Bon Jovi And Jennifer Nettles Capture Hearts With Fresh Collaboration

Oct 27, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly left a lot of people feeling hopeless and helpless. This virus has brought havoc down upon the world and uprooted people's everyday lives.

Many have lost their jobs, homes, and lives because of this illness. With so much uncertainty and gloom surrounding this time in our history, it is easy to get overwhelmed and feel like there isn't anything we can do to help.

Singers Jon Bon Jovi and Jennifer Nettles have felt the country's mood and decided to do what they could to uplift spirits with a song titled "Do What You Can," released in July 2020. Bon Jovi's always had a gift for writing songs that connect with the everyday person, so he hopes that his song will reach those who need to hear a message of hope.

Like most people in the world, Jon Bon Jovi has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a performer, it has been many months with empty stadiums and very few live events. Watching events unfold, Bon Jovi felt inspired to give some hope to a world that has been seemingly hit by bad news consistently for months.

From these feelings, the song "Do What You Can," was inspired. The musician describes it as a "shout-out" to all the people impacted by the pandemic. He also states that it is a "call-to-action," telling people that "when you can't do, do what you can." His hope was that the song would bring some hope to a beleaguered world.

In 2006, Jon Bon Jovi and Jennifer Nettles had a huge hit with the song, "Who Says You Can't Go Home." At first glance, the two seem like an unlikely duo---he is a rock n' roller, and she is the vocalist for the country music band, Sugarland. Despite their differences in musical genres, the two combined to knock it out of the park and create a song that appealed to music listeners worldwide.

According to Rolling Stone, when Bon Jovi wrote "Do What You Can," he realized that this song was another one that might have that same crossover appeal. He reached out to some of the biggest stars in Nashville to help him give the song a bit of country music flair. The rock n' roll star also decided to contact Nettles to ask her about her interests in reuniting for another duet. She jumped on board to sing with her old friend and duet partner.

As you can probably imagine, filming a music video during a pandemic can create some challenges. Despite these obstacles, Bon Jovi and Nettles were able to film a poignant and touching music video that resonates with where we are at as a world today.

The video has a simple concept. Nettles and Bon Jovi are filmed as they walk around the city of New York. They make their way through many recognizable sites in the city and help where it is needed.

When you watch the two singers walk through the mostly empty streets and past shops that are closed, you realize how much the world has changed. At one point, Bon Jovi walks through Times Square, and there are very few people around. It is mind-blowing to see how this pandemic has changed a bustling city like New York in such a short time.

The song calls for unity and for people to "Love your neighbor, love your friend." With their talent, Bon Jovi and Nettles manage to provide hope and inspiration during a tough time. 

Did you enjoy the song and video? Did you feel inspired? Show this music video to the Bon Jovi fans in your life, or to those who need a pick-me-up, and let us know what you thought about this song.