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)
Walkin' the Dog
Aerosmith Lyrics
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Silver buttons up and down her back
I know the mistletoe
She broke a needle now she can't sew
Walkin' the dog
I'm just a-walkin' your dog
Well, if you don't know how to do it
I'll show you how to walk the dog
Ask my mama for fifteen cents
To see a elephant jump the fence
It jumped so high, it touched the sky
Didn't come back till the fourth of July
Walkin' the dog
I'm just a-walkin' your dog
Well if you don't know how to do it
I'll show you how to walk the dog
Mary Mary, quite contrary
How does your garden grow? Baby
Silver bells and little bitty bitty white shells
Pretty maids all in a row
Walkin' your dog
I'm just a-walkin' your dog
Well, if you don't know how to do it
I'll show you how to walk the dog, yeah
Well, if you don't know how to do it
I'll show you how to walk the dog
If you don't know how to do it
I'll show you how to walk the dog
The lyrics to Aerosmith's song Walkin' the Dog are packed with playful language and references to childhood pastimes. The song appears on the band's debut album, released in 1973, but it was originally written and recorded by Rufus Thomas in 1963. The song's protagonist is a woman named Mary Mac, who is described as being "dressed in black" with "silver buttons up and down her back." The lyrics go on to say that Mary broke her needle and can no longer sew, but she is still out "walkin' the dog." This seems to suggest that walking her dog is a form of release or escape from her troubles.
The chorus of the song is all about "walkin' the dog," and the lyrics encourage listeners to join in and learn the dance themselves. The song even includes a reference to asking "mama for a fifteen cent" to watch an elephant jump a fence, a nod to the simpler pleasures of childhood. The second verse introduces a new character named Mary Mary, who has a garden filled with "silver bells and itty bitty bitty white shells, and pretty maids all in a row." The song ends with the chorus once again, inviting everyone to "walk the dog" with the band.
Overall, Walkin' the Dog is a fun, catchy tune that captures the playful spirit of youth. It encourages listeners to let loose and have some carefree fun, whether that means dancing or simply taking a walk with their furry friend.
Line by Line Meaning
Mary Mac, all dressed in black
A description of Mary, wearing all black clothing
Silver buttons up and down her back
Detailing the silver buttons on Mary's clothing, running along her back
Hi, Ho from tip to toe
Expressing Mary's happiness, from head to toe
She-a broke the needle now
Mary has broken her needle and can no longer sew
And she can't sew
Reiterating that Mary is unable to sew due to her broken needle
Walkin' the dog
A statement of action, walking a dog
Just a-walkin' your dog
Continuing the statement of action, implying possession of a dog
Well if you don't know how to do it
Offering assistance to those who may not know how to walk their dog
I'll show you how to walk the dog
Further offering assistance, promising to show how to walk a dog
Ask my mama for a-fifteen cent
Recalling asking Mary's mother for fifteen cents
To see the elephant jump the fence
The purchase of admission to see an elephant jumping a fence
It jumped so high, it touched the sky
The impressive height the elephant was able to jump
And Didn't come back till the fourth of July
Highlighting the length of time the elephant was gone, returning on Independence Day
Mary Mary, quite contrary
Starting a new set of lyrics, addressing Mary in a nursery rhyme manner
How does your garden grow
Asking about the status of Mary's garden
With silver bells and itty bitty bitty white shells
Detailing the contents of Mary's garden, including silver bells and small white shells
And Pretty maids all in a row
Further listing the items found in Mary's garden, including rows of pretty maids
Well if you don't know how to do it
Repeating the earlier offer of assistance
I'll show you how to walk the dog
Ending on the same promise of help with walking a dog
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Rufus Thomas
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@antithug7942
Their first 5 LP's are some of the best rock & roll that came out during them years. Aerosmith, Get Your Wings, Toys In The Attic, Rocks & Draw The Line. A lot of great music was made back then.
@joanjett8814
Totally a amazing song .. just love those great bands from my youth
@arieljade275
Aerosmith will always be classic <3
@KoolHandJuke
No doubt about it!💥
See that little boy next to me? I named him Tyler for a reason! 👍🎸🎶👊
@Checkstatz
I remember being a younger me, my father played this song..still love it!
@swainsonsouthernhotmess655
You just can't get any better than this....one of the best songs ever....would love to have a great band cover this one right here
@stephengaydos4346
bumped into Steven Tyler @ the Gallarina Mall in TX. He was with his squeeze and buying sock. sometime in the 80's
@TheADDFiles-yk4dc
This is a cover.
@bobstanton6444
This is a cover. The song was written in 1963 by Rufus Thomas. The Stones covered it in 1964, as did a crap ton of other bands.
@66flamer
There is no other way to describe this song than yummy. It's rock but it very definitely is blues. It's like the music is grabbing you around the throat.