Blaze of Glory (song)

Infobox Single
Name = Blaze of Glory


Artist = Jon Bon Jovi
from Album = Blaze of Glory
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
Last single =
This single = "Blaze of Glory" (1990)
Next single = "Miracle" (1990)"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 thirteen 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.

In October 2005, "Blaze of Glory" was voted as "Best Song to Ride a Horse to in Slow Motion" by Blender Magazine.

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". It was sung by Phil Stacey on "American Idol".

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