Aerosmith thread

[Zint]

Great songs on this album such as:

Back In The Saddle

I know everyone has an opinion so I hope I don't sound like an asshole when I say this but "Back in the Saddle" is probably the #1 reason why I absolutely HATE Aerosmith.

Yeah, I know somebody who is absolutely anoyed by that song, they dont like the

"Im Back in the saddle again, Im BAAAAAAAAAAAACK!!!!

I dont get it, the song kicks ass

That reminded me of the first time I saw them in '77.

The stage was completely covered by a black curtain,the sides too...it was the first time I'd ever seen that,it was uncommon at the time.

The lights went down,and the p.a. was blaring a sample from (I think,I'll have to check) Kings and Queens.

THEN...you could hear the beginning of Back In The Saddle,the boys were behind the curtain playing the intro.

It built up and built up....then the curtain dropped,and there was Stephen centre stage wailing...I'M BAAAAAAAAACK!!!!

It was amazing...one of my all time fav concert moments,ever!

Edited December 20, 2006 by zint61

[ronaldo9]

20-Dec-06Tom Checks In: Mohegan Sun and NYC

Well I got sprung for a couple of days last week and got to do some stuff with the band finally. You've probably heard about the NASCAR thing. In case you haven't, they're going to use a modified “Back in the Saddle” for their theme music for next season. Along with the song they asked us to do a video of us performing the new version. Who wouldn't. Well we ain't Who so we would!! The band did the main shoot at a show in Las Vegas at the beginning of November. I wasn't in shape to do it yet so the producers generously offered to do another shoot later in the Month at a gig at a really cool place called Mohegan Sun. It's a giant hotel/casino/arena complex on the Mohegan Reservation in Connecticut. The arena is about a ten thousand seater with awesome acoustics and, best of all, great dressing rooms.

Doing my part a month later worked really well for me. I have to say, the recovery phase of the chemo and radiation is pretty slow but that month made a big difference.

I got to the gig early and shot a take right around when we would usually do a sound check. They only needed Steven and I so it went quick. As a matter of fact they got what they needed with that one take. Later on we would put Saddle in the set and film that too. So the plan was to put Saddle early in the set so the band would look fresh and un-sweaty. I would come out for that song and then split until close to the end of the show when I would come prancing out and play the last four or five songs including “Sweet Emotion.” It was kind of fun to have people look at me with concern and try to make sure that I wasn't taking on too much after my long ordeal. The night went really well and was over in like a second. I almost felt cheated. It's a good thing I had my New York trip to look forward to.

About a week later we all met in New York for a special show at a place called the Beacon Theater which is a small theater with a balcony. It reminded me of a gig we did in New York centuries before when we were looking for a manager who could get us a record deal. That's an old story that you've probably heard a hundred times before. I'm sure you'll be hearing about it a hundred more but not right now. It was a big day for me because it would be my first full show since all the cancer stuff. The cancer's gone by the way. I had a P.E.T. scan about a week or two before and it showed that the tumor and the cells in the adjacent lymph gland were gone. I never really experienced the disease but the treatment is something I hope I never have to experience again. It truly sucked.

I think the band might have been a little apprehensive about me playing a whole show and being right up to speed. After all, those guys had been out grinding away for three months. I knew I was good to go and I hope the show that night proved it. I had a great time as did everybody else. It was an amazing feeling and made me reflect on why I've wanted to do this so bad ever since I was in Junior High School.

After New York I had to say goodbye to everybody. I still have doctor stuff to take care of. As good as I feel I'm not quite 100% yet so I had to head home while everybody else headed out to finish the tour. What an odd feeling. You'd think I'd be kind of used to it but I'm not. Every day I'm aware of those guys being out there on the road with me not there. I can feel the pull. It really makes me look forward to our European tour we're planning for next spring. We haven't been there in over ten years so it's going to be an awesome experience.

Book your flights now!

TH

Aeroforceone

I'm glad to hear everything's okay with Tom now. Cancer can be a scary thing.

You Europeans are going to have a great time next spring with the tour.

