The album featured the hit single Runaway, which became a breakout success, reaching the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100. Other tracks like She Don’t Know Me hinted at the band’s potential, but it was just the beginning of a career that would define arena rock in the 80s and beyond.
Fun Fact: Runaway was initially recorded as a demo before Bon Jovi officially formed, with studio musicians playing on the track. The song’s success led to the creation of the full band lineup.
Trivia Question: What was the title of Bon Jovi’s 1986 album that catapulted them to international fame with hits like Livin’ on a Prayer and You Give Love a Bad Name?