Tommy used to work on the docks and Gina works the diner all day. Come on, man - everybody knows that, lol

@melissaharris5265

2 ай бұрын

Yup! I was just about to make the same comment lol. Way to represent the 80s! ❤️

@user-dh5ss2pm1g

2 ай бұрын

He was born in 1980 and grew up hip hop. He wouldn’t know that!

@kenharness1417

2 ай бұрын

​@@user-dh5ss2pm1gBut he said he listened to "Living on a Prayer."

@toddylu6869

2 ай бұрын

I’m a loaded gun!!!

@keliwadsworth7466

2 ай бұрын

Living on a Prayer was about Tommy and Gina. I grew up listening to Bon Jovi…check out Runaway.

"Like Frankie said I did it my way..." was absolutely a shout out to Frank Sinatra! Would love to see you do that song!

@thedarkmark8790

2 ай бұрын

I second that!!

@PatrickBonaparte

2 ай бұрын

3rd

Tommy and Gina, a fictional Italo-american young couple from New Jersey. Tommy used to work at the docks but the union is on strike... Gina works in a diner and does a lot of extra hours still isn't enough to make ends meet... "Living on a prayer", one of Bon Jovi greatest hits. Now it's a mandatory reaction! :)

@MaxineWatt-jd8ho

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely 💯

@TheMadeofhonor

2 ай бұрын

Man don't tell him the story, make him watch the video and listen to the song.

@tinagilbert8902

2 ай бұрын

💯💯💯❤!!

@bryanhale6018

2 ай бұрын

I believe he has already reacted to "Living On a Prayer."

The Tommy and Gina he mentions is from the song Livin On A Prayer

@MP-od1zz

Ай бұрын

And Living in Sin

Yes. Bon Jovi is a New Jersey boy & so was Frank Sinatra. He definitely referenced Frankie!

@bobboy5508

2 ай бұрын

Yes Frank Sinatra. Song I did it my way. And he said “like Frankie said”. “I did it my way”.

@MariaJobson769

2 ай бұрын

Frank Sinatra ..Hoboken ,NJ don't know where in NJ Bon Jovi is from?

@bobboy5508

2 ай бұрын

@@MariaJobson769 you’ve heard about Google right?

@deannatreat6819

2 ай бұрын

@@MariaJobson769 Sayreville, NJ

Living on a prayer/ runaway/ you give love a bad name/ Dead or alive/ Born to be my baby/ Blood on blood/ Never say goodbye.....there are hundreds

Been listening to Bon Jovi since their debut album in '84

@bobboy5508

2 ай бұрын

That 84 album is one of the best ever. I think there were 5 singles off it. Which is crazy for an album. But it was that good. Big songs off that one. It lifted him quick to stardom. I believe on some lists, that album was voted best of the year. I was born in 80. But I remember at 10 years old knowing Bon Jovi and listening to those songs like they were knew. I think at 10 is where I became very musically and culturally aware. That’s when the growing up starts.

@jp3813

2 ай бұрын

@@bobboy5508 Three singles, two charted, one in the US top 40. "Runaway" was the only big song, as the band has ignored the rest of the tracks from their first two albums for decades.

@PopularMonsterUSA

2 ай бұрын

God, I miss the 80's!

Wanted dead or alive,Bed of roses, Always, Blaze of glory all bangers ❤ Peace out ✌️ ☮️

@ajandrianjafymusic

2 ай бұрын

Man dead or alive is such a classic

His version of Hallelujah is both moving and chilling and if they don't play it at my funeral....I ain't going.

@rq3733

2 ай бұрын

🤣🤣

@susanpeterson9947

2 ай бұрын

Love the attitude!

@AHVENAN

2 ай бұрын

How exactly do you plan on NOT going to your own funeral? How do you intend to avvoid being there? 😅

@jp3813

2 ай бұрын

@@AHVENAN That's the joke.

@AHVENAN

2 ай бұрын

@@jp3813 I get that, I'm just trying to play along..... 🙄

One of my favorites by Bon Jovi is “Bed of Roses”.

LIVIN ON A PRAYER! with him and others on wires flying over the stage. One of their best

Metallica covered Turn the Page. Gina & tommy....Living on a Prayer.🙂. Have you heard bon Jovi's first hit? Runaway? Wrote it as a teenager. Great song.

