Bon Jovi

Many people will say this is their best release ever, but I beg to differ. Ok, so the best songs on this one are "You Give Love A Bad Name," "Livin' On A Prayer," "Wanted Dead or Alive," and "Never Say Goodbye." ONLY 4 GOOD SONGS?! For me, buying a CD with only 4 "good" songs really isn't worth it, especially in this day in age where we have the option of just buying one song as an MP3 format instead of the whole thing. Of course, back then, we really didn't have that option. Furthermore, the rest of the songs on here are really "filler" songs that are just plain terrible. Come on, just listen to "Wild In The Streets" or "Raise Your Hands" or "Let It Rock" and especially "Social Disease" which is probably the WORST filler song on here.Well, I'm sure there are those who really think that those are the "greatest" songs in the world, and it's ok! This is only my opinion!

Yes, I will agree that "Slippery" did put Bon Jovi on the map and helped them become as big as they are today. I have been a fan of these guys for 20 years, and I still cannot and will not ever give a 5 star rating for this one. They are one of my favorites of all time, but I don't like everything they put out!


On the positive side, though, at LEAST the band did manage to give us those 4 songs, and yes, I AM grateful for that!

Slippery When Wet some think its the greatest album of all time but personally i think its just one of those albums you can just pass on as nothing. Whats so special about, "Let It Rock", oooh so they used synth and guitar and just played one note and than bon jovi's singing comes in who cares. The reason i give it two stars is because its okay i guess i mean livin on a prayer and wanted dead or alive is okay but besides that its too glammy. not great not good

This is a a great album containing some of their biggest, most well known hits that are still being played on the radio today. If you're not really a big Bon Jovi fan and are not interested in acquiring their individual albums, or even their greatest hits compilations, but would like some of their best songs in your collection then this is the one to get! (the price is a steal nowadays!) Some albums have only one ot two great songs, this has several: "Livin' on a Prayer", "You Give Love a Bad Name", "Wanted Dead or Alive", "Raise Your Hands", "Without Love"...good value!

The mid to late 80's, 1986-87 in particular, was a great time for music. This album came along at just the right time for me, age 11-12, just when I was really starting to get ''into'' music. I love almost all of the music from this time period, and this album is no exception. A friend of mine had the cassette, and when I would go over to visit we would listen to the tape from start to finish. At the same time, take the liner notes and work on memorizing all the lyrics. I now have the newly remastered CD, and when I pop this in the player, I still listen from start to finish. The new remaster is great, this album sounds better than ever. This is pop-metal at it's finest. From start to finish, all songs are great. To listen, brings back great memories, and is still great today, in my book. 'Wanted Dead Or Alive', 'You Give Love A Bad Name', 'Livin On A Prayer', Never Say Goodbye', many great classics are here. For me, there's nothing else I can add, just let the music do the rest of the talking. Buy it, listen, and rock on!

This music is really great if you are an 80's and 90's hair band lover! Great Tunes!!

I have never been a fan of Bon Jovi. Of course, as a female, I have been fond of Jon Bon Jovi, just not his music, until now. Usually, when I buy a CD, I like maybe three songs on the whole album. Not this time! What a surprise from beginning to end. The lyrics are understandable, the tunes are great and I find myself singing the songs while I'm driving. There is only one song on the entire CD that I don't care for, 'We got it going on' but, I just skip it and keep on listening. I bought the CD strictly for the song, 'Make a Memory' but have found that I really like "Whole Lot of Leaving" just as much if not more. Seat next to you comes in a close third. 'I Love This Town' has a slight rock beat that makes it hard to not sing along as does 'Any Other Day'. I can't say enough positive about this CD. If you have never been a Bon Jovi fan, then this is the cd to make you one. This is the best CD I have ever purchased and will not part with it! It is on my mp3 player and in my car. I did purchase another Bon Jovi cd that is their "classic" style and did not listen to it more than once. This is the one to buy!

If one of my favourite singers, hard-rocking Chris Daughtry of American Idol fame and one of my other favourite singers, Carrie Underwood, also of American Idol fame made an album it would sound like this! Every song sounds completely different from the other, despite some jealous hater reviews. You wish you could make an album this epic! Every song is played at a virtuoso-level of instrumentals, while Jon Bon Jovi's voice keeps getting better and better. He almost sounds as good as Chad Kroger from Nickleback! I advise you buy this album NOW!!

Bought this one for only one song. ended up liking several, Thanks. Great job keep it up.You guys rock!