[sweetness]

Great songs on this album such as:

Back In The Saddle

I know everyone has an opinion so I hope I don't sound like an asshole when I say this but "Back in the Saddle" is probably the #1 reason why I absolutely HATE Aerosmith.

Yeah, I know somebody who is absolutely anoyed by that song, they dont like the

"Im Back in the saddle again, Im BAAAAAAAAAAAACK!!!!

I dont get it, the song kicks ass

That reminded me of the first time I saw them in '77.

The stage was completely covered by a black curtain,the sides too...it was the first time I'd ever seen that,it was uncommon at the time.

The lights went down,and the p.a. was blaring a sample from (I think,I'll have to check) Kings and Queens.

THEN...you could hear the beginning of Back In The Saddle,the boys were behind the curtain playing the intro.

It built up and built up....then the curtain dropped,and there was Stephen centre stage wailing...I'M BAAAAAAAAACK!!!!

It was amazing...one of my all time fav concert moments,ever!

Thats awsome, Id kill to see Aerosmith in the 70s

[vicious]

i MUST see them

thanks you sir you have made my crappy day less crappy

[gnr=axl]

Thats great news and i can't wait to finally see AEROSMITH

[vicious]

axtually i just remember hearing last week that they are one of the favourites to be playing Slane(big irish concert once a year, GnR played back in the day ) this year along with ACDC. hope they go

[KBear]

I just bought Rocks. At the same time I got the first Aerosmith album (the self-titled one) and also a Cinderalla greatest hits.

I am really looking forward to this album. I've heard so many great things about it. I know two songs off it, Last Child and Back in the Saddle, and if that's a sign of things to come then I know this will be one of my favourite albums of all time.

Btw, the I'm BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK part is pretty much the best part of the song.

[Turn_It_Up]

I just bought Cinderalla greatest hits.

Wow, man, not sure what's worse--actually paying real money for Cinderella or ADMITTING it.

[pain cake]

Steven Tyler is a fantastic singer and showman and Joe Perry made some of the greatest riffs ever. The only thing wrong with aerosmith is that THEIR LYRICS ARE FUCKING SHOCKING!

Classic example: Walk This Way, obviously one of their top 3 most succesful songs, amazing riff, great chorus. But the lyrics are absolute rubbish! eg.

seesaw swingin' with the boys in the school

and your feet flyin' up in the air

singin' "hey diddle diddle"

with your kitty in the middle of the swing

like you didn't care

so I took a big chance at the high school dance

with a missy who was ready to play

Sometimes they pulled off some good lyrics, like Dream on, Mama Kin and Janies got a Gun. But most of it was rubbish.

But yes, rocks is a great album, when I bought it I instantly liked all their songs and listened to it repeatedly and got over it very soon, my favourite song on it would have to be Sick as a Dog - just the way he saysPLEAAAAASSSSEEEEE

Also, if there was any justice in the world, Self Titled would have been their breakthrough album - its by far their best. ~~~ BECaUSE LaTElY, It'S BeEN SO hArd tO MAkE EnDs MEeeeEt YeAh-Ea-Eah.

[Mutant Rose]

Great songs on this album such as:

Back In The Saddle

I know everyone has an opinion so I hope I don't sound like an asshole when I say this but "Back in the Saddle" is probably the #1 reason why I absolutely HATE Aerosmith.

Yeah, I know somebody who is absolutely anoyed by that song, they dont like the

"Im Back in the saddle again, Im BAAAAAAAAAAAACK!!!!

I dont get it, the song kicks ass

I love that line, love the song and is one reason Tyler is my absolute FAV. Opinions what makes the world such an interesting place eh?

[Mutant Rose]

Steven Tyler is a fantastic singer and showman and Joe Perry made some of the greatest riffs ever. The only thing wrong with aerosmith is that THEIR LYRICS ARE FUCKING SHOCKING!

Classic example: Walk This Way, obviously one of their top 3 most succesful songs, amazing riff, great chorus. But the lyrics are absolute rubbish! eg.

seesaw swingin' with the boys in the school

and your feet flyin' up in the air

singin' "hey diddle diddle"

with your kitty in the middle of the swing

like you didn't care

so I took a big chance at the high school dance

with a missy who was ready to play

Sometimes they pulled off some good lyrics, like Dream on, Mama Kin and Janies got a Gun. But most of it was rubbish.

