Livin On A Prayer: Hit Songwriter Desmond Child's Songwriting Journey

🎵 Take a Dive deep into the music industry with hit songwriter Desmond Child in the episode titled, "Livin On A Prayer: Hit Songwriter Desmond Child's Songwriting Journey" as he shares invaluable insights into securing a publishing deal. From his early days with EMI Music Publishing to co-writing classics like "Livin' on a Prayer" "You Give Love a Bad Name" with Bon Jovi, and “Livin La Vida Loca” for Ricky Martin, Child's journey is a masterclass in songcraft and collaboration. Discover firsthand how icons like Paul Stanley, Jon Bon Jovi, and Richie Sambora influenced his career trajectory. With his recent autobiography 'Livin' on a Prayer - Big Songs Big Life' shedding light on his illustrious career.
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⏰ TIMECODES ⏰
0:00 Intro
1:39 MBR Ad
5:30 Lessons from Writing Book
7:39 Reflecting on Legacy
12:10 Paul Stanley on Songwriting
16:04 Drum Machines' Impact
17:41 Lessons from Bob Crewe
24:30 Co-Writing with Bands
26:13 Overcoming Co-Writing Resistance
32:38 Project Selection Post-Success
33:45 Producing Challenges
37:24 Working with John Kalodner
40:46 Working with Cher
44:02 Needs from Co-Writers
46:16 Working with Meatloaf
57:52 Songwriting by Committee/AI
1:05:31 Solo Album - Discipline
1:14:28 Illusion of Success
1:20:15 Moving to CA & Nashville
1:27:22 Life-Changing Event
1:30:50 Letting Go
1:32:31 Ricky Martin & "La Vida Loca"
1:35:02 Family's Role
1:38:06 Cities' Impact on Creativity
1:43:06 Lessons from Artists
1:46:39 Evolving Money Values
1:48:47 Qualities for Songwriters
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Podcast Credits
Produced by: Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
Editors: Alex Taylor & Sarah Nissenbaum & Eric Knight
Shownotes & Transcriptions: Jeff Dowder
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