THE Ultimate Bon Jovi Song
 

If this has been discussed before, I'm sorry, if not, here it is!

What is the ultimate Bon Jovi song? The song that capture the essence of the band on one song? I could make a poll out of it, but I'm not sure myself.
This song, it doesn't have to be a hit or something, but if you should introduce Bon Jovi to a person who had never heard a song by them. You wanted a song that you could say "THAT, that my friends is the essence of Bon Jovi!" What song would it be?

What's THE utimate Bon Jovi song?

I got some suggestion:

Someday I'll Be Saturday Night - It pure Bon Jovi. It's the kind of "you work hard all day, but I know I'm gonna get through it!" kinda song :) So much energy and optimism in it. This one also invented the "life my life" line.

Livin' On A Prayer - Much for the same reason, a bit more rock though.

Keep The Faith - It might not be the best representative, but it's a kinda of song that define the band in many ways. You know what I mean.

Just Older - Straight forward, like who you are. Again the optimism.


So, what do you think?
If it's wanted I (or someone else) can start a poll, but then there's gotta be some nominated.

Runaway. Started it all and still isn't worn out. There ain't many songs from any 80's band that has survived the years as well as Runaway.

Livin' on a Prayer
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Someday I'll Be Saturday Night
These Days
It's My Life

These Days
Someday I'll Be Saturday Night
Wanted
Prayer
Blood on Blood

If we're simply talking Ultimate Jovi Song - My Guitar Lies Bleeding is the winner hands down. If we're talking about introducing someone to the band who has NEVER heard a Jovi song before I would say Prayer, IML, Wanted, Always, Runaway and Saturday Night.

Prayer.
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I'm not talking about the best song they've made, I'm talking 'bout the song that defines the band! I can agree with My Guitar... as their best, but it's not the essential BJ song.
One song ;)

Wanted - It never gets old and it has something to say
Blood on Blood - Very much a theme song of theirs
I Believe - The vocals couldn't get any better
Prayer - We live for the fight cause it's all that we got
These Days - The other side of the optimism
Dry County - Because it's my favorite

Honorable mention to Drift Away - even though it's a cover. Listen to Cincinnati 87 and see if you aren't seduced.

Kathleen

One song that defines the band. Well, at this point in their career I would say the song that defines the band is It's My Life. The song is about living how you want to live and doing things your way without comprmising their ideals and that seems to be the credo the band follow at this point. They write and record what they want and tour where and when they want. They don't really seem to adhere to anyone else's guidelines or rules. Lost Hightway is a perfect example of that IMO.

i go with Wanted .. simply what bon jovi was capable of.
these days describes them the most but wanted is the one tht reflects the real jersey boys