Thread: ORIGINAL version of Runaway?
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Old 07-21-2006, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by father_time
The original, if anything, is more breathless, more naive and has more charisma. Here was a band reaching out more in hope than anticipation. The 'Bon Jovi' version is far more studied , a little slower and perhaps less enjoyable. This is probably due to production impositions, rather than any deliberate change in the bnad's outlook, although one has to bear in mind that the two versions were recorded by different bands.
I have the book and that's not the only error in it.

There's only one version of Runaway. It's the one on the Bon Jovi album. Read the credits, it's recorded by "The All Star Review" on June 1982. The Review inculdes Tim Pierce (guitar), Roy Bittan (keyboards), Frankie La Rocka (drums), Huey (Hugh) McDonald (bass), David Grahamme & Mick Seeley (backing vocals) and of course Jon on vocals / backing vocals.

So, the solo is played by Tim Pierce and the keyboards by Roy Bittan. Shocked? You should read the album covers.

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