[jovifan93]

And that's the tour (in fact the concert (Hamburg)) that I didn't get tickets to, because it was around the time I became a fan and that damn thing was totally sold out

Considering the energy, I'd agree. Considering playing "perfectly" (holding the tempo, consistency, etc.), I'd say 1995 was better. But that comes down to what you like more - raw passion and energy or perfection

[Jeeper]

Originally Posted by jovifan93

And that's the tour (in fact the concert (Hamburg)) that I didn't get tickets to, because it was around the time I became a fan and that damn thing was totally sold out

Considering the energy, I'd agree. Considering playing "perfectly" (holding the tempo, consistency, etc.), I'd say 1995 was better. But that comes down to what you like more - raw passion and energy or perfection

You’re right - they were tighter as a band in 1995 but the energy wasn’t quite as intense. Alec was replaced and they were naturally more rehearsed after two back to back studio albums and a close touring schedule. On paper that should indicate that 1995 was potentially better than 1993 but it wasn’t the case. (For me)

Still, both tours were a golden era although the 2nd leg of the TD tour was notably not as good as the first.

Main Road, Manchester for example sticks out. From where I was in the stands, the energy really dipped at times, notably during the ending of STBI when Jon was trying to get the crowd to participate in the “hey hey hey HEY” chant and it never took off. People were not bothered. It was sad to see. Also, Jon was vocally less consistent on that leg. Still a million miles better than now, but you could see the slight dip already.


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[DavetheGodofKeys]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?t=1491s&v=DXRU4ZeUoi0

Nice concert. One of the best from the Bounce tour. The band are enjoying themselves and the crowd is loud.

[DavetheGodofKeys]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?t=6471s&v=RdR6QkM-XSE

Great show, one of the best from 1993.

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The best one from 1993! The band are tight and Jon is singing great. He's also singing the high notes on the regular choruses of Prayer. The only bad thing is that a part of the 2nd encore is cut off.

[bonjovi90]

Originally Posted by DavetheGodofKeys

The best one from 1993! The band are tight and Jon is singing great. He's also singing the high notes on the regular choruses of Prayer. The only bad thing is that a part of the 2nd encore is cut off.

There were better ones in my book, even though it's a close tie since probably around 10 shows from April/May can be discussed for the best ones.

I don't know what the uploader did to the video, but the missing part was actually recorded:

Bon Jovi - Midnight Rider ~ Wanted Dead Or Alive...

[JackieBlue]

Originally Posted by bonjovi90

There were better ones in my book, even though it's a close tie since probably around 10 shows from April/May can be discussed for the best ones.

I don't know what the uploader did to the video, but the missing part was actually recorded:
Bon Jovi - Midnight Rider ~ Wanted Dead Or Alive (Stockholm 1993) - YouTube

I have a question for some of you guys who remember individual concerts in detail like this and seem to be able to remember them in sequence.

When was the last time Richie regularly did extended intros like that? Did it happen in most shows, up until it basically just stopped? Or did it just happen randomly the whole time? I thought it was mostly during the SWW and NJ tours. But this is obviously later than that. And it seems unreal to me, after watching something like this video, that he suddenly got tired of doing that and just fell into doing the same basic intros in show after show.

[bonjovi90]

Originally Posted by JackieBlue

I have a question for some of you guys who remember individual concerts in detail like this and seem to be able to remember them in sequence.

When was the last time Richie regularly did extended intros like that? Did it happen in most shows, up until it basically just stopped? Or did it just happen randomly the whole time? I thought it was mostly during the SWW and NJ tours. But this is obviously later than that. And it seems unreal to me, after watching something like this video, that he suddenly got tired of doing that and just fell into doing the same basic intros in show after show.

It was done until the end of 1995 in the way that Richie sat down on his chair and kept playing a longer intro. For the shows in 1996 all the long band intros were dropped due to the changes in the setlist structure (Wanted in the acoustic set, Lay Your Hands On Me being done with the marching band intro).
From 2000 onwards these long intros were basically dismissed in order to make room for more songs.

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[Jeeper]

Originally Posted by bonjovi90

There were better ones in my book, even though it's a close tie since probably around 10 shows from April/May can be discussed for the best ones.



I don't know what the uploader did to the video, but the missing part was actually recorded:

Everything about that performance highlights just how far the mighty have fallen. Jon’s voice has power, depth and control. Richie is fluid and oozes confidence.

I understand it’s 25yrs on, I’m not saying they should still be at that level. Just, what a level.....


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[DavetheGodofKeys]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?t=934s&v=MtRikwM9W14

This is a nice one, the band are energetic and the crowd is loud. Also, the setlist is pretty great. Overall, a great show.