| "Blaze of Glory" | |||||
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| Single by
Jon Bon Jovi from the album Blaze of Glory |
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| B-side | "Blood Money" | ||||
| Released | 1990 | ||||
| Format | CD Single | ||||
| Recorded | 1990 | ||||
| Genre | Rock | ||||
| Length | 5:35 | ||||
| Label | Vertigo Records | ||||
| Writer | Jon Bon Jovi | ||||
| Producer | Danny Kortchmar and Jon Bon Jovi | ||||
| Certification | Platinum | ||||
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"Blaze of Glory" is a song by Jon Bon Jovi which hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990, his only chart-topper away from his band Bon Jovi.
History
The song also went to number one in Australia for six weeks. The song peaked at number two in the UK. The song is a crowd favourite with Bon Jovi fans, even though the song wasn't released as one of his band's singles.
The song was also notable for the performance of rock legend Jeff Beck on guitar.
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Appearances
It first appeared in the motion picture Young Guns II, for which it was originally recorded. It later appeared as the title track on his solo album Blaze of Glory. Next, it appeared on Cross Road, Bon Jovi's Greatest Hits album. Finally, it appeared on Bon Jovi's live DVD Live From London. In a satirical sketch on Saturday Night Live, the song, and Jon Bon Jovi's face, were used to promote a brand of Italian children's cigarettes without his knowledge.
Awards
- 1990 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song: Won
- 1990 Academy Award for Best Original Song: Nominated
- 1991 American Music Award: Favorite Pop/Rock Single, Won
| Preceded by "If Wishes Came True" by Sweet Sensation |
Billboard Hot 100
number one single September 8 1990 |
Succeeded by "Release Me" by Wilson Phillips |
| Preceded by "Epic" by Faith No More |
Australian ARIA Singles Chart
number-one single September 15, 1990 - October 27, 1990 |
Succeeded by "Bust a Move" by Young MC |
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