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| Master Fan   Joined: Jul 2001
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| Bon Jovi #21: We Always Run To You [img]smilies/pinkie.gif[/img] Welcome to the 21th Bon Jovi thread! [img]smilies/blinkie.gif[/img]  Our GREAT looking banner is courtesy of our own Sara! [img]smilies/glow.gif[/img] THE BAND Jon Bon Jovi, singer ~ March 2, 1962 Richie Sambora, guitarist ~ July 11, 1959 Tico Torres, drums ~ October 7, 1953 David Bryan, keyboard ~ February 7, 1962 The Regular Posters Angie (Angiebaby) ~ USA Dec 7 Adria (AdriaMichelle) ~ USA June 17 Audrey (butterf1yangel/Angeli_Dean) ~ USA April 4 babysugarbear Christy (runaway02) USA July 8th Coni (Coni/Connie) ~ Austria Sept 22 Emma (Jerseygirl) ~ Sweden Jenn (Got2Fly) ~ USA Aug 22nd Kim (ThereYoullBe) ~ USA Feb 4 Maxi (*Maxi*) ~ Sweden Aug 6 Rebekah (Cliffieluv) ~ USA Sweetest Thing ~ Brazil Nov 3 Sara (Dee) ~ Italy July 5 Uli (Ulili) ~ Germany If you want to be part of the list just send me your name, your birthday and your country and we'll get you up there!! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] The more, the merrier! The Thread Starters List Angie Maxi Coni Sara Audrey If you would like to start a thread just let us know! [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] [img]smilies/star.gif[/img] BJ Topic Starter: [img]smilies/star.gif[/img] We haven't heard any dates for the release of the box set yet, but I know we're all eager to know when it'll be released. Meanwhile I am wondering if there are things you'd like to see included on the box set? [img]smilies/star.gif[/img] OT Topic Starter: [img]smilies/star.gif[/img] What's your current obsession? This might be something new, something old... whatever, really. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Are there things you are addicted to at the moment? __________________ Hey God, these days I believe I'll sleep when I'm dead. It's my life! | |||
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| Master Fan Joined: Jul 2001
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| The oh so lame title is inspired by Bon Jovi's Always Run To You from the 7800° Fahrenheit album. We are always returning to Jovi somehow. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Always Run To You The clock strikes ten Out on the streets again I been looking for something to please me since I don't know when Out on the dark side of town Another rumbles gone down And life on the high side isn't what this boys about She's got something I want man, it's something I need It takes more than the night to satisfy me... I stand accused That I can always run to you Any road that you choose I can always run to you I stand accused I can always run to you I run to you Baby, I can always run To a heart of chrome And a soul of steel We've done more white lines than you'll know any one we could steal And when I give her the gun You know she feels so right And we don't let go when we're alone when I'm holding her so tight. She's got something I want man, it's something I need It takes more than the night to satisfy me. I stand accused I can always run to you Any road that you choose I can always run to you I stand accused I can always run to you I run to you Baby, I can always run And when the morning comes and I go to sleep When I close my eyes she's waiting for me I know that tonight she'll satisfy me. I stand accused I can always run to you Any road that you choose I can always run to you I stand accused I can always run to you I run to you Baby, I can always run __________________ Hey God, these days I believe I'll sleep when I'm dead. It's my life! | |||
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| Addicted Fan  Joined: Oct 2000
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| Great new thread [img]smilies/thumbs_up.gif[/img] Maxi Excellent work as always [img]smilies/clap.gif[/img] About the topic starters... Quote:
Hopefully there'll be a lot of demos and maybe different versions of some old songs Quote:
Gotta run got a lot of work to do before I get of my shift. KTF, Emma [ 04-27-2004: Message edited Jerseygirl ] [ 04-27-2004: Message edited Jerseygirl ] __________________ icon by ngatiara | |||
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| Passionate Fan  Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 3,538
| Hi everyone. I just wanted to let you know that my computer has shut down - I had around 60 + viruses, and some can't be deleted.... I basically cannot log on at home anymore so I won't be here very much until I get a new computer - I have no idea when that will be! I miss you all and will try to pop in from time to time when I come to check my email at the library.... but it won't be as often. Hope fully soon I'll get a new computer. At least at the library it's lightning fast! Even with driving over here, it's so much quicker..... so I'll let you go now thanks so much Maxi and Emma for the cd's. Talk to you later! [img]smilies/love.gif[/img] Angie | |||
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| Master Fan Joined: Jul 2001
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| BJ Topic Starter: Meanwhile I am wondering if there are things you'd like to see included on the box set? Pretty much what Emma said! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] I want the rare songs, the demos, the Christmas songs, B-sides... OT Topic Starter: What's your current obsession?[list=1][*]Like Emma I'm getting into The O.C.. Nice show, even if I do think it is somewhat predictable I really enjoy it and I think I'm hooked. [*]Another different obsession: Buying DVDs! [img]smilies/lol.gif[/img][*]24. Yes drooling over Kiefer Sutherland is easy.[/list=a] Emma - yeah I've heard of Marcus Öhrn. Angie - sorry your computer is giving you trouble. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] I do miss you. [img]smilies/hug.gif[/img] Jenn - thanks for the article. Interesting read! __________________ Hey God, these days I believe I'll sleep when I'm dead. It's my life! | |||
