"In and Out of Love" is a single by American
rock
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band
Bon Jovi
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. It is taken from their second album, ''
7800° Fahrenheit
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Overview
The song also featured on the band's best-of album ''
Cross Road'', and Disc Two of their ''
Greatest Hits
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'' album. A live version of the song, recorded in Tokyo during summer 1985, can be found on the album ''
One Wild Night Live 1985-2001
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''.
In an interview, Bon Jovi said that he wrote the song while watching
MTV's Top 20 Video Countdown.
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'' said that it "kicks into gear from the start and never lets go" and has a strong melody.
The single entered the ''
Billboard
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Rock chart in July 1985, peaking at No. 37. It entered the
Hot 100
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in August and peaked at No. 69, holding that position for two weeks.
Chart performance
References
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1985 songs
1985 singles
Bon Jovi songs
Songs written by Jon Bon Jovi
PolyGram singles