Living in Sin (song)

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Living in Sin (song) - Wikipedia

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"Living in Sin"

Single by Bon Jovi

from the album New Jersey

B-side

"Love Is War"

Released

October 7, 1989

Recorded

1988

Genre

Glam metal

Length

4:39

Bon Jovi singles chronology

"Lay Your Hands on Me"
(1989)

"Living in Sin"
(1989)

"Keep the Faith"
(1992)

Music video

Living in Sin on YouTube

"Living in Sin" is a power ballad by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was written by lead singer Jon Bon Jovi, and was released on October 7, 1989, as the fifth single from their fourth album New Jersey. It also was the fifth single from New Jersey to chart in the Top 10, allowing Bon Jovi to hold the record for the most songs from a glam metal album to reach the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 and the Cash Box Top 100, peaking at #9 on both charts. It also reached #37 on the Mainstream rock charts.

Song structure

The song features a slow beat, driven by a strong rhythm by then-bass guitarist Alec John Such. "Living In Sin" bears a delivery of emotional lyrics, driving guitars, and interspersed keyboards. The themes discussed are cohabitation and that true love is stronger than anything, despite what other people may say ('I call it love, they call it living in sin').

When performed live, the band often play a short cover of "Chapel of Love" during the outro of the song.

Music video

The music video for the song was filmed in all black and white, just like "Born to Be My Baby". While the video does feature some shots of the band performing, primarily of Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora, most of the video focuses on a fictional young couple and their struggle to sustain a relationship despite the disapproval of the girl's strict Catholic parents. The promo is noted for several of its steamy romance/sex scenes, including on a beach, in a car, and in a hotel room. The final scene of the video shows the girl running away from home to meet up with her boyfriend, and then the girl's parents walking in on them sleeping together in a hotel room. They take her home, and the video ends when the boyfriend driving in his car to the girl's home, where she snap-decides to run away with him.

Charts

Chart (1989–90)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[1]	64
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)^[2]	20
UK Singles (OCC)^[3]	35
US Billboard Hot 100^[4]	9
U.S. Cash Box Top 100^[5]	9
U.S.Billboard Album Rock Tracks^[6]	37

References

^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
^ "Bon Jovi – Living in Sin". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
^ "Bon Jovi Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
^ Whitburn, Joel (2014). Cash Box Pop Hits 1952-1996. Sheridan Books, Inc. ISBN 978-0-89820-209-0.
^ "Chart Search Results - Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks 1989-11-11". Billboard.biz. Retrieved November 1, 2012.^{[permanent dead link‍]}

