Aerosmith Sponsors Red Cross Vehicles Helping in Hurricane Relief
Aerosmith is lending its name to the American Red Cross to help in relief efforts related to Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole.
In a press release obtained by Consequence, the iconic rock band is sponsoring two 2023 Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks that are part of the fleet assembled by the Central Florida branch of the American Red Cross. Their logo will be featured on those trucks as pictured below.
Aerosmith have sponsored two Red Cross vehicles for disaster relief in the wake of Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole: https://t.co/MHMM3ZZixy pic.twitter.com/GNMtgSs8ws
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Joe Perry, who lives in Sarasota, Fla., said in a statement, “Aerosmith and I were devastated by the disastrous impact of Hurricane Ian. Too often we are seeing these disasters increase in frequency and intensity due to climate change, having a strong Red Cross is more critical than ever before. Weāre proud to support the Red Cross and we know these vehicles will be an important tool helping people in need for years to come.”
Regional CEO for the American Red Cross of Central Florida and the US Virgin Islands Eric Corliss added, “During a local disaster, Red Cross community emergency response vehicles are among the first on the scene, driven by compassionate volunteers who provide emergency relief and emotional support. Every day, the Red Cross is at work across Central Florida helping individuals and communities prepare for disasters and other emergencies. These two new vehicles will be essential to fulfilling that part of our mission.”
Aerosmith: Top 50 Songs in Their Catalog
50. āLord of the Thighsā – āGet Your Wingsā (1974)
ShareItās a dirty pun, get it?! (Would it really be a proper Aerosmith ranking without kicking things off with some crude humor?) It also wouldnāt be a proper Aerosmith ranking without pointing out the dynamic guitar work of Joe Perry and Brad Whitford. āLord of the Thighsā is the first of many examples of that on this list.
49. āPinkā – āNine Livesā (1997)
Share"Pinkā isnāt even a dirty pun; itās just dirty, but itās a whole lot of fun. (Oddly enough, āDirty, but a whole lot of funā is a perfect, succinct way to describe the Bad Boys from Boston.) Steven Tylerās harmonica is the bow on top of this package, which may or may not be wrapped in rubber.
48. āShame, Shame, Shameā – āHonkinā on Boboā (2004)
ShareThereās a lot of energetic tracks on āHonkinā on Bobo,ā Aerosmithās 2004 blues covers album, but the bandās cover of Smiley Lewisā āShame, Shame, Shameā is a standout. It only clocks in at 2:15, but damn, if itās not a total party.
47. āBig Ten Inch Recordā – āToys in the Atticā (1975)
ShareāBig Ten Inch Recordā is so tongue-in-cheek filthy youād assume the songwriting credit would read āTyler/Perry.ā It was actually written by Fred Weismantel and first recorded by Bull Moose Jackson in 1952.
46. āMy Fist Your Faceā – āDone With Mirrorsā (1985)
ShareāWhat you pissing in the wind for/You must have snorted too much bleesā is probably one of Aerosmithās most underrated lyrics ever. Itās fitting since āMy Fist Your Faceā is another underrated track in the bandās catalog.
45. āFalling in Love (Is Hard on the Knees)ā – āNine Livesā (1997)
ShareWhile it was the lead single off of āNine Lives,ā āFalling in Love (Is Hard on the Knees)ā couldāve easily found a home on 1993ās āGet A Gripā thanks in part to the lovely use of horns. Also, only Steven Tyler could write lyrics like, āIām jonesing on love/Yeah, I got the DTās/You say that we will/But there aināt no guarantees/Iām major in love/But in all minor keys.ā
44. āRemember (Walking in the Sand)ā – āNight in the Rutsā (1979)
ShareTo be blunt, āNight in the Rutsā is just not a great album. Itās one saving grace is this hard rock version of The Shangri-Las classic āRemember (Walking in the Sand).ā The cover even features Shangri-Las's lead vocalist Mary Weiss as an uncredited backup vocalist.
43. āStop Messinā Aroundā – āHonkinā on Boboā (2004)
ShareThis Peter Green-era Fleetwood Mac song has been a regular part of Aerosmithās setlist since the early ā90s, but it wasnāt until 2004ās āHonkinā on Boboā that Aerosmith recorded the tune. Joe Perry is on lead vocals, and because heās Joe f---inā Perry, he can make a cool song sound even cooler.
