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
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....
I have to be honest here. Bon Jovi is a very talented band and I've enjoyed several songs of theirs. But this would never be one of them. There are some bands that release a song, it just belongs to them. Sylvia's Mother is one of those. It was and will forever be, a Dr Hook's song.
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!
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.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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❤
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. 😊
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!
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!
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.
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!
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....
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.
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.
@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,
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!!
WOW, I didn't realize what song this was until I played it. I loved this song and Jon does a great job with it. LOVE IT!! Thanks for posting. What a memory lane trip............
Awesome! My name is Sylvia and I just came across this by Bon Jovi! LOVE IT! I'm 55 now but I remember listening to this song when I was a little girl. Not to many Sylvia's in the world. Thanks Bon Jovi! Shared with Vivian my granddaughter just now and she asked is there a song with her name?
Sylvia ! Please google THIS song by Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show. And then please google Dr . Hook - Sylvia's Mother/ the story behind the song. Please, it will be worth your wile. And I agree, Sylvia is an uncommon but beautiful name.
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!!!!
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.
Great job Jon!!!!!!!! Roger I agree with you!!!!!but....on the other hand the singer in Dr. Hook puts more feeling into the song...hell I like both of them
Jon and the Bon Jovi family performed "Sylvia's Mother" phenomenally. Anyone who says otherwise obviously prefers the status quo, vanilla. The fixed-minded assume the same position, eat the same food and listen to only one genre of music, never giving another artist the opportunity to shine. Thank you, Jon, and Bon Jovi, for giving the open-minded people what they want!
@MrWalkinDog [1] as well as #1 in Ireland and #2 in the United Kingdom.[2] It also spent 3 weeks at #1 on the Australian music charts,[3] making it the 15th ranked single in Australia for 1972. It appeared on the group's first album, Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show.
Guten Morgen . Ein schön Samstag wünsche ich Ihnen . Die Trennung .von meine Eltern .und ich kamm In heim . Ein schönen Samstag . Wünsche ich ihnen . Von Silvia ☃️🐓🌹🌲⛄⛄🥚🥐☕🤶🏼👍😘
Guten Morgen ihr Lieben Ich Kamm in heim nach der Trennung von meine Eltern . Habt ein schönen Samstag wünsche ich Ihnen Von Silvia 😘👍🤶🏼☕🥐🥚⛄🌲🌹Eine schöne Adent Zeit wünsche ich ihnen
@UGalum my thoughts also but glad to see jon cover a classic from my era! i'm 57 and had a stroke recently and i may not make it much longer,may nay be the end of the road for me.this song made me so happy its making me cry.thanks dr hook and jon i feel great right now.take care everybody.
Starting a tour next year!!! Gonna go, of course, just like every other tour that Bon Jovi has had for the last twenty five years!! I saw them first in Charlotte, NC in 1983 (I think) and have been a faithful fan since! Keep rockin BonJon!!
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'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
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....
I have to be honest here. Bon Jovi is a very talented band and I've enjoyed several songs of theirs. But this would never be one of them. There are some bands that release a song, it just belongs to them. Sylvia's Mother is one of those. It was and will forever be, a Dr Hook's song.
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!
I love Doctor Hook. Im here always
Brilliant cover, he puts his heart into this one. The original is amazing but this is a great tribute.
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.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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) .
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❤
Their rendition of Wild Colonial Boy is my favorite ever!
Beautiful rendition to the original I loved it and I've always loved bon Jovi 💯💯💯
absolutely beautiful version of this beautiful song, never thought anyone else could do it justice, but John's voice is perfect for this.
Just came across this - never heard any other band sing this before - really good - well done
...WORDS DON'T COME EASY ...💖💕💕💖💖💖
Dr Hook
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
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 !
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!
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...
He does the song justice, long live Dr Hook.
This is such a great version. Jon and Richie sing this with heart! Wish they would do this on tour.
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!
It's funny but Bon Jovi just might be one of the best cover bands of all time
Todd Brink ...ironic...and brilliant observation!!
Beautiful wow just Beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤
I'm not even a huge Bon Jovi fan, but this is a really nice version of this song!
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.
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
Wenn ich die alten Lieder höre denke ich immer an meine Jugend Dann wird es mir immer ganz anders
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!!
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.
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...
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
A real tribute to my mother.....may she rest in peace
Sylvia
Luv you
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....
Best cover I've ever seen of this 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.
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 version is very nice I love the feelings they put into this song, awesome...... :)
Wow... I can remember my mom listening to this when I was really young. He did a good job covering it!
thanks for remembering and saluting a great song, great band and Shel Silverstein, Bon Jovi...
Brilliant comment a lot of people don't even know who Shell Severstien is,my spelling might be a bit off
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".
DIE Musik von Bon Jovi,kann man immer wieder hören und bekommt man nicht über.🤗😘👍
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.
@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,
Not many could do this song justice but Bon Jovi knocked it out of the park!
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!!
I love the passion Jon shows when he is doing a cover of a song that he loves!! They are freakin legends!!!
A favorite as a young woman. Jon did a great job on this song.
God I love this Man.
WOW, I didn't realize what song this was until I played it. I loved this song and Jon does a great job with it. LOVE IT!! Thanks for posting. What a memory lane trip............
