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Top 3 Moments to Rain at a Concert: Featuring Garbage, Bon Jovi and Travis

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It is all great when your favorite bands have great stage shows with impressive stunts, or just even little theatrics that go hand in hand with the song’s lyrics. But sometimes nature helps and the whole experience becomes more surreal. Here are top 3 concert moments when it rained:

1) Travis- Why does it always rain on me?

Travis
Travis. Image via http://www.hearsay.cc


The song is from their 1999-dated The Man Who Album. The lyrics go something like this:

“I can’t sleep tonight

Everybody saying everything’s alright

Still I can’t close my eyes

I’m seeing a tunnel at the end of all these lights

Sunny days

Where have you gone?

I get the strangest feeling you belong

Why does it always rain on me?

Is it because I lied when I was seventeen?

Why does it always rain on me?

Even when the sun is shining

I can’t avoid the lightning

I can’t stand myself

I’m being held up by an invisible man

Still life on a shelf when

I got my mind on something else

Sunny days

Where have you gone?

I get the strangest feeling you belong

Why does it always rain on me?

Is it because I lied when I was seventeen?

Why does it always rain on me?

Even when the sun is shining

I can’t avoid the lightning

Oh, where did the blue skies go?

And why is it raining so?

It’s so cold

I can’t sleep tonight

Everybody’s saying everything’s all right

Still I can’t close my eyes

I’m seeing a tunnel at the end of the lights

Sunny days

Where have you gone?

I get the strangest feeling you belong

Why does it always rain on me?

Is it because I lied when I was seventeen?

Even when the sun is shining

I can’t avoid the lightning

Oh, where did the blue skies go?

And why is it raining so?

It’s so cold

Why does it always rain on me?

Why does it always rain on….”

The video:
[pro-player width=’530′ height=’253′ type=’video’]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nwh3FmpZ7kg[/pro-player]

And yes, during a concert, it started raining right in the middle of this song.

2) Garbage- Only Happy When It Rains

Garbage, fronted by Shirley Manson
Garbage, fronted by Shirley Manson. Image via http://notedisport.wordpress.com

This happened at a concert in Turkey. Shirley Manson was singing Only Happy When It Rains and well, the weather must have decided to put a smile on her face. I am not an absolute Garbage fan, or a big rain fan for that matter but I love this particular combination. The song is from their 1995 debut album Garbage.

“I’m only happy when it rains
I’m only happy when it’s complicated
And though I know you can’t appreciate it
I’m only happy when it rains
You know I love it when the news is bad
And why it feels so good to feel so sad
I’m only happy when it rains

Pour your misery down, pour your misery down on me
Pour your misery down, pour your misery down on me

I’m only happy when it rains
I feel good when things are going wrong
I only listen to the sad sad songs
I’m only happy when it rains

I only smile in the dark
My only comfort is the night gone black
I didn’t accidentally tell you that
I’m only happy when it rains
You’ll get the message by the time I’m through
When I complain about me and you
I’m only happy when it rains

“Pour your misery down,
(pour your misery down on me)
Pour your misery down,
(pour your misery down on me)
Pour your misery down,
(pour your misery down on me)
Pour your misery down,
(pour your misery down on me)
Pour your misery down
You can keep me company as long as you don’t care

I’m only happy when it rains
You wanna hear about my new obsession
I’m riding high upon a deep depression
I’m only happy when it rains

(Pour some misery down on me)
I’m only happy when it rains
(Pour some misery down on me)
I’m only happy when it rains
(Pour some misery down on me)
I’m only happy when it rains
(Pour some misery down on me)
I’m only happy when it rains

(Pour some misery down on me)
(Pour some misery down on me)
(Pour some misery down on me)
(Pour some misery down on me)

I’m only happy when it rains
(Pour some misery down on me)
I’m only happy when it rains
(Pour some misery down on me)
I’m only happy when it rains
(Pour some misery down on me)”

Video:

[pro-player width=’530′ height=’253′ type=’video’]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPEc2_qzYMI&feature=related[/pro-player]