42. āSeasons of Witherā – āGet Your Wingsā (1974)
ShareKnowing Steven Tyler wrote āSeasons of Witherā inspired by a Massachusetts winter landscape, you can almost feel a chill in the air when listening to this track. Of course, if youāve never experienced a harsh winter before and canāt relate to the bleakness that can sometimes come with it, buy a parka and go somewhere really cold for a week during the winter months. Youāll learn right quick what āSeasons of Witherā is about.
41. āLick and a Promiseā – āRocksā (1976)
ShareSome songs are just fun parties about being a rock star, putting on a great show and getting laid. āLick and a Promiseā is one of those songs. Joey Kramerās drums come on strong out the gate and donāt let up for the whole track providing a no-nonsense backbone.
40. āDeuces Are Wildā – āThe Beavis and Butt-Head Experienceā (1993)
ShareFrom the late ā80s to the mid-ā90s, Aerosmith seemingly couldnāt miss with their singles. Sometimes, they would hold onto them for years before releasing them. āDeuces Are Wildā was recorded during the studio sessions for 1989ās āPump,ā but it would finally see the light of day in 1993 when it was featured on āThe Beavis and Butt-Head Experienceā compilation album. It's pretty mind-blowing that such an obvious hit took so long to be released.
39. āI Donāt Want to Miss a Thingā – āArmageddon: The Albumā (1998)
ShareāI Donāt Want to Miss a Thingā is Aerosmithās biggest ballad for multiple reasons. Penned by songwriting powerhouse Diane Warren, the track was the lead single off the soundtrack from the 1998 blockbuster film āArmageddon,ā which starred Liv Tyler, daughter to Steven Tyler. From the beautiful string section to The Demon of Screaminā hitting some of his boldest notes, it was simply the perfect song for an epic disaster movie. It also gave Aerosmith their lone number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in their whole career.
38. āMake Itā – āAerosmithā (1973)
ShareFrom the jump, Aerosmith wasnāt playing around as evident on āMake It,ā the opening track from their self-titled debut album. (āWhen life and people bring on primal screams/You got to think of/What itās going to take to make your dreams.ā) Itās both a mission statement and a rallying cry. It might lack the bombast of other songs on this list, but it packs relatable drive and hints at the swagger fans would grow to love.
37. āJadedā – āJust Push Playā (2001)
ShareYou gotta love a big, bold chorus, and they donāt get bigger or bolder than āJaded.ā It figuratively explodes with, āMy, my baby blue,ā and it glides on an effervescent riff. āJadedā peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains the last Aerosmith song to appear on the chart.
36. āRats in the Cellarā – āRocksā (1976)
ShareOn the surface, āRats in the Cellarā is just a badass tune, but thereās a far darker backstory to it. Steven Tyler wrote in his 2004 memoir āDoes The Noise in My Head Bother You?,ā ā'Rats' was more like what was actually going on. Things were coming apart, sanity was scurrying south, caution was flung to the winds, and little by little the chaos was permanently moving in.ā For those not fluent in Tyler-ese, the band was going through a tough time.
35. āIām Downā – āPermanent Vacationā (1987)
ShareāIām Downā wasnāt the first Beatles cover from Aerosmith, but their fun take on the raucous track sure is right at home on āPermanent Vacation.ā And the band just sounds like theyāre having a blast, too. (BTW: Youāll see their other Beatles cover later in this list.)
34. āEat the Richā – āGet a Gripā (1993)
ShareThere probably isnāt an award for āCoolest Song About Cannibalism,ā but if there was one, āEat the Richā would surely be named the winner. From the weird jungle vibe to the overt middle finger to the snooty folks ādancinā in the yacht club with Muff and Uncle Biff,ā Aerosmith showed with this track alone that over 20 years into their career, they didnāt lose any of their edge.
33. āSomebodyā – āAerosmithā (1973)
ShareBuilt around a chunky riff, 'Somebodyā seems to paint a somewhat desperate picture of loneliness. Steven Tyler begins asking for āa lady, not somebody shady,ā but not long after he said he wouldnāt be āchoosyā and would settle for a āfloozy.ā Honestly, havenāt we all been there?
