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Bon Jovi

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Bon Jovi, an iconic rock band that emerged from the pop-metal scene in the 1980s, has since transcended this era and become one of America's most enduring rock bands. Known for their blockbuster 1986 album "Slippery When Wet" featuring hit singles like "You Give Love a Bad Name" and "Wanted Dead or Alive", the band's most streamed song on Spotify today is "Livin' On A Prayer", which garners over 1.3 billion streams. In total, Bon Jovi has more than 6.2 billion streams on Spotify as of today, showcasing their continued popularity and widespread appeal.

Unlike many of their pop-metal counterparts from the 80s, Bon Jovi deftly adapted their sound to fit changing musical styles over time. They slowly moved away from the traditional arena rock guitars, placing greater emphasis on melody and ballads without entirely rejecting the hard rock genre. They also incorporated soft rock and country elements into their music, helping the band maintain their popularity well into the 21st century.

The band gets its name from the lead singer Jon Bon Jovi, who spent his teenage years playing in local bands in New Jersey with David Bryan. Joined by members like Alec John Such, Tico Torres, and later Richie Sambora, Bon Jovi released their eponymous debut album in 1984.

Their breakthrough moment came in 1986 with the album "Slippery When Wet". Thanks to hits like "You Give Love a Bad Name," "Livin' on a Prayer", and "Wanted Dead or Alive," the album sold over nine million copies in the U.S alone, marking Bon Jovi as superstars in their home country. Their fame wasn't limited to the U.S., as their music also became a huge hit in Europe, Canada, Japan, and Australia.

The band continued to evolve and release successful albums through the 90s, with members also pursuing solo work. Their 2000 album "Crush" marked a comeback with the cross-platform hit single "It's My Life". They have continued releasing albums well into the 2020s.

Over the years, Bon Jovi has experienced changes, with the departure of members like Richie Sambora, but the band remains a rock music powerhouse. Their music has seamlessly crossed boundaries, embedding itself in the popular consciousness, maintaining a presence in popular music platforms such as Spotify, and continuing to influence the genre of rock and beyond. Their persistence and adaptability have solidified Bon Jovi's position as American rock icons.

The band's ability to evolve and remain relevant through the changing times is a testament to their musicianship and understanding of their audience. From ushering in the era of pop-metal to sustaining popularity in the 21st century, Bon Jovi has stood the test of time and continues to be a significant figure in rock music.

Genres

: glam metal

Total plays

8.5 billion
Updated on 2025-02-10

Monthly listeners

30,343,373

Followers

14,627,039

Top Cities

  1. Mexico
    470,682 listeners
  2. Brazil
    651,907 listeners
  3. Chile
    552,162 listeners
  4. Australia
    346,960 listeners
  5. Indonesia
    484,422 listeners

Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Livin' On A Prayer
Livin' On A Prayer
1,837,217,608 4:09 1986-08-16
You Give Love A Bad Name
You Give Love A Bad Name
1,278,167,510 3:43 1986-08-16
It's My Life
It's My Life
1,002,945,711 3:44 2000-01-01
Always
Always
598,474,519 5:53 1994-01-01
Wanted Dead Or Alive
Wanted Dead Or Alive
491,964,073 5:09 1986-08-16
Bed Of Roses
Bed Of Roses
412,722,527 6:34 1992-11-03
Runaway
Runaway
333,763,325 3:51 1984-01-23
I'll Be There For You
I'll Be There For You
235,643,261 5:47 1988-09-13
Bad Medicine
Bad Medicine
215,323,744 5:17 1988-09-13
Never Say Goodbye
Never Say Goodbye
122,889,294 4:49 1986-08-16
Thank You For Loving Me
Thank You For Loving Me
116,757,646 5:08 2000-01-01
Have A Nice Day
Have A Nice Day
105,233,231 3:49 2005-01-01
Born To Be My Baby
Born To Be My Baby
92,296,416 4:40 1988-09-13
This Ain't A Love Song
This Ain't A Love Song
89,848,834 5:06 1995-06-27
In These Arms
In These Arms
72,884,547 5:19 1992-11-03
Keep The Faith
Keep The Faith
60,600,828 5:47 1992-11-03
Misunderstood
Misunderstood
60,503,500 3:30 2002-01-01
These Days
These Days
47,900,227 6:28 1995-06-27
We Weren't Born To Follow
We Weren't Born To Follow
45,346,785 4:03 2009-01-01
Who Says You Can't Go Home
Who Says You Can't Go Home
42,833,707 3:51 2005-01-01
Someday I'll Be Saturday Night
Someday I'll Be Saturday Night
35,656,332 4:39 1994-01-01
Because We Can
Because We Can
33,284,161 4:00 2013-01-01
This House Is Not For Sale
This House Is Not For Sale
32,005,790 3:37 2018-02-23
(You Want To) Make A Memory - Pop Album Version
(You Want To) Make A Memory - Pop Album Version
26,884,064 4:37 2007-01-01
All About Lovin' You
All About Lovin' You
25,799,613 3:44 2002-01-01
Hallelujah - Live
Hallelujah - Live
23,025,375 6:01 2007-01-01
Shot Through The Heart
Shot Through The Heart
22,557,519 4:26 1984-01-23
I'd Die For You
I'd Die For You
22,342,400 4:31 1986-08-16
Raise Your Hands
Raise Your Hands
21,656,727 4:17 1986-08-16
Lay Your Hands On Me
Lay Your Hands On Me
20,926,678 3:49 2010-10-29
Lie To Me
Lie To Me
20,398,538 5:34 1995-06-27
Lost Highway
Lost Highway
18,972,131 4:14 2007-01-01
Living In Sin
Living In Sin
18,814,071 4:39 1988-09-13
Blood On Blood
Blood On Blood
18,751,642 6:17 1988-09-13
Lay Your Hands On Me
Lay Your Hands On Me
18,633,344 5:59 1988-09-13
What Do You Got?
What Do You Got?
17,515,043 3:47 2010-01-01
Roller Coaster
Roller Coaster
16,227,897 3:39 2018-02-23
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
16,196,005 4:43 1992-11-03
Dry County
Dry County
15,991,620 9:52 1992-11-03
No Apologies
No Apologies
15,799,551 3:45 2010-01-01
Limitless
Limitless
15,796,535 3:42 2020-10-02
In And Out Of Love
In And Out Of Love
15,700,341 4:26 1985-03-27
Como Yo Nadie Te Ha Amado
Como Yo Nadie Te Ha Amado
15,101,371 5:07 1995-05-30
Who Says You Can't Go Home
Who Says You Can't Go Home
13,352,230 4:41 2005-01-01
Story Of My Life
Story Of My Life
13,099,672 4:09 2005-01-01
Something For The Pain
Something For The Pain
13,018,329 4:48 1995-06-27
Now Or Never
Now Or Never
12,875,312 2:29 2024-11-14
We Don't Run
We Don't Run
