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“Shooting a video on nearly empty streets of Manhattan amid a global crisis really told the story of 'Do What You Can' from the place where I lived it,\" the singer said in a press release. \"And I know those empty streets look similar to so many parts of America battling this pandemic.\"

\"But the story of everyday heroes showing amazing courage was inspiring to see and the video, much like the song, has a great deal of hope in it too,” he added.

\"Do What You Can,\" which is available everywhere now, appears on Bon Jovi's new album \"2020,\" due out Oct. 2.

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