The guy "Tommy" who is "running" is Will Estes who currently plays Jaime Reagan on Blue Bloods on CBS

@billallen1307

2 ай бұрын

Never knew that!

@melodyyoung9640

2 ай бұрын

I didn't know that, thanks.

@moonglow630

2 ай бұрын

LOVE HIM!!! We share the same bday.

@sandralybrand9425

2 ай бұрын

Wow! He has such a Babyface even now! ❤️❤️❤️

@valentinazucca1942

Ай бұрын

I was about to say that! Amazing!

The video for "Lay Your Hands On Me" captured the real essence of their live shows. Early Bon Jovi was a high energy show.

@Mzinde1692

2 ай бұрын

I was at one of the two shows they filmed for that video! It was SO good!

Yes… he did refer to Frank Sinatra song. Tommy and Gina were the couple in their early mega hit, Livin On a Prayer. Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen are my homies. I grew up listening to them, seeing them live. I literally lived in between the two towns they lived in, in NJ. Jon did have his vocal cords operated on in the last year. He still has not performed live as he is taking the it slow with recovery. But just before surgery, he really struggled in live performances. Jon and Bruce are good guys, not caught up in the pitfalls of the industry but massively close to their wives and children, both incredibly committed to philanthropic work. They remain successful for decades. Jersey strong!

@amberannification

2 ай бұрын

I too grew up listening to Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen. I also grew up close to both of their neighborhoods. Being from Jersey you gotta give props to the greats from the Garden State. 😁

@bella-xp7qd

2 ай бұрын

Jon Bon Jovi performed live for the first time since his vocal cord surgery at the MusiCares Person of the Year gala in February 2024, where he was also named Person of The Year. The band's next album, “Forever” hits stores June 7, and its first single “Legendary” is out now. He sang "Who Says You Can't Go Home", "The Promised Land", and "Legendary" with Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi, respectively.

@4DH5181

2 ай бұрын

@@amberannificationsame always went more towards Bruce but love them both. 732 Love

@amberannification

2 ай бұрын

732-4-lyfe!

@Mainecoonlady.

2 ай бұрын

@@bella-xp7qd Oh yes I forgot about that. It was good to see him up there with Bruce.

My wife and I were young and I was a young ssgt in the Air Force deploying listening to this. Our music from 80s and 90s was inspirational not degrading. She believed in me as a airman basic with our one child. Now we we watch our grandkids as they grow up from taking risk and believing in doing it right with hardworking and faith.

@angelaherring5443

2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@angelaherring5443

2 ай бұрын

You are right about the 80’s and 90’ but we lived in the 60’s and 70’s and they had some great music too.

@rse4379

2 ай бұрын

​@@angelaherring5443Yup. Listening to everything my parents played on the radio from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.

BonJovi has a 4 part docu on Hulu awesome. I saw them in Feb.1st 1989 in Biloxi Ms. I'll never forget it awesome ❤ I still have their first album. 🥰 💞

@aftershock911

2 ай бұрын

Sweet. I saw them Feb of '87 with Cinderella in Starkville MS I had just gotten my drivers license and it was my first outing by myself.

@ZebraDazzle66

2 ай бұрын

The documentary on Hulu is really good. My husband and I watched it all in one sitting.

@fredriknilsson6042

2 ай бұрын

I have to see that but we dont have Hulu in Sweden so hopefully on some other plattform

This is my band, Love Bon Jovi. 💯💯

You need more Bon Jovi in your life.

I always forget that I like Bon Jovi, I wasn't "in the crowd" for them, but eventually everyone can appreciate anything done genuinely.

I graduated in 1980. I watched this on MTV when I was working. I'm a nurse, so I would watch MTV in their rooms. They learned to love 70's and 80's music with me. 😂✌🏻

I just saw Jon Bon Jovi on Jimmy Kimmel a couple of nights ago. He has a head full of silver gray hair. Otherwise, he looks the same. Young, hot, and talented. Great reaction. Thanks! 😊

My first experience of the talk box was Peter Frampton 'Do You Feel Like We Do',a classic from the 70s.Motley Crue also used it in 'Kickstart My Heart'.Both are worth a listen.

