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also historical as the first Number One record written by the team of Jon Bon Jovi
and Richie Sambora without Desmond Child. But what really makes this
awesome ballad so special?
some of the most honest things I've ever heard. This is not just another 'please
don't go' song. Lyrics like "Words can't say what love can do" go much deeper
than that. It's a promise and a declaration, it's something that a lot of people tend
to shy away from- it's a commitment.
like "I heard your suitcase say goodbye", "You say you've cried a thousand rivers
and now you're swimming for the shore", "I'll be the water when you get thirsty",
and "when you get drunk, I'll be the wine".
appreciation for blues lends itself perfectly to the style of it, especially during the
guitar solo. Of course, the guitar riff at the beginning is really catchy too. Listen
closely to the background vocals (also done by Richie) and you will hear some of
the best harmonies in music on lines like "I wanted to be your Valentine" and
throughout the chorus. Richie also adds some real emotion by following the line
"Darllin' you know my hands are dirty" with "woman you know my hands are dirty",
sung with heart from the soul. And what more can you say about Jon's high note
after the bridge except- impressive.
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ballad feel with catchiness and emotion. One of the "Magic Chords"*, B minor, is
used in the chorus as it works really after a D major. Another technique, "The Big
Three"*, is also used a lot in the verses, the bridge, and the chorus. By repeating
the chords used in the chorus with a few "whoa"s added at the end, they are
inviting everyone to sing along and it seems like they are heading for a fade out,
but instead, notice how the song is brought full circle to a definite ending with
three strongly emphasized chords followed by the original guitar riff. I think that
the New Jersey album in general took their writing to another level and "I'll Be
There For You" is a great example of that. One of the most impressive things
about Bon Jovi is that they seem to get better with each album, which is
something every artist strives for.
of "Magic Chords", check out the Ultimate Songwriting Course, and the Basic and
Deluxe Courses in the Courses section.)
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