Music video description
"Livin' on a Prayer" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi, which comes from the group's third album titled "Slippery When Wet." The song was written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Desmond Child. The single was released in 1986 and was very well received on both rock and pop radio. The music video itself was also very popular, reaching number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
The song tells the story of two children who face life's struggles. Bon Jovi said they are only able to survive because of their ambition and the love that connects their hearts. They come from a working class background, and the whole story is true. The song was written during the Reagan era, when a major economic crisis was being observed. The video for the song was shot on September 17, 1986 in Los Angeles. Wayne Isham is responsible for its direction.
Undoubtedly, "Livin' on a Prayer" is an iconic piosenką zespołu Bon Jovi, which still tops various old hits lists today. The original recording of the single sold 800,000 copies in the US, and in 2013 it went triple platinum for more than 3 million digital downloads.