3) Bon Jovi- Keep The Faith

Bon Jovi, Keep The Faith
Bon Jovi, Keep The Faith. From left: David Bryan, Tico Torres, Alec Jon Such, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora. 1992-1993. Image via enciclopedia.com.pt/

Well, this song doesn’t have rain in the title, but it features this special part in the chorus: “…Keep the Faith…when you’re going through the rain…” I’m afraid I only caught this on a concert DVD, but it was still a blast. Keep The Faith is from the 1992 album of the same name and it is one of my favorite Bon Jovi songs and albums.

Lyrics:

“Mother mother tell your children
Their time has just begun
I have suffered for my anger
These wars can’t be won

Father father believe me
I am laying down my guns
I am broken like an arrow
Forgive me, forgive your wayward son

Everybody needs somebody to love
Everybody needs somebody

Faith you know you’re gonna live through the rain
Gotta keep the faith
Don’t you let love turn to hate
Gotta keep the faith keep the faith

Tell me baby when I hurt you
Do you keep it all inside
Do you tell me all’s forgiven
And hide behind your pride

Everybody needs somebody to love
Everybody needs somebody

Faith you know you’re gonna live through the rain
Keep the faith, though you know its never too late
Keep the faith don’t let love turn to hate
You gotta keep the faith, keep the faith, keep the faith
Keep the faith, keep the faith, keep the faith

Faith you know you’re gonna live through the rain
Keep the faith don’t let love turn to hate
Keep the faith you know you’re gonna live through the rain
Keep the faith, though you know it’s never too late
Keep the faith, keep the faith, keep the faith
Keep the faith, keep the faith, keep the faith

Everybody needs somebody to love
Everybody needs somebody

Mother mother tell your children
Everybody keep the faith
Father father, please believe me
Everybody needs, everybody
Keep the faith, keep the faith, keep the faith”

Video:

[pro-player width=’530′ height=’253′ type=’video’]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZQyVUTcpM4&feature=av2n[/pro-player]

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The Cranberries Istanbul Concert: 22.07.10

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The Cranberries
The Cranberries. Image via http://img03.blogcu.com/

I have never been the biggest The Cranberries fan. I really loved some of their songs and I always enjoyed their music in the background but I never knew all the lyrics to all their songs and never owned an album.

However, I am addicted to 90s rock and there was no way I’d miss a chance to hear Salvation live- which happens to my favorite Cranberries song ever. In fact, it is one of my favorite songs of all times.

Dolores O’Riordan (singer) and the rest of the band (Noel Anthony Hogan-guitars, Michael Gerard Hogan-bass and Fergal Patrick Lawler-drums) totally rocked together. Dolores started the concert in a gorgeous short red dress (yes-I am a girl, I notice these things), joked around (about being a girl and having shopped as soon as she got to Istanbul) and performed brilliantly.

They played all the big ones: Salvation, Zombie, Animal Instinct, Ode to my Family, Ridiculous Thoughts, Free to Decide, Time’s Ticking Out, Linger, Promises, Dreams and a couple more that I am not sure I know the names of.

It was one hell of a concert. I loved how Dolores interacted with the audience. She also understated the scorching summer weather by calling it warm (but I do prefer Istanbul weather over Ireland’s any time). She took a poster prepared by the fans and danced with it (you know her dancing: part-robot, part -alien, part- girlie) and also took a flower-crown (I think it was a crown, I wasn’t that close to the stage despite my best efforts) made by the fans and wore it. And of course the red dress was really stylish (combined with Converse, of course). But without any on-stage theatrics, it wouldn’t be the Dolores we know, so she did come back  – after the frantic call-back to the stage-wearing a black dress and a weird hat, resembling the 30’s woman (she was still wearing the converse of course and as far as we could tell, she still wore the red dress underneath). And it amazes me how the band members haven’t aged as bit. OK, they are still young (not yet 40) but still, they looked like pretty much their earliest years. And how she managed to have 4 children and still have that body is way beyond me…

I had a great time. My friends had a great time. It would make it to my top 10 concerts ever (and the list includes some pretty big names). I can catch them live again, I’ll.

