Industry Jun 15, 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”
Originally published by
MusicRadar
Songwriter Desmond Child has shared insights into the creation of Bon Jovi's 'Livin' On A Prayer', revealing that he had to advocate strongly for the song's iconic chorus. Child insisted that the initial chorus idea was merely a B-section and that a stronger chorus needed to be written. He and co-writer Richie Sambora reportedly pleaded with Jon Bon Jovi to reconsider the song's structure. Originally reported by MusicRadar.