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Originally Posted by Becky (Post 1122164)

Why is it assumed that Jon owes Richie an apology? ... Common sense has been completely lost in the conspiracy theories.

I only assumed this for parody purposes. No harm intended.

But, in a more serious answer to your question, I would have to say that it's because Richie comes across as more approachable and laid-back in the media and that makes him a more sympathetic character.

As for this fiasco with him being missing - a lot will depend upon the true reason for his departure. Sympathetic fans or no, if he doesn't have a damned good excuse for not showing up, he'll lose his fan base.

jublke

I'm sure glad I didn't get tickets for the Irish gig. I won't go if Richie isn't gonna be there.

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Originally Posted by DevilsSon (Post 1122154)

That comparison is absolute bollocks. Let's look at the two biggest albums of each of them. The E Street Band isn't even mentioned on the cover of Born to Run. The E-Street band is not part of the artwork and whichever you look at it, it is a solo recording. Just that the session musicians had a name as a group. A bit like 'the Big Dogs' or 'Kings of Suburbia'. For ****'s sake, Bruce wrote ALL songs by himself whereas Slippery is almost entirely co-written by Sambora.

Born in the USA:

"Born in the U.S.A." – Springsteen
"Cover Me" – Springsteen
"Darlington County" – Springsteen
"Working on the Highway" – Springsteen
"Downbound Train" – Springsteen
"I'm on Fire" – Springsteen
"No Surrender" – Springsteen
"Bobby Jean" – Springsteen
"I'm Goin' Down" – Springsteen
"Glory Days" – Springsteen
"Dancing in the Dark" – Springsteen
"My Hometown" – Springsteen

Slippery When Wet:

"Let It Rock" - Bon Jovi, Sambora
"You Give Love a Bad Name"- Bon Jovi, Sambora, Child
"Livin' on a Prayer" - Bon Jovi, Sambora, Child
"Social Disease" - Bon Jovi, Sambora
"Wanted Dead or Alive" - Bon Jovi, Sambora
"Raise Your Hands" - Bon Jovi, Sambora
"Without Love" - Bon Jovi, Sambora, Child
"I'd Die for You" - Bon Jovi, Sambora, Child
"Never Say Goodbye" - Bon Jovi, Sambora
"Wild in the Streets" - Bon Jovi

Whichever way you look at it - Bon Jovi were a proper band. No matter who had the 'contract' or what not. Springsteen was a solo artist with a band. The way things stand now, I am not sure anymore...

Very true. Bruce has been and always been a solo act. From the beginning of his career, it's been just Bruce. E Street Band are his backing band and over the years, the members becoming more known but make no mistake, people go to see Bruce for him.

Bon Jovi are a band, were always advertised as a band, it's not Jon and ........... but Bon Jovi and here are the members. It's just been the past few years where it's become more of a Jon band. Look at the early years, even right up to HAND, it was a band.

The other thing is that the E Street band is simply bigger than Bon Jovi, making the absence of one member less noticeable. Bon Jovi tours with 6 people on stage, Bruce tours with like 17/18. I will admit though on a side note that Bruce's stage recently has been too crowed for me. Does he really need a bongo drums player, 3 backing vocalists, a full horns section, etc.? But still the point is the same.

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Originally Posted by superkid (Post 1122181)

The other thing is that the E Street band is simply bigger than Bon Jovi, making the absence of one member less noticeable. Bon Jovi tours with 6 people on stage, Bruce tours with like 17/18. I will admit though on a side note that Bruce's stage recently has been too crowed for me. Does he really need a bongo drums player, 3 backing vocalists, a full horns section, etc.? But still the point is the same.

I believe one has just come on the market if Bruce is looking?

Aloha !

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Originally Posted by RonJovi (Post 1122182)

I believe one has just come on the market if Bruce is looking?

Considering how Bruce is touring Europe at the same time Bon Jovi is touring Europe I reckon both E-street band fans and Bon Jovi fans are in for a surprise this summer. Bobby Bandiera on the guitar...Tico Torres on the drums, Phil X on the guitar, and do I need to say his name? Rrrrrichie Sambora on the bongo's!" :p

Salaam Aleikum,
Sebastiaan

I thought this thread and the sambongo act would get old, but nope, still way too funny. Get'em Bruce. I love Richie but its easier to blame him and thank Jon for more effort into a show then speculate anymore lol.

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Originally Posted by jublke (Post 1122162)

I think it's time for Jon to reach out to Richie and I thought he could do it by song (BTW, kudos to my fellow parodiers - this is hard to do!)

Who Says You Can't Come Home
(dedicated to Richie, my partner in music)

I've spent thirty years lookin' at your face
Phil X, he can play but he just can't replace
You've run away from the only thing we've ever known

And like a blind dog without a bone
I'm adrift onstage, I can't get into the zone
I'm not a solo singer, I'm going to lose this pot of gold

I've tried this, tried that, now I've gone and hurt my back
Trying to please our fans, knittin' hacks
Spendin' too much time at my microphone
Oh, Richie, please come home.

Oh, Rich, can you please come home?
You're a Jovi guy, I call you one of my own
You're my right-hand man, I need your vocal tone
Oh, Richie, please come home.

Who says you can't go back?
Been all around the world and as a matter of fact
Your fans are pissed and they just want you to show
Who says you can't go home? There's no fight.
You're so right. You're so right. You're so right. You're so right.

I went as far as I could, I tried to give you space
But I'm flailing out here, I need to see your face
I need your smile when we're out on the road

Every step on stage feels like the danger zone
Your fans are upset and they are startin' to roam
This is my band, the only band I've ever known
And I say you must come home.

Oh, Rich, please come home.
You've proven your point, I need you in the show
You're my right-hand man, I need your vocal tone
Oh, Richie, please come home.

Who says you can't come back?
Been all around the world and as a matter of fact
There's only one place left the fans want you to go
Oh, Richie, please come home.

It's alright, it's alright, it's alright, it's alright
Promise you more solos each and every night
If I apologize now, oh, can I make it right?
Oh, Richie, please come home.

I've said stuff, done crap, now I'm sadly lookin' back
It's been a long, long road, I know why you left
Can't tell how the story goes

It doesn't matter where you are, doesn't matter where you go
If it's another rehab stint or back on the road
Can you please take me with you when you go?
Oh, can't you please come home?

Oh, Rich, please come home.
You're a Jovi guy, I call you one of my own
You're my right-hand man, I really need your vocal tone
Oh, can't you please come home?

Who says you can't come back?
Missin' from the tour and fans are startin' to yak
Sayin' I killed your dog and Bobby's got to go
Oh, can't you please come home?

It's alright, it's alright, it's alright, it's alright
You're so right, you're so right, you're so right, you're so right
If I apologize now to make it all right
Oh, can't you please come home?

It's alright, it's alright, it's alright, it's alright
It's alright, oh Richie, please come home.
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright, it's alright
It's alright, oh Richie, please come home.

I love it! Very creative!!

This thread is so entertaining. Thanks for the parodies, some fantastic work.

I'm sure we could resurrect the whole 'Dorothea wants a clean tour' conspiracy with a fan-made version of 'It's My Wife'?