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Ultimate Bon Jovi Trivia List: 14 Posts on Bon Jovi Featuring Trivia,videos, Lyrics and Photos

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This is a collection post of all the articles I wrote about (and featuring) Jon Bon Jovi and of course the great band he is fronting, Bon Jovi.

Bon Jovi: David Bryan, Alec John Such, Jon Bon Jovi, Tico Torres and Richie Sambora
Bon Jovi, early days and terrible haircuts (and outfits). From left: Bon Jovi: David Bryan, Alec John Such, Jon Bon Jovi, Tico Torres and Richie Sambora. Image via api.ning.com

Well, Bon Jovi has been my favorite band since I was 11. I am now 25 and still a major fan.

I saw them live once in Munich, Germany at the Olympic Stadium with about 70.000 people and it rocked. I am fan of the lyrics, music, vocals, concert performances and the guys’s attitude for life so it is no surprise that I got to write about them a lot.

Bon Jovi: David Bryan, Tico Torres, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora
Bon Jovi. It has been way over a decade since Alec Jon Such Left: David Bryan, Tico Torres, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora. Better outfits, better hair. Better music? Well, depends on album and song. Image via http://img.thesun.co.uk

Since this band has been founded in 1984 and have been active ever since, it is of course impossible to cover everything. I am yet to write individual album reviews, for instance.

This is a major list post that contains everything featuring Bon Jovi.

But until then, both fans and just curious readers can get tons of information while you are at it!

* Bon Jovi Istanbul Concert Review – July, 08, 2011: Review of the Istanbul Stadium Concert.

* Jon Bon Jovi Hosts Snl: That’s right. Jon Bon Jovi, lead singer of Bon Jovi- the rock band who performed as mucial guests many times-is the host! Oh of course, getting Jon into stints and test his comedic skills and making spoofs about the band and the songs aren’t enough. Yes, Jon gets to sing with the band. Yes, you need to read this review.

* Bon Jovi Were Born to be Followed: Tribute for the single/video of We Weren’t Born to Follow from the album The Circle (2010)-it includes Bon Jovi lyrcis themes and the song video

* 6 Fast Bon Jovi Songs That Feature The Word Love Who said “love” songs had to be slow? Or even romantic love? With trivia, videos and lyrics.

*     Bon Jovi Trivia: 52 More Facts About The Rock Band Bon Jovi  Now, this is all major trivia: All about the band members- with lots of pictures.

*      7 Interesting Facts About Jon and Bon Jovi  These 7 weren’t mentioned in the 52 above!

*    BON JOVI-ONCE IS NOT ENOUGH  Bon Jovi Concert Review

* Five Rock N’ Roll Fashion Sins: Featuring Bon Jovi, The Rolling Stones, Judas Priest, Steven Tyler and Twisted Sister Yes, it is all about fashion sins. And Bon Jovi committed a lot of them.

*      10 Celebrities to Wear Flats for: Featuring Taylor Lautner, Johnny Depp, Kevin Bacon, Jon Bon Jovi and More: Yes, this is a fun list post about medium height but good-looking and talented celebrities.

*    My 11 Celebrity Heroes: Featuring Brett Michaels, Mel Gibson, Jennifer Garner, Gerard Butler, Bon Jovi, Meryl Streep, Kathryn Bigelow and More Well, from little garages of family houses to sold-out stadiums, over 100,000,000 album sales, great music. You bet Bon Jovi are on this list

*   6 Rock Songs That Feature Harmonica: Songs by Poison, U2, Bon Jovi and Bryan Adams Some harmonica rocknroll: Comes with the videos.

* 6 Rock Songs on Cheating: 1 Bryan Adams, 4 Bon Jovi and 1 KISS  Well, Bon Jovi has a lot of songs on cheating. This article includes the gossip, lyrics and videos.

