Sleeping with a Friend

"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.

"Sleeping with a Friend"
Single by Neon Trees
from the album Pop Psychology
Released	January 11, 2014
Recorded	2013
Genre	Pop rock[1] new wave[2]
Length	3:48
Label	Mercury
Songwriter(s)	Tyler Glenn Tim Pagnotta
Neon Trees singles chronology
"Lessons in Love (All Day, All Night)" (2012) "Sleeping with a Friend" (2014) "I Love You (But I Hate Your Friends)" (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.	Title	Length
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 & 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

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+streaming figures based on certification alone

Personnel

Neon Trees

• Tyler Glenn – lead vocals, piano, synthesizer
• Christopher Allen – guitar, backing vocals
• Branden Campbell – bass, backing vocals
• Elaine Bradley – drums, backing vocals

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.
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6. "Neon Trees Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
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8. "Neon Trees Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
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13. "Neon Trees Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
14. "Neon Trees Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
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