

Desmond Child (songwriter, producer)
Nov 14, 2023
Desmond Child, a musician, songwriter, and producer, discusses various topics in this podcast. They touch on failed projects with David Lee Roth and Van Halen, an awkward encounter during a songwriting session, a bizarre encounter with Michael Jackson, and the role of hustle and luck in achieving success. They also talk about the origins of the song 'Dude Looks Like a Lady' for Aerosmith and the implications of AI on songwriting and copyright.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Unexpected Encounters and Missed Opportunities
02:21 • 15min
Encounter with Michael Jackson
17:49 • 5min
Hustle, Luck, and Synchronicity: Stories of Coincidences and Connections
22:24 • 2min
Documentary, Inspiration, and Artists They Want to Work With
24:00 • 3min
The Origins of 'Dude Looks Like a Lady'
26:34 • 23min
The Implications of AI on Songwriters and Copyright
49:08 • 14min