Greatest Hits - The Ultimate Video Collection
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Greatest Hits - The Ultimate Video Collection is a DVD by rock band Bon Jovi
, coinciding with the bands Greatest Hits
compilation. It contains 17 of the bands most popular music videos and 17 corresponding live versions of those songs taken from various concerts. The majority of the live performances have previously been released on DVD.
The DVD is presented in 16x9 "Pillorbox" format and contain stereo and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround sound audio.
televisions and monitors.
The DVD has two audio tracks: 2.0 stereo and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound.
Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey. Formed in 1983, Bon Jovi consists of lead singer and namesake Jon Bon Jovi , guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, as well as current bassist Hugh McDonald...
, coinciding with the bands Greatest Hits
Greatest Hits (Bon Jovi album)
-International edition:While the standard edition released in North America will have 28 tracks, the Australian and Japanese editions are set to have 30 and 31 tracks respectively. There are a few differences between the North American tracklist and the international tracklist. The main difference...
compilation. It contains 17 of the bands most popular music videos and 17 corresponding live versions of those songs taken from various concerts. The majority of the live performances have previously been released on DVD.
The DVD is presented in 16x9 "Pillorbox" format and contain stereo and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround sound audio.
Music Videos
- "Livin' on a PrayerLivin' on a Prayer"Livin' on a Prayer" is Bon Jovi's second single from their Slippery When Wet album. Written by Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora with Desmond Child, the single, released in late 1986, was well-received at both rock and pop radio and its music video was given heavy rotation at MTV, giving the band...
" - "You Give Love a Bad NameYou Give Love a Bad Name (song)"You Give Love a Bad Name" is a song written by Jon Bon Jovi, Desmond Child, and Richie Sambora about a woman who has jilted her lover. Although originally written for the band Loverboy, the song was recorded by Bon Jovi...
" - "In These ArmsIn These Arms"In These Arms" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was written by Jon Bon Jovi, David Bryan and Richie Sambora. It was released in 1993 as the third single from the band's 1992 album Keep the Faith.-Chart success:...
" - "Bad MedicineBad Medicine (song)"Bad Medicine" is a number-one single by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and Desmond Child. It was released in 1988 as the lead single from the band's album New Jersey...
" (2nd version) - "Born to Be My BabyBorn to Be My Baby"Born to Be My Baby" is a song performed by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and Desmond Child. It was released as the second single from their hugely successful album New Jersey in 1988...
" - "I'll Be There for YouI'll Be There for You (Bon Jovi song)"I'll Be There for You" is a song by American hard rock band Bon Jovi from their 1988 album New Jersey, was written by Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora...
" - "Lay Your Hands on MeLay Your Hands on Me"Lay Your Hands on Me" is a song written by Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora and recorded by the American rock band Bon Jovi. It was released in 1989 as the fourth single from the band's 1988 album New Jersey...
" - "It's My LifeIt's My Life (Bon Jovi song)"It's My Life" is Bon Jovi's first single from the album Crush. It was released on May 23, 2000. It was written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and Max Martin. The song hit #1 across several countries...
" - "AlwaysAlways (Bon Jovi song)"Always" is a power ballad by Bon Jovi. It was released as a single from their 1994 album, Cross Road and went on to become their best selling single, with 1.5 million copies sold in the U.S. and more than 3 million worldwide. The song reached #4 in the U.S...
" - "Wanted Dead or AliveWanted Dead or Alive (Bon Jovi song)-Music Video:The video for the song is black and white and features footage from the band's massive 1986-1987 world tour, including shots from Chicago's UIC Pavilion, Rochester, Minnesota's Mayo Civic Center, Denver, Colorado's McNichols Arena, Pittsburgh, PA F. Pitt Tunnel and Pittsburgh Skyline...
" - "Bed of Roses"
- "Who Says You Can't Go HomeWho Says You Can't Go Home"Who Says You Can't Go Home" is a song written by Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora for the American rock band Bon Jovi's ninth studio album Have a Nice Day . The song was produced by John Shanks, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora. It was released as the second single in North America in the first...
