SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 5:41 Min.
This power ballad is among the ‘inspired-by’ tracks appearing on Jon Bon Jovi’s 1990 Blaze of Glory soundtrack for the Young Guns II movie.
REVIEW:
Immediately following a slower yet thematically-consistent ballad, “Blood Money,” Jon Bon Jovi’s soaring approach to “Santa Fe” works wonders. The track holds up remarkably well, in spite of its almost-six-minute running time. Between its poignant lyrics and a spot-on melody, “Santa Fe” captures Billy the Kid’s defiant perspective about repeatedly returning to his home turf, no matter how grim the odds are. It’s a well-played effort from Bon Jovi.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7½ Stars