But yes, rocks is a great album, when I bought it I instantly liked all their songs and listened to it repeatedly and got over it very soon, my favourite song on it would have to be Sick as a Dog - just the way he saysPLEAAAAASSSSEEEEE

Also, if there was any justice in the world, Self Titled would have been their breakthrough album - its by far their best. ~~~ BECaUSE LaTElY, It'S BeEN SO hArd tO MAkE EnDs MEeeeEt YeAh-Ea-Eah.

Sometimes Rock has great lyrics, but sometimes it is just a fun little sexual romp. Meat and potatoes are good, but sometimes a nice sticky piece of candy is fun.

[KBear]

I just bought Cinderalla greatest hits.

Wow, man, not sure what's worse--actually paying real money for Cinderella or ADMITTING it.

Haha, well, I don't really know any of their songs, except for Don't Know What You Got Till It's Gone, which is an okay song I guess. So you can't really call me a fan. I just thought I'd check out some of their stuff since I hear so much about them and I sort of dig that kind of music (when it's done well).

That's my excuse anyway.

[*FiberGlass Doll*]

I love Rocks It's my favorite Aerosmith album and I didn't know Nobody's Fault was Slash's favorite song thats awesome

[Estranged Reality]

Steven Tyler is a fantastic singer and showman and Joe Perry made some of the greatest riffs ever. The only thing wrong with aerosmith is that THEIR LYRICS ARE FUCKING SHOCKING!

Classic example: Walk This Way, obviously one of their top 3 most succesful songs, amazing riff, great chorus. But the lyrics are absolute rubbish! eg.

seesaw swingin' with the boys in the school

and your feet flyin' up in the air

singin' "hey diddle diddle"

with your kitty in the middle of the swing

like you didn't care

so I took a big chance at the high school dance

with a missy who was ready to play

Sometimes they pulled off some good lyrics, like Dream on, Mama Kin and Janies got a Gun. But most of it was rubbish.

But yes, rocks is a great album, when I bought it I instantly liked all their songs and listened to it repeatedly and got over it very soon, my favourite song on it would have to be Sick as a Dog - just the way he saysPLEAAAAASSSSEEEEE

Also, if there was any justice in the world, Self Titled would have been their breakthrough album - its by far their best. ~~~ BECaUSE LaTElY, It'S BeEN SO hArd tO MAkE EnDs MEeeeEt YeAh-Ea-Eah.

I think you just don't understand what they were trying to do with the lyrics.

Tyler is one of the great innuendo lyricists - some of their biggest hits are totally dirty. For example, "Pink" is about a woman's clitoris ("it's the color of pleasure" or however it goes). He's great at writing really dirty songs and disguising them as being very innocent in nature. Most girls who love the song "Pink" have no clue what it's actually about.

[pain cake]

^ I understand that, but bad lyrics make me cringe, and I cringe mostly when listening to Aerosmith

[eschman]

Really like it. Can't decide whether it, Toys in the Attic, or Pump is Aerosmith's best.

[adnan]

Steven Tyler is a fantastic singer and showman and Joe Perry made some of the greatest riffs ever. The only thing wrong with aerosmith is that THEIR LYRICS ARE FUCKING SHOCKING!

Classic example: Walk This Way, obviously one of their top 3 most succesful songs, amazing riff, great chorus. But the lyrics are absolute rubbish! eg.

seesaw swingin' with the boys in the school

and your feet flyin' up in the air

singin' "hey diddle diddle"

with your kitty in the middle of the swing

like you didn't care

so I took a big chance at the high school dance

with a missy who was ready to play

Sometimes they pulled off some good lyrics, like Dream on, Mama Kin and Janies got a Gun. But most of it was rubbish.

