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"Sweet Emotion" remains a staple track of both classic rock and Aerosmith's discography, as well as their live performances. In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked "Sweet Emotion" #416 on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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- Dream On’ Steven Tyler wrote "Dream On" on a Steinway upright piano about four years before Aerosmith even formed. "It's about dreaming until your dreams come true," Tyler said.
- Sweet Emotion’ With "Sweet Emotion," Aerosmith finally cracked the Top 40. The single let them move countless copies of Toys in the Attic and truly helped them enter a new stratosphere of fame.
- Walk This Way’ Aerosmith were midway through their 1975 classic Toys in the Attic when they took a break to see the new Mel Brooks movie Young Frankenstein in Times Square.
- Back in the Saddle’ Aerosmith knew they wanted to open their 1976 LP Rocks with a huge, anthemic song. "We recorded it to have this larger-than-life vibe," said producer Jack Douglas.
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Sep 1, 2023 · Aerosmith - Sweet Emotion Opening with a bass-heavy groove that creeps forward like a haze of fog from a bong, “Sweet Emotion” eventually descends into a grimy blues riff that gives the...
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- Dream On (1973) Arguably rock’s first real power ballad and inarguably one of its greatest, “Dream On” proved that there was depth and sensitivity behind Aerosmith’s swagger.
- Mama Kin (1973) During their early days, Aerosmith famously lived and rehearsed in a band house near Boston University, so they knew a few things about how it felt to be a young guy turned loose in the city.
- Train Kept a Rolling (1974) It’s no secret that Jeff Beck was one of Joe Perry’s favorite guitarists. This track was one of the first things Aerosmith ever played together, though it had to wait till their second album to hit vinyl.
- Sweet Emotion (1975) “Sweet Emotion” makes a strong case for Tom Hamilton as Aerosmith’s secret weapon: He wrote the music for this tune around his indelible bassline, with Joe Perry making a rare use of talkbox guitar.
Feb 22, 2024 · “Sweet Emotion” (1975) With its funky bassline and infectious groove, “Sweet Emotion” exemplifies Aerosmith’s ability to blend rock with elements of blues and funk. Steven Tyler’s raspy vocals coupled with Joe Perry’s distinctive guitar riff create an irresistible energy that’s impossible to resist.
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Sep 10, 2012 · The swampy opening notes of 'Sweet Emotion' are among the most recognizable in music. Add in a little of Perry's talk box magic, and you've got an instant classic.
