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Desmond Child's Breakthrough Hit
- Desmond Child co-wrote the Kiss hit "I Was Made for Loving You" with Paul Stanley, merging hard rock and disco styles.
- This song brought dance beats into rock music, influencing future music trends forever.
Songwriting as a Revenue Stream
- Songwriters earn revenue from every play, stream, cover, or commercial use of their songs.
- Hits can generate significant income, but crafting consistent hit songs is very challenging.
Creation of "You Give Love a Bad Name"
- Desmond Child wrote the title "You Give Love a Bad Name" on a paper, which ignited a hit song creation with Bon Jovi.
- They used a melody from a previous song and an R&B style bass line to revolutionize rock music rhythms.