But yes, rocks is a great album, when I bought it I instantly liked all their songs and listened to it repeatedly and got over it very soon, my favourite song on it would have to be Sick as a Dog - just the way he saysPLEAAAAASSSSEEEEE

Also, if there was any justice in the world, Self Titled would have been their breakthrough album - its by far their best. ~~~ BECaUSE LaTElY, It'S BeEN SO hArd tO MAkE EnDs MEeeeEt YeAh-Ea-Eah.

Hey, those lyrics aren't bad, they're just silly. Lyrics don't have to be serious and shit to be "great.

I think lyrics like "Gettin' bugged drivin' up and down the same old strip, gotta find a new place where the kids are hip" from the Beach Boys' "I Get Around" are pretty good, regardless of how serious or emotional they are.

Aerosmith's lyrics are pure genius. Just because it's about sex and silly doesn't mean it's bad. Some say SMiLE is too silly to be compared to Pet Sounds, but to me the former is greater.

See, with Aerosmith even when the lyrics are silly (as on "Lord of the Thighs"):

Well, well, Lordie my God,

What do we got here?

She's flashin' 'cross the floor,

Make it perfectly clear.

You're the bait, and you're the hook,

Someone 'bound to take a look.

I'm your man, child. Lord of the Thighs.

They're not BAD they're just silly, and funny. I think those lyrics are far greater than when sex lyrics are done BAD like "Anything Goes", or "Girls Girls Girls".

[pain cake]

^ why the hell do people keep telling me what I already know? I like some of their silly lyrics, like Dude (looks like a lady). But they just wrote some crap.

[adnan]

And I'm saying that the vast majority of Aerosmith lyrics are well-written.

[Guest Ohdistortedsmile1789]

They're not BAD they're just silly, and funny. I think those lyrics are far greater than when sex lyrics are done BAD like "Anything Goes", or "Girls Girls Girls".

You've just helped me realize why "Anything Goes" isn't what it should be.

The band is amazing on it, maybe the best grooves on the album, but Axl ruins it! Otherwise it would have been one of GNR's best!

[adnan]

Well, you hadn't realized the lyrics were shit before?

[Guest Ohdistortedsmile1789]

Well, you hadn't realized the lyrics were shit before?

It had not occured to me.

[johnezz]

Well, you hadn't realized the lyrics were shit before?

It had not occured to me.

never cease to amuse me ODS

I've never been a huge fan of Aerosmith. American rock bands always seem to me to lack something the British ones did.

[Lithium]

Great album, but Permanent Vacation, Toys in the Attic and Get Your Wings is better.

[adnan]

Counting only studio material, and going chronologically, my four-disc set would look like this:

Disc One:

1.Mama Kin

2.One Way Street

3.Walkin' the Dog

4.Dream On

5.Same Old Song & Dance

6.Lord of the Thighs

7.Train Kept A Rollin'

8.Seasons of Wither

9.Toys in the Attic

10.Uncle Salty

11.Walk This Way

12.Big Ten Inch Record

13.No More No More

14.Sweet Emotion

Disc Two:

1.Back in the Saddle

2.Last Child

3.Rats in the Cellar

4.Sick As A Dog

5.Nobody's Fault

6.Get the Lead Out

7.Lick and a Promise

8.Draw the Line

9.Come Together

10.Kings and Queens

11.No Surprize

12.Cheese Cake

13. Lightning Strikes

14.Push Comes to Shove

Disc Three:

1.Let the Music Do the Talking

2.My Fist Your Face

3.She's On Fire

4.Walk This Way (Run DMC version)

5.Rag Doll

6.Dude (Looks Like a Lady)

7.Hangman Jury

8.Angel

9.Young Lust

10.Love in an Elevator

11.Janie's Got a Gun

12.The Other Side

13.What it Takes

Disc Four:

1.Eat the Rich

2.Livin' on the Edge

3.Cryin'

4.Deuces are Wild

5.Falling in Love (Is Hard on the Knees)

6.Pink

7.I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing

8.Just Push Play

9.Jaded

10.Baby Please Don't Go

11.Back Back Train

12.You Gotta Move

13.Stop Messin' Around

14.Jesus is on the Main Line

Ahh, perfection.

Edited December 29, 2006 by adnan