Studio Album · No. 16
Forever Songwriting Credits by Bon Jovi
Produced by Jon Bon Jovi, John Shanks · Engineered by Obie O'Brien, Bradley Giroux
Island Records
RockPop Rock
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Bon Jovi carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by Bon Jovi
0 tracksoutside writers
Bon Jovi's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
11
Lyricists
2
Producers
2024
Released
Data Insight
Forever is Bon Jovi's sixteenth studio album, an upbeat and optimistic record co-written largely by Jon Bon Jovi and producer John Shanks along with other collaborators. Jon Bon Jovi wrote and recorded the album as he recovered from 2022 vocal-cord surgery, and the sessions doubled as a way to test and rebuild his voice. "Legendary" served as the bright, anthemic lead single ahead of the album's June 2024 release. The record reached number five on the Billboard 200 and topped the chart in Switzerland.
Most recent album, co-produced by Jon Bon Jovi and John Shanks. The broadest array of outside collaborators in the catalog: Ryan Tedder (tracks 2, 5), Jason Isbell (track 4), Ed Sheeran (track 10), and Philip Lawrence (track 8). Jon Bon Jovi writes four tracks solo. Billy Falcon co-writes tracks 6 and 9.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Legendary
#9
|
Jon Bon JoviJohn ShanksBilly Falcon | Jon Bon JoviJohn ShanksBilly Falcon | Jon Bon JoviJohn Shanks | Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals) |
| 2 |
We Made It Look Easy
|
Jon Bon JoviRyan TedderAndrew DeRobertsNick Long | Jon Bon JoviRyan TedderAndrew DeRobertsNick Long | Jon Bon JoviJohn Shanks | Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals) |
| 3 |
Living Proof
#34
|
Jon Bon JoviJohn Shanks | Jon Bon JoviJohn Shanks | Jon Bon JoviJohn Shanks | Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals) |
| 4 |
Waves
|
Jon Bon JoviJohn ShanksJason Isbell | Jon Bon JoviJohn ShanksJason Isbell | Jon Bon JoviJohn Shanks | Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals) |
| 5 |
Seeds
|
Jon Bon JoviRyan TedderSean DouglasMichael Pollack | Jon Bon JoviRyan TedderSean DouglasMichael Pollack | Jon Bon JoviJohn Shanks | Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals) |
| 6 |
Kiss the Bride
|
Jon Bon JoviBilly Falcon | Jon Bon JoviBilly Falcon | Jon Bon JoviJohn Shanks | Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals) |
| 7 |
The People's House
|
Jon Bon Jovi | Jon Bon Jovi | Jon Bon JoviJohn Shanks | Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals) |
| 8 |
Walls of Jericho
|
Jon Bon JoviJohn ShanksPhilip Lawrence | Jon Bon JoviJohn ShanksPhilip Lawrence | Jon Bon JoviJohn Shanks | Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals) |
| 9 |
I Wrote You a Song
|
Jon Bon JoviJohn ShanksBilly Falcon | Jon Bon JoviJohn ShanksBilly Falcon | Jon Bon JoviJohn Shanks | Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals) |
| 10 |
Living in Paradise
|
Jon Bon JoviEd Sheeran | Jon Bon JoviEd Sheeran | Jon Bon JoviJohn Shanks | Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals) |
| 11 |
My First Guitar
|
Jon Bon Jovi | Jon Bon Jovi | Jon Bon JoviJohn Shanks | Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals) |
| 12 |
Hollow Man
|
Jon Bon Jovi | Jon Bon Jovi | Jon Bon JoviJohn Shanks | Jon Bon Jovi (Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Forever
What is the album Forever by Bon Jovi about?
Forever is a deliberately upbeat, optimistic record that Jon Bon Jovi wrote and recorded while recovering from vocal-cord surgery he underwent in 2022. The sessions were partly a way to rebuild and test his voice, and the songs lean toward positivity, gratitude, and looking forward. It is the band's sixteenth studio album, released in June 2024 on Island Records.
What was the lead single from Forever?
"Legendary" was the lead single from Forever, released on March 14, 2024. It is a bright, anthemic rock song that set the optimistic tone for the album. The track reached number nine on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
Who wrote the songs on Forever?
Most of the album was co-written by Jon Bon Jovi and longtime producer and band member John Shanks, with additional collaborators on several tracks. Jon Bon Jovi has said the writing and recording process was tied closely to his recovery from vocal-cord surgery. The result is a set of songs built around an optimistic, forward-looking outlook.
What singles were released from Forever?
The two main singles were "Legendary" and "Living Proof." "Legendary" was released in March 2024 and reached number nine on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, while "Living Proof" followed in May 2024 and peaked at number 34 on the UK Singles Chart. Both also performed strongly on the Billboard Digital Song Sales and Rock Digital Song Sales charts.
Does Ed Sheeran appear on Forever?
Yes. Ed Sheeran co-wrote and is featured on the track "Living in Paradise." His involvement is one of the album's notable guest collaborations. The song is one of the more pop-leaning moments on the record.
What is the song Kiss the Bride about?
"Kiss the Bride" was written by Jon Bon Jovi for his daughter's wedding. It is a personal, celebratory song that fits the album's warm and optimistic mood. The track is one of several on Forever rooted in Jon Bon Jovi's own life and family.
Did Jon Bon Jovi's vocal surgery affect the album?
Jon Bon Jovi underwent vocal-cord surgery in 2022, and the writing and recording of Forever became part of his recovery. He has described using the sessions to gradually rebuild and test his voice after the procedure. That recovery shaped both the timing and the optimistic spirit of the record.
How did Forever perform on the charts?
Forever debuted at number five on the US Billboard 200 and reached number three on the UK Albums Chart. It also topped the albums chart in Switzerland and hit number two in Austria. The album marked a strong international showing for the band's first studio release in four years.