As a New Jersey wedding photographer I’m accustomed to a certain rhythm and flow of the party at a wedding reception. (I’m sure the DJ’s have seen this as well.) You know from experience which songs will pull people onto the dance floor every time. You know which songs hit just *that* spot for most of the guests.
And maybe it’s because Bon Jovi is from New Jersey, or maybe the lyrics speak of a universal hope for love-no-matter-what, or maybe it’s just a damn good song … but Living On A Prayer is one of those songs that I can predict will have the guests on the dance floor, and going just a little bit crazy. The way people react to it, and how frequently it is on the playlist at weddings here in New Jersey, is the reason why I’ve dubbed it the New Jersey National Anthem. ; )
[ posted by Neil van Niekerk ]
