤❤❤

[@teerat8451]

I've never seen Bon Jovi live but, we were always outside his concerts in the 80's. After the concert thousands of women our age with big hair and mini skirts came filing out happy. As a metal head I always liked these guys though.

[@k9spjack]

I've seen Bon Jovi live back when Richie Zamora was with them a couple of times. And they're AWESOME live and put on the best live show that I've ever seen!

[@The_Gen_X_Warrior_168]

i was so lucky i was in the best era 80s and i heard this new jersey album and it was awesome glad u findin awesome music to react to as there are awesome band and i have seen them live and they didnt disappoint me

[@20807shane]

A lot of tears have been shed with that song! Still brings back so many memories.

[@kellyejones9495]

👏🏻👏🏻BON JOVI’S tha Shit since 80’s…. LoVe those guys & especially JON, he’s my HERO!!!❤️🌹🖤🌹🇺🇸

[@jovibabe1974]

Richie is an amazing, soulful singer and guitarist. The combination of him and Jon is magic. I love Bon Jovi!!!

[@laurat1720]

Tico "The Hit man" Torres is the drummer. Fantastic drummer.

[@Calamity_Jack]

Definitely the prototypical 80's "power ballad"! Bon Jovi has great vocals and musical sense, love 'em.

[@marioramos6803]

This is my vote for Bon Jovi’s best song. It’s a mixture of all their songs rolled up into one. The vocals, the lyrics and instrumentals. Flawless 👏

[@jp3813]

Almost 7 months since your last Bon Jovi reaction. Gotta get into more of their hits. Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora are both in the Songwriters Hall of Fame, along w/ their frequent collaborator Desmond Child. BTW, if you're gonna react to "Wanted Dead or Alive", be sure to choose the longer album version rather than the shorter music video version. Or if you wanna see Jon & Richie, choose their legendary 1989 MTV Video Music Awards performance of the song.

[@herminiahernandez1512]

Classic Bon Jovi❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@up-n-runnin377]

I know, I'm old....The first time I saw BJ was when "Slippery When Wet" had just come out and they were the opening act for the band ".38 Special". Great concert!!! Blew the roof off the stadium!!!

[@kendrap-LvnHppnss6371]

How about the first video I saw from them was "Runaway". Now I KNOW I am old.....😃

[@donnakay2286]

That awesome I remember when it came out also I was in 10th grade

[@Brittish244]

Richie Sambora came out with a solo album that is amazing. Stranger in this town is so good.

[@nrg4141]

Ritchie Sambora is probably the most underrated guitarist and rock vocalist. He's also the guy who has the awesome guitar voice synth in other Bon Jovi songs. IMO he was the glue that held Bon Jovi together. He left the band back in 2013 - having seen them several times before and after, all I can say is his presence is missed. You can go deep in the Bon Jovi rabbit hole - just make sure to appreciate Richie on the journey, an incredible talent.

[@hibhibb5429]

I agree, with everything you said, wholeheartedly!!!!!

[@hectorvasquez3605]

I envy you two so much! I wish I was hearing these songs for the first time

[@larrysawdey5598]

Bon Jovi has some great power ballads. Try Never Say Goodbye, Always, Bed of Rosed, and Livin in Sin. All of them just as great or maybe better than( Alwsys and Never Say Goodbye)I'll Be There for You.

[@jmrj665]

Silent night is the best, but few people know it

[@vbellagrl]

Amber and Jay's faces when he hits THAT note at 7:15...

[@sergiodavila5269]

Definitely one of the best & emotional power ballads of the 80’zzzzz….I’m seeing Bon Jovi later this month y’all. See em when you can 🤘🏽❤️🤘🏽❤️🤘🏽❤️🤘🏽

[@SheliaWatson-pz3iz]

They were and still are my FAVORITE rock band. I’m 47 and have been listening to Bon Jovi since I was young and I love all their songs. Thank y’all for this video. Love y’all and keep safe.

[@sourgir-wh6xd]

20 years later and I'm still keeping up with every single lyric 😍🤘

[@bhenderson2725]

Bon Jovi is a lethal GOAT, forgetaboutit, lol.

[@lynnevetter]

Richie Sambora is amazing. He is singing a beautiful harmony pretty much the whole time and when he peeks in.. WHAMMO! He is also fabulous on lead Guitar. Jon and Richie are magic together.

[@leegerdes9674]

Only live concert I've ever been to, Lost Highway tour 2008 Southampton, Richie Sambora took the lead singing "I'll be there for you". Was amazing.

[@charlesbrake55]

Bon Jovi has alot of great songs, definitely have to do more of them.

[@lianabaddley8217]

That "backup singer"/guitar player aka Richie Sambora!! You would recognize him from the "Wo oo woo oo wo oh " from Livin on a Prayer!! He's awesome!!

[@Wildflowert]

I also want to add that i was lucky to see these guys many times live and they put on the best shows. It was hard to stay on your feet at a Bon Jovi show. Always got your moneys worth with these guys. One of my favorite bands of all time. Richie Sambora used to take turns singing this one live and that version was great as well.

[@Ksenia1988-e7z]

Still have goosebumps, when they played the song in our stadium in Munich and the whole stadium sang along. One of the best days of my life for sure. :D

[@kendrap-LvnHppnss6371]

Bon Jovi is another one of the best rock bands out there...no doubt they have sooo many favorites.... It's My Life should be your next play from them.

[@nhlover]

Jon every time he hits those high notes, gives me goosebumps. Jon’s vocals were amazing beyond words.

[@k.e.rudolphevansknightwahl5557]

Hands down!!! My favorite Bon Jovi song ❤

[@spamandlamntumni8215]

The main vocalist made sure you wanna know the lyrics because his voice is good as hell❤ it made me think what y'all think about them. It's nice to know we're on the same boat ❤😊

[@jeffphillips9588]

Born To Be My Baby- Bon Jovi is another make you feel good banger from the 80s! I know both of you would enjoy that one.

[@lindamiller4748]

It's Richie Sambora, his musical partner and lead guitar. Also hot and extremely talented. ✌️❤️🤘

[@gworebel]

I saw them live when this first came out (yes I'm old) and this song had every lady in the crowd swooning

[@katyevogt8605]

I'm that old as well..... and was one of those ladies. Richie was my absolute favorite and any song where his vocals stood out caught my attention immediately. Love the blues quality his vocals brought in.

[@peterjohn1217]

This was a great era for the band. Some Day I'll Be Saturday Night, Always and Bed of Roses are similarly excellent songs. Thanks again and best wishes.

[@YOUWHAT291]

Bon Jovi is an amazing group. Jon Bon Jovi is an amazing front man for the group, and Ritchie is an amazing singer as well. Bon Jovi is one of my all time favorite bands

[@ironboy6535]

There are the songs that people mention in the comments section and then there are the hidden gems of Bon Jovi...Only Lonely, Dry County, If I Was Your Mother, My Guitar Lies Bleeding In My Arms, We Rule The Night, Wild Is The Wind, Love Lies, (It's Hard) Letting You Go, Now And Forever, Without Love.