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These Days hit the ground running with the release of its first single, "This Ain't A Love Song." SPIN praised the track, observing that "JBJ and Sambora’s harmonies have never sounded better." The soulful ballad, carried by its waltz-like tempo, spoke to broken hearts while climbing charts all around the world.
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Writing "This Ain't A Love Song"
c. 1994
Recording "This Ain't A Love Song"
"This Ain't a Love Song" was recorded with heavy R&B influence. Jon remarked in 1995, "You can almost imagine what it would sound like with Wilson Pickett singing it."
"This Ain't A Love Song" (Studio Demo - c. 1995)
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"This Ain't A Love Song" (Rough Mix - c. 1995)
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"This Ain't A Love Song" (Raw Recording - c. 1995)
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"This Ain't A Love Song" (Demo - July 28, 1994)
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Bon Jovi in Thailand

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"This Ain't A Love Song" Video
c. 1995
"Love Song" Live
Cassettes containing a performance of "This Ain't A Love Song" at an unknown venue, circa 1995.
"This Ain't A Love Song" (Live - c. 1995)
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"This Ain't A Love Song" (Live - June 4, 1995)
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Garrison Grounds At Citadel Hill, 1995

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