Let the Music Do the Talking

Joe Perry

About Let the Music Do the Talking

"Let the Music Do the Talking" is a song recorded by The Joe Perry Project in 1980 and later re-recorded by the re-united Aerosmith in 1985. It was written by Joe Perry.


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1980
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Want to take a chance and dance before
I got to leave alone.

On short song and shell be gone
I wish her off was on
Gotta try, gotta try another way to get her
To come around to me.

Want to take a chance and dance before
I got to leave alone.

Let the music do the talking

Let the music do the talking
Let the music do the talking
Let the music do the talking
Let the music do the talking

There's just one more thing
I've gotta say
But, Ill explain a different way
You've gotta know I got an axe to grind
I know you won't mind

In your eyes I see the sky no question
Our hearts belong entwined
One last thing, our love
Is positively meant to be

Let the music do the talking

Let the music do the talking
Let the music do the talking
Let the music do the talking
Let the music do the talking

Want to take a chance and dance before
I got to leave alone.

On short song and shell be gone
I wish her off was on
Gotta try, gotta try another way to get her
To come around to me.

Want to take a chance and dance before
I got to leave alone.

Let the music do the talking

Let the music do the talking
Let the music do the talking
Let the music do the talking
Let the music do the talking

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Joe Perry

Anthony Joseph "Joe Perry" Pereira (born September 10, 1950) is the lead guitarist, backing and occasional lead vocalist, and contributing songwriter for the rock band Aerosmith. He is influenced by many rock artists especially The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. He was ranked 84th in the Rolling Stone's list The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. more »

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Written by: JOE PERRY

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11 facts about this song

Original Songwriter
"Let the Music Do the Talking" was originally written by Joe Perry, who is the lead guitarist of the band Aerosmith.
First Appearance
It was first released by Perry's side project, The Joe Perry Project, as the title track of their debut album in 1980.
Aerosmith Version
Later, Aerosmith recorded their own version of the song and included it on their ninth studio album called "Done With Mirrors" in 1985.
Lead Vocals
In both versions of the song, Perry provided the lead vocals. This was one of the few times he performed as the lead vocalist, as Steven Tyler is typically the lead singer in Aerosmith.
Band Reunion
The recording of "Done With Mirrors", which included "Let the Music Do the Talking", marked the reunion of the original Aerosmith band members after Perry and Brad Whitford had left the group in the early 1980s.
Chart Performance
The Aerosmith version charted at number 18 on the U.S. Mainstream Rock charts.
Song Length
The Aerosmith's version of the song is noticeably shorter than The Joe Perry Project's version, trimming the original six-minute runtime down to a more concise three-and-a-half minute long track.
Live Performances
Despite being a single, "Let the Music Do the Talking" was not often performed live by Aerosmith. However, it was more frequently played by Joe Perry during his solo concerts.
Music Video
A music video was made for the song, featuring the band performing in a juke joint setting.
Song Meaning
The song is Perry's statement about putting personal and professional conflicts aside and letting the music speak for itself, a sentiment that parallels his then-recent return to Aerosmith.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "Let the Music Do the Talking", namely the Finnish rock band Hanoi Rocks on their 1984 album "Two Steps from the Move".

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  • Daniel Allen Vreeland
    Daniel Allen Vreeland
    summer 1980....Great Adventure New Jersey....Joe wore green moccasins....
    LikeReply4 years ago

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