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I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (Bon Jovi song)
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Wikipedia article
"'I'll Sleep When I'm Dead'" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was released on July 26, 1993, as the fourth single from their fifth studio album, 'Keep the Faith' (1992). The song was written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and Desmond Child. "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" reached 17 on the UK Singles Chart, No. 97 on the US 'Billboard' Hot 100, and No. 29 on the 'Billboard' Album Rock Tracks charts. The grave of the Doors' lead singer Jim Morrison was featured in the song's music video.
Live performances
The driving drumbeat and catchy chorus of "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" have made it a crowd favourite during live performances. It had the distinction of being one of the few Bon Jovi songs to be played at virtually every live concert since its introduction, until The Circle Tour in 2010, where it was only played occasionally. When played, it is often incorporated into a medley with a cover song inserted into the middle, such as "Jumpin' Jack Flash" by The Rolling Stones, or "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" by The Undisputed Truth.
Concert footage of "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" can be viewed on the 'Live From London' and 'The Crush Tour' DVDs.
Track listings
'US CD'
# "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" 4:44
# "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (Live)"
'UK CD'
# "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" 4:44
# "Blaze of Glory (Live)" 5:50 Recorded live at the Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, New JerseyDecember 1992
# "Wild in the Streets (Live)" 4:58 Recorded live at Tampa Sundome, FloridaMarch 1993
'UK cassette single'
# "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" 4:44
# "Never Say Goodbye (Live Acoustic Version)" 5:30 Recorded live at the Miami Arena, FloridaMarch 1993
Personnel
* Jon Bon Jovi lead vocals
* Richie Sambora guitars
* Alec John Such bass guitar
* Tico Torres drums
* David Bryan keyboards
* Bob Rock producer ("I'll Sleep When I'm Dead")
* Obie O'Brien producer/engineer ("Blaze of Glory (Live)", "Wild In The Streets (Live)", "Never Say Goodbye (Live Acoustic Version)"), mix ("Wild In The Streets (Live)", "Never Say Goodbye (Live Acoustic Version)")
* Nicoloa mix ("Wild In The Streets (Live)")
* Margery Greenspan art direction
* Patricia Lie design
* Frank Ockenfels photography
Charts
References
Category:Bon Jovi songs
Category:1993 singles
Category:Songs written by Desmond Child
Category:Songs written by Richie Sambora
Category:Songs written by Jon Bon Jovi
Category:Song recordings produced by Bob Rock
Category:1992 songs
Category:Mercury Records singles
Category:Cultural depictions of Jim Morrison
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