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Old 11-05-2009, 06:54 PM
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Default Bit more understanding for setlists

After watching the documentary, I do have a bit more of an understanding as far as the setlists go. Jon talked abit about it, and it makes sense.

Most of us on here obviously would love to hear a whole bunch of rarities. However, we are the minority. Jon has to appeal to a wide age of fans, most who want to hear the hits. And let's face it - They have a lot of hits. Which in turn only leaves so much room for the rarities.

OK, so you're Jon and you've got your hits that you MUST play. Now, you know that you've got to pick a rare song or 2 to appease the die hards, without losing the rest of the crowd. I'd love to hear Wild Is The Wind. How will that go over on the rest of the crowd? Perhaps there is your reason for hearing Captain Crash or I Got The Girl. They're upbeat songs.

See what I mean?

A lot is made about a band like Pearl Jam who is constantly changing their show. However, they don't appeal to nearly the wide range that Bon Jovi does.

I've been hard on the band when it comes to set lists as well, but when you think about what Jon has to do, it really does make a bit more sense.
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