32. āUncle Saltyā – āToys in the Atticā (1975)
ShareA precursor to āJanieās Got a Gun," āUncle Saltyā tells the sad story of a woman who was the victim of abuse as a child and would later become a prostitute. The trackās sustained blues was written by Steven Tyler and Tom Hamilton, who also played rhythm guitar on the recording.
31. āShut Up and Danceā – āGet a Gripā (1993)
Share'Get A Gripā was just chock-full of massive, arena-ready songs. āShut Up and Danceā is one of those songs, and it wasnāt even released as a single in the United States. (And this album had six singles!) Many might remember it closing out āWayneās World 2ā when Aerosmith showed up at WayneStock. What people may not remember is that in addition to Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, Jack Blades and Tommy Shaw also have songwriting credits on this jam.
30. āWoman of the Worldā – āGet Your Wingsā (1974)
ShareāWoman of the Worldā is a whole damn vibe. From Joe Perry and Brad Whitfordās funky, melodic guitars in the nearly minute-long intro to the songās titular subject itself, it just drips with cool.
29. āHangman Juryā – āPermanent Vacationā (1987)
ShareA loverās quarrel + booze + murder = Pretty much the perfect ingredients for a great blues song, which is exactly what āHangman Juryā is. Add in Steven Tyler on harmonica and the beyond catchy hook of āWhoa, boy, dontcha line the track-a-lack-a" in the chorus, and what you had was the beginnings of Aerosmithās second act.
28. āLet the Music Do the Talkingā – āDone With Mirrorsā (1985)
ShareLook, none of us really want to remember Aerosmith without Joe Perry, but if his absence was necessary to create āLet the Music Do the Talking,ā so be it. The track, of course, was written by Perry and originally recorded and released by The Joe Perry Project in March 1980. While the actual music wasnāt altered much when Aerosmith re-recorded it for āDone With Mirrors,ā the lyrics were given a complete overhaul and for the better.
27. āWalk On Downā – āGet a Gripā (1993)
ShareSince weāre already on the topic of Joe Perry, āWalk On Downā is the lone track on the packed āGet a Gripā where heās credited as the sole writer. He also sings lead and recorded backing vocals, too. No other song in the Aerosmith catalog is more Joe Perry than this one. Simply put: This song kicks ass. Any other band wouldāve released āWalk On Downā as a single, but Aerosmith isn't just any other band, and āGet A Gripā wasnāt just any other album. In retrospect, its tracklisting reads more like a greatest hits album than a studio album.
26. āS.O.S. (Too Bad)ā – āGet Your Wingsā (1974)
ShareSteven Tyler knows how to paint a word picture more succinctly and more colorfully than others as evident on āS.O.S. (Too Bad).ā Just look at the second verse for proof: āSalt Lake City, salt-licking betties/Bogies turn, stinking of gin/Well my daddy was hard, his face was pretty scarred/From kicking ass and playing poker to win.ā Plus, that opening riff from Brad Whitford is just killer.
25. āLine Upā – āGet a Gripā (1993)
ShareSimilar to āWalk on Down,ā āLine Upā wouldāve been a single for any other band; itās just that good! Helping Steven Tyler and Joe Perry in writing āLine Upā was Lenny Kravitz, who also provided backing vocals on the track. āLine Upā was also famously used in āAce Ventura: Pet Detectiveā during a montage of Ace (Jim Carrey) trying to track down which Miami Dolphins player kidnapped Snowflake, the teamās dolphin mascot. Sure, it wasnāt a single, but āLine Upā was prominently featured in one of the biggest films of 1994. Not a half bad consolation prize.
24. āAmazingā – āGet a Gripā (1993)
ShareAnyone that has battled addiction or loves someone who has can easily relate to āAmazing,ā one of Aerosmithās most personal songs. Steven Tyler penned the lyrics with help from friend/former bandmate Richard Supa, who, like Tyler, struggled with addiction. Itās a sobering reminder that life truly is one day at a time. (Side note: āAmazingā also features backing vocals from Don Henley.)