"Livin' on a Prayer" is a song about the Tommy and Gina that he mentions in this song. . . . . a young couple, just tryin' to make ends meet.

Forever one of my favorite artists. Saw bon Jovi in concert when I was 6 years old , It was my first ever concert. I'm now 29 and still listen to him daily!!!

livin on a prayer my brother. these guys formed my youth

fun fact: Jon Bon Jovi used to own a sports franchise. Jon Bon Jovi used to own the Philadelphia Soul from the first incarnation of the Arena Football League.

I loved Bon Jovi as a teenager and so listen to their older stuff. Greetings from Germany

“Livin on a prayer “ it was about Tommy and Gina.

Bon Jovi's lyrics are always positive, that's why I love them

luv bon jovi, hes had sooooo many amaing songs, some real beautiful 1s some sad, such a brill group. ❤❤❤

Yes, he's still dropping bangers. A few days ago released two new songs, Legendary and Living Proof, that are amazing.

Saw BonJovi three times in concert. Amazing performance every time.

@hibhibb5429

2 ай бұрын

Ditto!! They were Awesome!!!

@pattyhall80

2 ай бұрын

Saw John BonJovi in Memphis for my birthday a few years ago! Was a dream of a lifetime! Amazing show❤

Auto tunes was first used in 1997 and the first artist to use. It was Cher and the song was "Do you believe in life after love" in which her voice was only auto Tuned, in under 25% of the song as now. You know, it's almost a 100% used, but if you haven't already heard it you should check out that video to hear what a 25% auto tune song sounds like cause it's Super Rare today

Listen to always by Bon Jovi it’s one of the best rock ballads ever.

I appreciate you showing Bon Jovi some love ❤on your channel! They have so many hits and songs that you can truly enjoy! Jon fought to have that line in this song, he and lead guitar Richie wrote so many of they’re hits together and that line Richie didn’t think it would work and thought that line wouldn’t matter but Jon put it in there and said it mattered to him and Richie said ok but you are the one that has to sing it every night and the rest is history. Tommy and Gina are mentioned in several of their songs over the years, so Bon Jovi fans know who they’re talking about! More Bon Jovi please! Lots of hits in the comments to choose from!🤟🔥💯

My favorite song by Bon Jovi is Bed of Roses. A lot of people don't care for it that much because it's different from his other stuff. But you also can't go wrong with Wanted Dead or Alive or Living on a Prayer. Those are some of his most popular ones. Then there is Blaze of Glory or Runaway that's just a bop

Love Love Love Bon Jovi!!!!!!! Saw them 5 times in the round in Atlanta every seat was great and they were phenomenal!!!! The kid in video just shows what lengths you’re willing to go too in order to see Bon Jovi live 🎤🎶🎵🥁🎸🎹

“It’s My Life” is an anthem to survival !!!!!

So Sinatra was born in Hoboken, NJ and Jon Bon Jovi is from Perth Amboy, NJ. JBJ has been quoted as saying how much he admired FS but never met him. When he first started there was a rumor that FS was JBJ's Great Uncle - not true. However, the line is a nod to FS. His birth name is John Bongiovi. He switched it to Bon Jovi. I always thought that was funny.

@CoastalNomad

2 ай бұрын

I Rember the Rumors flowing both Directions..... But never went down rabbit-Hole to the Truth......

Chills every time. What a fucking song

Bon Jovi is one of the most underrated vocalists of his gen bc of his popularity. He was/is a beast. That rasp&growl in his voice! Be still my heart, he's the whole package

Classic Bon Jovi!!! He had so many hits. You are really grooving in the 80's music. Fun to hear you talk about these "oldies" and discover how good these artists truly were. Thank you. ☺🤘💙

It's my life is 24 years old released in 2000...Bon Jovi is 62 now. He just did an awesome documentary about his career and his life. Recently had vocal cord surgery and on the mend to hopefully sing out another album❤

I grew up listening to bon jovi (two older sisters), but "it's my life" and "have a nice day" are my favorites

Jon Bon Jovi has so many great songs. It’s my life definitely one to live by! Bon Jovi- Bed Of Roses - Live An Evening With Bon Jovi is one to watch.

