Grammy Award-winning producer and legendary songwriter Desmond Child has announced the release of “Desmond Child Rocks The Parthenon – The Live Concert Album”, capturing his unforgettable performance at the historic Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens, Greece, in June 2022. The live album is set for release on July 24 through Deston / BMG. To mark the announcement, Child has also unveiled the album’s first single, “I Was Made For Lovin’ You”, featuring Justin Benlolo.
Held beneath the Acropolis with the Parthenon providing a breathtaking backdrop, the concert brought together an impressive roster of internationally renowned performers to honor Desmond Child’s extraordinary songwriting legacy. Among the artists taking part were Alice Cooper, Bonnie Tyler, Rita Wilson, The Rasmus, Kip Winger, Sakis Rouvas, Chris Willis, Andreas Carlsson, Justin Benlolo, Tabitha Fair, Leo Dante, George Lembesis, and several other special guests.
The event was organized in partnership with Greek songwriter Phoebus and presented under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture of Greece and the Acropolis Museum. Beyond celebrating Child’s remarkable body of work, the concert also helped raise awareness for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece, as they are currently housed in the British Museum.
Throughout the evening, Child and his guests revisited some of the most beloved songs in rock and pop history. Standout moments included Rita Wilson’s soaring duet rendition of AEROSMITH’s “Angel”, Leo Dante’s interpretation of AEROSMITH’s “Crazy”, Bonnie Tyler’s powerhouse performances of her hits “If You Were A Woman (And I Was A Man)”, “Stronger Than A Man” and “Hide Your Heart”, and Finnish rock stars THE RASMUS performing “Livin’ In A World Without You”, “Jezebel” and “Love Will Keep Us Alive” (made famous by the SCORPIONS).
Sakis Rouvas energized the Athens crowd with the Greek-language favorites “Ola Kala” and “Mia Zoi Mazi”, while Alice Cooper delivered electrifying performances of “Poison” and “Bed Of Nails”. The evening culminated in a celebratory all-star finale featuring the entire cast joining Child for “Livin’ On A Prayer” (made famous by BON JOVI),bringing together artists from across generations and genres beneath the shadow of the Acropolis.
“Desmond Child Rocks The Parthenon – The Live Concert Album” track listing
01. I Was Made For Lovin’ You (Overture) / The Cup Of Life / Livin’ La Vida Loca / Shake Your Bon Bon / She Bangs
02. Livin’ On A Prayer
03. You Give Love A Bad Name (feat. Justin Benlolo) / Dude Looks Like A Lady (feat. Chris Willis)
04. Angel (feat. Rita Wilson)
05. Crazy (feat. Leo Dante)
06. Born To Be My Baby (feat. George Lembesis
07. Livin’ In A World Without You (feat. THE RASMUS)
08. Jezebel (feat. THE RASMUS)
09. If You Were A Woman (And I Was A Man) (feat. Bonnie Tyler)
10. Stronger Than A Man (feat. Bonnie Tyler)
11. Hide Your Heart (feat. Bonnie Tyler)
12. If I Had Only (feat. Chris Willis)
13. Beautiful Now (feat. Justin Benlolo)
14. I Hate Myself For Loving You (feat. Tabitha Fair)
15. Waking Up In Vegas (feat. Andreas Carlsson)
16. I Was Made For Lovin’ You (feat. Justin Benlolo)
17. Kings & Queens (feat. Tabitha Fair)
18. Ola Kala (feat. Sakis Rouvas)
19. Mia Zoi Mazi (feat. Sakis Rouvas)
20. Poison (feat. Alice Cooper)
21. Bed Of Nails (feat. Alice Cooper)
22. Love Will Keep Us Alive (feat. THE RASMUS)
23. I Am Made Of You (feat. Sakis Rouvas, Kip Winger, George Lembesis, Chris Willis, Andreas Carlsson & Justin Benlolo)
24. Livin’ On A Prayer (feat. Alice Cooper, Bonnie Tyler, Rita Wilson, THE RASMUS, Sakis Rouvas, Kip Winger, George Lembesis, Leo Dante, Andreas Carlsson, Tabitha Fair, Sheryl Cooper, Chris Willis & Justin Benlolo)
25. I Was Made For Lovin’ You (Reprise)
26. (You Want To) Make A Memory
