Miracle (Jon Bon Jovi song) explained

Miracle
Cover:Jon Bon Jovi - Miracle.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Jon Bon Jovi
Album:Blaze of Glory
Genre:Rock
Length:5:20
Label:Mercury, Vertigo
Producer:Jon Bon Jovi, Danny Kortchmar
Prev Title:Blaze of Glory
Prev Year:1990
Next Title:Never Say Die
Next Year:1991

"Miracle" is the second solo single by American rock singer Jon Bon Jovi. It was released in 1990 from his debut album, Blaze of Glory, the soundtrack album from the film Young Guns II. The song charted at 12 on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and Cash Box[1] and No. 20 on the Album Rock Tracks charts.[2]

Music video

The music video for the song features Jeff Beck on guitars and stars Matt LeBlanc in one of his earliest acting appearances.

Track listings

US and Canadian 7-inch single (878 392-7)[3]

  1. "Miracle" – 5:08
  2. "Blood Money" – 2:34

UK CD single (878 523-2)[4]

  1. "Miracle" – 5:08
  2. "Bang a Drum" – 4:43
  3. "Going Back" (live) – 4:07

UK limited-edition 12-inch picture disc (JBJP 212; 878 591-1)[5]

  1. "Miracle" – 5:08
  2. "Dyin' Ain't Much of a Livin'" – 4:39
  3. "Going Back" (live) – 4:07

UK limited-edition 12-inch picture disc with poster (JBJ 212)[6]

  1. "Miracle" – 5:08
  2. "Dyin' Ain't Much of a Livin'" – 4:39
  3. "8 Minute Interview with Jon Bon Jovi" – 7:40 (Interview taken from the Radio One 'Saturday Sequence' broadcast on 11th August 1990. Released by arrangement with BBC Enterprises Ltd.)

Japanese CD single (PHCR-8006)[7]

  1. "Miracle" – 4:37
  2. "Dyin' Ain't Much of a Livin'" – 4:31
  3. "Going Back" (live) – 4:07
  4. "Miracle" (edit version) – 4:34

Charts

Year-end charts

Release history

RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)
United States1990Mercury
United KingdomOctober 29, 1990Vertigo[10]
JapanNovember 5, 1990Mini-CDMercury[11]
January 25, 1991CD[12]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Whitburn, Joel. Cash Box Pop Hits 1952-1996. 2014. Sheridan Books, Inc.. 978-0-89820-209-0.
  2. Web site: [{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p3735|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic (Jon Bon Jovi charts & awards) Billboard singles].
  3. Web site: Miracle-Jon Bon Jovi-7" U.S./Canada. . July 31, 2022.
  4. Web site: Miracle-Jon Bon Jovi-CD Single UK. . July 31, 2022.
  5. Web site: Miracle-Jon Bon Jovi-12" Picture Disk UK Special Ltd. Edition. . July 31, 2022.
  6. Web site: Miracle-Jon Bon Jovi-12" Picture Disk UK Strictly Ltd. Edition. . July 31, 2022.
  7. Web site: Miracle-Jon Bon Jovi-CD Single Japan. . July 31, 2022.
  8. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 7. 49. V. December 8, 1990. June 21, 2021.
  9. Top 100 Hit Tracks of 1990. RPM. Library and Archives Canada. August 1, 2022.
  10. New Singles. Music Week. 41. October 27, 1990.
  11. Web site: ミラクル ジョン・ボン・ジョヴィ. Miracle Jon Bon Jovi. Oricon. ja. September 2, 2023.
  12. Web site: ミラクル ジョン・ボン・ジョヴィ. Miracle Jon Bon Jovi. Oricon. ja. September 2, 2023.