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)
Write Me A Letter
Aerosmith Lyrics
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Write me a letter
Write it today
I'm goin' away (yes it has)
Write me a letter
Write me a letter
Write it today
Well I've been away forever
Suicide's crossin' my mind
Well I'll never, never get so far behind
I said, the ways of the night are evil
Without that Lord of Day
But I'll never, never get so far away
I said write me
Write me
Write me
Write me
I said write me
Write me
Write me
Well there's nothin' I can see
That'd ever make me
Want to be without her
She's good, she good to me
Said there's no way to explain
The kind of feelin' that you get out in the
She good, she good to me
She good, she good to me
I love her
Write me a letter
Write me a letter
Write it today
I'm goin' away (yes it has)
Write me a letter
Write me a letter
Write it today
I'm goin' away (yes it is)
Well I've been away forever
Suicide's crossin' my mind
Well I'll never, never get so far behind
Well I've been so many places
Hidin' from the wind and the rain
But you could write me a letter
For to save me from goin' insane
Write me
Excite me
Write me
Write me
Write me
Write me...
Aerosmith's song "Write Me a Letter" seems to be about a person who is leaving their loved one and asking them to write them a letter while they are gone. The first verse sets the tone and repeats the request to write a letter, as well as emphasizing the sense of urgency by saying "I'm goin' away." In the second verse, the singer reveals that he has been away for a long time and that he is struggling with difficult thoughts, such as the idea of suicide. However, he also states that despite the darkness of night, he will never get too far away from the light of the Lord.
The chorus returns to the main request to write a letter, and the third verse reveals the reason why the singer is so eager to receive letters from his loved one. He explains that there is "nothin' I can see that'd ever make me want to be without her," and that she is "good" to him in a way that cannot be explained. Thus, the letter becomes a source of comfort and connection in the face of separation and isolation.
Overall, the song seems to express both the pain of separation and the hope of reunion through the power of communication. By asking for a letter, the singer is seeking a tangible reminder of their love and a way to stay connected despite the physical distance between them.
Line by Line Meaning
Write me a letter
The singer is requesting a letter from a loved one to ease his mind while he is away.
Write it today
The singer wants the letter as soon as possible since he is leaving soon.
I'm goin' away (yes it has)
The singer is leaving and wants the letter before he goes.
Well I've been away forever
The artist has been gone for a long time.
Suicide's crossin' my mind
The artist is struggling with dark thoughts while he is away.
Well I'll never, never get so far behind
The singer is determined to stay positive and not fall behind in life.
The ways of the night are evil
The singer acknowledges that being alone in the dark can be dangerous and negative.
Without that Lord of Day
Without the hope of a new day, the artist could fall into despair.
But I'll never, never get so far away
The artist will never let himself get too far down that dark path.
She's good, she good to me
The artist has someone in his life who is supportive and kind to him.
Said there's no way to explain
The singer's feelings are intense and hard to put into words.
The kind of feelin' that you get out in the
Being away from the person he loves intensifies the artist's emotions.
Well I've been so many places
The singer has traveled often and been away from home.
Hidin' from the wind and the rain
The singer has had to face difficult weather conditions while traveling.
But you could write me a letter
A letter from the singer's loved one would make his travels easier to bear.
For to save me from goin' insane
The letter would provide some peace of mind for the artist and halt any negative thoughts from taking over.
Excite me
The artist is urging his loved one to make the letter lively and interesting.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: STEVEN TYLER
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Angel
I’m new to Aerosmith and I dig this 😀
Kieran Cook
I started really getting into their music during the summer of 2018, before my junior year of college. That winter, I started exploring their earlier music, so I listened to their first album, including this track. Definitely one of my favorites to this day.
Tomaso M
Welcome, I'm here for nostalgic reasons. They aren't even one of my favorite groups anymore, but in the 70s they were. This album and Rocks are about the only ones I still listen to once in a while. Good stuff though. Not that they don't have other stuff that's worth listening to, but as far as whole albums, I recommend this and Rocks. I'm in my 50s and also listened to punk and metal back then too. Once I heard stuff like Pink Floyd and Hendrix and Black Sabbath, it was hard for me to get as excited about Aerosmith after that.
wrenand
1973... A very special year. Dig it! :-)
Thiago Hoffmann
Love it
Michelle Hawkins
So Many Albums And Great Songs. Aerosmith Is The Band That Stands Out As Different. Variety Is A Cool Thing. And When Someone Questions The Changes In Songs Just Remember That Variety Is The Spice Of Life. Enjoy The Songs And Each Video And Tune Is All Part Of The Great Collection Of Aerosmith. Hi From Lebanon Missouri.
Jason Bean
Hey!:)
Julieta Rodriguez
Loveeeeeee
Joe Perry
Hello, how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here.
Jason Bean
It was 1975. My best friend Joe Stricker and I hitchhiked 50 miles in a driving rain to see the lads. A worthy endeavor.;)