I Believe (Bon Jovi song) explained

I Believe
Cover:I Believe Bon Jovi cover.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Bon Jovi
Album:Keep the Faith
Length:
  • 5:52 (album version)
  • 4:24 (Clearmoutain Mix)
Label:
Producer:Bob Rock
Prev Title:I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
Prev Year:1993
Next Title:Dry County
Next Year:1994

"I Believe" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. Written by Jon Bon Jovi, it was released in September 20, 1993 by Mercury and Jambco, as the fifth single from their fifth studio album, Keep the Faith (1992). The single reached number 11 in the United Kingdom and number 40 in Australia.

Live performances

"I Believe" was played extensively during the Keep the Faith Tour (1993) and the I'll Sleep When I'm Dead Tour (1993) and on occasion on the Crush Tour (2000). Since then, it has been barely played and has become one of the rarest songs to be played live. It was played once in Germany during the 2003 Bounce Tour, once in London during the 2008 Lost Highway Tour, and most recently, once in Sydney, Australia during the 2010 Circle Tour.

Track listing

  1. "I Believe" (Clearmountain mix)
  2. "Runaway" (live)
  3. "Livin' on a Prayer" (live)
  4. "Wanted Dead or Alive" (live)

Tracks 2, 3, and 4 were recorded live on the New Jersey and Keep the Faith Tours. The dates or locations of the shows are not available due to their absence from the liner notes.

Charts

Chart (1993)Peak
position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[1] 41
UK Airplay (Music Week)[2] 30

Release history

RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)
United KingdomSeptember 20, 1993[3]
JapanDecember 20, 1993CD[4]

References

Notes and References

  1. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 10. 43. October 23, 1993. 23. September 3, 2020.
  2. The Airplay Chart. Music Week. October 23, 1993. 18. May 2, 2024.
  3. Single Releases. Music Week. 25. September 18, 1993. June 23, 2021. Misprinted as September 13.
  4. Web site: アイ・ビリーブ ボン・ジョヴィ. I Believe Bon Jovi. Oricon. ja. August 29, 2023.