Bass Lines: “You Give Love A Bad Name” VS “Livin’ On A Prayer”…

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This month, I have two greatest hits from one of the best 80’s Rock bands & Hall of Fame Artists, Bon Jovi.

GROOVE WARS: 80’s Rock Groove Battle

Bon Jovi’s “You Give Love A Bad Name” vs “Livin’ On A Prayer.”

Both compositions are hit singles in the 80’s Rock music era. So, get ready for an outstanding Rock Groove Battle!

Which one is the best?

YOU DECIDE!

Band: Bon Jovi

• Composer: Desmond Child, Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora
• Song: “You Give Love A Bad Name”
• Bass Player: Alec John Such
• Album: Slippery When Wet (1986)
• Label: Mercury

Versus

Band: Bon Jovi

• Composer: Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora & Desmond Child
• Song: “Livin’ On A Prayer”
• Bass Player: Alec John Such
• Album: Slippery When Wet (1986)
• Label: Mercury

FIRST ROUND:

Fig. 1 – The groove for the verse part of “You Give Love a Bad Name”

Fig. 2 – The main groove for the intro/verse part of “Livin’ on a Prayer”

SECOND ROUND:

Fig. 3 – The groove for the chorus part of “You Give Love a Bad Name”

Fig. 4 – The groove for the chorus part of “Livin’ on a Prayer”

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