Bon Jovi/UK 11.23.1989

BON JOVI in 1986 was about to conquer the entire Earth with the astronomical hit of “SLIPPERY WHEN WET.” Introducing the finest original recording that conveys the scene in the UK shaken by the earthquake. What is recorded in this work is “Leicester performance on November 23, 1986”. It is a transcendental audience recording. Speaking of “SLIPPERY WHEN WET”, it is memorable because it was released during Japan’s visit, but its impact quickly spread to its home country of America and Europe. First of all, let’s look back at the schedule at that time and check the show’s position. 1986, July 14th-26th: North America #1 (8 performances), August 11th-25th: Japan #1 (10 performances) [“SLIPPERY WHEN WET” released on August 18th], August 30th Sunday + 31st: West Germany (2 performances), September 9th – October 18th: North America #2 (21 performances), November 7th – December 8th: Europe (23 performances) ←★Here★・December 19th – 31st: North America #3a (8 performances) 1987, January 2nd – August 9th: North America #3b (134 performances), August 22nd: MONSTERS OF ROCK appearance, September 5th – 10th March 17th: Oceania/Japan #2/Honolulu (25 performances) This is BON JOVI from 1986/1987. Speaking of the UK performance of “SLIPPERY WHEN WET Tour”, the headliner of MONSTERS OF ROCK in 1987 comes to mind, but at that time it was a special performance for one night only. The Leicester performance of this work was the 12th concert of the “Europe” tour, which was the European invasion version that was held before that. This work, which was recorded at such a scene, is a miraculous piece that you cannot see easily. After all, it is a masterpiece that was directly digitized from the original cassette of Mr. “Crazy S.”, a world-renowned HR/HM master in the 1980s. That alone is enough, but in the case of this work, “1986” is also a key point. In fact, 1986 was a special year for the “Crazy S.” collection, with a series of incredible masterpieces. MARILLION, IRON MAIDEN, Gary Moore, etc., he has produced so many titles that it is impossible to list them, and all of them are super famous recordings. In other years, the highest level sound of 2-3 songs would be rumbling. This work is also a work that proves such a “miraculous year of 1986.” Although you can tell from the tone that it is an audience recording, there is no sense of distance at all in the thick core, and the details are super vivid. Each grain of Richie Sambora’s fast playing left to his youth is beautifully drawn, and Jon Bon Jovi’s singing voice is at the level of a sigh. Moreover, the gap between each instrument is deep, and the three-dimensional feel of the ensemble is also wonderful. If I had to complain, the vocals are so powerful that there are some scenes where you feel like you’re shaking at the peak, but the soundboard is too insignificant compared to the direct feeling and dynamism of running away barefoot. What is depicted with such a close sound is the front line scene where Britain is conquered with each song. Judging from the set, it looks like they’re in the midst of a breakthrough. Let’s organize the contents here. Others (8 songs + α)・Dawn Runaway: Breakout/Runaway/Get Ready・7800°Fahrenheit: Tokyo Road/Silent Night/In And Out Of Love・Others: Pink Flamingos/The Boys Are Back In Town/Drift Away Wild In The Streets (6 songs)・Raise Your Hands／You Give Love A Bad Name／Wild In The Streets／Livin’ On A Prayer／Let It Rock／Wanted Dead Or Alive…And so it goes like this. I am. While the famous songs from the familiar “SLIPPERY WHEN WET” are on display, early repertoire is equally mixed. It is littered with famous songs that you can’t hope to hear these days, such as “Breakout,” “Silent Night,” and “In And Out Of Love.” Also, on this tour, various covers were played on a daily basis, but on this day, THIN LIZZY’s “The Boys Are Back In Town” and Mentor Williams’ “Drift Away” were chosen. And the performance that spells out such a set is Moretsu. This is a live album with no footage, but just from the sound alone you can imagine them running around with smooth skin and sweat. The beat is very forward-paced, and the guitar is played and played to the point where you wonder, “Was Richie really that fast-playing a guitarist?” And John. The quality of his voice is not youthful, but he is clearly exalted and his shouts are reckless. Even the MC is heart-warming. Especially the introduction of “You Give Love A Bad Name”. Nowadays, it’s common for the venue to get excited just by the intro, but I get dizzy when introducing a song, but the words are also amazing. “This is the first video that was released three months ago. You probably know it, but even if you don’t, sing it.” He asks her to sing “You Give Love A Bad Name,” which is different from any other song. Moreover, it was a time when it was possible to not know something. In nine months, BON JOVI will return as the “MONSTERS OF ROCK” group. For them, the UK is their second home, second only to America (it is rare for an American band to have more live performances than Canada), but it can be said that their fate was decided with this tour. A historical masterpiece vacuum-packed by “Crazy S. of 1986” from such a show. Superb audience recording of “November 23, 1986 Leicester Performance”. This is a masterpiece directly digitized from the original cassette of world-renowned master Crazy S., and 1986 was his heyday, when he was producing a series of miraculous masterpieces. In fact, this work also has no sense of distance at all in the thick core, and the details are super vivid. Richie’s fast playing left to his youth is beautifully drawn one by one, and John’s singing voice is at the level of a sigh. The show includes a group of famous songs from “SLIPPERY WHEN WET”, as well as plenty of early captain songs such as “Breakout”, “Silent Night”, and “In And Out Of Love”. Regarding “You Give Love A Bad Name”, it is a masterpiece live album that has a strong sense of the times even from the MC saying, “Sing it even if you don’t know.” De Montfort Hall, Leicester, UK 23rd November 1986 TRULY PERFECT SOUND(from Original Masters) Disc 1(54:07) 1. Pink Flamingos 2. Raise Your Hands 3. Breakout 4. Tokyo Road 5. You Give Love A Bad Name This is the first video from the new album, which was released three months ago. You probably know it, but even if you don’t, sing it.” 6. Wild In The Streets 7. Silent Night 8. Livin’ On A Prayer 9. Let It Rock Disc 2(45:37) 1. Guitar Solo 2. Drum Solo 3. In Out Of Love 4. Runaway 5. Wanted Dead Or Alive 6. The Boys Are Back In Town 7. Drift Away 8. Get Ready Jon Bon Jovi – Vocals Richie Sambora – Guitar David Bryan – Keyboards Alec John Such – Bass Tico Torres – Drums