Livin' on a Prayer - Bon Jovi - MP3 instrumental karaoke

One of the biggest rock singles of the 1980s, Bon Jovi's "Livin' On A Prayer" tells the story of Tommy and Gina, two blue-collar workers bound by love and a shared desire to escape their surroundings. The song was co-written by Jon Bon Jovi, guitarist Richie Sambora, and Desmond Child, the three of whom also composed "You Give Love a Bad Name". Released on 1986's Slippery When Wet, it climbed to the top of Billboard's Hot 100 that same year and went triple-platinum in America, becoming a Top 5 hit in six other countries. Deemed one of the band's signature songs, it encapsulates Bon Jovi's anthemic attack in four minutes and eleven seconds, combining thunderous percussion, a soaring pop vocal, and an iconic talk-box guitar riff into an enduring arena-rock classic. In addition to becoming a regular staple of Bon Jovi's live performances, "Livin' On A Prayer" has also appeared in numerous music-based video games, including Guitar Hero World Tour and Rock Band 2.