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Bon Jovi’s 1994 greatest hits, “Crossroads”, had this song on its list for the US version. Internationally, we were deprived of it. “Prayer 94″ is a mellowed-down version of “Livin on a Prayer” that I consider strikes an intensiveness not found in the original. 
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The song has been decelerated, with layers of inconspicuous musical instruments infused, mellowing out its anthemic rock riffs. The really impressive part of the song is Richie Sambora. Obviously, for the memories, I still prefer the original, but this is rhythmically in fact, a better version. Check it out. 
Bon Jovi - Prayer 94
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January 24th, 2007 at 6:00am
Not only rhythmically better.. more soulful, too. :p
p/s Can you please send it to me?
Thanks & HUGS!
January 24th, 2007 at 9:44am
kinda like the duet he did with olivia d’abo, kan?
far too slow for my personal liking. how can you sing this song without throwing you arms in the air and shout out, “OOOOOH, we’re halfway othere - OOOOOHHHH, livin on a prayer!”…?
January 24th, 2007 at 10:21am
Jemima Will send it to ya once I’m back at home.
Well, I guess it depends on when does one listen to this.
philters Olivia D’abo’s voice is kinda irritating.
January 24th, 2007 at 11:16am
I heard it, I agree with Jemima it is more Soulful and I like the instruments in the background. But, when you associate intense surge of energy with the original and you hear this, the new version does not effect you positively at first.
Dan I have to ask, do you know why they did the slow version of it? And called it a different name? What is the point?
January 24th, 2007 at 11:41am
Rudy Glad you asked.
Well, they were the first rock artists to introduce UNPLUGGED when they performed on MTV Music Awards in 1989 - “Livin on a Prayer” & “Wanted Dead or Alive”. It was such a hit that MTV started the UNPLUGGED series.
So, I suppose that this slow version is a testament to THAT historic moment. The name’s the same, it’s still “Livin on a Prayer”, but as not to confuse with the original, they added the year.
January 24th, 2007 at 2:56pm
BJ way too gay/ soft to be called a rock band.
Bring it on, Dan!!! Feel the force…
January 24th, 2007 at 3:01pm
Keropok I won’t, cause I don’t argue with women.
January 24th, 2007 at 6:18pm
C’mon mate… you know you sometimes have heated debates in your head!!!
January 25th, 2007 at 5:16am
Good golly gosh do BJ look old and crappy or what. They have now entered the pantheon of age old rockers and the Rolling Stones welcome to the club.
Good grief…..
some good new bands - Killers, Snow Patrol, My Chemical Romance and Wolfmother.
January 25th, 2007 at 7:26am
Mr D It goes to show that age catches up to EVERYONE, except Goldie Hawn and her botox adventures! LOL. Yes, I like The Killers, and I also like Hinder and Breaking Benjamin too.