Howdy, I'm 45 and the first concert I ever went to was Elton John, second was Bon Jovi :) Back in the day they weren't so popular but they obviously stood the test of time :) Third concert was James Taylor...... I was blessed :) :) :)

He now has restaurants that ANYONE can go into and pay what they want...

Bon Jovi was one of the best rock bands of the 80s and 90s. Great, Great songs!!!!!! Please do more of them!!!!!!!!

I always forget how goooood Jon Bon Jovi looks until I randomly see another one of his videos. Absolutely the prettiest man in rock!

I’m a huge fan of Bon Jovi, and I’ve seen them in concert on February 14, 2001. Then 9-11 happened, and the entire world changed in an instant.

React to BonJovi Living On A Prayer and that is where you hear about Tommy and Gina, such a good song! Loved this reaction!!! Jon can't sing any longer because his vocal cords don't work like they did when he was younger, he is 62 now and still looks amazing and they tried to do a reunion show but stopped after a few shows because he couldn.t get his voice to hit the notes.

Bon Jovi is fantastic with so many powerful hits. "Thank You For Loving Me" - when all is said and done, this is the message of love and gratitude that really matters most.

Jon Bon Jovi grew up as a New Jersey musician following around Bruce Springsteen and Southside Johnny -- all 3 put Jersey on the map!!! The best times of my life have been at a Bruce, Southside and Bon Jovi shows....and each show was at least 2 1/2 to 3 hours!!!!

Bed of Roses is a must! One of the greatest power ballads of the early 90s!

It's my life came out in 2000. Tommy and Gina were from Bon Jovi's 1986 hit "Livin' on a prayer" . To answer your question yes that is a talk box at the beginning of the video where they say woah woah. And of course "Like Frankie said I did it my way" is talking about Frank Sinatra. Bon Jovi said Sinatra was his role model.

Peter Frampton also used a special talk box. Bon Jovi busted their as&a when they started touring in the beginning, you should check out VH1's Behind the Music, they did a tight bio on their beginning. 👍❤️

Stadium song if I ever heard one I love the voice box on the guitar and Bon Jovi just rocks

Joe Walsh is the best on voice box on 'Rocky Mountain Way"!!! Awesome!!!

@kdevinturner8778

2 ай бұрын

Joe Walsh "Turn to Stone", from the "So What" album is not bad either. Whole album good.

I saw them in the 90s. And we were lucky enough that they decided to make one of their videos at our show. It’s the video for In These Arms, another great song. They played it 2 or 3 times in the actual show to get a bunch of shots. And they invited as many people as wanted to to stay after the show to be part of the crowd for more filming. I’m really surprised that not a huge number stayed. We got to get right up to the stage, and while we were waiting for them to reset cameras and lights, Jon came out and serenaded an acoustic version of Living on a Prayer. I will never forget that moment. He’s such a nice guy. Being in the video was pretty great too, but it’s grainy and dark in those scenes, so you can’t pick us out. My brother did put a random girl up on his shoulders so she could be seen lol After she didn’t give him her phone number… oh well… in the moment I guess. At least I can say I was in a Bon Jovi video!

I remember crying when Bon Jovi and Bob Seger cut their hair! lol I have a VHS tape of Bon Jovi music videos and still watch it! Great reaction as always! 🤠

The "good programming" of the message in this song. Is exactly why I watched this as soon as possible rather than waiting until tonight. I've been needing messages like this. I just recently found my way back to myself and God after many years. I'm still just trying to pull myself up from the darkness strongly. So, I'm working on creating new, healthier, daily routines. I really enjoy watching you experience some of my favorite classics from back in the day. The nostalgia is real. Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. Much love and blessings to you and your family. Looking forward to seeing your new little one soon. ❤❤🙏🙏😇🥰

I was in love with Ritchie Sambora, the lead guitar extraordinaire. He is the greatest guitarist ever! Ritchie was married to Heather Locklear and they had a daughter, who they named Ava. Ava is now a model.

