Tommy used to work on the docks and Gina works the diner all day. Come on, man - everybody knows that, lol

"Like Frankie said I did it my way..." was absolutely a shout out to Frank Sinatra! Would love to see you do that song!

Tommy and Gina, a fictional Italo-american young couple from New Jersey. Tommy used to work at the docks but the union is on strike... Gina works in a diner and does a lot of extra hours still isn't enough to make ends meet... "Living on a prayer", one of Bon Jovi greatest hits. Now it's a mandatory reaction! :)

Yes. Bon Jovi is a New Jersey boy & so was Frank Sinatra. He definitely referenced Frankie!

The Tommy and Gina he mentions is from the song Livin On A Prayer

Living on a prayer/ runaway/ you give love a bad name/ Dead or alive/ Born to be my baby/ Blood on blood/ Never say goodbye.....there are hundreds

Been listening to Bon Jovi since their debut album in '84

His version of Hallelujah is both moving and chilling and if they don't play it at my funeral....I ain't going.

Yes… he did refer to Frank Sinatra song. Tommy and Gina were the couple in their early mega hit, Livin On a Prayer. Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen are my homies. I grew up listening to them, seeing them live. I literally lived in between the two towns they lived in, in NJ. Jon did have his vocal cords operated on in the last year. He still has not performed live as he is taking the it slow with recovery. But just before surgery, he really struggled in live performances. Jon and Bruce are good guys, not caught up in the pitfalls of the industry but massively close to their wives and children, both incredibly committed to philanthropic work. They remain successful for decades. Jersey strong!

LIVIN ON A PRAYER! with him and others on wires flying over the stage. One of their best

The video for "Lay Your Hands On Me" captured the real essence of their live shows. Early Bon Jovi was a high energy show.

Wanted dead or alive,Bed of roses, Always, Blaze of glory all bangers ❤ Peace out ✌️ ☮️

The guy "Tommy" who is "running" is Will Estes who currently plays Jaime Reagan on Blue Bloods on CBS

One of my favorites by Bon Jovi is “Bed of Roses”.

My wife and I were young and I was a young ssgt in the Air Force deploying listening to this. Our music from 80s and 90s was inspirational not degrading. She believed in me as a airman basic with our one child. Now we we watch our grandkids as they grow up from taking risk and believing in doing it right with hardworking and faith.

I always forget that I like Bon Jovi, I wasn't "in the crowd" for them, but eventually everyone can appreciate anything done genuinely.

I graduated in 1980. I watched this on MTV when I was working. I'm a nurse, so I would watch MTV in their rooms. They learned to love 70's and 80's music with me. 😂✌🏻

Metallica covered Turn the Page. Gina & tommy....Living on a Prayer.🙂. Have you heard bon Jovi's first hit? Runaway? Wrote it as a teenager. Great song.

You need more Bon Jovi in your life.

fun fact: Jon Bon Jovi used to own a sports franchise. Jon Bon Jovi used to own the Philadelphia Soul from the first incarnation of the Arena Football League.

This is my band, Love Bon Jovi. 💯💯

“Livin on a prayer “ it was about Tommy and Gina.

“It’s My Life” is an anthem to survival !!!!!

I just saw Jon Bon Jovi on Jimmy Kimmel a couple of nights ago. He has a head full of silver gray hair. Otherwise, he looks the same. Young, hot, and talented. Great reaction. Thanks! 😊

BonJovi has a 4 part docu on Hulu awesome. I saw them in Feb.1st 1989 in Biloxi Ms. I'll never forget it awesome ❤ I still have their first album. 🥰 💞

I was in love with Ritchie Sambora, the lead guitar extraordinaire. He is the greatest guitarist ever! Ritchie was married to Heather Locklear and they had a daughter, who they named Ava. Ava is now a model.

livin on a prayer my brother. these guys formed my youth

My first experience of the talk box was Peter Frampton 'Do You Feel Like We Do',a classic from the 70s.Motley Crue also used it in 'Kickstart My Heart'.Both are worth a listen.

"Livin' on a Prayer" is a song about the Tommy and Gina that he mentions in this song. . . . . a young couple, just tryin' to make ends meet.

Jon Bongiovi is One of the preeminent lyricists from my generation. I see that several people already commented on it, but Tommy and Gina are from living on a prayer, the song you mentioned at the beginning. He actually sang to my ex-wife at a concert I went to in Pullman Washington, on the New Jersey tour. Which was the loudest roar I've ever heard. When they came out onto the stage to lay your hands on me and he fired out from underneath the stage through the fog that crowd was easily 125 decibels.

He now has restaurants that ANYONE can go into and pay what they want...

