Inside Desmond Child’s Songbook: The Stories Behind the Songs (feat. Desmond Child)
My Weekly Mixtape: Music Discovery & Nostalgia · Brian Colburn
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Show Notes
This week I’m joined by legendary songwriter and producer Desmond Child, and we’re pulling back the curtain on the stories behind some of the biggest rock songs of all time. From KISS and Bon Jovi to Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Cher, Meat Loaf, and beyond — Desmond has been at the center of it all, helping shape the sound of rock radio for decades.
We talk about the shifting musical landscape of the early 1990s, his instinct for writing unforgettable key changes, and what it was really like working with Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman on Bat Out of Hell III — including how Slipknot unexpectedly influenced the album’s heavier edge. Desmond also clears up one of rock’s longest-running debates — why KISS’ “I Was Made for Loving You” isn’t actually a disco song — and reflects on the band’s emotional final show at Madison Square Garden.
It’s a deep dive into songwriting, legacy, and the moments that turn great songs into rock history.
For even more music and memories, be sure to check out The Ultimate Desmond Child Playlist, Vol. 2!
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