Wanted Dead or Alive (Bon Jovi song)

Last updated
"Wanted Dead or Alive"
Bon Jovi Wanted US Pro.jpg
Single by Bon Jovi
from the album Slippery When Wet
B-side "Never Say Goodbye"/"I'd Die For You"
ReleasedMarch 2, 1987
Recorded1986
Genre
Length5:09
4:09 (video version)
Label Mercury
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Bruce Fairbairn
Bon Jovi singles chronology
"Livin' on a Prayer"
(1986)		"Wanted Dead or Alive"
(1987)		"Never Say Goodbye"
(1987)
Music video
Wanted Dead or Alive on YouTube
Japan 7" Single (Mercury 888 482-7) [16]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Wanted Dead or Alive" Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora 4:10
2."Shot Through the Heart"Bon Jovi, Jack Ponti 4:24
Japan CD-Maxi (Mercury PPDM 1003)
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Wanted Dead or Alive" (Single Version) Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora 5:11
2."Wanted Dead or Alive" (Acoustic)Bon Jovi, Sambora5:39
3."Wanted Dead or Alive" (Live)Bon Jovi, Sambora8:14
4."Edge of a Broken Heart"Bon Jovi, Sambora, Desmond Child 7:25
Promo - 7" Single (Mercury 88 467-7 DJ)
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Wanted Dead or Alive" (Long) Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora 5:07
2."Wanted Dead or Alive" (Short)Bon Jovi, Sambora4:10
CD Video (Mercury 422870721-2)
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Never Say Goodbye" Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora 4:48
2."Wanted Dead or Alive"Bon Jovi, Sambora5:07
3."I'd Die for You"Bon Jovi, Sambora, Desmond Child 4:31
4."Wanted Dead or Alive" (Acoustic)Bon Jovi, Sambora5:41
5."Wanted Dead or Alive" (Music video)Bon Jovi, Sambora4:08
CD-Single (Island Def Jam 588 718-2) [17]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Wanted Dead or Alive (Live)" (Recorded Live on September 20, 2000, New York City, NY) Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora  
2."Thank You for Loving Me" (Recorded Live Acoustic on December 6, 2000, TMF Cafe, The Music Factory, Bussum, The Netherlands)  
Limited Edition Promo - CD-Single (Island 440 011 172-4)
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Wanted Dead or Alive" (Live) Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora 3:43
2."The Distance" (Live at the Yokohama Arena, Japan, January 29th 2003)Bon Jovi, Sambora5:54

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [34] 4× Platinum280,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI) [35] Platinum600,000‡
United States (RIAA) [9] 6× Platinum6,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Accolades

PublicationCountryAccoladeRank
The New York TimesUS15 Essential Hair-Metal Videos [36] 5

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bon Jovi</span> American rock band

Bon Jovi is an American rock band formed in Sayreville, New Jersey in 1983. The band consists of singer Jon Bon Jovi, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, guitarists John Shanks and Phil X, percussionist Everett Bradley, and bassist Hugh McDonald. Original bassist Alec John Such left the band in 1994, and longtime guitarist and co-songwriter Richie Sambora left in 2013.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Richie Sambora</span> American musician (born 1959)

Richard Stephen Sambora is an American musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as the lead guitarist of the rock band Bon Jovi from 1983 to 2013. He and lead singer Jon Bon Jovi formed the main songwriting unit for the band. He has also released three solo albums: Stranger in This Town in 1991, Undiscovered Soul in 1998, and Aftermath of the Lowdown released in September 2012.

<i>Slippery When Wet</i> 1986 studio album by Bon Jovi

Slippery When Wet is the third studio album by American rock band Bon Jovi, released on August 18, 1986, by Mercury Records in North America and Vertigo Records internationally. It was produced by Bruce Fairbairn, with recording sessions taking place between January and July 1986 at Little Mountain Sound Studios in Vancouver. The album features many of Bon Jovi's best-known songs, including "You Give Love a Bad Name", "Livin' on a Prayer", and "Wanted Dead or Alive".

