Live acoustic version of Dr. Hook's Syliva's mother done by Bon Jovi. 14 november 2003 at borgata hotel. You can see a live version by Dr. Hook here: • Video
@@kelly-kx2io Dennis Locorriere sounds like he's about to cry while singing the song. This sounds so off ,emotionally, that it ruins the lyrics with a dry delivery
I remember Australia fell in love with Dr Hook wĥen the came out to tour... they were on every TV show and the guys were very laid back and fun loving guys very much like Australians so we embraced them..they even recorded a local colonial song... the wild Colonial boy about an Irish Australian bushranger.....we just. Loved them❤but good job Bon but uyour nodennisy Jovi..buts your no Dennis locorriere❤
Jon has a great voice, is handsome, is talented and really did a great job. But Dr. Hook's Dennis singing this song made you feel it. His raspy voice made you hear the tears and desperation of wanting to talk to Sylvia. May God bless America!
Dr. Hook will always have a special place in my life. But bon Jovie more than did this song justice! May the younger generation follow his version...and keep this song playing....
Well, I'm a Sylvia and my gym teacher, Mr. Campbell, used to sing this to me before every gym class in the 70's & 80's. I think his version was the best. Dr. Hook & Bon Jovi can't compare to my gym teacher....lol...sweet guy. 😊
There's not nothing John cannot do he's so amazing I love him so much after 40 years he's still taking my breath away with his music he's amazing man.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
It doesn't matter how many people will cover a Bon Jovi song actually. This is about the performance of Bon Jovi playing this awesome song. When i 1st heard Dr. Hooks version i got a lump in my throat just listening to it. Now Bon Jovi does the same to me. Bon Jovi understood the essence of the song. And didn't try to rape it of it's dignity. I would say Thumbsup for this!
I agree I don't think there is nothing he can't sing or cover. He has an amazing voice for any kind of genre of music. I have never heard this song, after hearing Jon sining it I wish they would put it on their next album. I also wish they would do a cover album of some of thier favorite songs. Bon Jovi Rules!
i think the drummer is great, he made this song alive, this could only be done by deep emotional feeling toward this song,as shown by the drummer. as for the the singer, bon jovi, the record speaks for itself.
That was not mere singing; that was a heart rending performance by a great artist. This is what singing should be all about; not the new fangled hip hop nonsense.
Hey to the dude that commented after my post which I can answer your douchebag you have no clue what you're even talking about Dr Hook is on a completely different level then Bon Jovi! You must be from New Jersey or something LOL!
@MrWalkinDog Huh since that song was written before most of us was born I doubt that --I looked it up --Sylvia's Mother" was a 1972 single by Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show and the group's first hit song. It was written by Shel Silverstein and was highly successful in the United States, reaching #5 on the Billboard singles chart,
Great version of the song by Bon Jovi - love this group - best rock group in the world. These guys compliment one another so well - a group that was just "meant to be".
I've watched this several times, for a few months now and I'm convinced Jon has lived this song. No doubt when he was a lot younger and maybe even with his wife's mother. He believes every heartfelt word, Can't fake that emotion.
How brilliant.Jon´s voice touching everybodys heart and soul.A great song and great lyrics by Dr. Hook. I´ll always start crying by listening this version of BJ!! Bon Jovi is the greatest band on the planet. I love them!!
Mr. Torres: You are absolutely one of the finest percussionists on the planet. Your work on this particular rendition makes it so very hard to forget and I can only hope to play with the same kind of style, emotion and at your level one day. Thank you.
LOVE, love, love this song by Dr. Hook and now, my man Bon Jon sings it! I loved it!! Man, I wish you guys would sing Carrie Me, Carrie! Another one of those old beautiful songs that not many people know or appreciate!!!!
They sound great, but I,m old school. Dr.Hook is awesome, not only on this song , but all of their songs. FOREVER A DR. HOOK FAN.. but these guys really did do a great job kudos....