23. āWhat It Takesā – āPumpā (1989)
ShareWeāve all been here, havenāt we? Someoneās absolutely broken your heart, but despite that, you just canāt kick those deep feelings about them. āWhat It Takesā is truly one of the best breakup songs ever, and it features one of the best examples of Steven Tylerās trademark scream in the chorus when he stretches out the word ādice.ā It might not be the most acrobatic of his screams, but it really hits just right.
22. āThe Other Sideā – āPumpā (1989)
ShareHorns! A massive sing-a-long chorus! A songwriting credit to Motownās legendary team of Holland-Dozier-Holland due to it sounding too similar to āStanding in the Shadows of Loveā! āThe Other Sideā has IT ALL! By the time it was released as a single, Aerosmith was on an incredible chart roll. The fourth and final single from āPump,ā āThe Other Sideā was the bandās third number one song on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Song chart from āPump.ā
21. āCome Togetherā – āSgt. Pepperās Lonely Hearts Club Bandā Soundtrack (1978)
ShareSure, the 1978 film āSgt. Pepperās Lonely Hearts Club Bandā famously bombed, but at least its soundtrack was significantly better. Easily among the high-points of the soundtrack was Aerosmithās cover of āCome Together,ā which would peak on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 23. There are plenty of Beatles covers in the world, but this is one of the best, which is the highest of compliments given the source material.
20. āTrain Kept A Rollināā – āGet Your Wingsā (1974)
ShareāTrain Kept A Rollināā was first recorded and released by Tiny Bradshaw in 1951 and was later covered by The Yardbirds, but Aerosmith was the driving force in popularizing the blues tune. The trackās two halves are the perfect yin and yang experience of loose blues and aggressive hard rock. A tip of the hat to Steve Hunter in the first half and Dick Wagner in the second, who provided the lead guitars on the recording.
19. āToys in the Atticā – āToys in the Atticā (1975)
ShareOut of the gate on āToys in the Attic,ā Aerosmith just was not messing around, as was evident on the opening title track. Joe Perry and Brad Whitford were on another synergistic level and Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer provided a borderline anxious, but incredibly infectious, rhythm track. Whether āToys in the Atticā has a symbolic or literal meaning is anyoneās guess, but when a chorus is that straight-forward and catchy, does it really matter?
18. āDraw the Lineā – āDraw the Lineā (1977)
ShareBy the time Aerosmith began recording āDraw the Line,ā their fifth studio album, drugs were really starting to tear the band apart. The album certainly wasnāt a cohesive work, but thereās no denying that its title track features all five members firing on all cylinders. They couldnāt get it together for an entire album, but they certainly did on āDraw the Line,ā one of the most undeniable bangers in their catalog.
17. āYou See Me Cryingā – āToys in the Atticā (1975)
ShareāYou See Me Cryingā sends āToys in the Atticā off on a stunning, soaring note thanks to the beautiful use of a symphony orchestra and piano courtesy of Steven Tyler. Part of the songās legend, of course, might come from how Tyler forgot at one point he wrote the touching ballad due to memory loss from excessive drug use. Supposedly during the recording sessions of 1985ās āDone with Mirrors,ā Tyler heard āYou See Me Cryingā on the radio and then told the band they should consider covering the tune. Joe Perry tactfully told Tyler, āItās us, f---head.ā The bummer of Tylerās memory loss aside, Perry calling Tyler āf---headā is just plain funny.
16. āNo More No Moreā – āToys in the Atticā (1975)
Share"No More No Moreā finds Aerosmith enjoying the highs and lows that come with being a rockstar, from never seeing daylight, seeing plenty of hotel rooms and loving and leaving women āwith your sold out reviews.ā There likely wasnāt any blood stains on the ivories of the piano played by Scott Cushnie on this track, but thereās no doubt āNo More No Moreā wouldnāt be the same without it.
15. āLove in an Elevatorā – āPumpā (1989)
ShareFun fact: Arrests for public fornication in elevators went up a staggering 69% percent following the release of āLove in an Elevator.ā Okay, thatās a lie, but what is an absolute truth is just how ridiculously fun this song is. Is it out here trying to save the world? No, but itās peak absurd lust, and thatās always welcomed. (Whoa, yeah!)