I love listening to the CD. I loved listening to Bon Jovi in the 80's and now. I like that it does have a little Country in it now. I really like the song that he does with Big and Rich.

I was originally a huge fan of the 1980s Bon Jovi sound, so much that when the musically brilliant "Keep The Faith" came out in 1992, I was a bit disappointed that it didn't rock enough even though I played and knew that album inside and out. After that, Bon Jovi kind of dropped off the radar for me until their true comeback single "It's My Life" in 2000. That album, "Crush", and its follow up, "Bounce", certainly had their moments, but to me some of the tracks on each were lacking something. Then came 2005's "Have A Nice Day", which to me was Bon Jovi's most satisfying release since at least "Keep The Faith" and maybe even "New Jersey". Unlike many others, I completely embraced the sound and overall direction of that album. I mention this to point out that I am not stuck only on Bon Jovi's '80s sound.

All that being said, this "Lost Highway" release is a slight step back for me after "Have A Nice Day". For sure, it is interesting to hear Bon Jovi mix more country elements into their music than ever before. As usual, the playing and musicianship on the album are top notch. Songs like the opening title track, the very catchy "Summertime", and the anthemic "Any Other Day" are all excellent tracks on the album. However, the overall pace drags a bit in other spots. While I appreciate the sentiment of "(You Want To) Make a Memory", it is just too dreary of a pace for a first single not to mention Bon Jovi sappy sentiment that we have heard so many times before. Same holds true for "Till We Ain't Strangers Anymore" with Leann Rhymes. Good track but not quite what I want to hear from Bon Jovi.

For sure, I like this album, but I don't LOVE it like other releases from the past two years from some of my favorite all-time artists. Hopefully, Bon Jovi will go back in a more rock direction with their next release. They'll never go back to their '80s sound, which is fine; but they just need more consistently catchy and uptempo releases than this one is.

I am very happy with my recent purchase. Bon Jovi is the greatest band.
Thank you for sending me this so quickly.

I have been a long time fan of Bon Jovi and love this album!! As a compilation of his earlier work a new fan can hear some of the most famous Jovi songs and still appreciate the new stuff he's released. His vocals are great and the guitar playing is phenomenal!!. If you are into rock, and heavy guitar you should definitley get this and if you are a long time fan of Jovi as I am you owe it to yourself to have this rock'n collection if you don't already!!

My favorite music when driving my Mustang with the top down on a cool spring day.

Very happy with this purchase - I like all the songs on this CD - also very prompt delivery.

Even when my Rock music feedback is mainly based on British "Classic" and "Heavy Metal" Rock (i.e. Yes, ELP, Genesis, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Uriah Heep, Jethro Tull et al), I must admit that Bon Jovi is, certainly, ONE OF THE BEST ROCK BANDS EVER (Made in America)!!!
This album includes almost every known major "Hit" of this talented Band.

No loss for your Rock collection!

I bought this CD for the Tracy Chapman/Eric Clapton "Give Me One Reason" rendition. This is a great CD!

Tracy Chapman's "O Holy Night" is beautiful, non traditional but sung like a loving lullaby, just lovely, one of the nicest renditions I've ever heard, and I really like this song. Jon Bon Jovi plays both "Please come home for Christmas" and "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" really nicely, like he was made to play these songs. Everything Clapton and Tracy Chapman offer is wonderful and John Popper, well of course.
I don't have a lot of exposure to some of these musicians because I don't listen to a lot of radio or to the genres they usually represent. I personally don't like a couple of songs, I've never liked "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" so, even though Mary Blige and Sheryl Crow do a nice version, I just can't appreciate it. Vanessa Williams' "What Child is This" I turned off after the first line. I don't think I will ever like Run DMC (hate most rap) and this CD doesn't change that, but it is nice to hear some of the others,and makes me curious to listen to more of what they've done.
This CD is really fun to listen to, it must have been a great concert.

Bon Jovi is instead called upon to lamely replicate Bono's vocal ....I dont think so....

This is absolutely my favorite Christmas CD. Whenever I need a pick-me-up I pop it in and I'm dancing away. My only regret is that it's not available on DVD. I'd love to see the artists performing and President and Hillary Clinton having a great time.
It's the best out of the collection.

I enjoyed every song on this 38 minute CD. I have a pretty good collection of various types of Christmas music and I consider this to be a great addition. I didn't realize this was part of a series and plan to purchase at least one more of this series. I'm not a rap fan but I enjoyed the Run DMC rendition of "Christmas in Hollis". "Christmas Tears" sung by Eric Clapton was spectacular. I see that Eric Clapton sings and/or plays guitar on 5 songs.