<i>New Jersey</i> (album) 1988 studio album by Bon Jovi

New Jersey is the fourth studio album by American rock band Bon Jovi, released on September 19, 1988, by Mercury Records. The album was produced by Bruce Fairbairn and recorded at Little Mountain Sound Studios in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The album was the follow-up to the band's third album, Slippery When Wet, and reached number one on the Billboard 200 chart in its second week of release after debuting at number eight. It remained at the top for four consecutive weeks and was Bon Jovi's last album to do so until Lost Highway (2007). The album was named after the birth state of Jon Bon Jovi, New Jersey.

<i>Keep the Faith</i> 1992 studio album by Bon Jovi

Keep the Faith is the fifth studio album by American rock band Bon Jovi, released on November 3, 1992, by Mercury Records. It is Bon Jovi's last studio album to feature all five original band members as bass guitarist Alec John Such was dismissed from the band in 1994, though it was not his last release with the band. It is Bon Jovi's first album to not be produced by either Lance Quinn or Bruce Fairbairn. The album was produced by Bob Rock and was recorded at the Little Mountain Sound Studios in Vancouver, British Columbia. Keep the Faith marked a change to a "more serious interpretation of the band's pop-metal groove". It is also Bon Jovi's longest album to date, clocking in at 66 minutes.

<i>These Days</i> (Bon Jovi album) 1995 studio album by Bon Jovi

These Days (stylized as (these Days)) is the sixth studio album by American rock band Bon Jovi, released on June 27, 1995, by Mercury Records. This was the first album Bon Jovi released after the dismissal of original bass guitarist Alec John Such, and their first album to be recorded officially as four-piece band (without an official bassist, but featured Hugh McDonald as a session/touring member on bass guitar). The album, produced by Peter Collins, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora, is praised by many critics and fans as their best album. These Days is overall a darker album in contrast to the band's usual brand of feel-good, inspiring rock songs and love ballads.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Livin' on a Prayer</span> 1986 single by Bon Jovi

"Livin' on a Prayer" is a song by the American rock band Bon Jovi from their third studio album, Slippery When Wet. Written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Desmond Child, the single, released in late 1986, performed strongly on both rock and pop radio and its music video was given heavy rotation at MTV, giving the band their first song to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and their second consecutive No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hit.

<i>Stranger in This Town</i> 1991 studio album by Richie Sambora

Stranger in This Town is the first solo studio album by Richie Sambora, the guitarist from the New Jersey band Bon Jovi. The album was released in 1991, while Bon Jovi was on a 17-month hiatus. Jon Bon Jovi also released a solo album, Blaze of Glory (1990), during this period.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">I'll Be There for You (Bon Jovi song)</span> 1989 single by Bon Jovi

"I'll Be There for You" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi, released as the third single from their 1988 album, New Jersey. The power ballad was written by Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora. The single reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number five on the Album Rock Tracks chart.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">You Give Love a Bad Name</span> 1986 single by Bon Jovi

"You Give Love a Bad Name" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi, released as the first single from their 1986 album Slippery When Wet. Written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and Desmond Child about a woman who has jilted her lover, the song reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 on November 29, 1986, and became the band's first number-one hit. In 2007, the song re-entered the charts at No. 29 after Blake Lewis performed it on American Idol. Despite the lyrics of the chorus, the song should not be confused with "Shot Through the Heart", an unrelated song from Bon Jovi's 1984 self-titled debut album.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bed of Roses (Bon Jovi song)</span> 1993 single by Bon Jovi

"Bed of Roses" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi, first appearing on their fifth studio album, Keep the Faith (1992), then released as a single on January 11, 1993 by Mercury and Jambco. Jon Bon Jovi wrote the song in a hotel room while suffering from a hangover and the lyrics reflect his feelings at the time. The song contains drawn out guitar riffs and soft piano playing, along with emotive and high vocals by Jon Bon Jovi.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Keep the Faith (Bon Jovi song)</span> 1992 single by Bon Jovi

