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In These Arms

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"In These Arms"
SinglebyBon Jovi
from the albumKeep the Faith
ReleasedMay 3, 1993(1993-05-03)
GenreRock[1]
Length
  • 5:19(album version)
  • 4:29(radio edit)
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Bob Rock
Bon Jovisingles chronology
"Bed of Roses"
(1993) 		"In These Arms"
(1993) 		"I'll Sleep When I'm Dead"
(1993)
Music video
In These Armsat YouTube

"In These Arms"is a song by AmericanrockbandBon Jovi,released on May 3, 1993 byMercuryand Jambco, as the third single from the band's fifth studio album,Keep the Faith(1992). The song was written by band membersJon Bon Jovi,Richie SamboraandDavid Bryan,and produced byBob Rock.

Composition

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The song's lyrics are about everlasting love and devotion. The song is characterized by a strong bass rhythm, jangling guitars, and very tight, hard drum playing, as well as soulful, emotional singing by Jon Bon Jovi. However, it is not a ballad, as its driving guitars and fast-paced beat and upbeat sound maintain it as more of a pop-rock song, in the vein of "Born to Be My Baby".

Music video

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The music video for the song shows Bon Jovi performing at a concert on theirKeep the FaithTour. The live portions were filmed during Bon Jovi's New Year's Eve show atStabler ArenainBethlehem, Pennsylvaniaon December 31, 1992. The live show was also featured on their previous track "Bed of Roses".Portions of the video were also filmed at theDane County ColiseuminMadison, Wisconsinin March 1993.

Legacy

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The song has always been a fan favorite, and was a staple in the band's setlist on theirHave a Nice Day Tour,and also was played frequently on theLost Highway Tour,especially on the European leg of the tour. The song was also recorded by the band's keyboard playerDavid Bryanon his first solo albumOn a Full Moonreleased in 1995, as an intrumental piano version, and also appears on his second solo albumLunar Eclipsereleased in 2000, but this time with vocals from Bryan.

Track listing

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  • UK release
  1. "In These Arms"
  2. "Keep the Faith"(live)
  3. "In These Arms" (live)

Charts

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"In These Arms" was Bon Jovi's second-most successful single fromKeep the Faithin the United States, reaching number 27 on theBillboardHot 100,number 32 on theBillboardMainstream Rockchart, and number 14 on theBillboardMainstream Top 40.It also reached number five in Iceland, number six in Canada, number seven in the Netherlands, number nine in the United Kingdom, and number 10 in Australia and Portugal.

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[26] Platinum 70,000‡

‡Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United Kingdom May 3, 1993
  • CD
  • cassette
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Japan May 26, 1993 Mini-CD [28]

References

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  6. ^"Eurochart Hot 100 Singles"(PDF).Music & Media.Vol. 10, no. 22. May 29, 1993. p. 35.RetrievedJune 2,2020.
  7. ^"EHR Top 40"(PDF).Music & Media.Vol. 10, no. 24. June 12, 1993. p. 22.RetrievedApril 10,2024.
  8. ^"Bon Jovi – In These Arms "(in German).GfK Entertainment charts.Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  9. ^"Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (4.–10. júní)".Dagblaðið Vísir(in Icelandic). June 3, 1993. p. 29.RetrievedJune 2,2020.
  10. ^"M-1 Top 40".June 27, 1993. Archived fromthe originalon April 2, 2015.RetrievedMarch 27,2022.
  11. ^"Nederlandse Top 40 – week 21, 1993"(in Dutch).Dutch Top 40.Retrieved May 3, 2020.
  12. ^"Bon Jovi – In These Arms "(in Dutch).Single Top 100.Retrieved November 2, 2012.
  13. ^"Top 10 Sales in Europe"(PDF).Music & Media.Vol. 10, no. 22. May 29, 1993. p. 34.RetrievedJune 2,2020.
  14. ^"Bon Jovi – In These Arms ".Swiss Singles Chart.Retrieved November 2, 2012.
  15. ^"Official Singles Chart Top 100".Official Charts Company.Retrieved June 23, 2021.
  16. ^"Top 50 Airplay Chart"(PDF).Music Week.May 29, 1993. p. 18.RetrievedApril 29,2024.
  17. ^"Bon Jovi Chart History (Hot 100)".Billboard.Retrieved November 1, 2012.
  18. ^"Bon Jovi Chart History (Mainstream Rock)".Billboard.Retrieved November 1, 2012.
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  20. ^Ryan, Gavin (2011).Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010.Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
  21. ^"The RPM Top 100 Hit Tracks of 1993".RPM.RetrievedJune 2,2020– viaLibrary and Archives Canada.
  22. ^"Top 100 Single–Jahrescharts 1993"(in German).GfK Entertainment.RetrievedMay 3,2020.
  23. ^"Árslistinn 1993".Dagblaðið Vísir(in Icelandic). January 4, 1994. p. 17.RetrievedJune 2,2020.
  24. ^"Top 100–Jaaroverzicht van 1993".Dutch Top 40.RetrievedMay 3,2020.
  25. ^"Jaaroverzichten – Single 1993"(in Dutch).MegaCharts.RetrievedMay 3,2020.
  26. ^"ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles"(PDF).Australian Recording Industry Association.
  27. ^"New Releases: Singles"(PDF).Music Week.May 1, 1993. p. 23.RetrievedJune 23,2021.
  28. ^"イン・ジーズ・アームズ | ボン・ジョヴィ"[In These Arms | Bon Jovi] (in Japanese).Oricon.RetrievedAugust 29,2023.
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