Songwriter Desmond Child Fought for "Livin' On A Prayer" Chorus

Songwriter Desmond Child has shared insights into the creation of the Bon Jovi hit "Livin' On A Prayer." Child recounts that the initial chorus, "We've gotta hold on," was met with satisfaction by Jon Bon Jovi, but Child insisted it was merely a B-section and that a new chorus needed to be written. He and bandmate Richie Sambora had to persistently advocate for the song's eventual chorus, even resorting to physically pleading with Bon Jovi to consider it during a writing session. Originally reported by MusicRadar.