12,452,725 3:17 2015-08-21
It's My Life - 2003 Acoustic Version
It's My Life - 2003 Acoustic Version
12,303,211 3:41 2003-01-01
Born Again Tomorrow
Born Again Tomorrow
12,263,890 3:32 2018-02-23
Knockout
Knockout
11,618,300 3:29 2018-02-23
Saturday Night Gave Me Sunday Morning
Saturday Night Gave Me Sunday Morning
11,585,405 3:23 2015-08-21
When We Were Us
When We Were Us
11,541,887 3:34 2018-02-23
Let It Rock
Let It Rock
10,294,272 5:25 1986-08-16
Stick To Your Guns
Stick To Your Guns
10,129,970 4:45 1988-09-13
Legendary
Legendary
10,114,659 4:05 2024-03-14
When We Were Beautiful
When We Were Beautiful
9,728,702 5:18 2009-01-01
Everyday
Everyday
9,686,598 2:57 2002-01-01
Till We Ain't Strangers Anymore
Till We Ain't Strangers Anymore
9,093,889 4:43 2007-01-01
We Got It Going On
We Got It Going On
9,003,179 4:13 2007-01-01
Labor Of Love
Labor Of Love
8,287,192 5:04 2018-02-23
Say It Isn't So
Say It Isn't So
8,024,456 3:32 2000-01-01
Living With The Ghost
Living With The Ghost
7,864,545 4:45 2018-02-23
American Reckoning
American Reckoning
7,718,178 4:42 2020-10-02
Livin' On A Prayer - Live In Zurich/2000
Livin' On A Prayer - Live In Zurich/2000
7,462,682 5:14 2001-05-22
She Don't Know Me
She Don't Know Me
7,239,600 4:02 1984-01-23
Without Love
Without Love
6,862,257 3:31 1986-08-16
Wild Is The Wind
Wild Is The Wind
6,369,978 5:09 1988-09-13
Social Disease
Social Disease
6,328,041 4:18 1986-08-16
Unbroken
Unbroken
6,256,481 6:07 2019-11-01
Christmas Isn’t Christmas
Christmas Isn’t Christmas
6,198,996 3:38 2023-11-17
Hearts Breaking Even
Hearts Breaking Even
6,152,028 5:07 1995-06-27
Wild In The Streets
Wild In The Streets
6,137,640 3:54 1986-08-16
Walls
Walls
5,845,160 3:38 2018-02-23
Living Proof
Living Proof
5,801,985 3:39 2024-05-17
Do What You Can - Single Edit
Do What You Can - Single Edit
5,717,719 3:51 2020-07-23
I Want You
I Want You
5,671,015 5:37 1992-11-03
One Wild Night
One Wild Night
5,516,777 4:18 2000-01-01
It's My Life - Live In Toronto, Ontario/2000
It's My Life - Live In Toronto, Ontario/2000
5,347,571 3:51 2001-05-22
Unbroken (ft. The Invictus Games Choir)
Unbroken (ft. The Invictus Games Choir)
5,188,568 5:16 2020-03-27
Superman Tonight
Superman Tonight
5,152,797 5:13 2009-01-01
Two Story Town
Two Story Town
5,068,867 5:10 2000-01-01
Whole Lot Of Leavin'
Whole Lot Of Leavin'
4,388,924 4:19 2007-01-01
I Believe
I Believe
4,277,218 5:48 1992-11-03
This Is Love This Is Life
This Is Love This Is Life
4,232,136 3:24 2010-01-01
(It's Hard) Letting You Go
(It's Hard) Letting You Go
4,183,093 5:51 1995-06-27
Hey God
Hey God
4,135,534 6:11 1995-06-27
Welcome To Wherever You Are
Welcome To Wherever You Are
4,054,951 3:47 2005-01-01
Beautiful Drug
Beautiful Drug
3,991,322 3:48 2020-10-02
(You Want To) Make A Memory
(You Want To) Make A Memory
3,981,491 4:06 2007-01-01
Just Older
Just Older
3,981,253 4:29 2000-01-01
Story Of Love
Story Of Love
3,897,085 5:50 2020-10-02
What About Now
What About Now
3,742,464 3:45 2013-01-01
I'm With You
I'm With You
3,733,947 3:44 2013-01-01
Do What You Can
Do What You Can
3,684,097 4:20 2020-10-02
Summertime
Summertime
3,662,114 3:19 2007-01-01