I see that they have no song listing, so here it is:
1) Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree (Mary J. Blige and Sheryl Crow)
2) Christmas In Hollis (Run DMC)
3) Please Come Home For Christmas (Jon Bon Jovi)
4) Christmas Blues (John Popper with Eric Clapton)
5) What Child Is This? (Vanessa Williams)
6) Christmas Tears (Eric Clapton)
7) O Holy Night (Tracy Chapman)
8) Give Me One Reason (Tracy Chapman and Eric Clapton)
9) Merry Christmas Baby (Sheryl Crow with Eric Clapton)
10) Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) (Jon Bon Jovi)
11) Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (All artists listed above)

The best Christmas album of the season. Cool & rocking yet full of Christmas spirit. All your favorite musicians AND the proceeds go to help physically disabled children--a refreshing reminder of what Christmas is really all about. Everyone should buy a few...it is perfect for Christmas stockings or the office grab bag!

I wanted a Bon Jovi's greatest hits for Christmas and I was so excited to listen to all their songs I love..........and big disappointment. I buy greatest hits CDs because all the ORIGINAL greatest hits on one CD (seems obvious)

It's sad that people ask for the same old thing over and over. Give the artist a minute to get over playing the same song the same way everyday for 20 years or so. I like the mix up.

I got this for my teenager for Christmas. She eagerly put it in her CD player right after tearing it open...and neither she nor I could believe it was even the right CD. I learned my lesson not to buy an album without listening to the samples first because this is most definitely not what she wanted.

I missed the part of the title that said Greatest hits "with a twist". Was expecting just the songs I know and love. The words are the same but the music different, slower. Not a fan at all :-(.

I bought this piece of crap from Best Buy. It said simply "greatest hits with a twist" and had a lot of songs I have heard from Bon Jovi so I stupidly bought it. I had no idea what the "twist" was--it was not explained on the package. I think this is the worst music I've ever heard and I love(d) Bon Jovi. I tried to take it back to Best Buy and they wouldn't take it back so I'm out about $20 for something I would not pay 20 cents for. There is nothing redeeming about it-it doesnt' get any better. I learned that I will only buy music where I can hear it first.

I love all of Bon Jovi's albums. I just needed to add one that I didn't have to my collection. Its a great album, and Bon Jovi is a great band.

I heard the songs on this one and all the songs sound the same. There is no variety on here. NOTHING! Also, I am not a big fan of country music, and unfortunately (for me) that is the direction they are going.

I never thought it would come the day when I just wouldn't care to buy the new album of Bon Jovi. But this band is finally running on fumes. The band's secret weapon is running silent. Richie is nowhere to be found on this album and without Sambora this band is doomed.

Have a nice day is the same recipe, it is just recycled material. A carbon-copy of Bounce and Crush. Bon Jovi has become a parody of itself and it is running on empty. Either Bon Jovi re-invents itselfs, charge up the battery with something similar to the masterpiece of These Days or it will implode. Thumbs down.

CD is great. Bon Jovi Lives up to his reputation as a great singer.

I received the CD and it is awesome. The time it took to receive it wa short. Communication with this seller is great. I definitely trust this seller and will continue to use over and over. the cd is awesome well bcause it is bon jovi of course.

I'm about half way through disk 3 right now and can not believe the songs on this set. with the exception of 3 songs so far I like all rest I've heard. I do like bon jovi, but I'm not a huge fan. that being said half of these songs are as good or better than the songs that did make thier albums. I got a really good deal on this I got it from an amazon merchant for $16.50 including shipping it was used, but it is just like new. definately well spent money. there probably is $60 worth of good music here though.

It is a very good collection although most of the more popular songs are not in there.

I missed this when it first came out because I figured it was just their old albums "boxed" with a few bonus tracs like every other boxed set out there. *****But this is the boxed set of boxed sets!***** Not a rehash, but tons of unreleased Bon Jovi goodness. Top quality demos of the progressions of songs and ideas and variations of what could have been + previously unreleased tracs. A must have for any Bon Jovi fan. Great stuff.

Words cannot describe how awesome BON JOVI is!!! I am their #1 fan and no other group in this world produces such quality / entertaining / heartfelt music. I RECOMMEND YOU BUY 100,000,000 BON JOVI FANS CAN'T BE WRONG and ALL OF THEIR CDs!!!