One of my fav songs for a loooong time. Dr Hook is just awesome!! Listen to their son "Carry me Carrie" Those guys are just great!! Im a huge Bon Jon fan cuz....well, jus look at him and there is alot talent in that band.
They werent trying to top Dr Hook, they were simply paying homage to a great jewel of a song.
Thank you Shel Siverstien
Exactly, JBJ did an excellent cover of the classic Dr Hook song.
Wise words Dave
They lacked the emotion of the of the original.
@@kelly-kx2io Dennis Locorriere sounds like he's about to cry while singing the song. This sounds so off ,emotionally, that it ruins the lyrics with a dry delivery
This is a great version!!! Dr. Hook is great, but Bon Jovi did a very good job of this. Very good.
I grew up with parents that worshiped "Dr. Hook". This is a great replay with modern sound to it. I love it!
OK I am the parent Its OK
I love Doctor Hook. Im here always
I remember Australia fell in love with Dr Hook wĥen the came out to tour... they were on every TV show and the guys were very laid back and fun loving guys very much like Australians so we embraced them..they even recorded a local colonial song... the wild Colonial boy about an Irish Australian bushranger.....we just. Loved them❤but good job Bon but uyour nodennisy Jovi..buts your no Dennis locorriere❤
He does the song justice, long live Dr Hook.
I've never even considered the idea of anyone covering Dr. Hook but WoW!! that blew me away..one of the best covers i've heard anyone do!!!
List to Jennifer Nettles do Queens Bohemian Rhapsody. It is awesome aswell.
No argument here!
@@royogden2536Gary Wright "Love is Alive" was covered by Joe Cocker in the 90s.
Dynamite.
Good grief and Gary Wright just died last week.
I saw him with Ringo's All Star Band.
Super talent.
Just wow
Jon has a great voice, is handsome, is talented and really did a great job. But Dr. Hook's Dennis singing this song made you feel it. His raspy voice made you hear the tears and desperation of wanting to talk to Sylvia. May God bless America!
Brilliant cover, he puts his heart into this one. The original is amazing but this is a great tribute.
Dr. Hook will always have a special place in my life. But bon Jovie more than did this song justice! May the younger generation follow his version...and keep this song playing....
Beautiful wow just Beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤
Love Bon Jovi but no one will ever do it better than Dr Hook
Mahlon Lindenmuth AGREE!!! :D
Yes, I agreed to!!
Tom Pabst Well in agreement here love Dr.Hook
I agree
Yes of course. Dr. Hook WAY more heartfelt ! (And I love Bon Jovi too) .
Dr Hook owns this song. No-one can sing it with the same emotion as he does.
Dr. Hook doesn't own it. The name on the copyright is Shel Silverstein and he's been dead more than 20 years.
@@willdwyer6782 what I meant when I said Dr Hook owned the song was in the context of saying he sings it the best.
"HE" ??????
Dr. Hook were a band not a singular he !
It's funny but Bon Jovi just might be one of the best cover bands of all time
Todd Brink ...ironic...and brilliant observation!!
absolutely beautiful version of this beautiful song, never thought anyone else could do it justice, but John's voice is perfect for this.
Well, I'm a Sylvia and my gym teacher, Mr. Campbell, used to sing this to me before every gym class in the 70's & 80's. I think his version was the best. Dr. Hook & Bon Jovi can't compare to my gym teacher....lol...sweet guy. 😊
God bless you from BRASIL sylvia
There's not nothing John cannot do he's so amazing I love him so much after 40 years he's still taking my breath away with his music he's amazing man.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This is such a great version. Jon and Richie sing this with heart! Wish they would do this on tour.
Beautiful rendition to the original I loved it and I've always loved bon Jovi 💯💯💯
It doesn't matter how many people will cover a Bon Jovi song actually. This is about the performance of Bon Jovi playing this awesome song. When i 1st heard Dr. Hooks version i got a lump in my throat just listening to it. Now Bon Jovi does the same to me. Bon Jovi understood the essence of the song. And didn't try to rape it of it's dignity. I would say Thumbsup for this!