Scars On This Guitar
Scars On This Guitar
3,612,589 5:06 2018-02-23
If I Was Your Mother
If I Was Your Mother
3,612,379 4:27 1992-11-03
The More Things Change
The More Things Change
3,542,805 3:54 2010-01-01
Captain Crash & The Beauty Queen From Mars
Captain Crash & The Beauty Queen From Mars
3,444,402 4:31 2000-01-01
God Bless This Mess
God Bless This Mess
3,316,202 3:23 2018-02-23
If That's What It Takes
If That's What It Takes
3,316,014 5:17 1995-06-27
Roulette
Roulette
3,314,773 4:41 1984-01-23
Born To Be My Baby - Acoustic Version
Born To Be My Baby - Acoustic Version
3,292,278 4:54 1988-09-13
New Year's Day
New Year's Day
3,281,130 4:26 2018-02-23
Diamond Ring
Diamond Ring
3,263,167 3:45 1994-01-01
Something To Believe In
Something To Believe In
3,262,568 5:26 1995-06-27
You Give Love A Bad Name - Live In Zurich/2000
You Give Love A Bad Name - Live In Zurich/2000
3,245,544 3:54 2001-05-22
I Want To Be Loved
I Want To Be Loved
3,240,396 3:49 2005-01-01
Amen
Amen
3,235,278 4:13 2013-01-01
My Guitar Lies Bleeding In My Arms
My Guitar Lies Bleeding In My Arms
3,210,813 5:42 1995-06-27
Last Man Standing
Last Man Standing
3,158,992 4:37 2005-01-01
That's What The Water Made Me
That's What The Water Made Me
3,038,093 4:26 2013-01-01
Wanted Dead Or Alive - Live At The China Club, New York/2000
Wanted Dead Or Alive - Live At The China Club, New York/2000
3,026,757 6:00 2001-05-22
Only Lonely
Only Lonely
3,016,305 5:01 1985-03-27
Do What You Can
Do What You Can
2,979,462 4:13 2020-09-18
Reunion
Reunion
2,976,257 4:12 2018-02-23
Undivided
Undivided
2,934,830 3:53 2002-01-01
99 In The Shade
99 In The Shade
2,930,217 4:30 1988-09-13
The Devil's In The Temple
The Devil's In The Temple
2,900,409 3:18 2018-02-23
Bounce
Bounce
2,850,661 3:12 2002-01-01
Work For The Working Man
Work For The Working Man
2,741,225 4:04 2009-01-01
Burning For Love
Burning For Love
2,711,969 3:54 1984-01-23
Love Lies
Love Lies
2,692,405 4:09 1984-01-23
We Made It Look Easy
We Made It Look Easy
2,650,560 3:15 2024-06-07
Blame It On The Love Of Rock & Roll
Blame It On The Love Of Rock & Roll
2,616,405 4:25 1992-11-03
A Teardrop To The Sea
A Teardrop To The Sea
2,595,763 5:08 2015-08-21
Prayer 94
Prayer 94
2,591,788 5:18 1994-10-18
Pictures Of You
Pictures Of You
2,588,883 3:58 2013-01-01
Next 100 Years
Next 100 Years
2,571,165 6:19 2000-01-01
Come On Up To Our House
Come On Up To Our House
2,513,948 4:34 2018-02-23
This Is Our House
This Is Our House
2,442,211 4:23 2011-01-01
Blood In The Water
Blood In The Water
2,430,264 5:58 2020-10-02
Bells Of Freedom
Bells Of Freedom
2,429,281 4:56 2005-01-01
Blind Love
Blind Love
2,413,548 4:48 2015-08-21
We All Fall Down
We All Fall Down
2,374,439 4:06 2015-08-21
Ride Cowboy Ride
Ride Cowboy Ride
2,370,190 1:25 1988-09-13
What's Left Of Me
What's Left Of Me
2,361,116 4:35 2013-01-01
You Had Me From Hello
You Had Me From Hello
2,328,842 3:49 2002-01-01
Mystery Train
Mystery Train
2,320,151 5:13 2000-01-01
Homebound Train
Homebound Train
2,300,513 5:11 1988-09-13
Beautiful World
Beautiful World
2,284,534 3:49 2013-01-01
I Am
I Am
2,255,632 3:54 2005-01-01
