Industry Jun 17, 2026
Songwriter Desmond Child fought for Livin' On A Prayer's 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 shared details about the creation of Bon Jovi's hit song 'Livin' On A Prayer'. Child insisted on developing a new chorus, differentiating it from what he considered the song's B-section. Originally reported by MusicRadar.