"Livin' on a Prayer" is a song by the American rock band Bon Jovi, and is the band's second chart-topping single from their third album Slippery When Wet. Written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Desmond Child, the single, released in late 1986, was well received at both rock and pop radio and its music video was given heavy rotation at MTV, giving the band their first No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and their second consecutive No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hit. "Livin' on a Prayer" is the band's signature song, topping fan-voted lists and re-charting around the world decades after its release. In 2013, the song was certified triple platinum for over 3 million digital downloads. The official music video has over 921 million views on YouTube as of June 2022.
| Genre | Glam metal, power pop |
| Length | 4:11 (album version), 4:23 (Rock Band 2 edit), 5:07 (DualDisc remix), 5:16 (Crossroads re-record version) |
| Label | Mercury |
| Writer(s) | Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Desmond Child |
| Producer(s) | Bruce Fairbairn |
About Livin' on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
Glam metal single recorded and released by the American band Bon Jovi. It served as the second promotional single from their third album Slippery When Wet. It went on to become their second No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hit.
Achievement of Livin' on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
The single became the band's signature song from their extensive catalog. The accompanying music video has been viewed more than 900 million times on YouTube.
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Latest information about Livin' on a Prayer - Bon Jovi updated on June 16 2022.
