Richie got his first guitar when he was just 12 years old. Throughout his career as a guitarist, Richie has displayed an impressive knack for feeling out a guitar solo to the point that it not only follows the key of the song, but the chord progression as well.
Sambora was a guitarist for the band "Message", and with that band put out an independent record titled "Lessons" which was copyrighted in 1982 and produced and arranged by Dean Fasano and Richie Sambora in Woodbridge, New Jersey. It was re-released in 1995 under the name Message, and in 2000 as Lessons. He was later in a band, Mercy, which was signed to Led Zeppelin-owned record label Swan Song Records, and then Duke Williams & the Extremes, who were signed to Capricorn Records. Sambora was also in an improvisational club band called Richie Sambora & Friends. He was part-owner of a club in New Jersey, and at age 19 owned his own independent label Dream Disc Records. Sambora's first professional tour was as an opening act for Joe Cocker in the early 1980s. Shortly before joining Bon Jovi in 1983, Sambora unsuccessfully auditioned for Kiss, to be Ace Frehley's replacement.
His technique displays remarkable variety - his soloing in "Wanted Dead or Alive" is laden with artificial harmonics, whereas his riffing for "Livin' on a Prayer" makes extensive use of palm muting. Developing his guitar technique in an era laden with wild soloing inspired by Eddie Van Halen, Richie developed a unique style of speed and precision but it took him a few attempts to impress Jon Bon Jovi. When Jon first saw Richie play he didn't think he was good enough: however he soon changed his opinion after working with Richie. Richie was also one of the first 80's mainstream guitarists to make use of the talk-box. Talk-box was also used by other guitarists, notably Slash from Guns N' Roses, Jeff Beck, Joe Perry of Aerosmith, and Peter Frampton. The talk-box can be heard clearly in "Livin' on a Prayer" and "It's My Life".
In 2004, Sanctuary Records released a self-titled album which had been recorded in 1978 by Shark Frenzy, documenting Sambora's first recorded material. The mix tapes had been damaged in a flood and it had taken band member Bruce Foster to remaster them for them to be released so many years later.
Outside of Bon Jovi, Richie has released three solo albums and numerous songs for movie soundtracks (Banger Sisters, On The Line). He also made a cameo in the movie "On The Line".
His first solo outing was "Stranger In This Town", a blues-influenced album that was received well by many critics and guitar affectionados. Eric Clapton made an appearance on the album but it did not fare too well commercially. Richie later admitted that this was due to the fact that he was writing songs from an artistic point, rather than writing a radio oriented album. However, the album did establish Richie as a top rate guitarist, revealing a different side of him that was not widely recognizable during Bon Jovi's 80's heyday. His blues influences would later be present on some of Bon Jovi records as well, notably on 1995's "These Days".
"Undiscovered Soul" was Richie's second solo album, released in 1998. The album was produced by Don Was.
He has appeared in several movie and TV cameos, notably the film 'On The Line' as 'The Mick', and the 'Chris Isaak' show as himself. Recent ventures have seen him compose television theme tunes for both Entertainment Tonight and The Insider. He is a shareholder of the Philadelphia Soul, an Arena Football League football team.
Over the years, Richie has been an ardent fundraiser for many charities, such as Dream Street, the Steve Young Foundation and Michael J Fox's Parkinson's charity.
All That Really Matters
Richie Sambora Lyrics
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You're beautiful
There comes a time in someone's life
When you find the things that matter
And every time we touch
The love runs deep
We realize it's ours to keep
And that's all that really matters
You'll always be my sweet addiction
In this life my saving grace
You're all that really matters
You know it's true
Ain't no me without you
When you're in the dark
Baby don't despair
I'm just a spark away
I will be there
And that's all that really matters
You'll always be my sweet addiction
In this life my saving grace
You're all that really matters
You know it's true
Ain't no me without you
We'll share our lives together
Yes our flame burns on forever
And at the final curtain call
We can say we did it all
You'll always be my sweet addiction
In this life my saving grace
You're all that really matters
You know it's true
Ain't no me without you
And when we turn to dust
And we fly away
There'll be a light still burning bright
And that's all that really matters
The song All That Really Matters by Richie Sambora is a love song that talks about the beauty of being in love and the importance of a relationship. The lyrics capture the essence of a healthy relationship that is deep, meaningful and cherished. Sambora describes how, during "a time in someone's life when you find the things that matter," the singer realizes that love is the most cherished feeling and that the relationship should be cherished no matter what.
