Best of John Bongiovi [Import]

Product Description
Japanese compilation featuring 10 of the best tracks fromhis 'Power Station Years' albums. Includes 'More Than WeBargained For', 'Don't Leave Me Tonight' and 'Don't Do ThatTo Me Anymore'. 1998 Teichiku Records release. The fulltitle is 'The Best Of John B

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Average customer rating: Bon Jovi pre-history First attempt by John Bongiovi more than a bargain Years of rock and roll

The Very Best of John Bongiovi (1980-1983) Jon Bongiovi Manufacturer: Power Station Record ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Power Station The Leading Man Destination Anywhere Row Your Boat Destination Anywhere: The Film ASIN: B000001Z4X Release Date: 1997-05-23

Tracks:

1. Who Said It Would Last Forever
2. Open Your Heart
3. Stringin' A Line
4. Don't Leave Me Tonight
5. Hollywood Dreams
6. Don't You Believe Him
7. More Than We Bargained For
8. Head Over Heels
9. What You Want
10. Talkin' In Your Sleep

Customer Reviews:

Bon Jovi pre-history.......2007-05-07

Before becoming a platinum-selling megastar, Jon Bon Jovi was just plain old John Bongiovi, a janitor at his uncle's recording studio The Power Station. While working at the studio (and before forming the band Bon Jovi), he recorded several songs that have been collected on this album.

There are at least half a dozen different versions of this material, released by as many different (but always small) record labels. I have to assume that the songs were never intended for release, otherwise Jon Bon Jovi himself would have issued the album, and you know that would have been a decent seller for a major label. The various releases contain anywhere from 10 to 20 songs. If you're going to track this album down, you might as well try for the one with the most songs.

As to the actual music collected here, it's not bad at all, though it falls well short of what we heard on the debut Bon Jovi album. These songs take a more straightforward pop approach than the (relatively) hard rocking Bon Jovi material. It's almost like Bon Jovi was doing his best Springsteen impression, which oddly enough is pretty close to Bon Jovi's current sound. It makes you wonder just how much of Bon Jovi's early (and massively successful) hard rock sound came from people like Richie Sambora, Aldo Nova, and Desmond Child.

The Power Station Years (or the Best of John Bongiovi, or whatever it may be called) is an interesting bit of Bon Jovi history, and one that all serious Bon Jovi fans should check out. You probably won't find yourself reaching for this disc very often, but it's always interesting to see an artist's humble beginnings, and even more so for a star of Jon Bon Jovi's status.

First attempt by John Bongiovi.......2006-04-23

I owed a demo prior to him releasing this years later. I couldn't get the label I worked for to jump in and sign him based on lack of voice qualities and poor arrangements at that time in the 80's. The only workable song is "open your heart" he could have saved/rearranged it and stuck it into the band he quickly created after Runaway. This is a very raw attempt to break into the industry. It lacked then and even worse now. Good thing he created a band rather than solo, this album/CD solo is NOT worth the investment.

more than a bargain.......2001-11-06

for the bon jovi fan or just a fan of john's, this cd is a must. it captures all the essential ingredients of a bon jovi cd with the individuality of john's persona. you can tell the pure quality in the music. my favorites were MORE THAN WE BARGAINED FOR and DON'T LEAVE ME TONIGHT. these sum up the cd and justify john's talent pre-bon jovi. a good starter cd for bon jovi fans.

Years of rock and roll.......2001-03-31

John Bongiovi's album the Powerstation years lets us in on his music long before the band BONJOVI. The songs in a way are similar to the usuall bonjovi music but these songs also have there scent of individuality of Johns music. My favourite songs on the album include Dont leave me tonight,Hollywood dreams and in johns case these dreams came true with his success in the movie industry. I also liked More than we bargined for and talking in your sleep. This is a must album for those who are fans of Bonjovi or just John.

Average customer rating: Bon Jovi pre-history

Best of John Bongiovi Manufacturer: Pidm ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Arena Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000084UN Release Date: 2004-01-06

Tracks:

1. Who Said It Would Last Forever
2. More Than We Bargained For
3. Stringin' A Line
4. All Talk No Action
5. Don't Leave Me Tonight
6. Bobby's Girl
7. What You Want
8. Gimme Some Lovin' Charlene
9. No One Does It Like You
10. Don't Do That To Me Anymore

Album Description

Japanese compilation featuring 10 of the best tracks fromhis 'Power Station Years' albums. Includes 'More Than WeBargained For', 'Don't Leave Me Tonight' and 'Don't Do ThatTo Me Anymore'. 1998 Teichiku Records release. The fulltitle is 'The Best Of John B

Customer Reviews:

Bon Jovi pre-history.......2007-05-07

Before becoming a platinum-selling megastar, Jon Bon Jovi was just plain old John Bongiovi, a janitor at his uncle's recording studio The Power Station. While working at the studio (and before forming the band Bon Jovi), he recorded several songs that have been collected on this album.