14. āAngelā – āPermanent Vacationā (1987)
ShareThe ā80s birthed a lot of power ballads, and āAngelā was definitely one of the best. It was a massive love song, but there wasnāt anything cheesy about it, unlike some power ballads. Some of that could be thanks to Desmond Child, who co-wrote the song with Steven Tyler, and was coming off massive success with Bon Jovi -- he co-wrote āYou Give Love a Bad Nameā and āLivinā on a Prayer.ā āAngelā is the second-highest charting song in Aerosmithās catalog on the Billboard Hot 100 chart topping out at number three.
13. āCrazyā – āGet a Gripā (1993)
ShareAnother power ballad that isnāt cheesy! Hooray! Desmond Child returns again co-writing the track with Steven Tyler and Joe Perry. Of course, itās hard to talk about āCrazyā without mentioning its music video starring Alicia Silverstone and Liv Tyler, which closed out the āSilverstone trilogyā of Aerosmith videos (along with āCryināā and āAmazingā) in epic road trip fashion. Both the song and the video still hold up today.
12. āRag Dollā – āPermanent Vacationā (1987)
ShareThereās so much to love about āRag Doll.ā Once again, all five Aerosmith member are just in their respective grooves perfectly, especially Joey Kramer on the intro. The horns in the chorus are nothing short of delightful. Massive kudos to co-writer Holly Knight who convinced Steven Tyler to change the title to āRag Doll,ā which led to some minor edits to the lyrics. Its original title was āRagtime,ā which is just not a good title at all. Can you imagine āRagtimeā being a hit? Didnāt think so!
11. āCryināā – āGet a Gripā (1993)
Share"Cryināā explodes on entry and basically dares the listener to not get sucked in and hooked by the first run of the chorus. Itās a magical mix of blues, country twang and hard rock all while being super accessible to lovers of all those genres. Itās a big, bold, arena-ready song thatās just impossible to ignore. āCryināā is also the first video in the Alicia Silverstone trilogy and helped launch the actress into the pop culture stratosphere. The video ended up being the most-requested video on MTV in 1993 undoubtedly helping propel āGet a Gripā to its massive success.
10. āDude (Looks Like a Lady)ā – āPermanent Vacationā (1987)
ShareAerosmithās resurgence in the mainstream following their first initial boom in the 1970s can be traced back to āDude (Looks Like a Lady).ā The second single off of āPermanent Vacation,ā the track was the first hit collaboration of Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and Desmond Child. While the song has been accused of being transphobic in recent years, Child said in an appearance on a 2019 episode of the podcast āTalk is Jericho,ā ā... The wonderful thing about the song is, especially the second verse which goes, 'Never judge a book by its cover, or who you're gonna love by your lover' - that's a song of acceptance.ā The song was famously included during a montage in the 1993 film āMrs. Doubtfire,ā and itās hard not seeing Robin Williams playing broom guitar whenever you hear this song now.
9. āSame Old Song and Danceā – āGet Your Wingsā (1974)
ShareWe donāt discuss the grizzly, bizarre narrative of āSame Old Song and Danceā enough, which makes sense because its killer groove takes up most of the listenerās attention. However, thereās murder, drugs, a potential police raid and an escape to the south side of town. This song is f---ing mental! While the opening riff understandably gets the most attention, the guitar solo on āSame Old Song and Danceā was recorded by Dick Wagner. Add in some killer horns, and you have a very unique recipe for a rock and roll classic.
8. āLivinā on the Edgeā – āGet a Gripā (1993)
ShareInspired by the 1992 Los Angeles riots, āLivinā on the Edgeā might just be the Aerosmith song that resonates the most today. Following the 2020 summer of activism against police brutality, the opening verse just lands heavier: āThere's something wrong with the world today/I don't know what it is/Something's wrong with our eyes/We're seeing things in a different way/And God knows it ain't his/It sure ain't no surprise.ā
7. āLast Childā – āRocksā (1976)
ShareMr. Brad Whitford: please take center stage. The rhythm guitarist co-wrote this classic tune with Steven Tyler, which served as the first single off of āRocks.ā Whitford also is responsible for the trackās guitar solo break. The funk influence on āLast Childā makes it one of the more unique songs in Aerosmithās catalog.
