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American Idol Season 5 - The Songs

Wanted Dead or Alive

By Bill Lamb, About.com

This was the 3rd single from Bon Jovi's massive hit album Slippery When Wet. It was the first hit song to show off Jon Bon Jovi's fascination with cowboys and the old west. That interest would become even more obvious in his solo work.

Performers

  • Chris Daughtry - February 22, 2006
  • Chris Richardson - May 1, 2007

Songwriters

Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora

Notable Recorded Version

  • Bon Jovi - #7 Pop (1987) (Listen)

Key Lyric Phrase

I walk these streets, a loaded six string on my back
I play for keeps, ’cause I might not make it back
I been everywhere, still I’m standing tall
I’ve seen a million faces an I’ve rocked them all

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