Tommy and gina reference to living on a prayer. Thanks to you, i never caught that reference before awesome

Tommy used to work on the docks, union's been on strike and he's down on his luck. It's tough. Gina works the diner all day. Working for her man, she brings home her pay for love. That's who they are. lol

This song was the "the eye of the tiger" of the early 2000's... It's one of those song that came and blew up at just the right time and literally saved lives.. Elder millennials and younger Gen X peeps, may remember just how daunting those years were with collage being pushed and hyper inflated at the same time... Many many people felt their life was hopeless for a time and this song actually help reinspire countless people to push on..

@xxlordbelxx1368

2 ай бұрын

Not to mention a whole group of younger Gen X coming out of collage with fresh degrees and no job to be had because so many wouldn't hire without work experience.. Ity was a pretty messed up few years we all just swept under the rug saying "OK, moving on"

'Have a Nice Day' is a great one too.

Love this! Jon Bon Jovi is on the "Smartless" April 15 podcast, fun interview and he talks about his recovery from throat surgery

Used to listen to Bon Jovi a lot growing up😁 But now you definitely need to check out the jamm session with Ren singing Sinatra's Fly me to the Moon! I don't think it's on his channel though, maybe on twitch. But you can find it on other yt channels under 'Ren karaoke rendition, Fly Me To the Moon' Sooooo much fun watching Ren being a goof😂

I love this video. I grew up in the best era

Fantastic reaction as usual. Frank Sinatra was Jon Bon Jovi's great uncle which made this all the more special. Please react to the video of livin on a prayer. You'll find out who Tommy and Gina are. The song is fun and the band really has a good time performing it! Lots of energy.

@captainmoretokin2172

2 ай бұрын

Hello Vicki ; How you doin? You are a cute one. your smile made me smile .Keep on Smiling. ( that's one my favorite songs btw) by Wet Willy, do you know of this song? It popped up immediately when i saw you.

Bon Jovi shows are fire. I once went to the Stone Pony (IYKYK) to hear Southside Johnny and Bon Jovi rolled in around midnight. And yes, Roger Troutmann from Zapp used that.

Tony and Gina are a reference of the song Living on a prayer. Their own song.

Their song " I'll be there for you" is my favorite

💖💖💖💖💖 This song was released in 2000. Tommy and Gina are the couple from their song "Living On A Prayer" released in 1986.

Bon Jovi - Always - will forever be my favorite Bon Jovi song. So good!

Will Estes is the kid running for the concert, he plays Jamie on Blue Bloods. Yes, Frankie said "I did it My Way" great salute to Frank Sinatra. Tommy and Gina is a call back to their song "Living on a Prayer".

Monster song!,, I love the lyrics personally! Great review! 🩶✌🏻

Awesome song!!❤

Jersey Girl in da House.. He lived in the next town over when i was a kid. My cousins know him personally.

Love Bon Jovi !!!💕 Jon Bon Jovi is an incredible guy! As a rockstar, the traveling, the groupies, all the temptations etc….. he’s managed to stay married to his wife Dorothea for 35 years. In addition to this he’s extremely giving to his community, he has a Soul Food kitchen/restaurant where people pay what they can. He’s been a volunteer for habitat for humanity, many fundraisers for underprivileged communities. He’s even recorded a song with country artist Jennifer Nettles from Sugarland “Who Says You Can’t Go Home” and proceeds went to habitat. I really respect this guy!!!

I loved loved Bon Jovi from high school. I wasn't allowed to go to rock concerts in high school....graduated in 1991. Finally got to see them 2 years ago. I was so disappointed they literally only played maybe 6 songs of their most popular songs. Played all mainly new stuff I had not heard yet.....not what I went for...still love them just not what I paid to experience....

Jon Bon Jovi is s great guy. He owns restaurant and if the customer can pay what they can. Helping the poor and homeless

John Francis Bongiovi Jr. known professionally as Jon Bon Jovi. He just did a documentary on his and bands life Hulu, “Thank you, Goodnight.” Had surgery on his throat, didn’t know if he could sing again and just dropped a new son after 10 months of throat therapy, “Legendary”. As for it’s my Life, it came out May 8, 2000, from the “Crush Album”. It’s my life, his slower version from Unplugged is my favorite version of Its My Life. “Tommy and Gina and Frankie said I did it my way”, is from the song “Living on a Prayer”. So beautiful you have your homework lol, Thank you, Goodbye, Living on a Prayer, Bonjovi unplugged or just It’s my life unplugged. You won’t be disappointed at all. Enjoy your new baby. Sandy from Far Northern California

