Perry and Hamilton, originally in a band together called the Jam Band, met up with Tyler, Kramer, and guitarist Ray Tabano, and formed Aerosmith; in 1971, Tabano was replaced by Whitford. They released a string of multi-platinum albums starting with their eponymous debut in 1973, followed by Get Your Wings in 1974. The band broke into the mainstream with Toys in the Attic (1975) and Rocks (1976). Draw the Line and Night in the Ruts followed in 1977 and 1979. Throughout the 1970s, the band toured extensively and charted a dozen Hot 100 singles, including their first Top 40 hit "Sweet Emotion" and the Top 10 hits "Dream On" and "Walk This Way". By the end of the decade, they were among the most popular hard rock bands in the world and developed a following of fans, often referred to as the "Blue Army". Drug addiction and internal conflict led to the departures of Perry and Whitford in 1979 and 1981. The band did not fare well and the album Rock in a Hard Place (1982) failed to match previous successes.
Perry and Whitford returned to Aerosmith in 1984. After a comeback tour, they recorded Done with Mirrors (1985), which did not meet commercial expectations. It was not until a 1986 collaboration with rap group Run-D.M.C. on a remake of "Walk This Way", and the 1987 multi-platinum release, Permanent Vacation, that they regained their previous level of popularity. In the late 1980s and 1990s, the band won numerous awards for music from the multi-platinum albums Pump (1989), Get a Grip (1993), and Nine Lives (1997), while they embarked on their most extensive concert tours to date. Their biggest hits during this period included "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)", "Angel", "Rag Doll", "Love in an Elevator", "Janie's Got a Gun", "What it Takes", "Livin' on the Edge", "Cryin'", and "Crazy". The band also filmed popular music videos and made notable appearances in television, film, and video games. In 1998, they achieved their first number-one hit with "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" from Armageddon's soundtrack and the following year, their roller coaster attraction opened at Walt Disney World. Their comeback has been described as one of the most remarkable and spectacular in rock history. Additional albums Just Push Play (which included the hit "Jaded"), Honkin' on Bobo (a collection of blues covers), and Music from Another Dimension! followed in 2001, 2004, and 2012. In 2008, they released Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, which is considered to be the best-selling band-centric video game. After five decades, the band continues to tour and record music. From 2019–2022, the band had a concert residency in Las Vegas, which was interrupted from 2020–2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aerosmith is the best-selling American hard rock band of all time, having sold more than 150 million records worldwide, including over 85 million records in the United States. With 25 gold, 18 platinum, and 12 multi-platinum albums, they hold the record for the most total certifications by an American group and are tied for the most multi-platinum albums by an American group. They have achieved twenty-one Top 40 hits on the US Hot 100, nine number-one Mainstream Rock hits, four Grammy Awards, six American Music Awards, and ten MTV Video Music Awards. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001, and were ranked number 57 and 30, respectively, on Rolling Stone's and VH1's lists of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. In 2013, Tyler and Perry were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and in 2020, the band received the MusiCares Person of the Year award.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerosmith
Studio albums
Aerosmith (1973)
Get Your Wings (1974)
Toys in the Attic (1975)
Rocks (1976)
Draw the Line (1977)
Night in the Ruts (1979)
Rock in a Hard Place (1982)
Done with Mirrors (1985)
Permanent Vacation (1987)
Pump (1989)
Get a Grip (1993)
Nine Lives (1997)
Just Push Play (2001)
Honkin' on Bobo (2004)
Music from Another Dimension! (2012)
Chiquita
Aerosmith Lyrics
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She, salty baby with the name-a
Oh, chiquita
Oh, love chiquita
She, takes to walkin' in the sunshine
She, she'll be lovin' till the moon shine
Love chiquita
She, got the poppy-eyed desire
Tease, till the boys put out the fire
Love chiquita
Oh, love chiquita
Oh no no, now don't you wake me up I'm dreaming
No no no, if you shake me I'll be screaming
Love chiquita
Oh love chiquita
The lyrics to Aerosmith's song Chiquita evoke the image of a beautiful and alluring woman, referred to by the singer as "love Chiquita." The song takes place on the beach at Cartagena, a coastal city in Colombia known for its picturesque beaches and vibrant culture. "She" strolls along the beach in the sun, her salty skin glistening in the light. She becomes the object of desire for many of the young men who frequent the beach, with her "poppy-eyed desire" and her teasing demeanor.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, on the beach at cartegena
Describing the location of the subject of the song and setting a romantic tone
She, salty baby with the name-a
Characterizing the woman in the song as a sultry and intriguing figure
Oh, chiquita
Expressing the singer's affection for the subject of the song
Oh, love chiquita
Reiterating the singer's feelings of love for the woman
She, takes to walkin' in the sunshine
Describing the woman's carefree demeanor and love of the outdoors
She, she'll be lovin' till the moon shine
Implying the woman's passion and inclination toward romance
Love chiquita
Referring to the woman by the moniker 'Love Chiquita'
Oh, love chiquita
Reiterating the prior reference to the woman as 'Love Chiquita'
She, got the poppy-eyed desire
Attributing a sense of longing or yearning to the woman in the song
Tease, till the boys put out the fire
Suggesting a flirtatious nature to the woman and her ability to stir passion in others
Love chiquita
Referring to the woman by the moniker 'Love Chiquita'
Oh, love chiquita
Reiterating the prior reference to the woman as 'Love Chiquita'
Oh no no, now don't you wake me up I'm dreaming
Expressing a sense of disbelief or surrealism regarding the subject of the song
No no no, if you shake me I'll be screaming
Further emphasizing the surreal nature of the singer's feelings about the woman
Love chiquita
Referring to the woman by the moniker 'Love Chiquita'
Oh love chiquita
Reiterating the prior reference to the woman as 'Love Chiquita'
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Written by: JOE PERRY, STEVEN TYLER
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"Chiquita"
Ooooh, on the beach in Cartegena
She, salty baby with the name
Oh, chiquita
No no, chiquita
She, takes me walkin' in de sunshine
She, she'll be lovin' 'til de moon shine
Love chiquita
Oh love chiquita
She, got the poppy eyed desire
Tease, 'til the boys put out your fire
Love chiquita
Oh, love chiquita
Oh, no, no, now don't you wake me up, I'm dreamin'
No, no, no, if you shake me I'll be screamin'
Love chiquita
Oh, love chiquita
@orsib4469
Would be cool if they play it live on concerts! Absolutely love this song!
@richardmorris7063
What a beat!!!
@hallieadams4225
Yeah..with Joe Perry
@TheStones1965
One of the best intros ever. That pre verse drum fill is magic and the pounding bass then Tyler kicks it into overdrive. Damn.
@BrianCarnevaleB26
shades of Jimmy page in the opener if I do say!
@richardmorris7063
Absolutely 🥺
@axl8653
Without Perry it's a joke.
@huascar66
I bought this album when it first came out, my first Aerosmith album, actually. Chiquita is probably my favorite Aerosmith song and this video just kicks ass all over the place.
@Jamestele1
Being such a Joe Perry fan, and having seen them so many times, I must admit that Jimmy Crespo is a bad ass guitarist, and actually looks like he was supposed to be in Aerosmith! I really like his work with the band
@pcmikeoftheup
I agree, just a few grey streaks away.