There are at least half a dozen different versions of this material, released by as many different (but always small) record labels. I have to assume that the songs were never intended for release, otherwise Jon Bon Jovi himself would have issued the album, and you know that would have been a decent seller for a major label. The various releases contain anywhere from 10 to 20 songs. If you're going to track this album down, you might as well try for the one with the most songs.

As to the actual music collected here, it's not bad at all, though it falls well short of what we heard on the debut Bon Jovi album. These songs take a more straightforward pop approach than the (relatively) hard rocking Bon Jovi material. It's almost like Bon Jovi was doing his best Springsteen impression, which oddly enough is pretty close to Bon Jovi's current sound. It makes you wonder just how much of Bon Jovi's early (and massively successful) hard rock sound came from people like Richie Sambora, Aldo Nova, and Desmond Child.

The Power Station Years (or the Best of John Bongiovi, or whatever it may be called) is an interesting bit of Bon Jovi history, and one that all serious Bon Jovi fans should check out. You probably won't find yourself reaching for this disc very often, but it's always interesting to see an artist's humble beginnings, and even more so for a star of Jon Bon Jovi's status.

Average customer rating: Bon Jovi pre-history It Was Well Worth The Wait... young jon arrives young jon arrives

The Very Best of John Bongiovi (1980-1983) Jon Bongiovi Manufacturer: Import [Generic] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Arena Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000I5RG Release Date: 1999-02-02

Tracks:

1. Hollywood Dreams
2. Open Your Heart
3. Don't Keep Me Wondering
4. For You
5. Maybe Tomorrow
6. Don't You Believe Him
7. Head over Heals
8. Talkin' in Your Sleep
9. This Woman Is Dangerous
10. Runaway [*]

Album Description

Japanese edition of collection featuring 10 of his earliest recordings before he founded his group Bon Jovi, including an instrumental version of 'Runaway' added as a bonus track.1998 Teichiku Records release.

Album Details

Japanese Exclusive Collection of Early Material and Pre Bon Jovi Versions of Tracks Recorded at Power Station Studios.

Customer Reviews:

Bon Jovi pre-history.......2007-05-07

Before becoming a platinum-selling megastar, Jon Bon Jovi was just plain old John Bongiovi, a janitor at his uncle's recording studio The Power Station. While working at the studio (and before forming the band Bon Jovi), he recorded several songs that have been collected on this album.

There are at least half a dozen different versions of this material, released by as many different (but always small) record labels. I have to assume that the songs were never intended for release, otherwise Jon Bon Jovi himself would have issued the album, and you know that would have been a decent seller for a major label. The various releases contain anywhere from 10 to 20 songs. If you're going to track this album down, you might as well try for the one with the most songs.

As to the actual music collected here, it's not bad at all, though it falls well short of what we heard on the debut Bon Jovi album. These songs take a more straightforward pop approach than the (relatively) hard rocking Bon Jovi material. It's almost like Bon Jovi was doing his best Springsteen impression, which oddly enough is pretty close to Bon Jovi's current sound. It makes you wonder just how much of Bon Jovi's early (and massively successful) hard rock sound came from people like Richie Sambora, Aldo Nova, and Desmond Child.

The Power Station Years (or the Best of John Bongiovi, or whatever it may be called) is an interesting bit of Bon Jovi history, and one that all serious Bon Jovi fans should check out. You probably won't find yourself reaching for this disc very often, but it's always interesting to see an artist's humble beginnings, and even more so for a star of Jon Bon Jovi's status.

It Was Well Worth The Wait..........2001-08-15

I found this cd on amazon and decided to order it...It took longer than I'd thought it would but the day it arrived I stuck it right in the stereo and man, this cd rocks!...One listen to this and you'll see why this Jersey Boy was 'destined to make it'

My advice? Go out and get this cd...you WON'T be disappointed:)

young jon arrives.......2001-07-16

i have listened to this cd on several occasions since it's arrival and found it remarkable. you can tell the pure, clear quality of jon's voice that will leave his fans emotionally wrung out when it has fully matured. i have played all the cd's one after the other as they came out and have found myself comparing his voice throughout. this cd is a must for bon jovi fans if only for the fun and comparison of voice. i hope others will agree that this cd is worth enjoying.

young jon arrives.......2001-07-13

i have just finished listening to one of the most fascinating cd's in a long time. this is a good cd to hear the first beginnings of jon bon jovi. you can just tell that he has a voice that will touch your heart and wring all of your emotions to exhaustion. you can hear the clear and pure quality that will later be fully developed to make him one of the best singers of all time. i would recommend this cd purely for the fact of comparing the changes of vocal quality and style. this cd has been a pleasant experience and i hope others feel the same.

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