In 2024, Bon Jovi built anticipation for their album "Forever", which was released in June. Ahead of the official launch, the band dropped two singles that achieved modest chart success in select regions worldwide. While the fervour for fresh material from the New Jersey rock legends isn't as strong as it once was, the music charts in the United Kingdom reveal a deep, enduring affection for the hits that solidified the group's legacy.

Bon Jovi's iconic hit "It's My Life" has made a comeback on the UK charts this week, thanks to its recent use by another artiste. The track reappeared on two rankings in the country, and in one of them, it debuted years after originally achieving massive success.

"It's My Life" debuted at No. 33 on the Official Singles Sales Chart, which ranks the top-selling tracks in the nation regardless of genre or purchase format. With this entry, Bon Jovi secured another top 40 hit, as the classic became a bestseller in one of the world's largest music markets.

In 2024, Bon Jovi scored three new top 40 hits in the UK. While promoting "Forever" earlier this year, the first two singles from the album made their way into the highly competitive top 40 on the Official Singles Sales Chart. "Legendary" peaked at No. 7, followed by "Living Proof," which reached No. 34, just one spot behind their current position.

"It's My Life" is experiencing a resurgence in popularity, due to rapper and pop artiste Pitbull. He recently dropped a single called "(It's) Now or Never," which heavily samples the Bon Jovi hit, particularly its well-known chorus—a common practice in today's music scene. The rock band is also officially credited on the track.

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Strangely, Bon Jovi doesn't appear alongside Pitbull on the UK charts. This week, "It's Now or Never" made its debut on at least one ranking, yet Bon Jovi is absent, unlike on other charts such as Billboard's. Although they're not part of that particular trend, the band is still benefiting from the popularity of the new track, which has sparked a surge in sales of the original song.

Bon Jovi dropped "It's My Life" in 2000 as the lead single from their album "Crush". The song became a massive global hit, in line with the band's established success. In the UK, it reached No. 3 on the main singles chart and continues to be one of their most iconic releases in the country.