This week, legendary songwriter Desmond Child returns to share more incredible stories behind the iconic songs he’s written and co-written for artists like KISS, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Katy Perry, Alice Cooper, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Ratt, Dream Theater, Ava Max, and even Kermit the Frog.

We also dive into his creative collaborations with Paul Williams, his recent meeting with Paul McCartney, the brand-new audiobook release of his memoir “Livin’ On a Prayer: Big Songs Big Life,” and the latest Desmond Child & Rouge single, “Unpredictable.” If you're passionate about songwriting, pop / rock history, or the stories behind the hits, this episode is packed with can't-miss moments!

The audiobook is available now on Audible, ChirpBooks, AudioBooksNow and many other locations!

You can also pick autographed hard copies of his memoir & CDs here!

Head over to MyWeeklyMixtape.com to stream every song featured in this episode, browse the full archive of curated playlists, check out exclusive artist interviews, and discover even more music content designed for fans of all genres! 

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Theme music is "Unveiled" by The 4th. You can find the album on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, YouTube, Bandcamp & more!

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