Keep the Faith (Bon Jovi song)

"Keep the Faith" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and Desmond Child. It was released on October 7, 1992, as the lead single from Bon Jovi's fifth album, Keep the Faith (1992). It is characterized by its driving bass line and is a live staple for the band. "I Wish Everyday Could Be Like Christmas" appeared as a B-side to the song in the United States. In the US, the song reached number one on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart and peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100. Worldwide, "Keep the Faith" topped the charts of Norway and Portugal and reached number five in the United Kingdom.

"Keep the Faith"
Single by Bon Jovi
from the album Keep the Faith
ReleasedOctober 7, 1992 (1992-10-07)
GenreAlternative rock
Length
  • 5:46 (album version)
  • 4:31 (edited version)
Label
  • Mercury
  • Jambco
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Bob Rock
Bon Jovi singles chronology
"Living in Sin"
(1989)
"Keep the Faith"
(1992)
"Bed of Roses"
(1993)
Music video
Keep the Faith at YouTube.com

It is a regular song at live shows by the band and is featured on the Live from London and The Crush Tour DVDs. When played live it features Jon Bon Jovi playing percussion. In 2009, Jon Bon Jovi released a new version of "Keep the Faith" with the Washington DC Youth Choir on the compilation album Oh Happy Day. German Eurodance band X-Perience has also covered "Keep the Faith" in their 1997 album Take Me Home.

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