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What was Bon Jovi's First #1 Hit?

What was Bon Jovi's First #1 Hit?

Last updated: May 28, 2025

In 1986, a band from New Jersey was ruling rock radio but still couldn't crack Billboard's summit. Bon Jovi had unleashed three albums and a string of rock anthems, yet mainstream pop success remained just out of reach. Which song finally carried their hairspray-powered dreams to #1?

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The band finally cracked the code with "You Give Love a Bad Name," a pure shot of arena rock adrenaline. The song kicked off with that instantly recognizable guitar riff, Jon's soaring vocals about a dangerous woman, and enough energy to power a small city.

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