It’s a play off the song “ living on a prayer “. That’s where Tommy and Gina came from bro .. appreciate the reaction.. and congratulations on the new baby too 💯✌️❤️🙏

Tommy and Gina come from the song "Living On A Prayer," from the album Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi

You have to listen to Wanted Dead or Alive, Runaway, and Bed of Roses by Bon Jovi. (As a Christian, Bed of Roses is a little sacrilegious when he mentions the Holy Ghost but to have a man sing that to me, hello)

BonJovi had a song wanted dead or alive that is on the same track as Bib Seagar's turn the page. It's amazing. You should check it out.

This is off their CRUSH album that was released in 2000. The internet was still sort of getting its legs under itself before social media blew up big and the ability to Facetime etc was remotely a thing. We used web cams that sucked. Cell phones at the time did not have the ability to do what they do now. iPhone wasn't released until 2007. Tommy & Gina was a reference to couple in the song "Living on a Prayer" - Song went "Tommy used to work on the docks Unions been on strike He's down on his luck... it's tough, so tough Gina works the diner all day Working for her man, she brings home her pay For love - for love"

LOVE this song! On the same kind of theme Gavin DeGraw's "I DONT WANT TO BE"...great song. Yes this is much later Bon Jovi...

You have to be strong enough to stand your ground with anything everything sometimes. That’s hard because sometimes that means breaking away from people. 🤷🏻‍♀️

The main character, Tommy, in this video is Will Estes who plays Jamie Reagan on the tv show "Blue Bloods". He's a Great actor!! Love me some Richie Sambora (lead guitarist, working that Talkbox wink wink). Jon was singing about Frank Sinatra from the get go. Lol. This song is an ANTHEM!! Love Love Love!!

Yes, Bon Jovi did do a cover of Turn the Page - but it is not really well known to many people. It is on KZread of you want to check it out. It is an excellent cover very faithful to the original Bob Seger version.

Band is Bon Jovi and lead singer is John Bon Jovi. Think it dropped in 2000. Was first written back in 1965 in New York and recorded the same year by The Animals a English band and has been covered by several other artists since then.

@stephanusjohannes422

2 ай бұрын

Wrong....

I remember watching this music video on MTV in 2000 when it came out, to date myself a little lol. I believe you are correct, that is a talk box. John Bon Jovi is the lead singer's name, the band is just Bon Jovi. I love this song, and your reaction to it was very fun to watch! Funny story, I met John Bon Jovi with my mother at a gas station completely by accident. He was towing a Classic Ford he'd just had restored back home and I am such a car nut that I talked to him about the car and the restoration for about 15 minutes, all the while I'm thinking "This guy looks super familiar". The whole time he was grinning like a fool and I thought he was just enjoying talking about the car. It wasn't until about a minute after I went inside the convenience store that it clicked WHY I thought he was familiar. My mom and I had a laughing fit right there in the store over it since we are both huge Bon Jovi fans and we were just dazzled by the car and his smile, the rest went over our heads completely until they were pulling away. I'm sure he and the people with him had a good laugh at our expense, but it has been a pretty fun story nonetheless. Anyway, Thanks for the fun content as always!

Bon Jovi is the Band Name His Name is John Francis Bongiovi, Jr. ( no not a misspelling) but he goes by (Jon Bon Jovi)

It's hard to believe you frequently listen to Living on a prayer and don't know who Tommy and Gina are, but here are the lyrics: Once upon a time, not so long ago... Tommy used to work on the docks, Union's been on strike, he's down on his luck, it's tough. Gina works at the dinner all day, She brings home her man her pay for love, for love. ... Then they're mentioned again around in the middle of the song when gina cries and tommy whispers but I can't quote that part, don't remember it exactly.

“This kid is John Wick” had me laughing 😆

Metallica covered Turn the Page. Apparently also Golden Earring, among others, have covered that classic.

"Bon Jovi" is the band name - the singers name is "Jon Bon Jovi". The band started in the 80s as opening act for "Scorpions" and "Kiss" ... the rest is history! :)