Livin' On A Prayer
Features Of This Song
pop rock qualitiesa subtle use of vocal harmony
groove based composition
extensive vamping
demanding instrumental part writing
mixed minor & major key tonality
mixed acoustic and electric instrumentation
a dirty electric guitar solo
electric guitar effects
an emotional male lead vocal performance
an unintelligible vocal delivery
prominent drums
romantic lyrics
narrative lyrics
heavy instrumental improvisation
These are just a few of the hundreds of attributes cataloged for this song by the Music Genome Project.
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after you play it on gutiar hero 1000000 times it gets old for some people. NOT ME:)
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yea, all of the good rock was from the 80's. LIVIN' ON A PRAYER!
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it's one of those songs I don't think about much till it comes on. i miss the 80s. Woaaaah, livin on a prayer! :)
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Even people who don't like this song HAVE to sing along if they hear it or if you start singing it around them. "Whoooooooa, livin' on a prayer!"
Of course, it helps that I love the song and the band anyway, but still. |
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I really like this song and I think it popular arounfd the time I got to see tem in concert.
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I used to listen to this song when I was driving boats at age 2! My dad had to help me hitch up the trailer, but we caught the biggest catfish ever when we were on the lake!
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i use to jump off my bunk beds to this song every Saturday morning yes
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AAAAAAAAAAHH H H H H H H H H H H H ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! LUV IT! the best 80's song EVUH!
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i love this song me and my freinds sing it in class all the time is is soooo cool!
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great song! maybe a little corny and whatnot ... good drunk music! makes me wanna go bar-hopping. lol
thats a good thing ... |
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Once upon a time
Not so long ago Tommy used to work on the docks Unions been on strike Hes down on his luck...its tough, so tough Gina works the diner all day Working for her man, she brings home her pay For love - for love She says weve got to hold on to what weve got cause it doesnt make a difference If we make it or not Weve got each other and thats a lot For love - well give it a shot Chorus: Whooah, were half way there Livin on a prayer Take my hand and well make it - I swear Livin on a |
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Dude, DJ, your girl's name is "Dollface" what are you dating a pornstar or something. I mean I'm not gonna judge or anything, just struck me as a little odd.
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love this song. i cant believe david cook did this song perfectly when he auditioned for american idol. im not trying to dicredit bon jovi for doing a great job on this song first.
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