Last Child
Aerosmith
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Take me back to a south Tallahassee Down cross the bridge to my sweet sassafrassy Can't stand up on my feet in the city Got to get back to the real nitty-gritty Yes sir, no sir Don't come close to my Home sweet home Can't catch no dose Of my hot tail poon-tang sweatheart Sweathog ready to make a silk purse From a J Paul Getty and his ear With a face in a beer Home sweet home Get out in the field, Put the mule in the stable Ma, she's a cookin' Put the eats on the table Hate's in the city and my love's in the meadow Hand's on the plow and my feet's in the ghetto Stand up, sit down Don't do nothin' Ain't no good when bossman's stuffin' it Down their throats with paper notes And their babies cry while Cindys lie at my feet When you're rockin' the street Home sweet home Mamma take me home sweet home I was the last child, just a punk in the street I was the last child, just a punk in the street I was the last child, just a punk in the street I was the last child, just a punk in the street I was the last child, just a punk in the street
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Written by: Brad Whitford, Steven Tallarico
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"Last Child" is a song from Aerosmith's fifth studio album "Rocks" which was released in 1976.
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Song WritersThe song was co-written by Aerosmith's lead vocalist Steven Tyler and the band's guitarist Brad Whitford. This track stood out because it was one of the few Aerosmith's songs penned by Whitford.
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Chart PerformanceAfter its release, the song reached number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1976, making it a popular hit for the band.
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Musical StyleKnown for their element of surprise, Aerosmith showed a different musical approach, incorporating elements of funk and soul, turning "Last Child" into a groovy catchy track.
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Iconic Guitar RiffBrad Whitford, who wrote the riff of the song, commented that it was inspired by Dr. John, a blues musician. The "Last Child" riff is considered one of the band's most memorable ones.
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Live PerformancesAlthough it is not one of Aerosmith's most famous hits like "Dream On" or "Sweet Emotion", "Last Child" has been a constant staple on the band's setlists for their live concerts.
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Cover VersionThe song was covered by rock band Tak Matsumoto Group, featuring Aerosmith's own Steven Tyler on the vocals.
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Use in Popular Culture"Last Child" has been featured in multiple video games, including "Guitar Hero II", increasing its exposure to younger generations of rock fans.
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Special ReleaseIn 2013, "Last Child" was released as a Record Store Day exclusive 7" vinyl single that included a rare instrumental version of the song on the B-side.
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Critical AcclaimWhile a commercial hit, many music critics also often cite "Last Child" as a demonstration of Aerosmith's ability to blend various genres and produce a distinctive rock sound.
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