Awesome! My name is Sylvia and I just came across this by Bon Jovi! LOVE IT! I'm 55 now but I remember listening to this song when I was a little girl. Not to many Sylvia's in the world. Thanks Bon Jovi! Shared with Vivian my granddaughter just now and she asked is there a song with her name?
Sylvia ! Please google THIS song by Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show. And then please google Dr . Hook - Sylvia's Mother/ the story behind the song. Please, it will be worth your wile. And I agree, Sylvia is an uncommon but beautiful name.
Not bad, but the version by Dr. Hook will always have a special place in my heart.
I agree 100%
100% percent Bon Jovi is great but no one can do Dr Hook !!!
Shawn you are right about that love them both tho
I agree
@@ssjjj555ify I agree on that 👍
Nichts geht über das Original von Dr. Hook und der Stimme von Dennis.
A very heartfelt performance. This guys sings with his heart and soul. Love it, wish this can be released on an album.
Omg!!! His version is AMAZING!! Thank you for sharing :)
Good, real damn good. First time I've heard Bon Jovi do this.
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!!
excellent 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!!!!
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.
Really nice cover of this song, much respect for all, especially Bon Jovi's vocal performance...EPIC!!!!
When Jon puts his hand on his face and spreads his arms ~
Angelic harmony ~
Peace,
V
Brought tears to my eyes ~~~~ Beautifully done ..........
I seen Dr Hook in concert, Bon Jovi did an excellent job. Great tribute to him❤❤
Unglaublich toll gesungen. Ich liebe diese Version
Toll !!!
Es ist und bleibt die Beste Band der Welt , mit dem besten Sänger der Welt - JBJ ......:-) KLaassseeee
Awesome cover!
@missdarlene7 WOW ‼️Old Song ‼️New Video ‼️❤️ Sincerely Darlene an American Girl who has a thing for drummers ❤️❤️❤️
Great job Jon!!!!!!!! Roger I agree with you!!!!!but....on the other hand the singer in Dr. Hook puts more feeling into the song...hell I like both of them
50 years old! What a beautiful man!
what ever you sing turns into gold
Good job. Love Dr Hook
Thanks for bringing this song back
It may be the best cover version, but nothing beats dr.hook
Great singer! Great song! Thank very much for sharing this video with us!
He does it so well, it brings tears to my eyes.
Great Rendition!!
Jon and the Bon Jovi family performed "Sylvia's Mother" phenomenally. Anyone who says otherwise obviously prefers the status quo, vanilla. The fixed-minded assume the same position, eat the same food and listen to only one genre of music, never giving another artist the opportunity to shine. Thank you, Jon, and Bon Jovi, for giving the open-minded people what they want!
A tribute to Dr Hook.Well done By Jon.Superb👍👌
This song is by smokie jon, is awsome been a fan for 25 years..love you jon
@MrWalkinDog [1] as well as #1 in Ireland and #2 in the United Kingdom.[2] It also spent 3 weeks at #1 on the Australian music charts,[3] making it the 15th ranked single in Australia for 1972. It appeared on the group's first album, Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show.
no one will ever sing it like Dr Hook, but Jon does damn good job covering it
Heck yeah he does.
Guten Morgen .
Ein schön Samstag wünsche ich Ihnen .
Die Trennung .von meine
Eltern .und ich kamm
In heim .
Ein schönen Samstag .
Wünsche ich ihnen .
Von Silvia ☃️🐓🌹🌲⛄⛄🥚🥐☕🤶🏼👍😘
Guten Morgen ihr Lieben
Ich Kamm in heim nach der
Trennung von meine Eltern .
Habt ein schönen Samstag wünsche ich Ihnen
Von Silvia 😘👍🤶🏼☕🥐🥚⛄🌲🌹Eine schöne Adent Zeit wünsche ich ihnen
Of course. Bon Jovi did a great job. Such a great song.
Gracias!!!! 💕 Por esa recopilación de imágenes y momentos de hombre más fascinante y encantador que yo he visto. ❤️❤️❤️
What an awesome remake!BJ´s are really one of the greatest, no doubt!Rock on, boys!
personally, i think this is lovely.
It is lovely. You are correct!
You did dr hook justice
Great cover of a great song
I love this song ,you did a amazing job singing ❤
YEPP....DR. HOOK....TOOK IT TO ANOTHER LEVEL....
great cover of a forgotten band that had a ton of heart & talent!
Great version. The boys done it justice and more 👏👏👏👌
As always JBJ nails it!!! Great cover! Love it!!!!
This is so good!!!
@UGalum my thoughts also but glad to see jon cover a classic from my era! i'm 57 and had a stroke recently and i may not make it much longer,may nay be the end of the road for me.this song made me so happy its making me cry.thanks dr hook and jon i feel great right now.take care everybody.
I would love to hear this live.
I think it's a perfect rendition of the original.
There seems to be a little more heartbreak/soul in this version.
one of the best voices I say,
Starting a tour next year!!!
Gonna go, of course, just like every other tour that Bon Jovi has had for the last twenty five years!! I saw them first in Charlotte, NC in 1983 (I think) and have been a faithful fan since! Keep rockin BonJon!!
More than a Master Magician ❤❤❤❤❤
i heard this song yesterday but now i love it even more. bon jovi nailed it!!! love em
First time I've heard the bon jovi version. Nicely done.
Just came across this version. Very nice.