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Originally Posted by symbeline
This. I had a conversation a long time ago with a mega fan who hated the co-writers post TD and basically blamed the newcomers for the decline in the lyrics department. Whaaa? He was convinced that Child was something of an unofficial member and poured his soul into the lyrics. I'd rather have Billy Falcon, he really seems to bring the best out of Jon and their collaboration is more *artistic* than hits-oriented
Desmond Child post2000 has been a hit or miss, on the side of miss tbh
I find it quite amusing that their last official collaboration was Army Of One
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Bon Jovi and Desmond Child through the years.
"You Give Love a Bad Name"
"Livin' on a Prayer"
"I'd Die For You"
"Without Love"
"Bad Medicine"
"Born to Be My Baby"
"Blood on Blood"
"Wild is the Wind"
"Does Anybody Really Fall In Love Anymore?"
"Rosie"
"Keep the Faith"
"I'll Sleep When I'm Dead"
"Something for the Pain"
"This Ain't a Love Song" / "Como Yo Nadie Te Ha Amado" (Spanish version)
"Hearts Breaking Even"
"Diamond Ring"
"One Wild Night"
"The Distance"
"Misunderstood"
"All About Lovin' You"
"Hook Me Up"
"Bells of Freedom"
"Dirty Little Secret"
"These Open Arms"
"(You Want to) Make a Memory"
"Let's Make it Baby" (demo, special release)
"Brokenpromiseland"
"Fast Cars"
"Happy Now"
"Learn to Love"
"Army of One"
Still some amazing songs on this list post 2000. In the last ~10 years Brokenpromiseland, and Dirty Little Secret, These Open Arms seem to be fan favorites here as well. I agree that it was time for the band to move in a different direction yet he still contributed to numerous of the band's most beloved songs pre & post 2000.
I recall many members on this board commenting that they needed to write more songs with him moving forward after HAND. I'm just extremely pleased that with all the adjustments and turmoil over the past 5 years, eventually THINFS is the end result of it all. Cheers.