I Believe (Bon Jovi song)
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"I Believe" | ||||
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Single by Bon Jovi | ||||
from the album Keep the Faith | ||||
Released | September 20, 1993[1] | |||
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Label | Mercury | |||
Songwriter(s) | Jon Bon Jovi | |||
Producer(s) | Bob Rock | |||
Bon Jovi singles chronology | ||||
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"I Believe" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. Written by Jon Bon Jovi, it was released in September 20, 1993, 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.
Track listing[]
UK release
- "I Believe" (Clearmountain Mix)
- "Runaway" (live)
- "Livin' on a Prayer" (live)
- "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.
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. When played live, this song features both Richie Sambora and Jon Bon Jovi at guitar.
Charts[]
Chart (1993) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[2] | 40 |
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[3] | 41 |
Germany (Official German Charts)[4] | 49 |
Ireland (IRMA)[5] | 25 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[6] | 28 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[7] | 32 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[8] | 34 |
UK Singles (OCC)[9] | 11 |
References[]
- ^ "Single Releases" (PDF). Music Week. September 18, 1993. p. 25. Retrieved June 23, 2021. Misprinted as September 13.
- ^ "Australian-charts.com – Bon Jovi – I Believe". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved November 2, 2012.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 10 no. 43. October 23, 1993. p. 23. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Bon Jovi – I Believe" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Bon Jovi". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 49, 1993" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 Retrieved September 3, 2020.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Bon Jovi – I Believe" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved November 2, 2012.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Bon Jovi – I Believe". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved November 2, 2012.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 2, 2012.
- "Bon Jovi Archives: Bounce Tour information". Bon Jovi touring information. Retrieved April 8, 2007.
External links[]
- Bon Jovi songs
- 1992 songs
- 1993 singles
- Mercury Records singles
- Song recordings produced by Bob Rock
- Songs written by Jon Bon Jovi
- 1990s rock song stubs