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)
Jig Is Up
Aerosmith Lyrics
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She was a long cold Sally, joy stick, know what I seen
She's alright
Drashin' spurs, pong man, puss n' boots
She was an old mo lip, bold hip, oooh
Fucked up fucked up fuck 'em fuck 'em booty yeah
Loose city floozy (Push 'em, shove 'em)
All kinda crazys (Left for lover)
Hair line choosy
New York Jets, old Jock, wide in the city
Locker room lady, drive me crazy, what you do
She's all tight
Ain't alright, heh heh
Sweet pretty lady (Lick 'em, love 'em)
Loose city floozy (Push 'em, shove 'em)
All kinda crazy (Left for lover)
Hair line choosy
One for the funny
Two for the love
All to get ready
Sweet pretty lady (Lick 'em, love 'em)
Loose city floozy (Push 'em, shove 'em)
All kinda crazy (Left for lover)
Hair line choosy
The lyrics of Aerosmith's "Jig Is Up" contain a lot of sexually charged vocabulary and innuendo, making it difficult to interpret them in a literal sense. However, it appears that the song is about a man reminiscing about a variety of sexual encounters he has had with different women. The first verse describes a woman who is "sold like black vaseline," suggesting that she is a prostitute. The second verse mentions a "locker room lady" who drives the singer crazy with desire. Overall, the song is a celebration of sexual pleasure and adventure, with the chorus repeating the phrase "sweet pretty lady" as a sort of anthem.
It's worth noting that the lyrics have generated some controversy over the years because of their explicit content. Some have argued that the song objectifies women and promotes a harmful view of sexuality. Others have pointed out that the lyrics are clearly meant to be tongue-in-cheek and don't necessarily reflect the band members' actual beliefs or attitudes.
Line by Line Meaning
Passion queen sold like black vaseline
A seductive woman who is experienced and can excite men easily
She was a long cold Sally, joy stick, know what I seen
She was a woman with no emotions, but she could arouse passion in men easily
She's alright
Despite her promiscuous behavior and lack of emotions, she is still attractive
Drashin' spurs, pong man, puss n' boots
She likes to wear cowboy boots and likes rough sex
She was an old mo lip, bold hip, oooh
She is very sexually experienced and confident in herself
Fucked up fucked up fuck 'em fuck 'em booty yeah
Her sexual behavior is considered taboo, but she doesn't care what others think
Sweet pretty lady (Lick 'em, love 'em)
She is sexually attractive and enjoys being licked and loved
Loose city floozy (Push 'em, shove 'em)
She is promiscuous and enjoys rough sex
All kinda crazys (Left for lover)
She has been with many partners and is open to new experiences
Hair line choosy
She is selective in her partners, but ultimately enjoys sex
New York Jets, old Jock, wide in the city
She has been with many athletes and men who like to party
Locker room lady, drive me crazy, what you do
Her sexual behavior in locker rooms is unconventional, but exciting
She's all tight
Despite her promiscuity, she is physically fit and attractive
Ain't alright, heh heh
Despite her attractiveness, her promiscuous behavior is considered immoral by some
One for the funny
She enjoys humor and playfulness in her sexual encounters
Two for the love
She is open to love and romance, but also enjoys casual encounters
All to get ready
She is always prepared for sexual encounters
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JIMMY CRESPO, STEVEN TYLER
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Lindsay Pez
This whole album is completely underrated. I get it that it doesn't really seem like Aerosmith since the original guys weren't together here. But it has some seriously good music. Jailbait, Lightning Strikes, Push Comes to Shove, this song. They're great rock tunes. Plus their version of "Cry Me A River" is fantastic as well.
JJRJ 85
absolutely
Mark Horton
Bolivian Ragamuffin and Bitches Brew were the first to songs that really had my attention!!
Diego Rodríguez
De acuerdo 👌
Tits Capone
Don't forget Rock in a Hard Place, Bolivian Ragamuffin, etc. Pretty much the whole album.
R S
Joey Kramer is incredible here, great drumming, really strong, maximum groove !
Vergón 666
Agreed - Joey's GREATEST GROOVES are on here
John Isaac
Underrated album that still manages to sound like Aerosmith considering Joe and Brad were gone at this point and Steven was in the throes of addiction.
Diego Rodríguez
Temazo, a mí me encanta este disco!!!
Drew Fife
Like this album, as most. Different crew but still Steve, and still that Aerosmith groove.