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)
Cry Me A River
Aerosmith Lyrics
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You cry the whole night through
Well you can cry me a river,
Cry me a river, I cried a river over you.
Now you say you're sorry
For being so untrue
Well you can cry me a river
Cry me a river, I cried a river over you.
Well you can cry me a river
Cry me a river, I cried a river over you.
You drove me mad and drove me out of my head
While you never shed a tear
Remember, I remember all that you said,
Told me love was true for me and...
Told me you was...you and...me and...Now you say you loved me
Well, just to prove ya do
Go on an
Cry me a river
Cry me a river
I cried a river over you...
The lyrics to the song "Cry Me a River" by Aerosmith reveal a story of heartbreak and betrayal. The singer in the song is responding to the apology of a former lover who had cheated on him/her. The chorus of the song, "Well, you can cry me a river, cry me a river, I cried a river over you," expresses the singer's bitterness towards their ex-lover's remorse. The image of crying a river represents the depth of emotions the singer experienced when they were cheated on and left heartbroken.
The second verse emphasizes the singer's pain and anger towards their ex-lover. The lyrics, "You drove me mad and drove me out of my head, while you never shed a tear," reveal the unfairness of the situation. The singer reflects on the false promises made by their ex-lover, "Told me love was true for me and...Told me you was...you and...me and...," indicating the trust that was once there. However, the singer is not willing to forgive and forget, and demands for his/her ex-lover to "cry me a river" to prove their love.
Overall, the lyrics to "Cry Me a River" reveal a story of love and betrayal, and the conflicting emotions that come with it. The singer attempts to move on from their heartbreak by demanding an apology and expressing their bitterness in a powerful and memorable way.
Line by Line Meaning
Now you say you lonely
You claim to be lonely now
You cry the whole night through
You cry all night
Well you can cry me a river,
You can cry all you want in front of me
Cry me a river, I cried a river over you.
I cried for you before, now it's your turn
Now you say you're sorry
You apologize now
For being so untrue
For not being honest with me
Well you can cry me a river
You can cry as much as you want in front of me
You drove me mad and drove me out of my head
Your actions caused me great distress
While you never shed a tear
You never cried for what you did
Remember, I remember all that you said,
I remember every word you said
Told me love was true for me and...
You promised me true love
Told me you was...you and...me and...
You said it would be just you and me
Now you say you loved me
You claim to have loved me
Well, just to prove ya do
If you want to prove it
Go on an cry me a river
You can cry in front of me
Cry me a river, I cried a river over you...
I already cried for you before
Lyrics © DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Arthur Hamilton
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Desdinova69
Now you say you're lonely
You cried the whole night through
Well you can cry me a river, cry me a river
I cried a river over you
Now you say you're sorry
For being so untrue
Well you can cry me a river, cry me a river
I cried a river over you
Now you say you're sorry
For being so untrue
Well you can cry me a river, cry me a river
I cried a river over you
You roaming women drove me out of my head
While you never shed a tear
Remember, I remember all that you said
You told me love was to plebeian
Told me you was through with me and ....
Now you say you love me
Well, just to prove you do
Come on and cry me a river, cry me a river
I cried a river over you
I cried a river over you
I cried a river over...
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Alicanto Xenica
It may be a cover, but it's one of Aerosmith's best ballads <3
JE Ogle
This is my favorite Aerosmith album. Thanks for posting this song 🤩
Stephen j Everett
I think it's mine too ✌️
Pedro Carvalho
The best version of this classic!
Nikolay Petrov
Steve's voice sounds like an overdrived guitar, just beautiful.
lightofkolob
Would love to hear this live one day
Michelle Hawkins
This Is A Great Cover. And I Love The Sounds Of Aerosmith. Steven Tyler Does Each Song Just Right. Hi From A Fan In Lebanon Missouri.
Mary Mitchell
I seen this tour with jimmy crespo great show to bad Tyler was wasted oh ya I lived in spfld mo 25yrs
Patricia Guarnieri
Love it!
Emma_CJ11
Always loved this version 😪😉