Forever one of my favorite artists. Saw bon Jovi in concert when I was 6 years old , It was my first ever concert. I'm now 29 and still listen to him daily!!!

Yes, he's still dropping bangers. A few days ago released two new songs, Legendary and Living Proof, that are amazing.

I loved Bon Jovi as a teenager and so listen to their older stuff. Greetings from Germany

I appreciate you showing Bon Jovi some love ❤on your channel! They have so many hits and songs that you can truly enjoy! Jon fought to have that line in this song, he and lead guitar Richie wrote so many of they’re hits together and that line Richie didn’t think it would work and thought that line wouldn’t matter but Jon put it in there and said it mattered to him and Richie said ok but you are the one that has to sing it every night and the rest is history. Tommy and Gina are mentioned in several of their songs over the years, so Bon Jovi fans know who they’re talking about! More Bon Jovi please! Lots of hits in the comments to choose from!🤟🔥💯

Will Estes is the kid running for the concert, he plays Jamie on Blue Bloods. Yes, Frankie said "I did it My Way" great salute to Frank Sinatra. Tommy and Gina is a call back to their song "Living on a Prayer".

It's my life is 24 years old released in 2000...Bon Jovi is 62 now. He just did an awesome documentary about his career and his life. Recently had vocal cord surgery and on the mend to hopefully sing out another album❤

Jon and Ruchie Sambora, the guitarist, argued over the line " Like Frankie said I did it my way" . Richie said these kids will never understand or know the Frankie reference, but Jon said it's staying in!"

Saw BonJovi three times in concert. Amazing performance every time.

Listen to always by Bon Jovi it’s one of the best rock ballads ever.

luv bon jovi, hes had sooooo many amaing songs, some real beautiful 1s some sad, such a brill group. ❤❤❤

Bon Jovi's lyrics are always positive, that's why I love them

I grew up listening to bon jovi (two older sisters), but "it's my life" and "have a nice day" are my favorites

Auto tunes was first used in 1997 and the first artist to use. It was Cher and the song was "Do you believe in life after love" in which her voice was only auto Tuned, in under 25% of the song as now. You know, it's almost a 100% used, but if you haven't already heard it you should check out that video to hear what a 25% auto tune song sounds like cause it's Super Rare today

Bon Jovi is one of the most underrated vocalists of his gen bc of his popularity. He was/is a beast. That rasp&growl in his voice! Be still my heart, he's the whole package

Jon Bon Jovi is s great guy. He owns restaurant and if the customer can pay what they can. Helping the poor and homeless

So Sinatra was born in Hoboken, NJ and Jon Bon Jovi is from Perth Amboy, NJ. JBJ has been quoted as saying how much he admired FS but never met him. When he first started there was a rumor that FS was JBJ's Great Uncle - not true. However, the line is a nod to FS. His birth name is John Bongiovi. He switched it to Bon Jovi. I always thought that was funny.

Jon Bon Jovi has so many great songs. It’s my life definitely one to live by! Bon Jovi- Bed Of Roses - Live An Evening With Bon Jovi is one to watch.

Love Love Love Bon Jovi!!!!!!! Saw them 5 times in the round in Atlanta every seat was great and they were phenomenal!!!! The kid in video just shows what lengths you’re willing to go too in order to see Bon Jovi live 🎤🎶🎵🥁🎸🎹

'Have a Nice Day' is a great one too.

The days when people wanted to be at the venue without phones or devices ❤

My favorite song by Bon Jovi is Bed of Roses. A lot of people don't care for it that much because it's different from his other stuff. But you also can't go wrong with Wanted Dead or Alive or Living on a Prayer. Those are some of his most popular ones. Then there is Blaze of Glory or Runaway that's just a bop

Bon Jovi was one of the best rock bands of the 80s and 90s. Great, Great songs!!!!!! Please do more of them!!!!!!!!

The "good programming" of the message in this song. Is exactly why I watched this as soon as possible rather than waiting until tonight. I've been needing messages like this. I just recently found my way back to myself and God after many years. I'm still just trying to pull myself up from the darkness strongly. So, I'm working on creating new, healthier, daily routines. I really enjoy watching you experience some of my favorite classics from back in the day. The nostalgia is real. Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. Much love and blessings to you and your family. Looking forward to seeing your new little one soon. ❤❤🙏🙏😇🥰

Bon Jovi is a king/god to many people in New Jersey. Most weddings you go to in Jersey will feature this song. Everyone knows this song and everyone loses their voice going all out to it. Typically a highlight of the night. Not a true Jersey wedding if this song is not a part of it.

I always forget how goooood Jon Bon Jovi looks until I randomly see another one of his videos. Absolutely the prettiest man in rock!