Throughout the song, Sambora emphasizes the idea that, "that's all that really matters." The love that exists between the two people is what matters, and everything else falls away in the light of that love. The song is full of sweet metaphors that capture the heart of a relationship. The comparison of one's lover to a sweet addiction and a saving grace is both heartwarming and poetic. The lyrics also allude to the idea that the relationship will last forever, and even in death, the love will still be present.
Overall, All That Really Matters by Richie Sambora is a beautifully written love song that highlights the importance of true love, cherishing relationships, and living life to the fullest with the person you love.
Line by Line Meaning
When I look at you
Every single time I lay my eyes upon you
You're beautiful
You are absolutely stunning to look at
There comes a time in someone's life
At some point in life, everyone experiences
When you find the things that matter
When you discover the things that are truly important
And every time we touch
Each and every time our bodies come into contact
The love runs deep
Our feelings of affection are strong and real
We realize it's ours to keep
We understand that we own this love and it will always be with us
And that's all that really matters
This is the only thing that truly counts
You'll always be my sweet addiction
You are my constant desire and I need you like oxygen
In this life my saving grace
You are my salvation, my lifeline
You know it's true
You are fully aware that this is the truth
Ain't no me without you
I cannot exist without your presence
When you're in the dark
In moments when you feel helpless
Baby don't despair
Do not lose hope or be disheartened
I'm just a spark away
I will always be close enough to ignite your spirit and bring light to your life
I will be there
I will always be present for you
And that's all that really matters
This is the most important thing
We'll share our lives together
We will experience life's ups and downs, joys and sorrows as a team
Yes, our flame burns on forever
Our love will never extinguish, it will burn bright for eternity
And at the final curtain call
When everything comes to an end
We can say we did it all
We will have no regrets as we have experienced everything life has to offer together
And when we turn to dust
When we die and our bodies decompose
And we fly away
When our souls are released from our bodies and depart to another realm
There'll be a light still burning bright
Our love will continue to shine and never dim
And that's all that really matters
This is the only thing that truly counts
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RICHARD S SAMBORA, RICHIE SUPA
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"All That Really Matters"
When I look at you
You're beautiful
There comes a time in someones life
When you find the things that matter
And every time we touch
The love runs deep
We realize its ours to keep
And thats all that really matters
You'll always be my sweet addiction
In this life my saving grace
You're all that really matters
You know its true
Ain't no me without you
When you're in the dark
Baby don't dispair
I'm just a spark away I will be there
And thats all that really matters
You'll always be my sweet addiction
In this life my saving grace
You're all that really matters
You know its true
Ain't no me without you
Well share our lives together
Yes our flame burns forever
And at the final curtain call
We can say we did it all
[Solo]
You'll always be my sweet addiction
In this life my saving grace
You're all that really matters
You know its true
Ain't no me without you
And when we turn to dust
And we fly away
There'll be a light still burning bright
And thats all that really matters
VibePickerUpper
This is incredibly gorgeous. You couldn't fit a pick between Richie's harmonies they're so tight. Such a deep and meaningful song. I don't think it gets any better than this. LOVE.
coconut grove
craftymedleymaker Richie Sambora has always been a major talent...we just never had a chance to really seen all this wonder til now. Thank you Richie.
Ana María DEL RIO
Esta es una de las canciones más emotivas de RICHIE, es maravillosa, como la canta con tanto sentimiento.
Fer
No words......more than amazing song.....
Emmanuel Wolf
Truly passionately wrote.well done Richie.
Lidia Benitez
Grande Richie sambora desde Argentina un artista con todas las letras merecido entrar al salón de la fama 2018
Miguel Arturo Vélez ordoñez
Así es totalmente de acuerdo
Seben Altav
best song in the world, always blowing me away...
inez noseworthy
Love this song so much feeling so much truth. I love it
Alejandra Bustos
hermoso tema!