Sleeping with a Friend

"Sleeping with a Friend"
Single by Neon Trees
from the album Pop Psychology
Released January 11, 2014
Recorded 2013
Genre
Length 3:48
Label Mercury
Writer(s)
Neon Trees singles chronology
"Lessons in Love (All Day, All Night)"
(2013)		 "Sleeping with a Friend"
(2014)		 "I Love You (But I Hate Your Friends)"
(2014)

"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.

Background

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]

Reception

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]

Track listing

Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Sleeping with a Friend"  3:48

Charts

Weekly charts

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 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 Songs (Billboard)[16] 12
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[17] 20
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[18] 20

Year-end charts

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

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/Sales
United States (RIAA)[24] Gold 500,000^

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone

Personnel

Neon Trees

Release history

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

References

  1. ↑ "Listen to the ASTR Remix of Neon Trees' 'Sleeping With a Friend' - Exclusive Premiere". Diffuser.fm. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  2. ↑ Brian Mansfield, Special for USA TODAY (January 20, 2014). "Playlist: Neon Trees, plus 10 more". USA Today. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Neon Trees Premiere 'Sleeping With a Friend' - Rolling Stone". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Single Review: Neon Trees' "Sleeping With A Friend"". Mind Equals Blown. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Neon Trees – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for Neon Trees. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Neon Trees – Chart history" Billboard Canada AC for Neon Trees. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Neon Trees – Chart history" Billboard Canada CHR/Top 40 for Neon Trees. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Neon Trees – Chart history" Billboard Canada Hot AC for Neon Trees. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Neon Trees – Chart history" Billboard Canada Rock for Neon Trees. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Neon Trees – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Neon Trees. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Neon Trees – Chart history" Billboard Hot Rock Songs for Neon Trees. Retrieved June 13, 2014.
  12. ↑ "Neon Trees – Chart history" Billboard Rock Airplay for Neon Trees. Retrieved June 13, 2014.
  13. ↑ "Neon Trees – Chart history" Billboard Adult Alternative Songs for Neon Trees. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
  14. ↑ "Neon Trees – Chart history" Billboard Adult Contemporary for Neon Trees. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
  15. ↑ "Neon Trees – Chart history" Billboard Adult Pop Songs for Neon Trees. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
  16. ↑ "Neon Trees – Chart history" Billboard Alternative Songs for Neon Trees. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
  17. ↑ "Neon Trees – Chart history" Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs for Neon Trees. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
  18. ↑ "Neon Trees – Chart history" Billboard Pop Songs for Neon Trees. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
  19. ↑ "Hot Rock Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
  20. ↑ "Rock Airplay Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
  21. ↑ "Adult Alternative Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
  22. ↑ "Adult Pop Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
  23. ↑ "Alternative Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
  24. ↑ "American single certifications – Neon Trees – Sleeping with a Friend". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
  25. ↑ "Sleeping With a Friend – Single by Neon Trees". iTunes Store (CA). Apple. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  26. ↑ "Sleeping With a Friend – Single by Neon Trees". iTunes Store (MX). Apple. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  27. ↑ "Sleeping With a Friend – Single by Neon Trees". iTunes Store (US). Apple. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  28. ↑ "Sleeping With a Friend - Single (iTunes Belgium)". iTunes Store (BE). Apple Inc. 12 January 2014. Archived from the original on 17 June 2014. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
  29. ↑ "Sleeping With a Friend - Single (iTunes Bolivia)". iTunes Store (BO). Apple Inc. 12 January 2014. Archived from the original on 18 June 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  30. ↑ "Sleeping With a Friend - Single (iTunes Brazil)". iTunes Store (BR). Apple Inc. 12 January 2014. Archived from the original on 18 June 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  31. ↑ "Sleeping With a Friend - Single (iTunes Chile)". iTunes Store (CL). Apple Inc. 12 January 2014. Archived from the original on 18 June 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  32. ↑ "Sleeping With a Friend - Single (iTunes France)". iTunes Store (FR). Apple Inc. 12 January 2014. Archived from the original on 17 June 2014. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
  33. ↑ "Sleeping With a Friend - Single (iTunes Netherlands)". iTunes Store (NL). Apple Inc. 12 January 2014. Archived from the original on 18 June 2014. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
  34. ↑ "Sleeping With a Friend - Single (iTunes Sweden)". iTunes Store (SE). Apple Inc. 12 January 2014. Archived from the original on 18 June 2014. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
  35. ↑ "Alternative > Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on January 13, 2014. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
  36. ↑ "Top 40/M Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on February 16, 2014. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
  37. ↑ "Sleeping With a Friend – Single by Neon Trees". iTunes Store (GB). Apple. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
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