| I'll Sleep When I'm Dead | |
| Cover: | Bon Jovi I'll Sleep When I'm Dead Single.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Bon Jovi |
| Album: | Keep the Faith |
| Genre: | Glam metal[1] |
| Length: |
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| Producer: | Bob Rock |
| Prev Title: | In These Arms |
| Prev Year: | 1993 |
| Next Title: | I Believe |
| Next Year: | 1993 |
"I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was released on July 26, 1993 by Mercury and Jambco, 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.
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.
| Chart (1993) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[2] | 37 |
| Europe (European Hit Radio)[3] | 33 |
| Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[4] | 20 |
| Portugal (AFP)[5] | 6 |
| UK Airplay (Music Week)[6] | 8 |
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | |
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| United Kingdom | July 26, 1993 | [7] | ||
| Japan | September 5, 1993 | Mini-CD | [8] |