I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (Bon Jovi song)

Infobox Single
Name = I'll Sleep When I'm Dead


Artist = Bon Jovi
from Album = Keep the Faith
B-side =
Released = July,1993
Format = CD single
Recorded = 1992
Genre = Rock
Length = 4:43
Label = Mercury
Writer = Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Desmond Child
Producer = Bob Rock
Certification =
Chart position = * #17 (UK Singles Chart)
* #24 (Australia ARIA Charts)
* #29 (US Mainstream Rock)
* #97 (US Billboard Hot 100)
Last single = "In These Arms"
(1993)
This single = "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead"
(1993)
Next single = "I Believe"
(1993)

I'll Sleep When I'm Dead is a song by the rock band Bon Jovi. It was released as the 4th single off the 1992 album, Keep the Faith. It was written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Desmond Child. "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" reached #17 on the UK Charts, but only #97 in the US.

Track listing

US Release

# "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead"
# "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (Live)"

UK Release

# "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead"
# "Blaze Of Glory (Live)"
# "Wild In The Streets (Live)"

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 has the distinction of being one of the few Bon Jovi songs to be played at virtually every live concert since its introduction. 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.

References

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