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You Give Love a Bad Name

"You Give Love a Bad Name" by Bon Jovi was released in 1986 as the lead single from the album Slippery When Wet, reaching No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, the band's first chart-topper. Co-written by Richie Sambora, the track features punchy power chords, a memorable riff, and a clean hard rock structure that makes it an excellent study in arena rock guitar technique. Its straightforward chord shapes and dynamic verse-to-chorus transitions make it rewarding for intermediate electric guitar players.

  • The song was co-written by guitarist Richie Sambora alongside Jon Bon Jovi and songwriter Desmond Child.
  • It was Bon Jovi's first No. 1 hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, charting on November 29, 1986.
  • The track runs approximately 3 minutes and 43 seconds, keeping its energy tight with no extended solo sections.
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