"Keep the Faith" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and Desmond Child. It was released on October 7, 1992, as the lead single from Bon Jovi's fifth album, Keep the Faith (1992). It is characterized by its driving bass line and is a live staple for the band. "I Wish Everyday Could Be Like Christmas" appeared as a B-side to the song in the United States. In the US, the song reached number one on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart and peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100. Worldwide, "Keep the Faith" topped the charts of Norway and Portugal and reached number five in the United Kingdom.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bad Medicine (song)</span> 1988 single by Bon Jovi

"Bad Medicine" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and Desmond Child, and was released on September 12, 1988, as the lead single from the band's fourth album, New Jersey (1988). The song reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, Bon Jovi's third single to do so, and became a top-10 hit in Australia, Canada, Finland, Ireland, the Netherlands, and New Zealand.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lay Your Hands on Me (Bon Jovi song)</span> 1989 single by Bon Jovi

"Lay Your Hands on Me" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was released on August 1, 1989, as the fourth single from the band's 1988 album New Jersey. It peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the band's fourth single from New Jersey to chart in the Top 10 and it also charted at #20 on the Mainstream rock charts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Have a Nice Day (Bon Jovi song)</span> 2005 single by Bon Jovi

"Have a Nice Day" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. Written, composed and produced by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and John Shanks, "Have a Nice Day" was the first single released from the band's 2005 album of the same name. The overall message of the song can be taken several ways, but reflects an overall theme of both tolerance and defiance, and its title has a discordant effect from its message. Musically, the song features a propulsive blast of power chords, drum beats, and sneering vocals, as well as choruses and hooks similar to Bon Jovi's previous material. It received a positive reception from critics, some of whom praised the song's arrangement and message; both favorable and unfavorable comparisons were made to the band's previous hit "It's My Life".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Never Say Goodbye (Bon Jovi song)</span> 1987 single by Bon Jovi

"Never Say Goodbye" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi, written by Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora. It was a track off the band's third album, Slippery When Wet, on June 15, 1987, and reached number 11 on the mainstream rock charts and number 21 on the UK Singles Chart. Because it was not released domestically as a commercially available single, "Never Say Goodbye" was ineligible to chart on the Billboard Hot 100; Nevertheless, it reached number 28 on the Hot 100 Airplay survey.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">(You Want to) Make a Memory</span> 2007 single ny Bon Jovi

"(You Want to) Make a Memory" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi, which was released as the first single from their tenth studio album Lost Highway (2007). Written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Desmond Child, it was released for radio airplay on March 20, 2007, and for download on the US iTunes Store on April 17, 2007. The song is a ballad, and was performed at several nationally-televised events in an effort to promote the single. "(You Want to) Make a Memory" peaked at number 27 in the United States, making it Bon Jovi's last single to break the Top 40 on the Hot 100.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">All About Lovin' You</span> 2003 single by Bon Jovi

"All About Lovin' You" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was released as the fifth and final single from the band's eighth studio album, Bounce (2002).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lost Highway (Bon Jovi song)</span> 2007 single by Bon Jovi

"Lost Highway" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. Written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and John Shanks, it is the first track on the album Lost Highway and was released in September 2007 as the album's second single. The song peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Adult Top 40 chart.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">What Do You Got?</span> 2010 single by Bon Jovi

"What Do You Got?" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. It is one of four songs written for the band's Greatest Hits album, released in November 2010. The song is the first single from the compilation album. The song was released on the band's official website on August 27. It was also released to radio airplay on August 27. It was officially released on September 21, 2010 as a digital download, but the physical single was released in Germany on October 22, 2010.