I love the songs on here!You can tell from the different songs how Bon Jovi matured over the years. I really hope they put out another box set with unreleased songs. I also hope,they realize what a goldmine they have in their vaults!I have been a Bon Jovi fan since1983 and they just keep getting better!

I purchase this product because it was like a greatest hits album, it is up tempo, unlike the other hits CD, and I like Bon Jovi's music. They were popular about the time I was close to giving up rock and roll music for country. They assured that I would continue to listen for a few more years.

Lots of the great songs we want to hear from Bon Jovi, but; when they take snippets from many different concerts and put them on one CD, you end up with too much "crowd play" for my liking. It probably was ok for each concert, but when you put them all together I thought too many of the songs had the band playing to the crowd and didn't keep enough to the original feel of the songs.

Bon Jovi : 'One wild night'
I don't normally like live cd's but this has a great collection of songs performed live which makes it a very good compilation.
It also includes a studio track 'One wild night 2001' version 2.
I still however prefer Bon Jovi: 'Tokyo road' which came at the same time and is the 2nd greatest hits album after Cross road.
However copies of 'Tokyo Road the best of Bon Jovi' are very hard to get.

Words cannot describe how awesome BON JOVI is!!! I am their #1 fan and no other group in this world produces such quality / entertaining / heartfelt music. I RECOMMEND YOU BUY ONE WILD NIGHT and ALL OF THEIR CDs!!!

"One Wild Night: Live 1985-2001" by Bon Jovi, Is a compilation of Bon Jovi's best songs, performed at various concert events from 1985 to 2001. For Bon Jovi fans, it's classic Bob Jovi and a Must Have! If you like music recorded from "Live" performances, You will love this album! If you prefer "Studio-Cut" versions, you may not like this album because it has the sound and feel of a live concert.

This is one of Bon Jovi's better albums with songs like Living In Sin, Lay Your Hands On Me, and Bad Medicine. It was it's post success from Slippery When Wet. I have a soft spot for Jon Bon JOvi and the band because I'm from his hometown. The album is a great tribute to New Jersey but the album cover should have a picture or a map of the state itself. It was one of the first times that I was ever proud to be from New Jersey.

THIS ALBUM IS DYNAMITE.IT HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY. HARD ROCKIN'CUTS LIKE "BAD MEDICINE","LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME",AND "BORN TO BE MY BABY".SOFT LOVE SONGS LIKE "LIVING IN SIN" AND I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS RECORD FOR ANY ROCKER.

Good album, still showing growth from their Slippery When Wet days and has a good collection of songs that went to be some of their greatest hits.

Words cannot describe how awesome BON JOVI is!!! I am their #1 fan and no other group in this world produces such quality / entertaining / heartfelt music. I RECOMMEND YOU BUY NEW JERSEY and ALL OF THEIR CDs!!!

Bon Jovi is one of the few 80s' rock bands that can survive commercialy even to this day. Their third and previous album SLIPPERY WHEN WET became super hit, with two #1 hits YOU GIVE LOVE A BAD NAME and LIVING ON A PRAYER. 1988 follow up NEW JERSEY became more solid and vivid than the predecessor well balanced in pop and wild appeal of the band.

LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME and BAD MEDICINE both became huge hits from the album but other tracks shine in its own right. Particularly I like fifth track BLOOD ON BLOOD and fast-paced track 99 IN THE SHADE which keep our adrenalin running.

Verdict: One of their finest efforts and one of the best late 80s rock albums.
Rating: 96 out of 100
Recommended for: 80s rock fans and wide range of pop rock fans.

I love this group and this CD is great. I saw them in concert in April and it was awesome.

"Crush" marked the beginning of the end for Bon Jovi. The lack of any great solos Richie Sambora is well known for is practically non-existent. The lyrics are so cheesy and I get the feeling that the material was just rushed through, like all the Bon Jovi releases after it. The songs on here completly lack any depth and definitely will not stand the test of time, unlike many of their previous works which have proven very solid. They have absolutely lost their passion for music. Perhaps it's time for them to retire.

Its a new decade, but the same old great Bon Jovi. Their style hasn't changed and their music is as fresh and envigorating as always. I pretty much loved every song on this. And they all sound different from each other, but they all still resemble classic Bon Jovi. I love the last song on the cd, 'One Wild Night'. Its catchy and fun, like the rest of the album.

I lost my first copy of this CD and HAD to buy a replacement. I bought it because I liked one song on it, but now like all the songs. Great music and great lyrics. I love how the words tell a story you can relate to.

