Everyday (Bon Jovi song)
"Everyday" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was released on August 17, 2002 as the lead single from the band's eighth studio album Bounce (2002). The song was written and produced by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Andreas Carlsson. "Everyday" was nominated at the 2003 Grammy Awards for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
"Everyday" | ||||
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Single by Bon Jovi | ||||
from the album Bounce | ||||
Released | August 17, 2002 | |||
Recorded | 2002 | |||
Genre | Rock[1] | |||
Length | 3:00 | |||
Label | Island | |||
Songwriter(s) | Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Andreas Carlsson | |||
Producer(s) | Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Andreas Carlsson | |||
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Alternative cover | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Everyday" on YouTube |
Background
"Everyday" is a song of independence and defiance, similar to "It's My Life" and "Have A Nice Day".
Speaking in a video interview, Jon claims, "We went after something that was a little more aggressive than (what) we had done before, but still had a big chorus, and had something to say".[2] In reference to the song, Richie Sambora added, "Time is the most precious thing that you have, so you should try to live every moment to the fullest".[2]
"Everyday" was later featured on the band's This Left Feels Right album in an acoustic style. In Asia, this song was used as the background for Mitsubishi TV adverts throughout 2002-2003.
Versions
- Album Version
- Rock Mix (Only found on promo singles, Bounce album samplers and Maxim Rocks! Magazine compilation)
- Music Video version
- Acoustic Version (B-side from "Misunderstood" singles)
- This Left Feels Right Version
Music video
The music video shows the band performing in New Mexico by the VLA Radio Telescopes, while different cities around the world are "hit" by numerous red TV boxes (Bon Jovi appears on the screens as the huge telescopes send out the signal all over the world). The people from these cities seem to be bored, but as soon they watch the TVs, they "start having fun".
Important scenes:
- At London, England, two punks chill out in front of the Big Ben.
- Wild Savannah in Africa: tribe members jump a skip rope.
- Agra, India: youths skate aside the Taj Mahal.
- Havana, Cuba: a girl plays baseball with friends in the middle of the street.
- Moscow, Russia: TV boxes fall nearby the Saint Basil's Cathedral.
- New York City, USA: a girl walks and jumps through the window of a taxi at Times Square.
- Parkes radio telescope, Australia: Australian Aborigines dancing around a bonfire.
- Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina: people flies paper planes over a soccer stadium.
- Some border of Israel: a soldier guards the entrance of vehicles.
- Tokyo, Japan: Harajuku girls play with an hologram of a Pikachu-esque figure in a Tokyo street.
- Rome, Italy: a couple kisses in front the Colosseum.
Commercial performance
"Everyday" peaked at #1 in Canada and Spain, and made the top ten in many other countries, including Japan (#2), The UK (#5), Australia (#5), Switzerland (#6), Sweden (#6), Italy (#7) and Germany (#7).[3]
The song did not have as much success in the US, but did reach #36 on the Radio & Records/Airplay chart, #38 on the Adult Contemporary Charts and #31 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks.[4]
Track listing
CD1:
- "Everyday" 2:59
- "Lucky" 3:47
- "No Regrets" 4:02
- "Standing" 3:50
CD2:
- "Everyday" 2:59
- "Another Reason to Believe (Demo)" 3:30
- "Breathe (Demo)" 3:40
- "We Can Dance (Demo)" 4:45
Promo:
- "Everyday - Rock Mix" 2:59
- "Everyday - Album Version" 2:59
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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In pop culture
"Everyday" is featured on the Madden NFL 2003 soundtrack. An uptempo eurodance remix of "Everyday" was recorded in 2002 by Wine, appearing on Dancemania Speed 10.
References
- Rolling Stone review
- "Chart Data: Bon Jovi". Worldwide chart positions. Retrieved January 31, 2007.
- "Allmusic (Bon Jovi charts & awards) Billboard singles".
- "Australian-charts.com – Bon Jovi – Everyday". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
- "Austriancharts.at – Bon Jovi – Everyday" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
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- "Bon Jovi - Awards". Allmusic. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
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- "Hits of the World - Eurochart". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. October 5, 2012. p. 63. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
- "Bon Jovi: Everyday" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
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- "エヴリデイ ボン・ジョヴィのプロフィールならオリコン芸能人事典-ORICON STYLE" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
- "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 38, 2002" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 Retrieved June 16, 2018.
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- "Hits of the World - Spain". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. October 5, 2002. p. 62. Retrieved June 28, 2012.
- "Swedishcharts.com – Bon Jovi – Everyday". Singles Top 100. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
- "Swisscharts.com – Bon Jovi – Everyday". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
- "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
- "Chart Search Results - Bubbling Under Hot 100 2002-10-19". Billboard.biz. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
- "Bon Jovi Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
- "Bon Jovi Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
- "Bon Jovi Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
- "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2002". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
- "SWISS YEAR-END CHARTS 2002" (in German). Retrieved June 16, 2018.
- "The Official UK Singles Chart 2002" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved June 16, 2018.