Livin' On A Prayer by Bon Jovi is the band's timeless 1986 anthem, released as the second single from the landmark album Slippery When Wet. Driven by its unmistakable talk-box guitar riff, the song shot to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the defining rock records of the eighties.
Decades later, Livin' On A Prayer by Bon Jovi remains a stadium staple and a fan favorite around the world. Below you will find the official song credits, the story behind the track, the official music video and answers to frequently asked questions about this Bon Jovi classic.
Livin' On A Prayer Song Credits
Song: Livin' On A Prayer
Band: Bon Jovi
Writers: Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Desmond Child
Producer: Bruce Fairbairn
Album: Slippery When Wet
Label: Mercury
Released: October 1986
Chart: No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100
Livin' On A Prayer Lyrics
Lyrics: pending — official lyrics text not yet verified; check back soon.
Livin' On A Prayer Official Music Video
Watch the official music video above, directed by Wayne Isham and filmed on September 17, 1986 at the Grand Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. It passed 1 billion YouTube views in January 2023.
Livin' On A Prayer FAQs
When was Livin' On A Prayer released? It arrived in October 1986 as the second single from Slippery When Wet.
Who wrote Livin' On A Prayer? The track was written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Desmond Child, with Bruce Fairbairn on production duties.
Is it true Jon Bon Jovi disliked the song at first? Yes — he was unconvinced by the original recording, but Richie Sambora talked him into reworking it, and it became a career-defining hit.
What is Livin' On A Prayer about? The song follows Tommy and Gina, a young couple holding on to hope and each other through hard times.
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