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| Master Fan Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 23,836
| Not quite on Bon Jovi topic, but anyhow... I'm in a major groovy 80s mood, currently listening to/watching some old Europe videos. I could never make up my mind if I liked Jovi or Europe best back in the day.  | |||
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| Addicted Fan Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 4,348
| Angie: Too bad your computer is giving you trouble. Hope you can stop by soon. Miss you! Maxi: Got the movies today, thank you! Gonna send your tomorrow, is there anymore you want except for Virgin Suicides? Jenn:  Thanks for the link. Been sick all weekend, it's so typical  I have the whole weekend off and I get sick. But now finally the fever's down and I'm back at work. I gotta get internet at home, I'm so addicted to checking my mail at least once a day.And what is going on with FF, sometimes I get this new and sometimes this old FF???? Emma | |||
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| Master Fan Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 23,836
| Emma - the DVDs arrived today.  I'm looking forward to seeing Virgin Suicides.  Thank you.Does anyone have any new pics of Jovi? Not that I ever mind watching some old pics of 'em, that is.  __________________ Hey God, these days I believe I'll sleep when I'm dead. It's my life! | |||
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| Master Fan Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 23,836
| News on Richie (from www.bonjovi.com ) PAGING DR. SAMBORA!!! RICHIE SAMBORA RECEIVES HONORARY DOCTORATE DEGREE FROM KEAN UNIVERSITY. (Thursday, May 6, 2004) This morning, Thursday, MAY 6th, RICHIE SAMBORA was in attendance at the 149th Commencement Ceremonies for KEAN UNIVERSITY. The university which is based in Union, New Jersey held the graduation exercises at the PNC BANK ARTS CENTER in Holmdel, New Jersey. RICHIE arrived early for the President's Breakfast where he met the University President, the faculty and staff (as well as some students) and was joined by his parents, JOAN and ADAM. At approximately 9:30AM, Richie (along with the other honored guests and dignitaries and faculty) began the procession into the amphitheatre to the sounds of bagpipes. For approximately an hour, the more than 1900 graduates filed into the seats as 'Pomp & Circumstance' played over the soundsystem. Richie sat up front, in his black academic robe (don't worry - no mortarboard to mess up the mane!) and when his name was mentioned as one of the four Honorary Degree Receipients, the crowd roared. Following the President's Remarks, a Commencement Address by The Honorable James E. McGreevey, Governor of the State of New Jersey, and words from several graduating students and other Honorary Doctorate receipients, Richie took to the podium as 'Livin' On A Prayer' was pumped through the sound system - and again, the crowd went wild. After being presented a diploma and framed certificate, a Board Trustee member placed the collar around his neck bestowing upon him the Doctorate of Humane Letters as 'Livin' On A Prayer' played again. Richie gave a short speech to the students (not only did he get a few big laughs, he got a standing ovation.) Following the graduation he did was most graduates do - rush off to a celebratory meal with Mom and Dad! Congratulations to the Kean University Class of 2004 (and their familes.) This will be added to Richie Sambora's BIO page on this site over the coming weeks/days however, for those of you interested, below is the copy of Richie's speech he's allowed up to post for fans to read. (*Keep in mind, this is the printed version - he may have adlibbed and/or changed a word or two while he was at the podium.) Enjoy. __________________ Hey God, these days I believe I'll sleep when I'm dead. It's my life! | |||
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| Master Fan Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 23,836
| His speech, from the same source RICHIE SAMBORA KEAN UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES HONORARY DOCTORATE OF HUMANE LETTERS MAY 6, 2004 PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ, USA Good Morning President Faraji, Governor McGreevey, Trustees, Foundation Board Members, Honored Guests, Faculty, Graduates and family members. I am extremely honored to be here today and very grateful to have been invited to take part in this auspicious moment in your lives. For those of you who do not know, once upon a time I attended Kean University. I spent a few semesters here but I decided my future lay elsewhere. Now, twenty-plus years later, to be invited back to receive an Honorary Doctorate is a privilege that is both gratifying and very moving. And, let me also say... Congratulations! Not only have you completed your course of study and made your families so proud, you all managed to get me here at 7 o'clock in the morning! I'm a rock star!! Well done. Of course, the question you're probably asking is the same question I asksed myself. What could I say to you? What wisdom could I pass along? What knowledge have I learned in my life that could be useful to you? I'll admit, my career path is unique and it might seem extreme to find similarities between some of the paths you will be taking and the one I chose. But the same basic principles that are guiding me in my life and my career might help steer you on the right path. SCHOOL IS NEVER OVER. School does not end for you today. Not by a longshot. Congratulations. You've just graduated Kean University and been accepted into the University of Life. There's no tuition and