" - "Have a Nice DayHave a Nice Day (Bon Jovi song)"Have a Nice Day" is Bon Jovi's first single off the 2005 album Have a Nice Day. It was first performed at the 2004 American Music Awards, where an incomplete version of the song was played. The final version of the song was first performed in full at the Philadelphia Live 8 concert on July 2,...
" - "We Weren't Born to FollowWe Weren't Born to Follow-Recording process:When Richie Sambora recorded the solo for this song, he played a very melodic, Beatles-esque break. But as soon as the song debuted at radio, many fans expressed dismay at the lack of a guitar solo...
" - "What Do You Got?What Do You Got?-Personnel:*Jon Bon Jovi – writer, co-producer*Richie Sambora - writer, co-producer*Brett James - writer*Howard Benson - producer*Mike Plotnikoff - recording engineer*Chris Lord-Alge - mixing engineer-Chart performance:-Releases:-References:...
" - "Keep the Faith"
- "Blaze of GloryBlaze of Glory (song)"Blaze of Glory " is a song by Jon Bon Jovi which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Mainstream rock chart in 1990, his only chart-topper away from his band Bon Jovi. The song also reached No. 1 on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart...
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Live Performances
- "Livin' on a PrayerLivin' on a Prayer"Livin' on a Prayer" is Bon Jovi's second single from their Slippery When Wet album. Written by Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora with Desmond Child, the single, released in late 1986, was well-received at both rock and pop radio and its music video was given heavy rotation at MTV, giving the band...
" (from Live at Madison Square GardenLive at Madison Square GardenLive at Madison Square Garden is a fifth concert video by American band Bon Jovi from the last North American leg of their Lost Highway Tour. It was recorded on July 14 and July 15, 2008 at Madison Square Garden. It was directed by Anthony Bongiovi and Brian Lockwood...
) - "You Give Love a Bad NameYou Give Love a Bad Name (song)"You Give Love a Bad Name" is a song written by Jon Bon Jovi, Desmond Child, and Richie Sambora about a woman who has jilted her lover. Although originally written for the band Loverboy, the song was recorded by Bon Jovi...
" (from Live from London) - "In These ArmsIn These Arms"In These Arms" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was written by Jon Bon Jovi, David Bryan and Richie Sambora. It was released in 1993 as the third single from the band's 1992 album Keep the Faith.-Chart success:...
" (from Live at Madison Square GardenLive at Madison Square GardenLive at Madison Square Garden is a fifth concert video by American band Bon Jovi from the last North American leg of their Lost Highway Tour. It was recorded on July 14 and July 15, 2008 at Madison Square Garden. It was directed by Anthony Bongiovi and Brian Lockwood...
) - "Bad MedicineBad Medicine (song)"Bad Medicine" is a number-one single by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and Desmond Child. It was released in 1988 as the lead single from the band's album New Jersey...
" (from Live from London) - "Born to Be My BabyBorn to Be My Baby"Born to Be My Baby" is a song performed by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and Desmond Child. It was released as the second single from their hugely successful album New Jersey in 1988...
" (from This Left Feels Right LiveThis Left Feels Right LiveThis Left Feels Right Live is the third of Bon Jovi's live concert videos. Filmed at Atlantic City, New Jersey, this features the band's performance at the Borgata on November 14 and 15, 2003...
) - "I'll Be There for YouI'll Be There for You (Bon Jovi song)"I'll Be There for You" is a song by American hard rock band Bon Jovi from their 1988 album New Jersey, was written by Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora...
" (from The Crush TourThe Crush TourThe Crush Tour was a worldwide concert tour by American rock band Bon Jovi. This tour was in support of the bands multi-platinum selling album Crush. This was the bands first tour since their 1995-1996's highly successful These Days Tour. The band played to 1.1 million fans in 40 arena and...
