Sweet Emotion
Aerosmith
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Sweet emotion Sweet emotion You talk about things that nobody cares You're wearing out things that nobody wears You're calling my name but I gotta make clear I can't say baby where I'll be in a year When some sweet hog mama with a face like a gent Said my get up and go must've got up and went Well I got good news, she's a real good liar 'Cause the backstage boogie set your pants on fire Sweet emotion Sweet emotion When I pulled into town in a police car Your daddy said I took it just a little too far You're telling me things but your girlfriend lied You can't catch me 'cause the rabbit done died Yes it did You stand in the front just a shakin' your ass I'll take you backstage, you can drink from my glass I talk about something you can sure understand 'Cause a month on the road an' I'll be eating from your hand
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Written by: Steven Victor Tallarico, Tom Hamilton
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12 facts about this song
Release Date and Album"Sweet Emotion" was released on May 19, 1975, and is part of the album "Toys in the Attic" which was also released the same year.
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Chart PerformanceUpon release, the song was incredibly successful on the charts. It peaked at number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Aerosmith's breakthrough hit and their first top 40 single.
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Song LengthThe original length of the song is 4:34 while the single version is 3:12 only.
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Song's InspirationSteven Tyler, the band's frontman, was inspired to write "Sweet Emotion" by the tension and fights within the band mostly due to jealousy over his success as a musician.
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Usage in Popular CultureThis song has been used in several films and TV shows. It was notably featured in the movies "Dazed and Confused" and "Miracle".
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Song's Musical Instruments"Sweet Emotion" is known for its distinctive bass riff that begins the song and is played by Tom Hamilton. This is followed by a talk box guitar line by Joe Perry, which gives the song a distinctive squawking sound.
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Re-ReleaseThe song was re-released in 1991 and charted at number 36 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists ranging from Leo Kottke and Mike Gordon to Warrant.
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Live Performances"Sweet Emotion" has long been a staple in Aerosmith's live performances and is often extended for extra audience interaction.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by lead singer Steven Tyler and bassist Tom Hamilton.
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Start of Aerosmith's SuccessIt is widely considered that "Sweet Emotion" was the song that launched Aerosmith towards their success which led to them being one of the best-selling American hard rock bands of all time.
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Rolling Stone RankingRolling Stone magazine placed "Sweet Emotion" at number 408 on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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