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Originally Posted by Walleris
I remember when The Circle came out and Born To Follow was the lead single, Jon said that it was the last song recorded for an album and it was "song number 28". I'm not 100% sure on the number, but it was definitely in the 20s. So I don't think it's the quantity. It's not like extra 10-20 songs of modern day Bon Jovi would light the world on fire. To me it comes down to Jon's vocal limitations. I am very positive that today's Jon could still write a great song for 90s Jon to sing. What About Now album still has some nice melodies, but the problem was in delivery. Richie isn't motivated to do epic solos anymore (if he was, he would've done it Aftermath), but to me a solo can never make the song great. It only works as a steroid, but doesn't replace the workout.
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I am very positive that today's Jon could still write a great song for 90s Jon to sing
Absolutely agree!!! It's the vocal passion that made whatever song Jon sang back in the day, 100% believable.
Born To Follow is not even that bad lyrically, although I hate "the sun to shine tomorrow" lyric but if 90's Jon sang this song, it could and would be a totally different song.
Jon said that it was the last song recorded for an album and it was "song number 28"
I have a hard time believing that they wrote
and recorded 28 songs for TC. I would go with 20, if not lower. Some were used for the GHs and there might be a few left over but I know the interview you are referring to and just out of curiosity, I'd love someone to find it.... I still recorded every interview onto DVD back then so I might even have it.
Born To Follow was the lead single, Jon said that it was the last song recorded for an album
I think it was the last song because the Record Company demanded a good Bon Jovi anthem type lead single, even though there were better songs on the album. Basically IML part 14. Something to wake people up. The only other song comparable is This Is Our House but I really don't know when that was recorded.