"Don't Lose Any Sleep" is a song by English musician

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, which was released in 1987 as the second and final single from his fourth studio album ''

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''. The song was written by

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, and produced by

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and remained in the charts for four weeks. The song's music video was directed by Kort Falkenberg, who also directed the video for Waite's 1984 hit "

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". It was shot on location in

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, as well as at the Chaplin Stage at

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. The video achieved breakout rotation on

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Critical reception

On its release, ''

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'' described the song as a "churning midtempo ballad" and a "strong chart contender" that recalled "Missing You". Dave Sholin, writing for the ''

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'', commented: "No doubt "Missing You" inspired this effort, which is a compliment in itself. John works his magic and energy into yet another terrific tune written by the prolific Diane Warren."

Track listing

;7" single #"Don't Lose Any Sleep" (Single Version) - 3:45 #"Wild One" - 3:49 ;7" single (US promo) #"Don't Lose Any Sleep" (Single Version) - 3:45 #"Don't Lose Any Sleep" (Single Version) - 3:45 ;12" single (US promo) #"Don't Lose Any Sleep" (Single Version) - 3:45 #"Don't Lose Any Sleep" (Single Version) - 3:45

Cover versions

* In 1989, American singer

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covered the song for her second studio album ''

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''. It was released as a single in Europe. * In 1990, Swedish singer

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covered the song for his debut studio album ''Jim''. * In 1991, American rock band

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covered the song for their compilation album ''

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''.

Personnel

Production *

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- producers of "Don't Lose Any Sleep" * Frank Filipetti - remixer on "Single Version" of "Don't Lose Any Sleep" * Frank Filipetti, John Waite - producers of "Wild One"

Charts

References

{{authority control 1987 songs 1987 singles John Waite songs Robin Beck songs Starship (band) songs Songs written by John Waite Songs written by Diane Warren Song recordings produced by Rick Nowels EMI America Records singles