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)
S.O.S
Aerosmith Lyrics
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Makin' thinks glow in the night
Well, she would if she could
And she'd be good if she would
Only tell her lover she be out tonight
'Cause I'm a bad
A lonely school boy
And it's too bad can't get me none of that
Salt lake city, salt-lickin' bitties
Bogies turn, stinkin' of gin
Well my daddy was hard
His face was pretty scarred
From kickin' ass to playin' poker to win
'Cause I'm a bad
A lonely school boy
And I'm a rat
And it's too bad
Can't get me none of that
It's too bad
It's too bad can't get me none of that
New sold lady my mama Cady
Chivalry was born at her feet
Well she should have thought twice when pa showed his dice
Imagine put my daddy to sleep
'Cause I'm a bad
A lonely school boy
And I'm a rat
And it's too bad can't get me none of that
It's too bad
Lord, it's too bad
I said it's too bad
Lord it's too bad, yeah
I said it's too bad
It's too bad
You know it's too bad
Ah, it's too bad
The lyrics to Aerosmith's "S.O.S. (Too Bad)" tell the story of a young man who seems to be out of place in the world around him. He describes a woman he's attracted to, whom he characterizes as a "stagecoach lady" with an "hourglass body" that makes "things glow in the night." He wishes he could be with her, but he feels like a "lonely schoolboy" who's doomed to be an outsider in society. He's envious of other men who are able to enjoy the pleasures of life, like the "salt-lickin' bitties" he sees in "Salt Lake City." He also talks about his mother, who he calls "New Sold Lady my mama Cady," and his father, who he implies was a tough guy who liked to gamble.
The lyrics of "S.O.S. (Too Bad)" paint a vivid picture of a world where the singer feels like he's on the outside looking in. He longs for the pleasures that seem to be just out of his reach, but he knows he's not like the other men who are able to indulge in them. The song is a commentary on the human condition, where people often feel like they don't quite fit in with the rest of the world. It's a powerful piece of music that resonates with anyone who's ever felt like they don't quite belong.
Line by Line Meaning
Stagecoach lady, hourglass body
Describing a woman on a stagecoach who has an attractive figure
Makin' thinks glow in the night
She is a truly mesmerizing sight
Well, she would if she could
She would be a great companion if she was not busy
And she'd be good if she would
If given a chance she would perform excellently
Only tell her lover she be out tonight
She might go out for the night if her partner is informed
'Cause I'm a bad
Speaker is confessing to being a no-good person
A lonely school boy
He is an unaccompanied teen
And I'm a rat
Describing speaker as a shady, sneaky character
And it's too bad can't get me none of that
It is a pity that he is not able to have what he desires
Salt lake city, salt-lickin' bitties
Referring to women of Salt Lake City who have a questionable character
Bogies turn, stinkin' of gin
The atmosphere of the environment is polluted with the smell of alcohol
Well my daddy was hard
The artist's father was tough or strict
His face was pretty scarred
Father's face had scars
From kickin' ass to playin' poker to win
Father was skilled in fighting and poker
New sold lady my mama Cady
Newly acquired respectable lady; possibly the singer's mother or a family member
Chivalry was born at her feet
She is the epitome of chivalry
Well she should have thought twice when pa showed his dice
Mother made a poor decision during the father's play with dice
Imagine put my daddy to sleep
Speakers father could have died from the play of dice
Lord, it's too bad
A general expression of pity or frustration
I said it's too bad
Reiterating his previous statement of pity or frustration
You know it's too bad
Assuming that the listener agrees with the expressed frustration
Ah, it's too bad
Expressing a deep emotion of sorrow or grief
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Written by: STEVEN TYLER
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@frankb8652
Their greatest album in my opinion.
@edensgardenhouseseedcompan8547
Aerosmith Rocked all threw the 1970's,they were the shit! Badass ! There first time around there music was epic as hell ! Best Ever! After they broke up and got back together it just wasnt there best to much mellow bs not the same band from the 70's !
@stacynewsom5888
Mine too
@toddteixeira2900
and the 1st one
@scottking7649
Mine as well, Toys is a close 2nd
@scottyd8900
Wore holes in this , smokin jays n spacing out in my room
@TJtheINsomNiac
One of my favorites, pure badass rock n roll
@metalworx4765
First bought this on vinyl in 1977 after buying Toys in the Attic. This Is my favorite Aerosmith record, Seasons of either, Same old song and dance, Woman of the world, and all the others are top notch.
@scottking7649
This is one badass record.. my favorite Aerosmith record…Toys is a close 2nd.!!
@rlvinsurance
Rocks is up there!