This was Bon Jovi's third album and a major breakthrough that made the band's name known to the world.
The album included number one singles in the US, such as "Forbidden Love" and "Livin' on a Prayer," which stayed at number one for nine consecutive weeks.
The nine consecutive weeks at number one broke Led Zeppelin's record, and the album sold 14 million copies worldwide. It was a convincing success in the United States, where Bon Jovi had been cold towards them until then.
