Review from UC
Time for me to repent for my Bon Jovi rant from Saturday's United Center show in Chicago. If you read that thread, you will see my numerous comments about the show and my disappointment with the band and set list after that night. I do feel bad for everyone that is a diehard fan and hoped to see anything different than the typical show on that night. However, I decided to give it another try on Tuesday night at the UC and it was a classic that I will never forget.
Daughtry sounded much better (less muffled) and had improved crowd interaction throughout the show in my opinion. I was very nervous for Bon Jovi because I was going to be crushed if it was the same old set list again. My nerves got worse after hearing Lost Highway, Bad Name, and Raise Your Hands to start the list. But then Jon said hello and mentioned this show was for the die hards and we would hear some songs they don't play often. They kicked into Everyday and I was still very nervous since I have heard this many times. Once I'd Die For You (personal favorite) kicked off, I was feeling somewhat better. It was fabulous even if some of the fans were clueless and sat down (unforgiveable). Just Older was good and was different than the other shows so all was good and I was no longer sure what to expect next (this made the show priceless). Once I Love This Town started I was in shock because I totally believed that would close the encore like always. Now nobody knew what to expect and excitement was building for all the die hards in the crowd. When Jon announced Wild Is The Wind next, the breath just left me and I had goosebumps everywhere. It was so incredibly awesome to hear that song live again . I really cannot put the feeling into words. At this point, anything was game. When Knockin' started, I knew Blaze was coming and I heard that Saturday so I was starting to think we were venturing back to normality. Then Daughtry hit the stage and listening to Chris and Jon belt it out was fabulous. They put so much energy and heart into the song that it made me want even more of a song I really do not like so much. I, like many, am not fond of others singing Bon Jovi songs but this was for real and pretty darn incredible. After a couple more expected and cannot be left out hits, it was Richie's time to shine. I love These Days so I was begging to hear it and extend my amazement over the setlist. Sure enough, here it comes and it was just as amazing as the rest. Next, Jon appears on the platform and I am expecting Memory but wait a minute those drums aren't Memory. Could it be??? Yes, why not make this the best show I have ever seen and play Livin' In Sin. It was freakin' killer and I was completely shocked over what I was seeing. Again, I expected Memory next and then Richie shows up on the platform with Jon to see IBTFY together. Freakin' cool and unexpected. It sounded great. Yeah, I had to survive Bed of Roses, the dance, and the board walk, but that was okay at this point. I love the HAND, Faith, Prayer threesome. How can somebody not rock to those?
I really was not sure what to expect from the encore at this point since Town was already played. I wanted Any Other Day since it had not played in Chicago but did not get my wish (oh well can't complain really). The encore was good. I am not a big fan of the covers but they went over very well with the crowd and it was obvious Jon was really into making this a great show for everyone. I failed to mention earlier how he was having a great time with a camera that runs the HD screens behind the stage during Baby. He was dancing and spinning around with the camera having an awesome time. It has been a long time since I have seen Jon seem so "free for all" on stage. It's hard to describe how amazed I truly was.
I am sure I missed some great things that happened, but it honestly was a once in a lifetime show for me compared to the other 40+ I have seen. I think it was even more special due to my sadness over the Saturday setlist and the spur of the moment decision to get tickets very late for Tuesday's show. I had a feeling after seeing Sunday's setlist that there was a chance for a special night and the boys surely delivered. Once again, I am totally proud to be a Bon Jovi fan and I hope every one of you get a chance to see something similar from the band.
Of course, I still think Raise Your Hands makes no sense at the expense of Runaway and I would have loved to hear Any Other Day in the encore. I am quitting while ahead, the show rocked as is and I am not going to complain one bit.
Last edited by Scarzy; 02-28-2008 at 03:46 AM..
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02-28-2008, 05:08 AM