Chills every time. What a fucking song

I remember crying when Bon Jovi and Bob Seger cut their hair! lol I have a VHS tape of Bon Jovi music videos and still watch it! Great reaction as always! 🤠

Bon Jovi is fantastic with so many powerful hits. "Thank You For Loving Me" - when all is said and done, this is the message of love and gratitude that really matters most.

Jersey Girl in da House.. He lived in the next town over when i was a kid. My cousins know him personally.

Classic Bon Jovi!!! He had so many hits. You are really grooving in the 80's music. Fun to hear you talk about these "oldies" and discover how good these artists truly were. Thank you. ☺🤘💙

It's hard to believe you frequently listen to Living on a prayer and don't know who Tommy and Gina are, but here are the lyrics: Once upon a time, not so long ago... Tommy used to work on the docks, Union's been on strike, he's down on his luck, it's tough. Gina works at the dinner all day, She brings home her man her pay for love, for love. ... Then they're mentioned again around in the middle of the song when gina cries and tommy whispers but I can't quote that part, don't remember it exactly.

Bed of Roses is a must! One of the greatest power ballads of the early 90s!

It's my life came out in 2000. Tommy and Gina were from Bon Jovi's 1986 hit "Livin' on a prayer" . To answer your question yes that is a talk box at the beginning of the video where they say woah woah. And of course "Like Frankie said I did it my way" is talking about Frank Sinatra. Bon Jovi said Sinatra was his role model.

"Bon Jovi" is the band name - the singers name is "Jon Bon Jovi". The band started in the 80s as opening act for "Scorpions" and "Kiss" ... the rest is history! :)

This song was the "the eye of the tiger" of the early 2000's... It's one of those song that came and blew up at just the right time and literally saved lives.. Elder millennials and younger Gen X peeps, may remember just how daunting those years were with collage being pushed and hyper inflated at the same time... Many many people felt their life was hopeless for a time and this song actually help reinspire countless people to push on..

Tommy used to work on the docks, union's been on strike and he's down on his luck. It's tough. Gina works the diner all day. Working for her man, she brings home her pay for love. That's who they are. lol

Jon Bon Jovi grew up as a New Jersey musician following around Bruce Springsteen and Southside Johnny -- all 3 put Jersey on the map!!! The best times of my life have been at a Bruce, Southside and Bon Jovi shows....and each show was at least 2 1/2 to 3 hours!!!!

The song describes two characters, Tommy and Gina, a working-class couple who struggle to make ends meet. Tommy loses his job as a dockworker due to a strike while Gina works as a diner waitress. The storyline was loosely based on real-life events that Jon Bon Jovi and songwriter Desmond Child experienced in the 1970s.

If you don't know about Tommy and Gina, you're not a fan... Tommy used to work on the docks...Gina works at diner all day, she cries in the night, Tommy whispers it's ok.

Stadium song if I ever heard one I love the voice box on the guitar and Bon Jovi just rocks

We love bonjovi and yes they are still popin journey and Bon Jovi are out favorite bands 💯👍

Love Bon Jovi !!!💕 Jon Bon Jovi is an incredible guy! As a rockstar, the traveling, the groupies, all the temptations etc….. he’s managed to stay married to his wife Dorothea for 35 years. In addition to this he’s extremely giving to his community, he has a Soul Food kitchen/restaurant where people pay what they can. He’s been a volunteer for habitat for humanity, many fundraisers for underprivileged communities. He’s even recorded a song with country artist Jennifer Nettles from Sugarland “Who Says You Can’t Go Home” and proceeds went to habitat. I really respect this guy!!!

As frankie said, I did it my way, was the line! Jon is his first name, Bon Jovi his surname. His military dad gave him his haircut himself, as in cut it for him. His mum is military too. Jon has been married a long time and does a lot of great charity work.

Peter Frampton also used a special talk box. Bon Jovi busted their as&a when they started touring in the beginning, you should check out VH1's Behind the Music, they did a tight bio on their beginning. 👍❤️

His name is Jon Bon Jovi. The kid doing all the running is Will Estes, the youngest son on Blue Bloods. He did quote Frank. Cara

Tony and Gina are a reference of the song Living on a prayer. Their own song.

Tommy and Gina are the fictional characters in numerous Bon Jovi songs. - It's My Life - Livin' on a Prayer Additionally 'Bon Jovi' is the BAND and 'Jon Bon Jovi' is the MAN

Love this! Jon Bon Jovi is on the "Smartless" April 15 podcast, fun interview and he talks about his recovery from throat surgery

Band is Bon Jovi and lead singer is John Bon Jovi. Think it dropped in 2000. Was first written back in 1965 in New York and recorded the same year by The Animals a English band and has been covered by several other artists since then.

