In and Out of Love (Bon Jovi song)

"In and Out of Love" is a single by American rock band Bon Jovi. It is taken from their second album, 7800° Fahrenheit

"In and Out of Love"
Single by Bon Jovi
from the album 7800° Fahrenheit
ReleasedJuly 1985[1]
GenreGlam metal[2]
Length4:26
LabelPolygram
Songwriter(s)Jon Bon Jovi
Producer(s)Lance Quinn
Bon Jovi singles chronology
"Only Lonely"
(1985)
"In and Out of Love"
(1985)
"The Hardest Part Is the Night"
(1985)
Music video
In and Out of Love on YouTube

Overview

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The song also featured on the band's best-of album Cross Road, and Disc Two of their Greatest Hits album. A live version of the song, recorded in Tokyo during summer 1985, can be found on the album One Wild Night Live 1985-2001.

In an interview, Bon Jovi said that he wrote the song while watching MTV's Top 20 Video Countdown.

Cash Box said that it "kicks into gear from the start and never lets go" and has a strong melody.[3]

The single entered the Billboard Rock chart in July 1985, peaking at No. 37. It entered the Hot 100 in August and peaked at No. 69, holding that position for two weeks.

Chart performance

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Chart (1985) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[4] 69
US Top Rock Tracks (Billboard)[5] 37

References

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  1. ^ "Bon Jovi - In and Out of Love".
  2. ^ McPadden, Mike (June 6, 2015). "Brace Yourself For The Top 10 Hair Metal Hits of 1985". VH1 News. Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  3. ^ "Single Releases" (PDF). Cash Box. August 3, 1985. p. 11. Retrieved 2022-08-01.
  4. ^ "Bon Jovi Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  5. ^ "Bon Jovi - Chart history Mainstream Rock chart". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2016.