Published 18:23 IST, March 23rd 2020
Amid coronavirus lockdown, Chicagoans sing Bon Jovi's 'Livin on prayer' to show solidarity
As most major cities across the world are put under lockdown in a bid to stem the drastic spread of COVID-19 pandemic, Chicago decided to sing Bon Jovi’s song.
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As most major cities across the world are put under lockdown in a bid to stem the drastic spread of COVID-19 pandemic, Chicago decided to sing Bon Jovi’s famous song Livin on the prayer from their apartments to showcase solidarity. From policemen to beggars on the streets, every Chicagoan was seen signing along with violins, pianos and other instruments. Currently, the United States has confirmed over 34,000 cases of the coronavirus and as of March 23, at least 452 people have died. During the crisis, the videos were also shared on social media which showed everyone spreading positivity while being confined to their homes to practice social distancing.
Even Bartlett Police night couldn’t resist joining in the Chicagoland area’s sing-along of Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer" from the police station’s rooftop as a way of showing solidarity while Illinois shelters at home order due to the coronavirus outbreak.#chicagosingalong pic.twitter.com/HkFMHpKg3v
— Bartlett IL PD (@bartlettpd) March 22, 2020
This man is sitting alone on a park bench - singing Bon Jovi's ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ by himself.
— Tomthunkit™ (@TomthunkitsMind) March 22, 2020
Until the end. Humanity...pic.twitter.com/3HY5tn5YCb
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We’re just over here livin’ on a prayer. @BonJovi #Wrigleyville #QuarantineLife #BonJovi #Chicago pic.twitter.com/TRzAcgX8Fl
— Brittany Johnson (@itsbrittanyyj) March 22, 2020
Participated in the @BonJovi #livingonaprayer #chicago singalong - video and all. Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy 🙏 💚 🚲 pic.twitter.com/AicnIBwui6
— Bike Lane Uprising (@bikelaneuprise) March 22, 2020
So. I just sang Bon Jovi at the top of my lungs out my window. Another day in paradise. #chicago pic.twitter.com/wHA5qpznpq
— CountessMCRmy 🥄🚨🤪🧜🏻♀️🌈 (@countessmry) March 22, 2020
Chicago neighborhood sing along! #LivinOnAPrayer #chicagosingalong @BonJovi pic.twitter.com/HCjEI7lfgB
— You've Got Merrill (@YouveGotMerrill) March 22, 2020
Spotted exactly 3 people on their balconies singing Bon Jovi's Livin' on a Prayer here in Chicago's West Loop. It is also just 29 degrees F.
— Andy Sternberg (@andysternberg) March 22, 2020
We'll have plenty more evenings to get this right. pic.twitter.com/o8FKv93wKc
Chicago love #BonJovi https://t.co/WFtXdWmheq
— Eric Steinmiller (@SteinmillerEric) March 22, 2020
My parents really wanted to participate in the big Chicago sing along to @BonJovi and it did not go as planned pic.twitter.com/dasi1CHLtn
— Salty (@saltyrubin) March 22, 2020
Bon Jovi joined the cause
The event organisers had reportedly said that they were overwhelmed with response they got from all over Chicago, and even Bon Jovi himself had announced that he was rehearsing to join the cause and urged everyone to stay safe during these “trying times”. He, himself recorded his 1986 classic and showcased support to people around the world.
18:23 IST, March 23rd 2020