Great Rendition!!
Just came across this - never heard any other band sing this before - really good - well done
...WORDS DON'T COME EASY ...💖💕💕💖💖💖
Dr Hook
I'm not even a huge Bon Jovi fan, but this is a really nice version of this song!
Wow this song still makes me cry. I love the original version, and I love Bon Jovi's version of it also. Thanks for sharing it with us.
I think he does a good job singing this!
I agree I don't think there is nothing he can't sing or cover. He has an amazing voice for any kind of genre of music. I have never heard this song, after hearing Jon sining it I wish they would put it on their next album. I also wish they would do a cover album of some of thier favorite songs. Bon Jovi Rules!
So he can't cover "nothing" ...got it...
Huge fan of Dr.Hook,and huge fan of Bon Jovi!! JBJ does this song with soul! One of the most talented voices of rock and roll!!
i think the drummer is great, he made this song alive, this could only be done by deep emotional feeling toward this song,as shown by the drummer. as for the the singer, bon jovi, the record speaks for itself.
This singer icon is legendary 🙌 💯💯💯💯💯
That was not mere singing; that was a heart rending performance by a great artist. This is what singing should be all about; not the new fangled hip hop nonsense.
@ronniemead805 in my opion I was a teenager to this rock icon and he will always be legendary
A real tribute to my mother.....may she rest in peace
Sylvia
Luv you
YEPP....DR. HOOK....TOOK IT TO ANOTHER LEVEL....
Best cover I've ever seen of this song 🎵 💯💯💯🫶🫶🫶🫶🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌
When Jon puts his hand on his face and spreads his arms ~
Angelic harmony ~
Peace,
V
Wow... I can remember my mom listening to this when I was really young. He did a good job covering it!
At the risk of my daughter divorcing me ... Dr Hook was the BEST! Hey I like this guy also, but doing his own stuff. Thanks for sharing.
Good, real damn good. First time I've heard Bon Jovi do this.
Wenn ich die alten Lieder höre denke ich immer an meine Jugend Dann wird es mir immer ganz anders
Music does justice, but no way does the singing even approach the angst and emotions that Dennis gave this song. And no Ray backing him up!
Nobody will ever beat Dennis on anything. Bon Jovi did a great job tho!!
It was ok, but we all have our own bias on things.
Spot on comment, Dennis always had the right tone in his voice on every song. He could sell it like very few could.
Of course. Bon Jovi did a great job. Such a great song.
Jon, so sorry your not making music 🎶 anymore. You had so much to offer,give, but will always be here with your history ❤❤❤
What are you on about? They will release a new album in 2024.
Nice job, for sure - but no one, no group will ever, ever touch Dr. Hook's original version. Thanks for posting, tough! Such a sad song...
But atleast they keep it alive.
Wow that's so crazy I almost just posted the exact same thing you ain't never going to touch Dr Hook but damn he came close!
Completely disagree. Bon Jovi are far superior to Doctor Cook. Plus it's a creepy song.
Hey to the dude that commented after my post which I can answer your douchebag you have no clue what you're even talking about Dr Hook is on a completely different level then Bon Jovi! You must be from New Jersey or something LOL!
@@fatsdom What's creepy about it...
@MrWalkinDog Huh since that song was written before most of us was born I doubt that --I looked it up --Sylvia's Mother" was a 1972 single by Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show and the group's first hit song. It was written by Shel Silverstein and was highly successful in the United States, reaching #5 on the Billboard singles chart,
I love the passion Jon shows when he is doing a cover of a song that he loves!! They are freakin legends!!!
This version is very nice I love the feelings they put into this song, awesome...... :)
thanks for remembering and saluting a great song, great band and Shel Silverstein, Bon Jovi...
DIE Musik von Bon Jovi,kann man immer wieder hören und bekommt man nicht über.🤗😘👍
Great cover of a great song
Great version of the song by Bon Jovi - love this group - best rock group in the world. These guys compliment one another so well - a group that was just "meant to be".