*   10 Interesting Facts About Famous Rock Musicians : And yes, this is yet again another trivia with different info

*   Actor Musicians and Musician Actors: Featuring Jon Bon Jovi, Kevin Bacon and Keanu Reeves: Jon’s movie career is featured with Kevin Bacon and Keanu Reeves’ music careers.

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You Can’t Stop Rock N’ Roll: 35 Articles on Rock Music

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This is the list of all the posts about rock and rockers I have published online so far. The musicians featured includes but is not limited to Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Bryan Adams, Metallica, Alice Cooper, Poison, Kiss, White Lion and more.

Twisted Sister, You Can't Stop Rock N Roll
Twisted Sister, You Can’t Stop Rock N Roll. Image via: Image from: img.maniadb.com

You can’t stop rocknroll is the title song of the Twisted Sister album You can’t stop rocknroll. Having been an avid rock fan since I was  11, I always loved songs that celebrated my favorite music genre ever. As you grow up, you grow more flexible with music preferences. You can feel more relaxed about genres and that you wouldn’t be caught dead listening to ten years ago. Still, the core remains the same and it is rock n roll. Since it is a way of expression and celebrating life, parties and good fun (you guessed right, I am not exactly a Nirvana fan), I wanted to collect all my rock related posts under one roof post.

The nature of the article varies: Some include videos, lyrics and info, some list fun facts from the colorful world of musicians.

  1. 7 Entertaining Rock Facts: Featuring Kiss, Twisted Sister, Ozzy Osbourne and Billy Idol
  2. 6 Rock Songs That Feature Harmonica: Songs by Poison, U2, Bon Jovi and Bryan Adams
  3. 6 Rock Songs on Cheating: 1 Bryan Adams, 4 Bon Jovi and 1 KISS
  4. 6 Fast Bon Jovi Songs That Feature The Word Love
  5. 9 Def Leppard Facts
  6. Bryan Adams’ Dirtiest Songs: 4 Fast and Non-Romantic Songs by Bryan Adams
  7. 7 Interesting Facts About Jon and Bon Jovi
  8. 10 Interesting Facts About Famous Rock Musicians
  9. Vh1’s Top 100 Hard Rock Songs vs.. Your Favorites: A Rock Poll
  10. Seven Cover Songs That Rock
  11. 10 Awesome Metallica Songs- Favorites of a Rock Addict
  12. What Do You Mean You Haven’t Heard of Metallica?
  13. Five Songs You Adore From Musicians You Don’t Normally Care About
  14. 25+ Rocknroll Songs That You Can Dance to
  15. Top Three Cover Songs: Alient Ant Farm, Warrant and Ugly Kid Joe
  16. Fun Rock Poll for Rock Fans
  17. Rock N Roll Mischief: 10 Dirty Rock Songs
  18. Bon Jovi Were Born to be Followed
  19. Jon Bon Jovi Hosts Snl
  20. 2010: Terrible Year for Rock ‘N Roll
  21. 10 Great Rocknroll Songs-All About Sex
  22. Stories Behind Songs
  23. Inspiration to Get Your Ass in Gear When You are Working to Reach Your Dreams
  24. 3 Movies, 3 Rocker Portrayals: The Crow, The Doors and Rent
  25. DEF LEPPARD: oh, yeah!!!
  26. Roxette Swedish Pop-Rock
  27. White Lion: It’s ok if your date loves Mike Tramp more than you…
  28. Guns N’ Roses
  29. BON JOVI-ONCE IS NOT ENOUGH
  30. Look what the cat dragged in: POISON
  31. Rock to get over break-ups
  32. Good Morning, Mr. Tyler. Going Down?: On everything Aerosmith
  33. 4 Good Movies with Awesome Soundtracks: Shoot ‘em up, Jerry Maguire, Reality Bites and Vanilla Sky
  34. BodyRockers Album Review: BodyRockers
  35. Alice Cooper Album Review: Thrash
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