Sleepless (song)

"Sleepless"
Single by King Crimson
from the album Three of a Perfect Pair
B-side	Nuages (That Which Passes, Passes Like Clouds)
Released	1984
Genre	Progressive rock
Length	5:24
Label	Warner Bros.
Producer	King Crimson
King Crimson singles chronology
Three of a Perfect Pair (1984) Sleepless (1984) VROOOM (1994)

Sleepless is a single by the band King Crimson, released in 1984. Its tracks are from the album Three of a Perfect Pair (1984). The song "Sleepless" is best known for its distinctive opening bassline which features Tony Levin actually slapping on the strings to create its pulsating beat. It came from Levin's habit of actually tapping the strings in rehearsal and as well as the soundchecks while on tour. The 2001 re-release features several different versions of the song.

Track listing

Tracks written by Adrian Belew, Bill Bruford, Robert Fripp, Tony Levin.

7" version

1. "Sleepless" (Album Mix) – 5:24
2. "Nuages (That Which Passes, Passes Like Clouds)" – 4:47

UK 12" version

1. "Sleepless" (Dance Mix: François Kevorkian) – 6:17
2. "Sleepless" (Instrumental (Tony Levin) Mix) – 7:26
3. "Sleepless" (Bob Clearmountain Mix) – 5:24

U.S. 12" version

1. "Sleepless" (Dance Mix: François Kevorkian) – 6:17
2. "Sleepless" (Instrumental (Tony Levin) Mix – 7:26

Personnel

• Robert Fripp - guitar
• Adrian Belew - guitar, vocals
• Tony Levin - bass guitar, Chapman stick, synthesizer, vocals
• Bill Bruford - drums