Superman Tonight | |
Cover: | Superman_Tonight.jpg |
Type: | single |
Artist: | Bon Jovi |
Album: | The Circle |
Released: | 25 January 2010 (Radio) 1 February 2010 (Itunes)[1] |
Studio: | Sanctuary Studios, NJ Henson Recording Studios, CA |
Length: | 5:13 (Album Version) 4:07 (Radio Edit) |
Label: | Island |
Producer: | John Shanks |
Prev Title: | We Weren't Born to Follow |
Prev Year: | 2009 |
Next Title: | When We Were Beautiful |
Next Year: | 2010 |
"Superman Tonight" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. It is the second single release from the band's eleventh studio album The Circle.[2] The single was released on January 25, 2010.[3] On December 12, 2009, Bon Jovi performed the song on Saturday Night Live.
The video premiered on Vevo on Wednesday, February 3, followed by a television premiere on VH1 on Saturday, February 6. It features the band performing in an inflatable tunnel (which resembles the cover for The Circle). Parts of it show a tribute to everyday "superheroes".
"Superman Tonight" was one of the songs used in the soundtrack of WWE's Tribute to the Troops 2009 show for the ending highlights.[4] Bon Jovi performed the song live on the American Idol results show on May 12, 2010.A highlight of "Superman Tonight" was used on USA Network and featured the USA shows such as In Plain Sight, Royal Pains, Psych, White Collar, and .
Chart (2010) | Peak Position | |
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European Hot 100 Singles[5] | 91 | |
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US Rock Digital Songs (Billboard)[6] | 42 |