Studio Album · No. 1
Bon Jovi Songwriting Credits by Bon Jovi
Produced by Tony Bongiovi, Lance Quinn · Engineered by Larry Alexander, Jeff Hendrickson, Obie O'Brien
Holds writing credit on 8 of 9 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 8 / 9 documented
Scored across the 9 tracks with documented writers, by whether Bon Jovi carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 9 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Bon Jovi's debut was built mostly around the new Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora songwriting partnership, with outside co-writers filling out several tracks including George Karak on "Runaway," Jack Ponti on "Shot Through the Heart," and David Bryan on "Love Lies" and "Breakout." "Runaway" was the breakout single and the band's first US Top 40 hit, having started as a demo recorded with session players before the group formed. "She Don't Know Me," written entirely by outside writer Mark Avsec, remains the only Bon Jovi recording with no writing input from any band member.
Self-titled debut produced by Tony Bongiovi and Lance Quinn at New York's Power Station studio. The Jon Bon Jovi/Richie Sambora songwriting partnership makes its first appearance on the majority of tracks. "She Don't Know Me" is the only Bon Jovi recording with no writing involvement from any band member; it was contributed entirely by outside writer Mark Avsec.
Track Listing & Credits 9 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Runaway
#39
|
Jon Bon JoviGeorge Karak | Jon Bon JoviGeorge Karak | Tony BongioviLance Quinn | Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals) |
| 2 |
Roulette
|
Jon Bon JoviRichie Sambora | Jon Bon JoviRichie Sambora | Tony BongioviLance Quinn | Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals) |
| 3 |
She Don't Know Me
#48
|
Mark Avsec | Mark Avsec | Tony BongioviLance Quinn | Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals) |
| 4 |
Shot Through the Heart
|
Jon Bon JoviJack Ponti | Jon Bon JoviJack Ponti | Tony BongioviLance Quinn | Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals) |
| 5 |
Love Lies
|
Jon Bon JoviDavid Bryan | Jon Bon JoviDavid Bryan | Tony BongioviLance Quinn | Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals) |
| 6 |
Breakout
|
Jon Bon JoviDavid Bryan | Jon Bon JoviDavid Bryan | Tony BongioviLance Quinn | Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals) |
| 7 |
Burning for Love
|
Jon Bon JoviRichie Sambora | Jon Bon JoviRichie Sambora | Tony BongioviLance Quinn | Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals) |
| 8 |
Come Back
|
Jon Bon JoviRichie Sambora | Jon Bon JoviRichie Sambora | Tony BongioviLance Quinn | Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals) |
| 9 |
Get Ready
|
Jon Bon JoviRichie Sambora | Jon Bon JoviRichie Sambora | Tony BongioviLance Quinn | Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals) |