1984 Bon Jovi – Runaway (US#39)
“Runaway” is the debut single by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was originally recorded in 1981 for the so-called “Power Station Demos” at the beginning of singer Jon Bon Jovi’s career, featuring the vocalist backed by session musicians.
The track was recorded in 1982 and released to radio in 1983 by Jon Bon Jovi and studio musicians known as “The All Star Review”, which included bassist Hugh McDonald (who would join Bon Jovi in 1994 as an unofficial member), guitarist Tim Pierce, drummer Frankie LaRocka and keyboardist Roy Bittan. The keyboard intro was written by Mick Seeley, then of John Bongiovi and the Wild Ones and later with Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, who performed backing vocals on the track with David Grahmme.
Album
Bon Jovi is the self-titled debut studio album by American rock band Bon Jovi, released on January 21, 1984. Produced by Tony Bongiovi and Lance Quinn, it is significant for being the only Bon Jovi album in which a song (“She Don’t Know Me”) appears that was not written or co-written by a member of […]
Musicians
| Bass | Hugh McDonald |
| Drums | Frankie LaRocka |
| Guitar | Tim Pierce |
| Keyboards | Roy Bittan |
| Background Vocals | David Grahame |
| Background Vocals | Mick Seeley |
| Vocals | Jon Bon Jovi |
Produced By
Lance Quinn
Tony Bongiovi
Songwriters
Jon Bon Jovi
Georg Karak
Charts
US:#39
UK:# –
Sheri
April 29, 2024 @ 06:46
I am trying to find out who is the guy that played the red/black bass guitar in the black/white suit/outfit is? In the video Runaway he was the one on the right side of Jon. Please help.
Anonymous
July 21, 2024 @ 01:57
I think it’s Ritchie Sambora.