Damned
Damned
2,253,868 4:34 1995-06-27
Army Of One
Army Of One
2,244,222 4:35 2013-01-01
Little Bit Of Soul
Little Bit Of Soul
2,228,261 5:44 1992-11-03
Save The World
Save The World
2,170,856 5:32 2000-01-01
The Boys Are Back In Town
The Boys Are Back In Town
2,169,672 4:05 1988-09-13
Let It Rain
Let It Rain
2,167,416 4:39 2020-10-02
Any Other Day
Any Other Day
2,139,417 4:01 2007-01-01
Rocking In The Free World - Live In Johannesburg/1995
Rocking In The Free World - Live In Johannesburg/1995
2,116,508 5:40 2001-05-22
Last Cigarette
Last Cigarette
2,091,164 3:38 2005-01-01
Come Back
Come Back
2,084,598 3:59 1984-01-23
I'm Your Man
I'm Your Man
2,078,349 3:45 2015-08-21
Fingerprints
Fingerprints
2,063,067 5:58 2015-08-21
Breakout
Breakout
2,042,724 5:23 1984-01-23
Complicated
Complicated
2,037,194 3:37 2005-01-01
Burning Bridges
Burning Bridges
2,023,196 2:44 2015-08-21
Seat Next To You
Seat Next To You
1,990,175 4:22 2007-01-01
Life Is Beautiful
Life Is Beautiful
1,985,947 3:23 2015-08-21
Lower The Flag
Lower The Flag
1,952,496 4:55 2020-10-02
I Love This Town
I Love This Town
1,926,393 4:38 2007-01-01
The Hardest Part Is The Night
The Hardest Part Is The Night
1,904,469 4:25 1985-03-27
Love For Sale
Love For Sale
1,892,151 4:02 1988-09-13
Thick As Thieves
Thick As Thieves
1,884,732 4:58 2013-01-01
Hook Me Up
Hook Me Up
1,879,995 3:54 2002-01-01
She's A Mystery
She's A Mystery
1,856,262 5:18 2000-01-01
Room At The End Of The World
Room At The End Of The World
1,827,265 5:03 2013-01-01
Who Would You Die For
Who Would You Die For
1,823,840 3:55 2015-08-21
Woman In Love
Woman In Love
1,796,677 3:49 1992-11-03
Fear
Fear
1,781,089 3:07 1992-11-03
The Fighter
The Fighter
1,772,107 4:37 2013-01-01
Silent Night
Silent Night
1,764,664 5:07 1985-03-27
Born Again (feat. Bon Jovi)
Born Again (feat. Bon Jovi)
1,744,665 3:55 2012-09-18
Brothers In Arms
Brothers In Arms
1,735,880 4:13 2020-10-02
Thorn In My Side
Thorn In My Side
1,726,388 4:05 2009-01-01
Everybody's Broken
Everybody's Broken
1,711,600 4:12 2007-01-01
The Price Of Love
The Price Of Love
1,710,122 4:14 1985-03-27
Love's The Only Rule
Love's The Only Rule
1,687,225 4:38 2009-01-01
Runaway - Live In Tokyo/1985
Runaway - Live In Tokyo/1985
1,682,456 4:47 2001-05-22
Get Ready
Get Ready
1,651,357 4:09 1984-01-23
Love Me Back To Life
Love Me Back To Life
1,641,369 4:09 2002-01-01
Waves
Waves
1,633,497 3:53 2024-06-07
I Got The Girl
I Got The Girl
1,611,830 4:36 2000-01-01
Wanted Dead Or Alive - 2003 Version
Wanted Dead Or Alive - 2003 Version
1,596,046 3:43 2003-01-01
Real Love
Real Love
1,595,123 4:32 2018-02-23
The Last Night
The Last Night
1,585,723 3:33 2007-01-01
One Wild Night 2001 - Live In Toronto/2000
One Wild Night 2001 - Live In Toronto/2000
1,581,219 3:46 2001-05-22
Livin' on a Prayer - Live at Live 8, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, 2nd July 2005
Livin' on a Prayer - Live at Live 8, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, 2nd July 2005
1,561,633 4:56 2005-01-01
This House Is Not For Sale - Live From The London Palladium
This House Is Not For Sale - Live From The London Palladium