Bon Jovi's first greatest hits album is entitled "Cross Road". The title is appropriate because by the time of its release in 1994, the group had really reached a true crossroads in their career. Bon Jovi had rode the wave of the hard rock/metal-like influence on the pop music scene in the late 1980s. By the time of 1992's "Keep the Faith", they still were doing what they do best - but now Alternative Music was beginning to dominate the pop scene. Therefore, I think its very appropriate that the group put out "Cross Road" and look back to determine what the next steps should be in their career. Following "Cross Road", Bon Jovi did move into another direction with the release of 1995's "These Days". While not as big a commercial success as what they had gotten used to, Bon Jovi did go into a different direction - delivering a "darker" album as opposed to the uplifting rock and power ballads that had become a trademark of the band. Following "These Days", the new "path" Bon Jovi took would be put on hold. It would be five years before they would release 2000's "Crush". When I first started listening to "Crush", I got very frustrated because I felt the album was weak, however this would be an album that deserved a full listen - because after getting past the first four tracks, I would discover that "Crush" would truly show that Bon Jovi had progressed along the path they took at the "Cross Road". It would show that Bon Jovi had matured and expanded their horizons.

The best way to understand how this album "turns the corner" is to review each track in order:

"It's My Life": This was the album's big hit single. For the most part, it had the traditional Bon Jovi feel. Anthem-like vocals by Jon Bon Jovi combined with heavy guitars by Richie Sambora penetrating keyboards by David Bryan. The song could be considered a loose sequel to "Livin on a Prayer" with the references to Tommy and Gina. This song's ok, but it wasn't a song that captured my imagination.

"Say It Isn't So": This song didn't have the Arena Rock quality that made Bon Jovi famous. This song had way too much of a pop feel to it. I quickly grew disinterested in this song as it also did little to excite me.

"Thank You For Loving Me": This ballad just wasn't the power-ballad that I had heard Bon Jovi do in the past - namely it lacked the passion. Again, I was disinterested. Slowly this album was losing me.

"Two Story Town": While musically this song didn't have me doing handstands, I did like the lyrics on this song. It deals with living in a town with the "same old sights" and "same old sounds".

It is on track 5 that the album really turns the corner....

"Next 100 Years": This is the best song on the album. Everyone shines on this album. While Tico Torres is going to have his moments on drums and Sambora is unbelievable on guitar, there is so much more. Mid-way through the song, it takes on an orchestral quality to it. Also listen for the incredible guitar work toward the end of the song. The song even has that "Arena Rock" anthem-like quality toward the end. I love the way this track switches gears.

"Just Older": Although this song may be slightly "toned down" musically from their earlier stuff, this song demonstrates the true passion that became a trademark. Torres shines on the drums on this one.

"Mystery Train": This song also has a softer feel that Bon Jovi fans are used to, but once again the passion is back. The boys really got the rhythm right on this song. In the "Mystery Train" is actually referring to a woman who is a "ride on a Mystery Train...to a place you've never been before." This is definitely one of the strongest songs on the collection.

"Save the World": This song has a lot of the classic Bon Jovi elements of a power ballad - uplifting lyrics and passionate vocals. The song deals with someone who isn't smart or distinguished, yet is someone who can offer a lot to the world.

"Captain Crash and the Beauty Queen from Mars": This song seemed to combine a retro sounding 1950s/1960s sound with some good modern electric guitars. This song has a very different feel from the classic Bon Jovi sound, but I give the boys credit for being able to expand their horizons.

"She's a Mystery": Another song that follows the classic Bon Jovi formula for power ballad. Once again the band compares a woman to a mystery, but instead of comparing the woman to a mysterious train ride, the woman in this case is a mystery herself.

"I Got the Girl": This song follows the classic Bon Jovi hard-rocking formula. The soft start segues into heavy guitars perfectly. It might not have the deepest lyrics, but it fits the classic mold of a true "Arena Rock" sound.

"One Wild Night": While this song also had a hard-rocking sound, I didn't quite like this one as much as "I Got the Girl". The opening sounds music sets the stage to contrast a "wild night" with spending an evening in front of some classic-styled television. While I didn't like this song, I still think this may appeal to the deep Bon Jovi fans. I personally didn't get the "James Brown" references at the end.

I was disappointed that the liner notes did not contain any of the lyrics. Overall, despite the weak start to this album, I was satisfied with the five year wait for "Crush". If songs 5-12 were the songs that would comprise this collection, I would still be happy. The combination of the classic elements with some newer sounds made for this a very good album. I would definitely recommend this collection.