Bon Jovi's iconic 1986 hit 'Livin' on a Prayer' is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and has received a new honor. The song was recently listed as the 78th greatest rock song of all time by a prominent music publication, though the specific source was not independently verified at the time of writing.
The track, from the band's third studio album 'Slippery When Wet,' reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1987. It remains one of Bon Jovi's most recognizable songs and a staple of classic rock radio.
As of April 2026, the song continues to be streamed millions of times monthly on platforms like Spotify, and its music video has accumulated over 1 billion views on YouTube, according to publicly available data.
