Industry Jun 17, 2026
Songwriter Fought to Include Livin' On A Prayer's Iconic 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 recounts the struggle to finalize the chorus for the hit song "Livin' On A Prayer." Child had to advocate for the inclusion of the now-famous chorus against initial hesitations. Originally reported by MusicRadar.