Bon Jovi – ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’

This song was a huge hit for Bon Jovi when it was released in October 1986. Although the band's bassist was Alec John Such during this period, session bassist Hugh McDonald was drafted in to play on the track. McDonald was responsible for coming up with the song’s signature bass groove. The song is also notable for Hugh’s melodic bass work during the chorus and indeed, the whole line is an education in supportive but effective studio playing. In more recent years Hugh McDonald has joined the band as their touring bassist.

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