Runaway (Bon Jovi song)
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Runaway is a 1983 Bon Jovi song. However, the song was written and recorded by Jon Bon Jovi (then still under his given name, John Bongiovi) before the formation of the band Bon Jovi.
In 1983, local radio station WAPP 103.5FM "The Apple" had a contest, held in conjunction with St. John's University, to search for the best unsigned band. Jon Bon Jovi used studio musicians to play on the track Runaway (which was written in 1980). The guitarist on the track is Dave Sabo (the "Snake"), who was a childhood friend of Jon and who went on to found the popular band Skid Row. (Bon Jovi took Skid Row on tour with them as their opening act). After it won the contest, it became an instant hit in the summer of 1983. The studio musicians who helped Jon Bon Jovi to record "Runaway" were known as "The All Star Review" and they were Tim Pierce (guitar), Roy Bittan (keyboards), Frankie LaRocka (drums) and Hugh McDonald (bass). McDonald now plays bass for Bon Jovi, although he is an unofficial member.
Runaway released as the first single from the Bon Jovi's self titled debut album.It hit the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the bands first Top 40 hit in US.
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