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


"I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was released in July 1993 as the fourth single from their 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, No. 97 in the US and No. 29 on the Mainstream rock charts.
The grave of The Doors' lead singer Jim Morrison was featured in the video clip.

Track listing

US CD

  1. "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" 4:44
  2. "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead "

    UK CD

  3. "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" 4:44
  4. "Blaze of Glory " 5:50 Recorded live at the Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, New Jersey - December 1992
  5. "Wild in the Streets " 4:58 Recorded live at Tampa Sundome, Florida - March 1993

    UK Cassette

  6. "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" 4:44
  7. "Never Say Goodbye " 5:30 Recorded live at the Miami Arena, Florida - March 1993

    Personnel

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.

Charts