| "Sleeping with a Friend" | ||||
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| Single by Neon Trees | ||||
| from the album Pop Psychology | ||||
| Released | January 11, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2013 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:48 | |||
| Label | Mercury | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Neon Trees singles chronology | ||||
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"Sleeping with a Friend" is a song written and performed by American rock band Neon Trees. It was originally recorded by the band for their third studio album, Pop Psychology (2014). The song was released as the first single from Pop Psychology on January 11, 2014.
According to Tyler Glenn, "Sleeping with a Friend" was inspired from the album So by Peter Gabriel. Glenn stated "Sonically speaking it's our biggest-sounding song to date". [3]
Heather Allen at Mind Equals Blown describes it as a catchy song, stating "The keyboard and drums thrown into the spotlight with the guitars subtle in the background is truly what makes gives "Sleeping With a Friend" its old-school feel." [4]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sleeping with a Friend" | 3:48 |
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [5] | 69 |
| Canada AC ( Billboard ) [6] | 49 |
| Canada CHR/Top 40 ( Billboard ) [7] | 42 |
| Canada Hot AC ( Billboard ) [8] | 38 |
| Canada Rock ( Billboard ) [9] | 50 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 [10] | 51 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs ( Billboard ) [11] | 8 |
| US Rock Airplay ( Billboard ) [12] | 18 |
| US Adult Alternative Songs ( Billboard ) [13] | 14 |
| US Adult Contemporary ( Billboard ) [14] | 24 |
| US Adult Top 40 ( Billboard ) [15] | 7 |
| US Alternative Airplay ( Billboard ) [16] | 12 |
| US Dance Club Songs ( Billboard ) [17] | 20 |
| US Mainstream Top 40 ( Billboard ) [18] | 20 |
| Chart (2014) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard) [19] | 18 |
| US Rock Airplay (Billboard) [20] | 49 |
| US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard) [21] | 49 |
| US Adult Top 40 (Billboard) [22] | 30 |
| US Alternative Songs (Billboard) [23] | 30 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA) [24] | Gold | 500,000 |
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| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada [25] | January 11, 2014 | Digital download | Mercury Records |
| Mexico [26] | |||
| United States [27] | |||
| Belgium [28] | January 12, 2014 | The Island Def Jam Music Group | |
| Bolivia [29] | |||
| Brazil [30] | |||
| Chile [31] | |||
| France [32] | |||
| Netherlands [33] | |||
| Sweden [34] | |||
| United States [35] [36] | January 21, 2014 | Alternative radio | Mercury Records, Island Records |
| February 25, 2014 | Contemporary hit radio | ||
| United Kingdom [37] | August 3, 2014 | Digital download | The Island Def Jam Music Group |
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