Poll--The Weakest Link: Bon Jovi's 'Slippery When Wet' Round 1

Hobbes said:

Of The Aggie said:

This album is a classic of 6th grade!  Definitely front-loaded with all the hits. 

I recall fondly the memory of slow dancing at a Middle School mixer to "Never Say Goodbye". I too was front-loaded.

brianlux said:

PJ_Soul said:

brianlux said:

PJ_Soul said:

brianlux said:

Unless there's a song or two that got a lot of airplay, I don't know a single song on this record or any other Bon Bon Jovi's so I've gotta sit this one out.  (Wasn't he in a movie or two?)

I can't imagine that it's possible you don't know at least a couple of songs on this record. There are at least 3 that got insane airplay, and you still hear them come up here and there on a regular basis. Mega hits.

Please tell me what they are and I'll YouTube them for my Bonification... I mean, edification. 

You Give Love a Bad Name

Livin' On a Prayer

Wanted Dead or Alive

Thank you!

After giving them a listen, here's my recollection (or lack there of):

"You Give Love a Bad Name":  Sounds very vaguely familiar.  To my ears, sounds very formulaic. 

"Livin' On a Prayer":  Not even vaguely familiar.  Is that a Talk Box in the background or someone in the bathroom heaving?

"Wanted Dead or Alive":  Nope, not familiar.  I liked this one a bit- especially the intro-  but the video with all the limos and Big Hair and private Lear jets killed it for me.

Sorry, but if all the music in the world suddenly disappeared save this one record, I would probably have to shoot myself. 

Edit:  By the way, as always, I don't mean to disparage this music.  I never call anything "bad music".  I know a lot of people must love this record and if it makes them happy, that's cool by me!

You must have been living in caves or something back in 1987 Brian! FWIW, I think a huge part of liking this album is about nostalgia. Me, I was 11 years old when this album came out, and I had a poster for it up on my bedroom wall, and me and all my pre-teen friends were in love with various guys in the band, lol. Memories play a huge role when it comes to enjoying old music. But I also think that at least Wanted Dead or Alive is a really good song even without the nostalgia factor.

PJ_Soul said:

brianlux said:

PJ_Soul said:

brianlux said:

PJ_Soul said:

brianlux said:

Unless there's a song or two that got a lot of airplay, I don't know a single song on this record or any other Bon Bon Jovi's so I've gotta sit this one out.  (Wasn't he in a movie or two?)

I can't imagine that it's possible you don't know at least a couple of songs on this record. There are at least 3 that got insane airplay, and you still hear them come up here and there on a regular basis. Mega hits.

Please tell me what they are and I'll YouTube them for my Bonification... I mean, edification. 

You Give Love a Bad Name

Livin' On a Prayer

Wanted Dead or Alive

Thank you!

After giving them a listen, here's my recollection (or lack there of):

"You Give Love a Bad Name":  Sounds very vaguely familiar.  To my ears, sounds very formulaic. 

"Livin' On a Prayer":  Not even vaguely familiar.  Is that a Talk Box in the background or someone in the bathroom heaving?

"Wanted Dead or Alive":  Nope, not familiar.  I liked this one a bit- especially the intro-  but the video with all the limos and Big Hair and private Lear jets killed it for me.

Sorry, but if all the music in the world suddenly disappeared save this one record, I would probably have to shoot myself. 

Edit:  By the way, as always, I don't mean to disparage this music.  I never call anything "bad music".  I know a lot of people must love this record and if it makes them happy, that's cool by me!

You must have been living in caves or something back in 1987 Brian! FWIW, I think a huge part of liking this album is about nostalgia. Me, I was 11 years old when this album came out, and I had a poster for it up on my bedroom wall, and me and all my pre-teen friends were in love with various guys in the band, lol. Memories play a huge role when it comes to enjoying old music. But I also think that at least Wanted Dead or Alive is a really good song even without the nostalgia factor.

1987 was my last year trying to make it in Silicon Valley.  I have no doubt Bon Jovi and the like was being played everywhere in that environment during that burgeoning era of new computer technology and life in the fast lane.  But I was sick of that scene and plotting my escape (so-to-speak) so pretty much ignored all the popular stuff going on around me.  As far as music goes in that period of time, I was seeking out stuff that was as far from the center as possible.

brianlux said:

PJ_Soul said:

brianlux said:

PJ_Soul said:

brianlux said:

PJ_Soul said:

brianlux said:

Unless there's a song or two that got a lot of airplay, I don't know a single song on this record or any other Bon Bon Jovi's so I've gotta sit this one out.  (Wasn't he in a movie or two?)

I can't imagine that it's possible you don't know at least a couple of songs on this record. There are at least 3 that got insane airplay, and you still hear them come up here and there on a regular basis. Mega hits.

Please tell me what they are and I'll YouTube them for my Bonification... I mean, edification. 

You Give Love a Bad Name

Livin' On a Prayer

Wanted Dead or Alive

Thank you!

After giving them a listen, here's my recollection (or lack there of):

"You Give Love a Bad Name":  Sounds very vaguely familiar.  To my ears, sounds very formulaic. 

"Livin' On a Prayer":  Not even vaguely familiar.  Is that a Talk Box in the background or someone in the bathroom heaving?

"Wanted Dead or Alive":  Nope, not familiar.  I liked this one a bit- especially the intro-  but the video with all the limos and Big Hair and private Lear jets killed it for me.

Sorry, but if all the music in the world suddenly disappeared save this one record, I would probably have to shoot myself. 

Edit:  By the way, as always, I don't mean to disparage this music.  I never call anything "bad music".  I know a lot of people must love this record and if it makes them happy, that's cool by me!

You must have been living in caves or something back in 1987 Brian! FWIW, I think a huge part of liking this album is about nostalgia. Me, I was 11 years old when this album came out, and I had a poster for it up on my bedroom wall, and me and all my pre-teen friends were in love with various guys in the band, lol. Memories play a huge role when it comes to enjoying old music. But I also think that at least Wanted Dead or Alive is a really good song even without the nostalgia factor.

1987 was my last year trying to make it in Silicon Valley.  I have no doubt Bon Jovi and the like was being played everywhere in that environment during that burgeoning era of new computer technology and life in the fast lane.  But I was sick of that scene and plotting my escape (so-to-speak) so pretty much ignored all the popular stuff going on around me.  As far as music goes in that period of time, I was seeking out stuff that was as far from the center as possible.

Poncier said:

Wanted Dead or Alive is responsible for MTV Unplugged.

I thought it was 5 man acoustical jam?!?

I will take 2 hits and pass, too!!

ed243421 said:

I will take 2 hits and pass, too!!

https://youtu.be/SwK6xYTdd3k

Ahhh the 80’s when every guitarist was trying to be Van Halen. An album I can definitely picture Bobby Kraft listening to on his way to the Orchid Spa. I like how early in the album, “love is a social disease” and three songs later, “nothing else feels right without love”. 

I just listened to the entire album and it's all coming back to me now. There are some fun songs on that album! My oldest (by 6 years) sister Stacie introduced me to some amazing music and also tortured me with music as well. Not saying Bon Jovi was torture but the way she overplayed it and worshiped Jon Bon was just sooo much. She also always switched the tv channel from Heathcliff to General Hospital. Grrrr

I hope Dead or Alive wins!