Superman Tonight
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1 February 2010 (Itunes)[1]
Henson Recording Studios, CA
4:07 (Radio Edit)
| "Superman Tonight" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Bon Jovi | ||||
| from the album The Circle | ||||
| Released | 25 January 2010 (Radio) 1 February 2010 (Itunes)[1] | |||
| Studio | Sanctuary Studios, NJ Henson Recording Studios, CA | |||
| Length | 5:13 (Album Version) 4:07 (Radio Edit) | |||
| Label | Island | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Billy Falcon | |||
| Producer(s) | John Shanks | |||
| Bon Jovi singles chronology | ||||
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"Superman Tonight" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. It is the second single release from the band's eleventh studio album The Circle.[2] The single was released on January 25, 2010.[3] On December 12, 2009, Bon Jovi performed the song on Saturday Night Live.
The video premiered on Vevo on Wednesday, February 3, followed by a television premiere on VH1 on Saturday, February 6. It features the band performing in an inflatable tunnel (which resembles the cover for The Circle). Parts of it show a tribute to everyday "superheroes".
In television
"Superman Tonight" was one of the songs used in the soundtrack of WWE's Tribute to the Troops 2009 show for the ending highlights.[4] Bon Jovi performed the song live on the American Idol results show on May 12, 2010. A highlight of "Superman Tonight" was used on USA Network and featured the USA shows such as In Plain Sight, Royal Pains, Psych, White Collar, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent.