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”
Originally published by
MusicRadar
Songwriter Desmond Child recounts the struggle to establish the iconic chorus for the song "Livin' On A Prayer." He and Richie Sambora had to persuade Jon Bon Jovi to develop the chorus further, which Child considered the song's "B section."
Child and Sambora were persistent, reportedly getting on their hands and knees to convince Bon Jovi to explore additional songwriting options for the track. Originally reported by MusicRadar.