) - "Lay Your Hands on MeLay Your Hands on Me"Lay Your Hands on Me" is a song written by Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora and recorded by the American rock band Bon Jovi. It was released in 1989 as the fourth single from the band's 1988 album New Jersey...
" (from This Left Feels Right LiveThis Left Feels Right LiveThis Left Feels Right Live is the third of Bon Jovi's live concert videos. Filmed at Atlantic City, New Jersey, this features the band's performance at the Borgata on November 14 and 15, 2003...
) - "It's My LifeIt's My Life (Bon Jovi song)"It's My Life" is Bon Jovi's first single from the album Crush. It was released on May 23, 2000. It was written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and Max Martin. The song hit #1 across several countries...
" (from Live at Madison Square GardenLive at Madison Square GardenLive at Madison Square Garden is a fifth concert video by American band Bon Jovi from the last North American leg of their Lost Highway Tour. It was recorded on July 14 and July 15, 2008 at Madison Square Garden. It was directed by Anthony Bongiovi and Brian Lockwood...
) - "AlwaysAlways (Bon Jovi song)"Always" is a power ballad by Bon Jovi. It was released as a single from their 1994 album, Cross Road and went on to become their best selling single, with 1.5 million copies sold in the U.S. and more than 3 million worldwide. The song reached #4 in the U.S...
" (from Live at Madison Square GardenLive at Madison Square GardenLive at Madison Square Garden is a fifth concert video by American band Bon Jovi from the last North American leg of their Lost Highway Tour. It was recorded on July 14 and July 15, 2008 at Madison Square Garden. It was directed by Anthony Bongiovi and Brian Lockwood...
) - "Wanted Dead or AliveWanted Dead or Alive (Bon Jovi song)-Music Video:The video for the song is black and white and features footage from the band's massive 1986-1987 world tour, including shots from Chicago's UIC Pavilion, Rochester, Minnesota's Mayo Civic Center, Denver, Colorado's McNichols Arena, Pittsburgh, PA F. Pitt Tunnel and Pittsburgh Skyline...
" (from Lost Highway: The ConcertLost Highway: The ConcertLost Highway: The Concert is the fourth live DVD from American rock band Bon Jovi. The DVD shows the band performing the Lost Highway album in its entirety to an audience of approximately 2,000 people in the Chicago Illinois. It is the first time in the band's history that they have performed an...
) - "Bed of Roses" (from This Left Feels Right LiveThis Left Feels Right LiveThis Left Feels Right Live is the third of Bon Jovi's live concert videos. Filmed at Atlantic City, New Jersey, this features the band's performance at the Borgata on November 14 and 15, 2003...
) - "Who Says You Can't Go HomeWho Says You Can't Go Home"Who Says You Can't Go Home" is a song written by Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora for the American rock band Bon Jovi's ninth studio album Have a Nice Day . The song was produced by John Shanks, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora. It was released as the second single in North America in the first...
" (from Lost Highway: The ConcertLost Highway: The ConcertLost Highway: The Concert is the fourth live DVD from American rock band Bon Jovi. The DVD shows the band performing the Lost Highway album in its entirety to an audience of approximately 2,000 people in the Chicago Illinois. It is the first time in the band's history that they have performed an...
) - "Have a Nice DayHave a Nice Day (Bon Jovi song)"Have a Nice Day" is Bon Jovi's first single off the 2005 album Have a Nice Day. It was first performed at the 2004 American Music Awards, where an incomplete version of the song was played. The final version of the song was first performed in full at the Philadelphia Live 8 concert on July 2,...
" (from Live at Madison Square GardenLive at Madison Square GardenLive at Madison Square Garden is a fifth concert video by American band Bon Jovi from the last North American leg of their Lost Highway Tour. It was recorded on July 14 and July 15, 2008 at Madison Square Garden. It was directed by Anthony Bongiovi and Brian Lockwood...
) - "We Weren't Born to FollowWe Weren't Born to Follow-Recording process:When Richie Sambora recorded the solo for this song, he played a very melodic, Beatles-esque break. But as soon as the song debuted at radio, many fans expressed dismay at the lack of a guitar solo...
" (Live from London O2 Rooftop Gig) - "What Do You Got?What Do You Got?-Personnel:*Jon Bon Jovi – writer, co-producer*Richie Sambora - writer, co-producer*Brett James - writer*Howard Benson - producer*Mike Plotnikoff - recording engineer*Chris Lord-Alge - mixing engineer-Chart performance:-Releases:-References:...
" (Live from Peru) - "Keep the Faith" (from Live from London)
- "Blaze of GloryBlaze of Glory (song)"Blaze of Glory " is a song by Jon Bon Jovi which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Mainstream rock chart in 1990, his only chart-topper away from his band Bon Jovi. The song also reached No. 1 on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart...
" (from Live at Madison Square GardenLive at Madison Square GardenLive at Madison Square Garden is a fifth concert video by American band Bon Jovi from the last North American leg of their Lost Highway Tour. It was recorded on July 14 and July 15, 2008 at Madison Square Garden. It was directed by Anthony Bongiovi and Brian Lockwood...
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Technical Notes
The DVD is presented in 16x9 pillarbox format, which means music videos in 4:3 format will have black bands down the sides of the picture on widescreenWidescreen
Widescreen images are a variety of aspect ratios used in film, television and computer screens. In film, a widescreen film is any film image with a width-to-height aspect ratio greater than the standard 1.37:1 Academy aspect ratio provided by 35mm film....
televisions and monitors.
The DVD has two audio tracks: 2.0 stereo and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound.
Peak positions
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Music DVDs Chart ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
2 |
| Austrian Music DVDs Chart IFPI The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry is the organisation that represents the interests of the recording industry worldwide. It is a not-for-profit members' organisation registered in Switzerland... |
2 |
| Belgian Music DVDs Chart Ultratop 50 Ultratop 50 singles, often just Ultratop 50, is the weekly chart of fifty best-selling singles in Flanders, Belgium, and is produced and published by the Ultratop organization. The chart has existed since March 31, 1995... (Flanders) |
5 |
| Belgian Music DVDs Chart Ultratop 50 Ultratop 50 singles, often just Ultratop 50, is the weekly chart of fifty best-selling singles in Flanders, Belgium, and is produced and published by the Ultratop organization. The chart has existed since March 31, 1995... (Wallonia) |
9 |
| Czech DVDs Chart IFPI The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry is the organisation that represents the interests of the recording industry worldwide. It is a not-for-profit members' organisation registered in Switzerland... |
10 |
| Dutch Music DVDs Chart MegaCharts MegaCharts is responsible for the composition and exploitation of a broad collection of official charts in the Netherlands, of which the Mega Top 50 and the Mega Album Top 100 are the most known ones. Mega Charts also provides information to the Stichting Nederlandse Top 40, of which the Dutch Top... |
5 |
| Finnish Music DVD Chart Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland ry, or Musiikkituottajat for short, is the umbrella organization of recording producers active in Finland, with 23 record labels as its members.-Activity:... |
4 |
| Italian Music DVDs Chart | 8 |
| New Zealand Music DVDs Chart | 2 |
| Portuguese DVDs Chart Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa The Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa is currently the only recording industry association in Portugal. Created in 1989, it succeeded GPPFV and UNEVA .... |
4 |
| Spanish Music DVDs Chart PROMUSICAE Spanish Music Producers is a trade group representing the Spanish recording industry... |
6 |
| Swedish Music DVDs Chart Sverigetopplistan Sverigetopplistan, earlier known as Topplistan and Hitlistan and other names, is since October 2007 the Swedish national record chart, based on sales data from Swedish Recording Industry Association .... |
5 |
| Swiss DVDs Chart Swiss Music Charts The Swiss Music Charts are Switzerland's main music sales charts. The charts are a record of the highest-selling singles and albums in various genres in Switzerland.The Swiss Charts include:* Singles Top 75... |
8 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2010) | Rank |
|---|---|
| Australian Music DVDs Chart | 5 |