Bon Jovi's 'I'll Be There For You' Turns 37

0:00On April 4th, Bon Jovi dropped their epic power ballad I'll be there for you, 37 years ago today, on April 4th, 1989. It came from their 1988 album New Jersey, right on the heels of the massive slippery one wet from 1986, and it built. On the buzz from Bad Medicine, the song dives into heartbreak after a breakup, with John Bon Jovi pleading for another shot through big promises of total devotion, that soaring chorus swears he'll be there no matter what. And stealing the sun from the sky if needed, all backed by killer harmonies. Fans went wild, pushing it to number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 5 on the album rock tracks chart. It hit number 2 in Canada, and number 6 in Ireland, and it held that top US spot longer than any other song that year, at 5 minutes and 41. Seconds. During the band's circle tour, guitarist Richie Sambora even stepped up to sing lead on it for some shows, giving fans a fresh twist. It marked Bon Jovi's last Hot 100 top hit of the 1980s.

1:03The group kept the hits coming strong after that, with tracks like Better Roses, Keep the Faith, and it's my life, proving they're staying power right. Into today, from the spotlight, powered by AI, this is entertainment and celebrity news today.