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Jon Bon Jovi Tico Torres David Bryan Hugh McDonald Phil X Alec John Such Dave Sabo Richie Sambora
Studio albums	Bon Jovi 7800° Fahrenheit Slippery When Wet New Jersey Keep the Faith These Days Crush Bounce Have a Nice Day Lost Highway The Circle What About Now Burning Bridges This House Is Not for Sale 2020 Forever
Compilation albums	Hard & Hot (Best of Bon Jovi) Cross Road Tokyo Road: Best of Bon Jovi This Left Feels Right 100,000,000 Bon Jovi Fans Can't Be Wrong Greatest Hits
Live albums	One Wild Night Live 1985–2001 Live from the Have a Nice Day Tour (EP) Inside Out This House Is Not for Sale – Live from the London Palladium
Singles	"Runaway" "She Don't Know Me" "Only Lonely" "In and Out of Love" "The Hardest Part Is the Night" "Silent Night" "You Give Love a Bad Name" "Livin' on a Prayer" "Wanted Dead or Alive" "Never Say Goodbye" "Edge of a Broken Heart" "Bad Medicine" "Born to Be My Baby" "I'll Be There for You" "Lay Your Hands on Me" "Living in Sin" "Keep the Faith" "Bed of Roses" "In These Arms" "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" "I Believe" "Dry County" "Always" "Please Come Home for Christmas" "Someday I'll Be Saturday Night" "This Ain't a Love Song" "Something for the Pain" "Lie to Me" "These Days" "Hey God" "Real Life" "It's My Life" "Say It Isn't So" "Thank You for Loving Me" "One Wild Night" "Everyday" "Misunderstood" "Bounce" "All About Lovin' You" "Have a Nice Day" "Welcome to Wherever You Are" "Who Says You Can't Go Home" "(You Want to) Make a Memory" "Lost Highway" "Till We Ain't Strangers Anymore" "Summertime" "Whole Lot of Leavin'" "We Weren't Born to Follow" "Superman Tonight" "What Do You Got?" "This Is Our House" (promo) "Because We Can" "We Don't Run" "This House Is Not for Sale" "When We Were Us" "Do What You Can" "Legendary"
Video albums	Breakout: Video Singles Slippery When Wet: The Videos New Jersey: The Videos Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey Keep the Faith: An Evening with Bon Jovi Keep the Faith: The Videos Cross Road Live from London The Crush Tour This Left Feels Right Live Lost Highway: The Concert When We Were Beautiful Live at Madison Square Garden Greatest Hits: The Ultimate Video Collection
Concert tours	Slippery When Wet Tour Jersey Syndicate Tour These Days Tour One Wild Night Tour Have a Nice Day Tour Lost Highway Tour The Circle Tour Bon Jovi Live Because We Can Bon Jovi Live! This House Is Not for Sale Tour
Solo albums	Jon Bon Jovi Blaze of Glory Destination Anywhere Richie Sambora Stranger in This Town Undiscovered Soul Aftermath of the Lowdown David Bryan On a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse
Related articles	Discography Songs recorded Awards Bruce Fairbairn Desmond Child Max Martin John Shanks Billy Falcon
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v t e Bon Jovi
Jon Bon Jovi Tico Torres David Bryan Hugh McDonald Phil X Alec John Such Dave Sabo Richie Sambora
Studio albums	Bon Jovi 7800° Fahrenheit Slippery When Wet New Jersey Keep the Faith These Days Crush Bounce Have a Nice Day Lost Highway The Circle What About Now Burning Bridges This House Is Not for Sale 2020 Forever
Compilation albums	Hard & Hot (Best of Bon Jovi) Cross Road Tokyo Road: Best of Bon Jovi This Left Feels Right 100,000,000 Bon Jovi Fans Can't Be Wrong Greatest Hits
Live albums	One Wild Night Live 1985–2001 Live from the Have a Nice Day Tour (EP) Inside Out This House Is Not for Sale – Live from the London Palladium
Singles	"Runaway" "She Don't Know Me" "Only Lonely" "In and Out of Love" "The Hardest Part Is the Night" "Silent Night" "You Give Love a Bad Name" "Livin' on a Prayer" "Wanted Dead or Alive" "Never Say Goodbye" "Edge of a Broken Heart" "Bad Medicine" "Born to Be My Baby" "I'll Be There for You" "Lay Your Hands on Me" "Living in Sin" "Keep the Faith" "Bed of Roses" "In These Arms" "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" "I Believe" "Dry County" "Always" "Please Come Home for Christmas" "Someday I'll Be Saturday Night" "This Ain't a Love Song" "Something for the Pain" "Lie to Me" "These Days" "Hey God" "Real Life" "It's My Life" "Say It Isn't So" "Thank You for Loving Me" "One Wild Night" "Everyday" "Misunderstood" "Bounce" "All About Lovin' You" "Have a Nice Day" "Welcome to Wherever You Are" "Who Says You Can't Go Home" "(You Want to) Make a Memory" "Lost Highway" "Till We Ain't Strangers Anymore" "Summertime" "Whole Lot of Leavin'" "We Weren't Born to Follow" "Superman Tonight" "What Do You Got?" "This Is Our House" (promo) "Because We Can" "We Don't Run" "This House Is Not for Sale" "When We Were Us" "Do What You Can" "Legendary"
Video albums	Breakout: Video Singles Slippery When Wet: The Videos New Jersey: The Videos Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey Keep the Faith: An Evening with Bon Jovi Keep the Faith: The Videos Cross Road Live from London The Crush Tour This Left Feels Right Live Lost Highway: The Concert When We Were Beautiful Live at Madison Square Garden Greatest Hits: The Ultimate Video Collection
Concert tours	Slippery When Wet Tour Jersey Syndicate Tour These Days Tour One Wild Night Tour Have a Nice Day Tour Lost Highway Tour The Circle Tour Bon Jovi Live Because We Can Bon Jovi Live! This House Is Not for Sale Tour
Solo albums	Jon Bon Jovi Blaze of Glory Destination Anywhere Richie Sambora Stranger in This Town Undiscovered Soul Aftermath of the Lowdown David Bryan On a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse
Related articles	Discography Songs recorded Awards Bruce Fairbairn Desmond Child Max Martin John Shanks Billy Falcon
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