I've watched this several times, for a few months now and I'm convinced Jon has lived this song. No doubt when he was a lot younger and maybe even with his wife's mother. He believes every heartfelt word, Can't fake that emotion.
I loved "Dr Hook" in the 70th and I still think they were a great band. This rendation is by far the best I´v heard of " Sylvias Mother" though
Not many could do this song justice but Bon Jovi knocked it out of the park!
I always love Bon Jovi's cover versions and this is one of the best. Jon's voice really suits this song down to the ground!!
50 years old! What a beautiful man!
Really nice cover of this song, much respect for all, especially Bon Jovi's vocal performance...EPIC!!!!
A very heartfelt performance. This guys sings with his heart and soul. Love it, wish this can be released on an album.
i heard this song yesterday but now i love it even more. bon jovi nailed it!!! love em
He does it so well, it brings tears to my eyes.
A favorite as a young woman. Jon did a great job on this song.
God I love this Man.
i love i love i love it!!!!!!!
This group are legend.
one of the best voices I say,
Omg!!! His version is AMAZING!! Thank you for sharing :)
Unglaublich toll gesungen. Ich liebe diese Version
It may be the best cover version, but nothing beats dr.hook
Brought tears to my eyes ~~~~ Beautifully done ..........
How brilliant.Jon´s voice touching everybodys heart and soul.A great song and great lyrics by Dr. Hook. I´ll always start crying by listening this version of BJ!! Bon Jovi is the greatest band on the planet. I love them!!
personally, i think this is lovely.
It is lovely. You are correct!
Mr. Torres: You are absolutely one of the finest percussionists on the planet. Your work on this particular rendition makes it so very hard to forget and I can only hope to play with the same kind of style, emotion and at your level one day. Thank you.
This song is by smokie jon, is awsome been a fan for 25 years..love you jon
Brilliant cover
LOVE, love, love this song by Dr. Hook and now, my man Bon Jon sings it! I loved it!! Man, I wish you guys would sing Carrie Me, Carrie! Another one of those old beautiful songs that not many people know or appreciate!!!!
Sang perfect,did it justice JON you are the man....
They sound great, but I,m old school. Dr.Hook is awesome, not only on this song , but all of their songs. FOREVER A DR. HOOK FAN.. but these guys really did do a great job kudos....
what ever you sing turns into gold
man he is way too gifted !
God i love this version of this Song..
great song,,i like this version,,love the song,,
This is so good!!!
Toll !!!
Es ist und bleibt die Beste Band der Welt , mit dem besten Sänger der Welt - JBJ ......:-) KLaassseeee
Awesome well done 👏
stunning,never thought i'd like Bon Jovi.
sheesh, i just found this. LOVE the song. LOVE bon jovi! wow, is all i can say
I seen Dr Hook in concert, Bon Jovi did an excellent job. Great tribute to him❤❤
great cover of a forgotten band that had a ton of heart & talent!
@prpro57 so true, they can't seem to bring the same pain that dr.hook brought.
One of my fav songs for a loooong time. Dr Hook is just awesome!! Listen to their son "Carry me Carrie" Those guys are just great!! Im a huge Bon Jon fan cuz....well, jus look at him and there is alot talent in that band.
WOW!!! Wonderful version of this song!!!
I absolutely love Jon singing this song. I think he sounds amazing. Thanks so much for posting!
Great singer! Great song! Thank very much for sharing this video with us!
GREAT BAND!!!!! Great pervormance!!!! Thnx for sharing.
Awesome cover!
Just came across this version. Very nice.
I like the power of Ticos drums on this version.
Fantastic
One of bon jovis best
Love the harmonies.
Great job JonBonJovi ……
WOW! Fantastic performance....Dr. Hook et al would be proud!
very well done jon, but dennis absolutely nailed this song in 1972 and still does today.
This made me shed a tear - powerful stuff!
Am Sylvia and I love this