Midnight in Chelsea
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"Midnight in Chelsea" is a song by American Rock singer Jon Bon Jovi
, released as the first single from his second solo album Destination Anywhere
in 1997. The song was Bon Jovi's highest-charting solo single in the UK
, reaching #4 on the UK Singles Chart
(although a 1990 song, "Blaze of Glory
", hit #1 in the US
and Australia
). The song also charted at #29 on the Adult Top 40, #30 on the Top 40 Mainstream chart and #3 on the Canadian singles chart.
The song's video
was shot in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan
, with the Hotel Chelsea
as a primary location. However, the song is actually about the London neighbourhood
from which the Manhattan locale indirectly took its name, as evidenced by lyrics that refer to London topics such as Sloane Ranger
s,The Sun
and "a big red bus". The music video was released on the DVD "Destination Anywhere: The Film
".
Jon Bon Jovi
Jon Bon Jovi is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and actor, best known as the founder, occasional rhythm guitarist, and lead singer of rock band Bon Jovi, which was named after him...
, released as the first single from his second solo album Destination Anywhere
Destination Anywhere
-Limited Edition:* Tracks 1-8 recorded live at The Forum, London, England, on June 12, 1997.* Track 9 recorded live at MTV, London, England on August 13, 1997.-Personnel:* Jon Bon Jovi – vocals, acoustic & electric guitar, harmonica, piano...
in 1997. The song was Bon Jovi's highest-charting solo single in the UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, reaching #4 on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
(although a 1990 song, "Blaze of Glory
Blaze of Glory (song)
"Blaze of Glory " is a song by Jon Bon Jovi which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Mainstream rock chart in 1990, his only chart-topper away from his band Bon Jovi. The song also reached No. 1 on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart...
", hit #1 in the US
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
and Australia
ARIA Charts
The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...
). The song also charted at #29 on the Adult Top 40, #30 on the Top 40 Mainstream chart and #3 on the Canadian singles chart.
The song's video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
was shot in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan
Chelsea, Manhattan
Chelsea is a neighborhood on the West Side of the borough of Manhattan in New York City. The district's boundaries are roughly 14th Street to the south, 30th Street to the north, the western boundary of the Ladies' Mile Historic District – which lies between the Avenue of the Americas and...
, with the Hotel Chelsea
Hotel Chelsea
The Hotel Chelsea, also known as the Chelsea Hotel, or simply the Chelsea, is a historic New York City hotel and landmark, known primarily for its history of notable residents...
as a primary location. However, the song is actually about the London neighbourhood
Chelsea, London
Chelsea is an area of West London, England, bounded to the south by the River Thames, where its frontage runs from Chelsea Bridge along the Chelsea Embankment, Cheyne Walk, Lots Road and Chelsea Harbour. Its eastern boundary was once defined by the River Westbourne, which is now in a pipe above...
from which the Manhattan locale indirectly took its name, as evidenced by lyrics that refer to London topics such as Sloane Ranger
Sloane Ranger
The term Sloane Ranger refers to a stereotype in the UK of young, upper class or upper-middle-class women, or men who share distinctive and common lifestyle traits...
s,The Sun
The Sun (newspaper)
The Sun is a daily national tabloid newspaper published in the United Kingdom and owned by News Corporation. Sister editions are published in Glasgow and Dublin...
and "a big red bus". The music video was released on the DVD "Destination Anywhere: The Film
Destination Anywhere: The Film
Destination Anywhere: The Film is a feature film short inspired by and featuring music and concepts from Jon Bon Jovi's second solo record Destination Anywhere. The film and album was released in June, 1997. The film stars Jon Bon Jovi and Demi Moore as a young couple struggling with alcoholism and...
".
Track listing
- "Midnight in Chelsea" (Single Edit) (Jon Bon Jovi, Dave Stewart) - 4:03
- "Sad Song Night" (Demo) (Jon Bon Jovi, Eric Bazillian, Desmond Child) - 4:11
- "August 7" (Acoustic Version) (Jon Bon Jovi) - 4:12
- "Midnight in Chelsea" (Album Version) (Jon Bon Jovi, Dave Stewart) - 4:58
External links
- Music video on YouTube (posted by record label)