Chip Away the Stone
Aerosmith
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You act like a prima donna Playing so hard to get Sittin' so cool and nonchalant Draggin' on a cigarette You keep a wall all around ya I'll get through some day I want your love, baby Push, don't shove Gonna chip that stone away Chip away Chip away at the stone I won't stop until your love is my very own Chip away That's what I'm gonna do Sweet little mama I wanna get next to you You stand like a marble statue Trying to look so hard All decked out in your antique dress While the boys all promenade Even a rock will crumble If you strike it night and day If hammer I must, I'm gonna get through your crust Gonna chip that stone away Chip away Chip away at the stone I won't stop until your love is my very own Chip away That's what I'm gonna do Sweet little mama I wanna get next to you Chip away Chip away at the stone Honey, I won't stop until your love is my very own Chip away That's what I'm wanna do Sweet little mama I wanna get next to you Yes I do, yes I do Chip away, chip away, at the stone Chip away, chip away, at the stone I won't stop I won't stop I won't stop I won't stop I won't stop I won't stop Chip it I'm gonna nip it, all night long
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Written by: RICHIE SUPA
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11 facts about this song
Song Composition"Chip Away the Stone" was not written by any members of Aerosmith. The song was composed by Richie Supa, who was a friend of the band and an occasional collaborator.
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Release InformationThe song was released as a single in 1978 but it didn’t appear on an Aerosmith album until the release of "Gems" in 1988.
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Chart PerformanceDespite being a fan favorite, "Chip Away the Stone" only managed to reach number 77 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Live PerformancesThe song was frequently performed during Aerosmith's live concerts and is featured on their 1988 live album "Classics Live II".
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Music VideoA music video for "Chip Away the Stone" was released, featuring the band performing the song in concert.
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B-SideThe B-side to the "Chip Away the Stone" single was a live version of "S.O.S. (Too Bad)", a track from Aerosmith’s third studio album, "Toys in the Attic".
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Alternative VersionsThere are two studio versions of "Chip Away the Stone" - the single version and a slightly different version which appears on the "Gems" album.
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Film AppearanceThe song was included in the 1980 film "Up the Academy", along with three other Aerosmith tracks.
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Richie Supa's Contributions"Chip Away the Stone” is one of several Richie Supa songs that Aerosmith has recorded, others include "Amazing," "Pink," and "Light Inside".
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Reissues and CompilationsApart from "Gems", the song has also featured on other Aerosmith compilations including "Pandora's Box" (1991) and "Devil's Got a New Disguise" (2006).
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Cover Versions"Chip Away the Stone" has been covered by a number of bands and artists, including Guns N' Roses who performed the song at their live shows.
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