Blame It On The Love (unofficial Bon Jovi blog): Videos from St Louis

The North American leg of Bon Jovi's 2011 tour concluded in St. Louis on May 22. It's been confirmed that it was Phil X's last appearance with Bon Jovi, so presumably Richie Sambora will take for the European tour.

Anyway, here are some selected videos.

Last Man Standing

Jon performs the strain from the 100 level of the Scottrade Center before making his way through the crew and back onto the stage.

Dry County

Phil's solo was "different" again but hardly awful given he's a fill-in as opposed to a replacement. Jon also changed the "He'd be back, back someday" lyric to "He'd be back come Judgement Day". Good overall performance.

I'll Sleep When I'm Dead / Takin' Care of Business

Sleep with one of their rarer "jukebox covers" in a light, fun performance.

Wanted Dead or Alive

Jon thanked the fans and Phil in his last appearance and again dedicated the call to "Brother Richie". The gang sings the 1st verse and Phil sings the second.

Blood on Blood

Lyric change: "Richie's doin' the trump that he can. Well me, I'm here, a singer of a grateful rock 'n' roll band." Nice touch. I also know this call and personally I believe it's better away from the opening spot.

I'll Be There For You

This form of became a Richie tribute song during this leg of the tour. Additional lyrics as follows (Corrections welcome):
If you wish me to
I'll be there for you
Come on...
If you wish me
Oh, I'll be there for you
I'll be your shoulder to run on
I'll be the bus
I'll be the neighbour you can call
Count on me
Oh
You can look on me
Whoa
Call my name
Call my name
And I'll come runnin', baby
I'll come runnin', baby
Check out Hath's Circle Tour Blog for more videos.

Thought I'd also give serpephone a plug, as there are tons of great videos from the North American leg on her account.