This week, I am joined by Desmond Child and we’re diving into the stories behind the songs he’s written for & co-written with Kiss, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Cher, Meat Loaf & more!

He also discusses: the changing musical landscape in the early 1990’s; his mindset behind key changes in songs; working with Meat Loaf (and Jim Steinman) on “Bat Out Of Hell 3,” and how Slipknot was an influence on the album’s sound; Why KISS’ “I Was Made For Loving You” is not a disco song; his experience at KISS’ final show at Madison Square Garden, and much more!

SONGS DISCUSSED

• Alice Cooper – House Of Fire
• Bon Jovi – House Of Fire (Demo)
• KISS – I Was Made For Loving You
• Joan Jett & The Blackhearts – I Hate Myself For Loving You
• Bon Jovi – You Give Love A Bad Name
• Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayer
• Aerosmith – (Dude) Looks Like A Lady
• Aerosmith – Angel
• Aerosmith – Crazy
• Aerosmith – What It Takes
• Cher – We All Sleep Alone
• Cher – Bang Bang (1987)
• Ricky Martin – Livin’ La Vida Loca
• Ricky Martin – The Cup Of Life
• Bon Jovi – Keep The Faith
• Bon Jovi – Something For The Pain
• Joan Jett & The Blackhearts – Little Liar
• Meat Loaf – Blind As A Bat
• Meat Loaf – The Monster Is Loose
• Hanson – Weird