"Don't Lose Any Sleep" is a song by English musician John Waite, which was released in 1987 as the second and final single from his fourth studio album Rover's Return. The song was written by Diane Warren, and produced by Frank Filipetti, Rick Nowels and Waite.[1] "Don't Lose Any Sleep" peaked at No. 81 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and remained in the charts for four weeks.[2]

"Don't Lose Any Sleep"
Single by John Waite
from the album Rover's Return
B-side"Wild One"
Released1987
Length3:45
LabelEMI America
Songwriter(s)Diane Warren
Producer(s)Frank Filipetti
Rick Nowels
John Waite
John Waite singles chronology
"These Times Are Hard for Lovers"
(1987)
"Don't Lose Any Sleep"
(1987)
"Deal for Life"
(1990)

The song's music video was directed by Kort Falkenberg, who also directed the video for Waite's 1984 hit "Missing You". It was shot on location in Los Angeles, as well as at the Chaplin Stage at A&M Studios.[3] The video achieved breakout rotation on MTV.[4]

Critical reception

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On its release, Billboard described the song as a "churning midtempo ballad" and a "strong chart contender" that recalled "Missing You".[5] Dave Sholin, writing for the Gavin Report, 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."[6]

Track listing

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

Cover versions

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Personnel

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Production

  • Frank Filipetti, Rick Nowels, John Waite - 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

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Chart (1987) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[2] 81

References

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  1. ^ Stephen Thomas Erlewine. "Rover's Return - John Waite | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
  2. ^ a b "John Waite". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
  3. ^ "Video Track". Billboard. 24 October 1987. p. 91.
  4. ^ "MTV Programming". Billboard. 26 September 1987. p. 62.
  5. ^ "Single Reviews". Billboard. 12 September 1987. p. 81.
  6. ^ Sholin, Dave (28 August 1987). "Dave Sholin's Personal Picks - Singles" (PDF). Gavin Report. p. 65. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 March 2021. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  7. ^ Steffen Hung. "Robin Beck - Don't Lose Any Sleep". austriancharts.at. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
  8. ^ William Ruhlmann. "Greatest Hits: Ten Years & Change 1979-1991 - Starship | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-05-29.