Hangman Jury

Aerosmith

About Hangman Jury

"Hangman Jury" is a song by American hard rock band Aerosmith. It was released as a promotional single in 1987 on the album Permanent Vacation. It was written by lead singer Steven Tyler, guitarist Joe Perry, and outside collaborator Jim Vallance.


Year:
1987
5:33
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Me and my old lady sittin' in the shade
Talkin' 'bout the money that I ain't made
Singin' o boy dontcha line the track a lack a

Oh boy dontcha line the track
Oh boy dontcha line the track a lack a
Oh boy dontcha line the track

If I could I surely would
Stand on the rock that Moses stood
Singin' O boy dontcha line the track a lack a

Oh boy dontcha line the track
Oh boy dontcha line the track a lack a
Oh boy dontcha line the track

Drank so much hooch
It my eyes be gettin' blurry
They say I nailed her to the wall
A stitch in time don't mean a thing
No hangman jury could make me crawl
'Cause I'm a poor boy dontcha
Line the track a lack a

O boy dontcha line the track
O boy dontcha line the track a lack a
O boy dontcha line the track

Whatcha do with a gun that's loaded
Shot her dead and her heart exploded
Tell me baby now d-dontcha worry
Like lyin' to a Hangman Jury
I swear I didn't know that '45 was loaded
In fact my memory ain't too clear
That's not to say she didn't get what she deserved
Least that's the way it looked from here
Boy when you line the track a lack a

Hey boy dontcha line the track a lack a
Hey boy dontcha line the track
Ooh, my love came tumblin' down
Ooh, love come tumblin' down
Ooh, Let's get outta here

Love come tumblin'
And every night she take her things into the city
And in the morning make me beg
If I'd taken all her titty gritty
Smack her right upside the head

Boy dontcha line the track a lack a
Oh boy dontcha line the track
Oh boy dontcha line the track

Ooh, my love came tumblin' down
Ooh, love comes tumblin' down
Ooh, love comes tumblin' down
Poor boy sweatin' in the hot summer night
Hangman waitin' for the early mornin' light singin'

Oh boy dontcha line the track a lack a
Oh boy dontcha line the track
Oh boy dontcha line the track a lack a
Oh boy dontcha line the track

If I could I surely would
Stand on the rock that Moses
Done stood singin'

Oh boy dontcha line the track a lack a
Oh boy dontcha line the track
Oh boy dontcha line the track a lack a
Oh boy dontcha line the track

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Aerosmith

Aerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band." Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop,heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many subsequent rock artists. The band was formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1970. Guitarist Joe Perry and bassist Tom Hamilton, originally in a band together called the Jam Band, met up with singer Steven Tyler, drummer Joey Kramer, and guitarist Ray Tabano, and formed Aerosmith. In 1971, Tabano was replaced by Brad Whitford, and the band began developing a following in Boston. more »

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Written by: JAMES DOUGLAS VALLANCE, HUDDIE LEDBETTER, JOE PERRY, STEVEN TALLARICO

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, T.R.O. INC., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Hangman Jury" is typically classified as a blues-rock or hard rock song, a key style for Aerosmith.
Album Origins
The song can be found on the band's 1987 album known as "Permanent Vacation," marking their comeback after a period of decreased popularity and substance abuse issues.
Songwriting Credits
"Hangman Jury" was penned by Aerosmith members Steven Tyler, Tom Hamilton and Joe Perry, showcasing the collaborative writing efforts within the band.
Influence
The song derives its bluesy style, in part, from old field holler-style music, typically sung by African-American laborers in Southern United States and characterized by call-and-response singing.
Legal Issues
Aerosmith encountered a lawsuit over the song in 1988. A folk musician named Lead Belly claimed the band used lines from his song, "The Gallis Pole," without permission. The claim was ultimately settled out of court.
Unique Recording Process
Aerosmith actually recorded the track in an old wooden cider shed on drummer Joey Kramer’s property in Massachusetts. This location attributed a raw and gritty quality to the song that resonated with its theme.
Album Success
Proving the song's popularity, "Permanent Vacation" was a commercially successful album, going five times platinum. Despite not being released as a single, "Hangman Jury" remains a fan favorite.
Live Performances
"Hangman Jury" is a rarity in the Aerosmith live repertoire, making performances of the song quite coveted among hardcore fans.
Narrative Theme
The song tells a sobering tale of a man facing his execution, fitting into the broader category of songs that confront mortality, justice, vengeance, and consequence.
Iconic Intro
The song starts off with an iconic harmonica intro, performed by lead singer Steven Tyler who is renowned for his harmonica skills in addition to his powerhouse vocals.
Authentic Instruments
The song’s authenticity comes with a diddley bow (a homemade one-string instrument) and hand jive beat, both adding a unique, Southern-blues flavor to the song.

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