In the last couple years, Poison singer Bret Michaels has become best-known for kicking back and watching the magic happen on VH1's Rock Of Love. (And by "magic," I mean "women cat-fighting and out-humiliating one another for the chance to see what's under Bret's cowboy hat.") However, fans of his '80s hair-metal music will be stoked to hear he's taken a break from the small screen to return to the recording studio.
As I listened to Michaels' new single, "Nothing To Lose," I started to recognize the female voice in the background of the song's chorus. It's little bit country, a little bit rock 'n' roll and a combination of youthful exuberance mixed with weathered old-soul. In other words, I hear Miley Cyrus!
Apparently, "Nothing To Lose," spotted via JustJared, is the product of a recent studio session between Michaels and Cyrus. According to the Hannah Montana star, she thought it was a "rad collaboration." (Awww, sounds like she's just bein' Miley.)
Not to sound condescending, but the song isn't that bad. It's actually got an "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" feel to it. Hell, at least the duo had the foresight to make this a power ballad. I don't think the world could handle a "Talk Dirty To Me"-style rocker with Miley involved.
For fear of Big John opening a can of whoop-ass on our blogging tushes for embedding a non-official video, we thought it would be better to direct you a link for the song—and, instead, celebrate Michaels' Poison greatness with the clip for "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" below.
+ Listen to Bret Michaels' "Nothing To Lose," featuring Miley Cyrus, here.