Wanted Dead or Alive
Bon Jovi
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It's all the same, only the names will change Everyday it seems we're wasting away Another place where the faces are so cold I'd drive all night just to get back home I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride I'm wanted dead or alive Wanted dead or alive Sometimes I sleep, sometimes it's not for days And the people I meet always go their separate ways Sometimes you tell the day By the bottle that you drink And times when you're alone all you do is think I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride I'm wanted dead or alive Wanted dead or alive I walk these streets, a loaded six string on my back I play for keeps, 'cause I might not make it back I been everywhere, and I'm standing tall I've seen a million faces an I've rocked them all I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride I'm wanted dead or alive I'm a cowboy, I got the night on my side I'm wanted dead or alive And I ride, dead or alive I still drive, dead or alive Dead or alive Dead or alive Dead or alive Dead or alive
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Written by: Jon Bon Jovi, Richard S. Sambora
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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13 facts about this song
Song Credit"Wanted Dead or Alive" is a song from American rock band Bon Jovi's third album, "Slippery When Wet".
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SongwritersThe song was written by Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora.
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Release Date"Wanted Dead or Alive" was released in March 1987 as the album's third single.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and also reached number 13 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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Theme and InspirationThe song is famous for its Western-themed metaphor, comparing the life of a rock band on the road to that of an outlaw in the Old West. The song was allegedly inspired by Bob Seger’s “Turn the Page.”
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Iconic Guitar IntroRichie Sambora’s 12-string guitar intro is often considered one of the best intros in rock and roll history.
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Music VideoThe music video was filmed in black and white by renowned director Wayne Isham. It features footage from live Bon Jovi performances.
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MTV Unplugged PerformanceBon Jovi performed "Wanted Dead or Alive" as a duet with American country singer Chris LeDoux during the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards.
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In Popular Culture"Wanted Dead or Alive" has been featured in several popular media outlets such as TV shows, films, and video games. A notable instance was its use in the series finale of "Miami Vice".
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Acoustic VersionAn acoustic live performance of this song, from the "One Night Only" special, was included on the Grammy-nominated album "This Left Feels Right".
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RecognitionIn 2001, it was ranked 31st on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the 80s. Also, in 2009, it was named as the 45th best hard rock song of all time by VH1.
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Live PerformancesIt is one of Bon Jovi's most popular tracks and has been a staple in their concert performances, often performed as a crowd sing-along in the encore.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered "Wanted Dead or Alive", including Daughtry, Five Finger Death Punch, and Montel Jordan.
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