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)
Dude
Aerosmith Lyrics
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Dude looks like a lady
(That, that)
Dude looks like a lady
(That, that)
Dude looks like a lady
(That, that)
Dude looks like a lady
Cruised into a bar on the shore
Her picture graced the grime on the door
She's a long lost love at first bite
Baby, maybe you're wrong
But you know it's alright, that's right
(That, that)
(That, that)
Back stage we're having the time
Of our lives until somebody said
"Forgive me if I seem out of line"
Then she whipped out a gun
And tried to blow me away
(That, that)
Dude looks like a lady
(That, that)
Dude looks like a lady
(That, that)
Dude looks like a lady
(That, that)
Dude looks like a lady
So never judge a book by its cover
Or who you gonna love by your lover
Sayin', love put me wise to her love in disguise
She had the body of a Venus
Lord, imagine my surprise
(That, that)
Dude looks like a lady
(That, that)
Dude looks like a lady
(That, that)
Dude looks like a lady
(That, that)
Dude looks like a lady
(Baby, let me follow you down)
Let me take a peek dear
(Baby, let me follow you down)
Do me, do me, do me all night
(Baby, let me follow you down)
Turn the other cheek, dear
(Baby, let him follow you down)
Do me, do me, do me, do me
Ooh, what a funky lady
Ooh, she like it, like it, like it, like that
Ooh, he was a lady, yeah
(That, that)
Dude looks like a lady
(That, that)
Dude looks like a lady
(That, that)
Dude looks like a lady
(That, that)
Dude looks like a lady
(That, that)
Dude looks like a lady
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Dude looks like a lady
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Dude looks like a lady
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Dude, dude, dude, dude looks like a lady (that, that)
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The lyrics of Aerosmith’s song “Dude (Looks Like A Lady)” tell the story of a group of musicians who meet someone at a bar who they initially mistake for a woman, but later discover is actually a man dressed in women’s clothing. The chorus is repeated four times throughout the song and emphasizes the shock and realization that the person they believed to be a woman is actually a man.
The verses describe the band’s encounter with the person, who they mistook for a “long lost love,” until they realize their mistake. The line “Love put me wise to her love in disguise” suggests that the singer has come to understand that love can be deceptive, and that people should not judge a book by its cover.
The final verse concludes on a sexual note, with sexual exploits between the singer and the person they thought was a woman. Overall, the song is a fun, catchy rock and roll tune with a humorous twist.
Line by Line Meaning
Dude looks like a lady
The person in question has feminine features and looks like a woman.
Cruised into a bar on the shore
The person in question arrived at a bar near the beach.
Her picture graced the grime on the door
Her image was on the dirty door of the bar.
She's a long lost love at first bite
This person was someone they had not seen in a long time, but they fell for them quickly.
Baby, maybe you're wrong
It's possible that the artist could be incorrect about their feelings toward this person.
But you know it's all right, that's right
Regardless of the uncertainty, the singer is still okay with how they feel.
Back stage we're having the time
They are enjoying themselves backstage.
Of our lives until somebody says
Their enjoyment was interrupted by someone speaking up.
Forgive me if I seem out of line
The person who spoke was asking for forgiveness in case they sounded rude.
Then she whipped out a gun
Unexpectedly, the person in question pulled out a firearm.
And tried to blow me away
They attempted to kill the singer.
So never judge a book by its cover
One should not make assumptions based solely on appearances.
Or who you gonna love by your lover
One should not judge who someone else is going to love based on who they currently love.
Love put me wise to her love in disguise
The singer realized that the person in question had been hiding their true feelings all along.
She had the body of a Venus
The person in question had a beautiful body.
Lord, imagine my surprise
The artist was shocked upon realizing the truth.
(Baby let me follow you down)
The artist is expressing a desire to pursue the person in question.
Let me take a peek dear
The singer wants to get a closer look at the person in question.
Do me, do me, do me all night
The singer desires to engage in sexual activity with the person in question for an extended period.
Turn the other cheek dear
The artist is requesting that the person in question grant them an opportunity to pursue them further.
What a funky lady
The artist is commenting on the uniqueness and appeal of the person in question.
Oh, she like it, like it, like it, like it
The person in question enthusiastically approves of the attention they are receiving.
Oh, he was a lady
The person in question is male but appears feminine.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joe Perry, Steven Tyler, Desmond Child
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@obitobi2156
“Dude looks like a lady”
All of part 5 in one sentence
@bernard8793
Dude looks like Jo Bro
@soujirolajo5449
Narancia. Also it reminds me his stand is called Aerosmith
@eesedesesesrdtsuperjoshuab7907
Griffith Von Doom what do you mean, Narancia is a girl, I refuse to believe otherwise
@eVill420
just wait till part 6
@beanbagsarejustbonelesssof7889
@@eVill420 ah yes...the curious case of Anasui
@BigBoss-on7ff
He managed to describe EVERY single rockstar in the 80s in one song
@dimitries
Including himself
@NazriB
Lies again? Half Man Half Woman
@josephking1947
Fucking hilarious comment 🤣