no lengthy admissions process. Only those with a hunger for learning, a zest for adventure and a true passion for living life need apply. Every experience from this moment forth is a learning opportunity. Embrace every challenge you have, every person you meet, every place you visit, every task you succeed at, and especially those at which you fail. You will learn from them all. You'll learn about the world at large and about other people but most important, you'll learn about yourself. Don't be afraid of failure - embrace that too. Dare to fail. If you never fail, you're never taken risks and that's no way to take on this life. Every storm you weather makes you stronger and more confident the next time you see clouds up ahead on the horizon. Failure can be brave if you continue on... a broken bone heals stronger. Seize every opportunity you have to learn. Keep your eyes and ears wide open and seize life - don't let the moments slip through your fingers like a fistful of sand. Be your own teacher. Let life write your textbook. YOU DETERMINE THE MEANING OF SUCCESS. The love you take is equal to the love you make. It's a simple concept Lennon and McCartney captured. Call it what you will - karma, the golden rule, common sense.. You can try to measure my success in fame, money, houses, cars, platinum albums, sold out concert tours... knock yourself out trying to do the accounting. But you'll never be able to tabulate true success. For me, success is being able to give back to your friends, your family, your community, those in need and the world entire. Let me assure you, nothing in this life feels better than having the confidence that you can take care of yourself and your family and know that you can continue to grow and excel in your profession and as a person. This is my definition of success. But there's no magic potion - no secret formula. There is absolutely no substitute for hard work. There is always someone right behind you, willing to work harder for what you have and what they want. Don't look over your shoulder and don't use or abuse others to get ahead. Keep your eyes focused on your goals and keep working for what you believe in and what you want to accomplish. Success is something that can never be measured by others - only you can define and measure your own sucess. STAY TRUE TO WHO YOU ARE. Every one of you has an inner compass. 'To Thine Own Self Be True.' You know who you are in your heart. Don't allow anything or anyone to compromise this. We live in a cynical, complicated, combustible, loud world full of horrible realities... and moments of excruciating grace and beauty. Somehow, you need to cling to your optimism. Always look for the silver lining. Always look for the best in people. Try to see things through the eyes of a child. See the wonder in the simplest things. Never stop dreaming. Believe anything is possible. Today is an important day. A defining moment in your lives. A leap into the great unknown. Remain in the moment. Parents and graduates be proud of what it took to get here today. Look at me. I'm a kid from a dead end street near a swamp in Woodbridge, New Jersey. From a meager background, it's almost inconceivable. Bon Jovi, the band no one would have bet their paycheck on to succeed, is huger than we could have imagined in our wildest dreams. We've played in 42 countries. 32 million fans have come to see up play. We've sold more than 100 million records. We've received honors and awards and we travel all over the world. I've met and even performed with some of my musical heroes and I've been truly humbled when I learn that I've become someone that a younger musician looks up to. And hey... did I happen to mention that I'm married to Heather Locklear? Not bad, huh? All of this is only because I believed it was possible. I believed I could achieve my goals and I busted my ass to get there. I've had a lot of luck along the way but I've learned that you make your own lucky breaks. I couldn't have done it alone though. I have to thank all the teachers in my life for there have been many, in all shapes and sizes. But especially my parents, Joan and Adam, who are here with me today, for their love and support. My wife Heather and daughter Ava who are my reason for everything... and God for all his confidence and strength. So what have I been able to offer you with these words today? I don't know! My life experience is, to put it mildly, unique. But I hope that I've been able to give you a glimpse into a future that is possible when you believe you can succeed and passionately pursue your goals. In the meantime, I would appreciate it if you all referred to me as Doctor Sambora for now on (and I'll be asking my wife to do the same, since I've already bought her the nurse's uniform!) May God bless you and all your families. Congratulations Class of 2004 and good luck in your lives and future! __________________ Hey God, these days I believe I'll sleep when I'm dead. It's my life! | |||
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| Addicted Fan Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 4,348
| Maxi : Thanks for the Richie news and his speech. Hope you'll like the movie. I've begun to see the tapes you send me and I enjoy every moment of it! Not a new pic but a nice one  | |||
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| Master Fan Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 23,836
| I saw Virgin Suicides today, and I haven't made up my mind what I thought of it yet. Hmm. Good? Yes. Great, not sure.  LOVED the acting though, such wonderful performances from Kirsten Dunst, James Woods and all. Sent it back to you, so you should have it sometime this upcoming week. Isn't it  that Richie was honoured? __________________ Hey God, these days I believe I'll sleep when I'm dead. It's my life! | |||
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