"Bounce" is a song by American
rock band
Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi is an American rock band formed in 1983 in Sayreville, New Jersey. It consists of singer Jon Bon Jovi, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, guitarist Phil X, and bassist Hugh McDonald. Original bassist Alec John such qu ...
. It was released as the third single from the band's 2002 album
of the same name to US rock radio only, peaking at number 39 on the ''
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''
Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks
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chart in 2003.
Overview
The song is dedicated to
Bill Belichick
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, the
head coach
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of the
New England Patriots
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, a
National Football League
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team.
It was also released as a double A-side with "
Misunderstood" in Japan.
Track listing
Japanese CD single
# "Bounce"
# "
Misunderstood" (single mix)
# "
Everyday" (acoustic)
# "Undivided" (demo version)
Charts
References
External links
Bon Jovi's Official Website
Bon Jovi songs
2003 singles
2003 songs
Island Records singles
Songs written by Billy Falcon
Songs written by Jon Bon Jovi
Songs written by Richie Sambora
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