References

  1. ↑ "Tom Cruise to sing Guns N' Roses, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi on 'Rock Of Ages' soundtrack". NME. 2012-05-02. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
  2. ↑ "Why are Bon Jovi suddenly musical saints?". EW.com. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
  3. ↑ Spanos, Brittany (2016-11-11). "Readers' Poll: 10 Best Bon Jovi Songs". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
  4. ↑ Sciarretto, Amy (November 8, 2012). "Tate Stevens Rocks Bon Jovi's 'Wanted Dead or Alive' on 'X Factor'". Taste of Country. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  5. ↑ "Tipping Cows in Fields Elysian - The Singles Jukebox - Stylus Magazine". stylusmagazine.com. Archived from the original on 2021-06-11. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  6. ↑ Sciarretto, Amy (April 27, 2012). "Tom Cruise to Sing Def Leppard, Guns N' Roses Songs on 'Rock of Ages' Soundtrack Album". Noisecreep. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  7. ↑ Ramirez, Carlos (May 18, 2011). "Road Songs: Top 10 Touring Tunes". Noisecreep. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  8. ↑ Graham, Adam. "Bon Jovi keeps fist pumping at Palace." Detroit News. n.p. 21 Feb. 2008. Web. 9 July 2012.
  9. 1 2 "American single certifications – Bon Jovi – Wanted Dead or Alive". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  10. ↑ Inside The Actors Studio, October 2009, Part 3 of 5 on YouTube.
  11. ↑ Jon Bon Jovi talks with Richie Sambora and the audience about Bob Seger on YouTube
  12. ↑ "Single Releases" (PDF). Cash Box. April 11, 1987. p. 9. Retrieved 2022-08-08.
  13. ↑ "Bon Jovi – Wanted Dead Or Alive". youtube.com. 16 June 2009. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
  14. ↑ "Les Claypool on his hatred for "Wanted Dead Or Alive"". The A.V. Club. 2014-02-11. Retrieved 2022-11-06.
  15. ↑ Rapp, Allison (2023-09-14). "The Bon Jovi Song Jeff Tweedy Thinks Sucks". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
  16. ↑ "BON JOVI - WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE (SONG)". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
  17. ↑ "BON JOVI - WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE (LIVE) (SONG)". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
  18. ↑ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (Illustrated ed.). Sydney: Australian Chart Book. p. 41. ISBN   0-646-11917-6.
  19. ↑ "Bon Jovi – Wanted Dead Or Alive" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
  20. ↑ "Top Singles - Volume 46, No. 9, June 06 1987". RPM . Collectionscanada.gc.ca. Archived from the original on 2011-10-04. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
  21. ↑ "The Irish Charts". irishcharts.ie. Retrieved October 26, 2012.Insert Wanted Dead or Alive in the field Search by Song Title, then press Search.
  22. ↑ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Bon Jovi" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  23. ↑ "Bon Jovi – Wanted Dead Or Alive" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  24. ↑ "Bon Jovi – Wanted Dead Or Alive". Top 40 Singles.
  25. ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  26. ↑ "Bon Jovi Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  27. ↑ "Bon Jovi - Mainstrean Rock". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
  28. ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – Bon Jovi – Wanted Dead Or Alive" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts.
  29. ↑ "Bon Jovi Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard.
  30. ↑ "Bon Jovi - Wanted Dead Or Alive (live)" (in German). Charts.de. Media Control. Archived from the original on December 7, 2014.
  31. ↑ "Bon Jovi - Wanted Dead Or Alive (live)" (in Dutch). Dutchcharts.nl. Hung Medien.
  32. ↑ "Australian Music Report No 701 – 28 December 1987 > National Top 100 Singles for 1987". Kent Music Report, via Imgur.com. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
  33. ↑ "Top 100 Hits for 1987". The Longbored Surfer. Archived from the original on January 4, 2016. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  34. ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.
  35. ↑ "British single certifications – Bon Jovi – Wanted Dead or Alive". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  36. ↑ Edwards, Gavin (2020-05-05). "15 Essential Hair-Metal Videos". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2021-03-15.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.