Taste of India
Aerosmith
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God I love the sweet taste of India Lingers on the tip of my tongue Gotta love the sweet taste of India Blame it on the beat of the drum God I love the sweet taste of India Lingers on the tip of my tongue Gotta know that what's gotten into you Any cat man do when it's done Yeah, she's got that kind of love incense That lives in her back room And when it mixes with the funk my friend It turns into perfume When you are born You're afraid of the darkness Then you're afraid of the light But I'm not afraid When I dance with my shadow This time I'm gonna get it right To think of what I'll get tonight Just lookin' for a little taste (A Taste Of India) She'll steal the smile right off your face Her Yin and Yang Is just the thing She's unpredictable my friend God I love the sweet taste of India Lingers on the tip of my tongue Gotta know that what's gotten into you Any cat man do when it's done It's like your first taste, love, of vindaloo That sets your heart on fire And if you let her stuff get into you It will be all that you desire When you make love to A sweet tantric priestess You drink in the bliss of delight But I'm not afraid When I dance with her shadow This time I'm gonna get it right She's gonna wake my appetite Just lookin' for a little taste (A Taste Of India) She'll steal the smile right off your face She a friend of mine She a concubine The sweetest wine I gotta make her mine God I love the sweet taste of India Lingers on the tip of my tongue Gotta love the sweet taste of India Blame it on the beat of the drum God I love the sweet taste of India Lingers on the tip of my tongue Gotta know that what's gotten into you Any cat man do when it's done Just think of what I'll get tonight She's gonna wake my appetite Just lookin' for a little taste (A Taste Of India) She'll steal the smile right off your face Yow, yow...
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Written by: GLEN BALLARD, JOE PERRY, STEVEN TYLER
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Taste of India" is a track from Aerosmith's twelfth studio album "Nine Lives." This album was released in 1997.
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Song ProductionProducer Kevin Shirley, famous for working with bands such as Iron Maiden and Journey, assisted in the production of the tune. Also, Glen Ballard, who has collaborated with Alanis Morissette and Dave Matthews Band, co-wrote the song with Steven Tyler and Joe Perry.
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Chart PerformanceWhile not released as an official single in the United States, "Taste of India" peaked at number 3 on the US Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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Song ContentThe song is a fusion of rock and Indian music. It has incorporated the sitar, which is a typical Indian instrument, which gives the song a unique edge and makes it exotic and is one of the Aerosmith's pioneering efforts to blend rock and Indian sounds.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Taste of India" was shot in Mumbai, India. The band was shown performing amidst locals and exploring Indian culture, which made it captivating and intriguing for viewers.
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Song ReceptionMusic critics gave the song positive reviews for its innovative mix of rock's heavy vibe and traditional Indian soundscapes.
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Live PerformancesAerosmith included "Taste of India" in their setlists for several worldwide concert tours, demonstrating its popularity among the band's fans.
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Grammy NominationThe album "Nine Lives," which "Taste of India" is a part of, was nominated for the Best Rock Album at the 41st Grammy Awards in 1999. Despite not winning the award, this nod speaks to the quality of the project and the tracks it contains, including "Taste of India."
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Cultural ImpactThrough this song, Aerosmith portrayed how rock music is not limited to its conventional form and can be blended with global music styles, paving the way for more such experimental attempts in the industry.
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Band MembersSteven Tyler (lead vocals), Joe Perry (guitar), Brad Whitford (guitar), Tom Hamilton (bass), and Joey Kramer (drums) are the Aerosmith members who played in "Taste of India."
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