"I Believe"
Single by Bon Jovi from the album Keep the Faith
Released	July, 1993
Format	CD single
Recorded	1992
Genre	Hard rock
Length	5:48
Label	Mercury
Writer	Jon Bon Jovi
Producer	Bob Rock
Bon Jovi singles chronology
"I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" (1993) "I Believe" (1993) "Dry County" (1993)

"I Believe" is a hard rock song by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was released as the first track and fifth single off the 1992 album, Keep the Faith. It was written by Jon Bon Jovi.

Song structure

The songs starts with fading-in distorted noises generated by guitars and Jon Bon Jovi's voice, until a furious guitar takes place. After the instrumental intro, the voice enters into scene.

This song fits the classical hard rock song structure: intro, verse, bridge, chorus, verse, bridge, chorus, solo, second bridge and chorus to end.

Track Listing

Due to the consumeristic trends in the US market, and the mild success that Keep the Faith had in that country, this single was not released in the U.S. at all.

UK Release

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 aren't available due to their absence from the liner notes.

Live Performances

"I Believe" was played extensively during the "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead tour" (1993) and the "Here There and Everywhere tour" (1994-1995). Since then, it has been barely played and has become one of the rarest songs to be played live. The last time it was played was at Bremen, on June 6th, 2003, as the final song. It wasn't played on the "Have A Nice Day Tour" at all.

When played live, this song features both Richie Sambora and Jon Bon Jovi at guitar.

References

• Chart Data: Bon Jovi. Worldwide chart positions. Retrieved on April 8, 2007.

• Bon Jovi Archives: Bounce Tour information. Bon Jovi touring information. Retrieved on April 8, 2007.

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