Industry Jun 17, 2026
Desmond Child Fought for 'Livin' On A Prayer' Chorus
“Richie and I knew what we had, and at another writing session we got on our hands and knees, literally, and begged Jon to at least try it”
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MusicRadar
Songwriter Desmond Child has detailed the process behind the creation of the song "Livin' On A Prayer." He explained that he had to advocate for the song's defining chorus, initially considering the section that became the B-section as the main chorus. Child recounted convincing Richie and Jon to pursue the song further. Originally reported by MusicRadar.