80’s At 8 Rockturnal With Scotty B Friday 04-14-23
Richie Sambora, Jon Bon Jovi and Alec John Such of Bon Jovi (Photo by Ke.Mazur/WireImage)
The first track in tonight’s 80’s at 8 was Lay Your Hands On Me by Bon Jovi. It was the fourth single released from their 1989 multi Platinum album New Jersey .”Lay Your Hands on Me” quickly became a fan favorite, receiving widespread critical acclaim and becoming a staple of the band’s live performances. It reached #20 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart and #7 on the Billboard Hot 100.music video features the band performing live in front of a packed stadium audience, capturing the energy and excitement of a Bon Jovi concert. The video also includes footage of fans being pulled up on stage to lay their hands on the band, further emphasizing the song’s message of connection and community. The concert’s that are shown in the music video are from performances at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma Washington and the Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon during the Jersey Syndicate Tour. You can watch the music video for Lay Your Hands On Me by Bon Jovi below:
DETROIT, MI – JANUARY 9: (L-R) American drummer Bobby Blotzer, American guitarist Warren DeMartini, American musician Stephen Pearcy, Cuban-born American hard rock bassist and songwriter Juan Croucier and American guitarist Robbin Crosby (1959-2002) of the American glam metal band Ratt, pose for a group portrait during the Dancing Undercover Tour on January 9, 1987 at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Ross Marino/Getty Images)
The second track in tonight’s 80’s at 8 was I Want A Woman by Ratt. It was the second release from their 1988 Platinum album Reach For The Sky. “I Want a Woman” is a classic example of Ratt’s high-energy style, with Crosby and DeMartini’s driving guitar riffs, Bobby Blotzer’s heavy and powerful drum beats and Stephen Pearcy’s gritty voice delivering the lyrics with raw intensity. The song’s infectious chorus and catchy hooks make it a standout track on “Reach for the Sky” and a fan favorite. I Want A Woman showcases the band’s signature sound, blending heavy metal with elements of glam rock and punk. Ratt’s tour to promote the album Reach For The Sky was cut short due to its poor performance. I will admit it is definitely not one of their best albums and I am a huge Ratt fan. The best songs on the album in my opinion are Way Cool JR, I want A Woman, Don’t Bite the Hand That Feeds You, and City to City. That’s It! That was not like Ratt, their previous albums just about every song was AWESOME!! I remember when I bout the album. I rushed home put it on the turn table and was shocked at how different it was from the other albums. I was disappointed. Well at least there were 5 good tracks on the album. Parts of the Music video for I want A Woman was shot at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. You can watch the music vide below:
