Blaze Of Glory: Songs Written And Performed By Jon Bon Jovi, Inspired By The Film Young Guns II

I just discovered Bon Jovi in the last month, and just in the last month realized that I did not know what it was like to feel truly connected to a song or an artist. I now own 10 Bon Jovi albums, including this one, and love every single one of them -- the band is fantastic, but there is something special about this solo album. No one should be allowed to put as much heart and soul into anything as Jon Bon Jovi puts into these songs. He shows that he is a brilliant lyricist and vocalist in all of his albums, but takes both his lyrics and vocals to an entirely new level here. The only band album that compares to this one as far as being deep, raw, and personal is These Days.Standout songs for me:"Santa Fe" - the most searing, devastating, excruciatingly beautiful song every written or sung. Jon's vocals alone will rock your world, and are combined with the most penetrating lyrics imaginable -- if this song does not leave you shattered then you are probably made of steel. You will feel the blood and sweat and tears that I can only imagine Jon must have shed writing and performing this song."Miracle" - beware, this song will sneak up on you. It has a deceptively light, salsa type of feel, but packs a huge punch. Just listen to the lyrics and Jon's voice and don't be deceived by the "your savior has just left town" -- this is song is upbeat and powerful and quirkily encouraging, you'll listen to it over and over again trying to put your finger on its charm."Dyin' Ain't Much of a Livin'" - another hard hitter that will probably leave you on your knees, don't let the sedate tempo fool you. Jon can put a gravelly sob in his voice that leaves you tingling all over and completely heart-broken, have the tissues on hand."Never Say Die" - deceptively fun, upbeat rock style tune. Listen to the lyrics again, deep stuff. I never thought rock, even with a western flavor, could have so much power to touch."Blaze of Glory" - I can't say anything about this song that hasn't already been said. Deserves to be the title track and one of his biggest hits."Blood Money" - love, love the simple, bare-bones arrangement of this song. Short, thoughtful, all about Jon's voice, which really stands out.I have left out alot of tracks -- but every track on this albums is worth listening to. If more people put this much of themselves into whatever they did the world would be a vastly different and probably much better place. Another reviewer describes Jon's singing on this album as "bleeding his heart out in every lyric" and I could not come up with a better description. If you love Bon Jovi, if you hate Bon Jovi, if you are alive... buy this album and prepare to be touched in a very raw, gritty, personal, authentic way. You will never listen to music the same again -- you might never be the same again.

What a treat! MovieMars-CDs delivered a new, remastered and hard to find Bon Jovi (Blaze Of Glory) within a few days ofbeing ordered! NOT weeks of "It's been shipped" and several "track you delivery" emails! And what a treat hearing Bon Jovi with my hero Jeff Beck! Thank you!

As I understand it, the story goes that Jon Bon Jovi was asked by the producers of this movie if they could use "Wanted Dead Or Alive" in their soundtrack. Bon Jovi told them that he didn't think it fit, being too "modern day" for the film. He did, however, offer to write a song specifically for the movie that was more befitting to the story. What resulted was the much more appropriate "Blaze of Glory". But, being Jon Bon Jovi, he didn't stop there. He was so inspired by the movie and its predecessor he ended up writing a whole album's worth of songs. With help from great musicians like Elton John, Jeff Beck, Aldo Nova and Little Richard he conjured up some really good songs that are well produced and very relevant to the subject matter at hand. Along with the title track my favorite songs are "Justice In The Barrel","Santa Fe" and "Blood Money"(which Jon wrote "for Bob Dylan", who had previously written the soundtrack to "Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid"). This is not the typical Bon Jovi record, nor should it be. But if you like his band you will probably like this solo effort just as much. I certainly do.

Bon Jovi rocks!!!

Recieved the correct CD (Blaze of Glory, in description), not the one in the picture.

The media could not be loaded. The unit was paid brand new but it came with a damage case cd looks fine no issue with that so only 4 stars

I had this on Cassette back when it first came out. I am a big fan of Jon Bon Jovi as a songwriter and he has written alot of catchy and great tunes. As a soundtrack this is right up there with some of his or dare to say probably best work ever. If you haven't listened to this give it a try but be forwarned for all you early Bon Jovi fans when he was more Hard Rock this is more bluesy, country than In and out of Lovish....and for a solo album even if it is a soundtrack...some of Jons best work ever...I highly recommend you take a listen as every song tells a story that will intrigue you to listen to more...

My hubby had this CD many years ago but it was stolen. I’m glad I was able to replace something he loved