This is off their CRUSH album that was released in 2000. The internet was still sort of getting its legs under itself before social media blew up big and the ability to Facetime etc was remotely a thing. We used web cams that sucked. Cell phones at the time did not have the ability to do what they do now. iPhone wasn't released until 2007. Tommy & Gina was a reference to couple in the song "Living on a Prayer" - Song went "Tommy used to work on the docks Unions been on strike He's down on his luck... it's tough, so tough Gina works the diner all day Working for her man, she brings home her pay For love - for love"

Bon Jovi is the Band Name His Name is John Francis Bongiovi, Jr. ( no not a misspelling) but he goes by (Jon Bon Jovi)

The lead singer was born John Francis Bongiovi Jr. Became professionally known as Jon Bon Jovi. His band was called Bon Jovi. Answering your other question, Bon Jovi did do a cover of Turn The Page by Bob Seger.

John Francis Bongiovi Jr. known professionally as Jon Bon Jovi. He just did a documentary on his and bands life Hulu, “Thank you, Goodnight.” Had surgery on his throat, didn’t know if he could sing again and just dropped a new son after 10 months of throat therapy, “Legendary”. As for it’s my Life, it came out May 8, 2000, from the “Crush Album”. It’s my life, his slower version from Unplugged is my favorite version of Its My Life. “Tommy and Gina and Frankie said I did it my way”, is from the song “Living on a Prayer”. So beautiful you have your homework lol, Thank you, Goodbye, Living on a Prayer, Bonjovi unplugged or just It’s my life unplugged. You won’t be disappointed at all. Enjoy your new baby. Sandy from Far Northern California

💖💖💖💖💖 This song was released in 2000. Tommy and Gina are the couple from their song "Living On A Prayer" released in 1986.

React to BonJovi Living On A Prayer and that is where you hear about Tommy and Gina, such a good song! Loved this reaction!!! Jon can't sing any longer because his vocal cords don't work like they did when he was younger, he is 62 now and still looks amazing and they tried to do a reunion show but stopped after a few shows because he couldn.t get his voice to hit the notes.

Bon Jovi - Always - will forever be my favorite Bon Jovi song. So good!

I’m a huge fan of Bon Jovi, and I’ve seen them in concert on February 14, 2001. Then 9-11 happened, and the entire world changed in an instant.

Yes, Bon Jovi did do a cover of Turn the Page - but it is not really well known to many people. It is on KZfaq of you want to check it out. It is an excellent cover very faithful to the original Bob Seger version.

It is a concept created by Jon. They represent an American working class couple. E.G “Gina dreams of running away she cries in the night Tommy whispers baby it's okay" They symbolise struggling American couple presumably. They come from the mind of Jon Bon Jovi. Great song!

Their song " I'll be there for you" is my favorite

Tommy and Gina come from the song "Living On A Prayer," from the album Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi

Fantastic reaction as usual. Frank Sinatra was Jon Bon Jovi's great uncle which made this all the more special. Please react to the video of livin on a prayer. You'll find out who Tommy and Gina are. The song is fun and the band really has a good time performing it! Lots of energy.

Bon Jovi shows are fire. I once went to the Stone Pony (IYKYK) to hear Southside Johnny and Bon Jovi rolled in around midnight. And yes, Roger Troutmann from Zapp used that.

I loved loved Bon Jovi from high school. I wasn't allowed to go to rock concerts in high school....graduated in 1991. Finally got to see them 2 years ago. I was so disappointed they literally only played maybe 6 songs of their most popular songs. Played all mainly new stuff I had not heard yet.....not what I went for...still love them just not what I paid to experience....

Used to listen to Bon Jovi a lot growing up😁 But now you definitely need to check out the jamm session with Ren singing Sinatra's Fly me to the Moon! I don't think it's on his channel though, maybe on twitch. But you can find it on other yt channels under 'Ren karaoke rendition, Fly Me To the Moon' Sooooo much fun watching Ren being a goof😂

It’s a play off the song “ living on a prayer “. That’s where Tommy and Gina came from bro .. appreciate the reaction.. and congratulations on the new baby too 💯✌️❤️🙏

Tommy and Gina are characters from three songs (that I can recall) that Bon Jovi did, Living on a prayer, 99 in the shade, It’s my life. Bon Jovi didn’t do covers unless except when playing live. I know you loved Joe Cocker, With a little help from my friends, Bon Jovi did this live on MTV unplugged and it’s phenomenal, the band was at its tightest live at this point and still the original line up

Awesome song!!❤

Tommy and gina reference to living on a prayer. Thanks to you, i never caught that reference before awesome