6. āMama Kinā – āAerosmithā (1973)
ShareāMama Kinā may not have been a hit out the gate, but its legacy sure has grown in the almost 50 years since its release. The song captures a certain romantism about chasing the rock and roll dream that could only really be written by someone who is young and hungry and yet to reach stardom. After listening to āMama Kin,ā youād be hard-pressed not to get a bug up your ass and finally take a chance on something. It just has that kind of spark.
5. āBack in the Saddleā – āRocksā (1976)
ShareThe chugging build of āBack in the Saddleā draws you in, and then Steven Tylerās screeching āIām baaaaaccckkkk!ā practically slaps you in the face (but in a good way.) There are plenty of songs in the Aerosmith catalog full of sexual innuendo, but the overarching old west themes in the song give āBack in the Saddleā a playful setting reminiscent of āGunsmokeā and Miss Kitty. Whether that was a concept Steven Tyler kept in mind when he penned the lyrics is anyoneās guess, but āBack in the Saddleā is yet another example of the type of magic the band can produce when all five of its elements are clicking.
4. āJanieās Got a Gunā – āPumpā (1989)
ShareGraphic and heartbreaking, "Janieās Got a Gunā was inspired by stories Steven Tyler read about gun violence in the United States and sexual abuse suffered by children by their parents. It is one of Aerosmithās most haunting and heavy songs both lyrically and musically. The song would net Aerosmith a Grammy in 1990 for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. In 2015, Tyler would launch Janieās Fund, a non-profit organization offering resources and shelter for girls experiencing abuse.
3. āDream Onā – āAerosmithā (1973)
ShareLike āMama Kin,ā āDream Onā could have only been written by someone who was still scratching and clawing their way to make it big, which is probably why Steven Tylerās lyrics are so relatable. Most of us have probably had a āDream Onā moment at least once in our lives, likely after being knocked down for some reason or the other. The song may have even helped you get back up and help you āDream until your dreams come true.ā āDream Onā is rightfully beloved, and not just because Aerosmith have played it 1,630 times live in their history. Itās because itās symbolic of the band in general. They were five kids with a wild rock and roll dream, and they fought like hell to make that dream come true. If you donāt find that inspiring, you might just have to look in the mirror yourself and do some soul searching.
2. āSweet Emotionā – āToys in the Atticā (1975)
ShareIntros and builds of a song have been mentioned elsewhere on this list, but without a doubt, āSweet Emotionā has the best intro/build of any song in the Aerosmith catalog. Tom Hamiltonās dope-as-hell bassline, Joe Perryās talk box and, lest we forget, Steven Tylerās shaking of sugar packets lays down a vibe like none other. (The perfect visual of said vibe was captured in the opening scene of the Richard Linklater film āDazed and Confused,ā which featured āSweet Emotionā providing the soundtrack for the first scene.) Sure, Tyler used the song to make some jabs at Perryās then-wife, Elyssa, but if youāre going to be immortalized in a song (especially in a negative way), it better be good. āSweet Emotionā is more than just good; itās a damn classic.
1. āWalk this Wayā – āToys in the Atticā (1975)
ShareReally, what other song could be number one? From its beyond iconic riff to the way it would eventually bridge the gap between rock and hip-hop a decade after its release, āWalk this Wayā is in the same company as ā(I Canāt Get No) Satisfaction.ā Itās the kind of song every band dreams of writing, because it becomes part of the greater lexicon of pop culture; it transcends genre. Someone may not know a lot about Aerosmithās catalog (BTW: How sad for them?), but they more than likely know or have heard of āWalk This Way.ā (The fact the songās title is a nod to a joke in āYoung Frankensteinā only makes its popularity sweeter.) The song also kicked off Aerosmithās renaissance in the ā80s thanks to Run-DMC's remake of the song with Tyler and Perry. Who knows what wouldāve become of the Bad Boys from Boston had it not been for their collaboration with the āKings of Rockā?! Only a song this good could have had multiple acts in a given career. Truthfully, music, in general, is better for the existence of āWalk This Way.ā