Best Opening Lyrics
Find out which song by the Jersey rockers has the best opening line, and see what other bands made the list.
The Top 25 Songs with Best Opening LyricsYears Active: 1984-2008
Band Members: Alec John Such, Tico Torres, Dave "The Snake" Sabo, Jon Bon Jovi, Hugh McDonald, David Bryan, Richie Sambora
Influenced by: The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Thin Lizzy, Kiss, Deep Purple, Boston, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, Def Leppard
Genre: Rock & Alternative
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Spinner: On This Date in 1986: 'You Give Love a Bad Name,' by Bon Jovi, takes over the No. 1 position on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart. The Almanac Advises for November 29: "From Dweezil and Moon Unit Zappa and Zowie Bowie to Apple Martin and Bronx ... Read moreOct 25 2008 4:00AM
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Spinner: On This Date in 1986: 'Slippery When Wet,' by Bon Jovi, tops the Billboard 200 album chart. The Almanac Advises for October 25: "'Slip and fall' lawsuits, where the plaintiff sustains an injury due to a wet substance under their feet, are among the ... Read moreOct 16 2008 8:00AM
by Gayle Richardson
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The Boot: Jon Bon Jovi, a longtime Democratic supporter, has recently joined the list of songwriters and artists upset by the use of their songs for the opposing political party. "We are surprised to hear that our song, 'Who Says You Can't Go Home' was used ... Read more
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