"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
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1. | "Sleeping with a Friend" | 3:48 |
Personnel
- Neon Trees
- Tyler Glenn – lead vocals, piano, synthesizer
- Christopher Allen – guitar, backing vocals
- Branden Campbell – bass, backing vocals
- Elaine Bradley – drums, backing vocals
References
- ↑ "Listen to the ASTR Remix of Neon Trees' 'Sleeping With a Friend' - Exclusive Premiere". Diffuser.fm. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
- ↑ Brian Mansfield, Special for USA TODAY (January 20, 2014). "Playlist: Neon Trees, plus 10 more". USA Today. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
- ↑ "Neon Trees Premiere 'Sleeping With a Friend' - Rolling Stone". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
- ↑ "Single Review: Neon Trees' "Sleeping With A Friend"". Mind Equals Blown. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
- ↑ "Neon Trees Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
- ↑ "Neon Trees Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
- ↑ "Neon Trees Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
- ↑ "Neon Trees Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
- ↑ "Neon Trees Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
- ↑ "Neon Trees Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
- ↑ "Neon Trees Chart History (Hot Rock Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 13, 2014.
- ↑ "Neon Trees Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 13, 2014.
- ↑ "Neon Trees Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
- ↑ "Neon Trees Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
- ↑ "Neon Trees Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
- ↑ "Neon Trees Chart History (Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
- ↑ "Neon Trees Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
- ↑ "Neon Trees Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
- ↑ "Hot Rock Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
- ↑ "Rock Airplay Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
- ↑ "Adult Alternative Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
- ↑ "Adult Pop Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
- ↑ "Alternative Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
- ↑ "American single certifications – Neon Trees – Sleeping with a Friend". Recording Industry Association of America.
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- ↑ "Sleeping With a Friend – Single by Neon Trees". iTunes Store (CA). Apple. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
- ↑ "Sleeping With a Friend – Single by Neon Trees". iTunes Store (MX). Apple. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
- ↑ "Sleeping With a Friend – Single by Neon Trees". iTunes Store (US). Apple. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Alternative > Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on January 13, 2014. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
- ↑ "Top 40/M Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on February 16, 2014. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Sleeping With a Friend – Single by Neon Trees". iTunes Store (GB). Apple. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
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