Bang a Drum explained

Bang a Drum
Artist:Jon Bon Jovi
Album:Blaze of Glory
Released:August 7, 1990
Genre:Rock
Length:4:44
Label:Mercury Records
Producer:Jon Bon Jovi, Danny Kortchmar
Bang a Drum
Type:single
Artist:Chris LeDoux and Jon Bon Jovi
Album:One Road Man
Released:September 28, 1998[1]
Genre:Country rock, pop
Length:4:35
Label:Capitol
Producer:Trey Bruce
Chronology:Chris LeDoux
Prev Title:Runaway Love
Prev Year:1998
Next Title:Life Is a Highway
Next Year:1999

"Bang a Drum" is a country rock song written and originally performed by Jon Bon Jovi. Released in 1990, it featured on his Blaze of Glory album, which had songs that were inspired by the 1990 film sequel Young Guns II, and some songs directly from the film.

Country version

In 1998, country singer Chris LeDoux covered "Bang a Drum", with Jon Bon Jovi performing guest vocals. The guitar solo was performed by guitar virtuoso Shawn Lane. It was featured on LeDoux's One Road Man album, produced by Trey Bruce and reached number 68 on the US Hot Country Songs.[2] This version also features a music video.

Charts

Chris LeDoux version

The song debuted at number 74 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs for the week of October 3, 1998.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jon Bon Jovi - Bang a Drum. . 1998 .
  2. Web site: Jon Bon Jovi Billboard Hot Country song Chart. Billboard.