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Sep 1, 2023 · A farewell tour for the Bad Boys from Boston prompts a countdown of their most memorable tracks across multiple decades. See how the hits, the lows, and the controversies of Aerosmith are reflected in this list.
- Stephen Thomas Erlewine
- 5 min
- Rolling Stone
- 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.
- Brett Milano
- 10
- 4 min
- 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 · Explore the top 20 best Aerosmith songs of all time. From timeless classics to iconic hits, this list showcases the band's greatest musical achievements.
- "Walk This Way" From: Toys in the Attic. Like "Dream On," "Walk This Way" boasts a twisted chart history. It was originally released as the second single from Toys in the Attic in 1975 but went nowhere.
- "Dream On" From: Aerosmith. Aerosmith's first charting single was originally released in 1973 when their debut album came out. It stalled at No. 59. Three years later, following the success of Toys in the Attic, "Dream On" was reissued and reached No. 6, becoming the band's first Top 10 hit.
- "Sweet Emotion" From: Toys in the Attic. The band's first Top 40 appearance includes one of the best uses of a talk box ever recorded (Perry is the manipulated voice you hear at the beginning of the song).
- "Back in the Saddle" From: Rocks. The opening song on the band's fourth album just cracked the Top 40, but it's another sturdy rocker built on a killer riff and a solid performance by the entire group.
Jun 2, 2023 · Celebrate the legendary rock band's final tour with this list of their top hits, from "Dream On" to "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing". Find out the lyrics, stories and facts behind each song and how they shaped the genre.
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