1,538,403 6:36 2016-12-16
The Distance
The Distance
1,533,562 4:48 2002-01-01
With These Two Hands
With These Two Hands
1,533,243 3:58 2013-01-01
Live Before You Die
Live Before You Die
1,500,496 4:18 2009-01-01
Luv Can - Bonus Track
Luv Can - Bonus Track
1,485,187 5:57 2020-10-05
Bad Medicine - Live In Zurich/2000
Bad Medicine - Live In Zurich/2000
1,475,535 4:20 2001-05-22
One Step Closer
One Step Closer
1,470,418 3:36 2007-01-01
Novocaine
Novocaine
1,451,993 4:49 2005-01-01
Someday I'll Be Saturday Night - Live In Melbourne/1995
Someday I'll Be Saturday Night - Live In Melbourne/1995
1,448,221 6:30 2001-05-22
Wildflower
Wildflower
1,445,642 4:14 2005-01-01
Thank You For Loving Me - Radio Edit
Thank You For Loving Me - Radio Edit
1,438,095 4:07 2000-01-01
Brokenpromiseland
Brokenpromiseland
1,428,603 4:57 2009-01-01
Bullet
Bullet
1,416,780 3:50 2009-01-01
Joey - Live At Yokohama Arena, Japan, 2003
Joey - Live At Yokohama Arena, Japan, 2003
1,409,273 5:03 2003-01-01
I Don't Like Mondays - Live In London/1995
I Don't Like Mondays - Live In London/1995
1,395,490 5:38 2001-05-22
Joey
Joey
1,338,793 4:54 2002-01-01
Happy Now
Happy Now
1,320,810 4:21 2009-01-01
Right Side Of Wrong
Right Side Of Wrong
1,273,623 5:50 2002-01-01
Tokyo Road
Tokyo Road
1,272,402 5:41 1985-03-27
Fast Cars
Fast Cars
1,245,337 3:17 2009-01-01
We Don't Run
We Don't Run
1,242,496 3:18 2018-02-23
Open All Night
Open All Night
1,234,113 4:20 2002-01-01
Learn To Love
Learn To Love
1,230,365 4:40 2009-01-01
The People's House
The People's House
1,206,541 4:37 2024-06-07
Walls of Jericho
Walls of Jericho
1,187,744 3:48 2024-06-07
Always Run To You
Always Run To You
1,186,790 4:60 1985-03-27
Keep The Faith - Live In New York/2000
Keep The Faith - Live In New York/2000
1,179,099 6:20 2001-05-22
Story Of Love - Radio Edit
Story Of Love - Radio Edit
1,161,662 3:55 2021-01-29
Seeds
Seeds
1,128,822 5:06 2024-06-07
Last Man Standing - Recorded Live @ Nokia Theatre Times Square, NYC, September 19, 2005
Last Man Standing - Recorded Live @ Nokia Theatre Times Square, NYC, September 19, 2005
1,096,950 4:51 2005-01-01
King Of The Mountain
King Of The Mountain
1,080,049 3:53 1985-03-27
Back Door Santa
Back Door Santa
1,062,370 3:53 1987-10-20
Secret Dreams
Secret Dreams
1,038,156 4:54 1985-03-27
I Will Drive You Home
I Will Drive You Home
1,003,334 4:42 2018-02-23
Love Is War
Love Is War
965,667 4:15 1988-09-13
Living With The Ghost - Live From The London Palladium
Living With The Ghost - Live From The London Palladium
940,184 5:05 2016-12-16
Something To Believe In - Live In Yokohama, Japan/1996
Something To Believe In - Live In Yokohama, Japan/1996
931,592 6:01 2001-05-22
Edge Of A Broken Heart
Edge Of A Broken Heart
916,458 4:35 1994-01-01
All Hail The King
All Hail The King
916,392 4:52 2018-02-23
Knockout - Live From The London Palladium
Knockout - Live From The London Palladium
908,269 3:39 2016-12-16
Kiss The Bride
Kiss The Bride
905,813 3:51 2024-06-07
Roller Coaster - Live From The London Palladium
Roller Coaster - Live From The London Palladium
900,738 3:44 2016-12-16
Living in Paradise
Living in Paradise