Author: AerosmithBackBurner

Hearing Aerosmith’s Full Outtakes – Why They’re Still Locked Away

30 August, 2019

In 2006, one determined Aerosmith fan travelled to Boston for what was meant to be their very first live Aerosmith concert. Fate intervened: Steven Tyler suffered a vocal cord injury, leading to a tour cancellation. But from that setback came something extraordinary. The fan was introduced to a private collector who granted him the rare … More Hearing Aerosmith’s Full Outtakes – Why They’re Still Locked Away

Rebuilding the Unreleased: An Encounter with Aerosmith’s Hidden Catalogue

30 August, 2019

In 2003, the Permanent Outtakes bootleg surfaced, offering fans a rare window into Aerosmith’s studio process. The collection revealed the evolution of song ideas through multiple takes and gave listeners a sense of sitting alongside the band during production. One fan in particular pursued the mystery further. After spending months searching the web and posting … More Rebuilding the Unreleased: An Encounter with Aerosmith’s Hidden Catalogue

Outtake & Demo – Definitions

30 August, 2019

It’s easy to get confused when thinking about outtakes and demos. Both are part of the songwriting and production process, and each can go through countless takes, versions, arrangements, and iterations before anything gets released. Back in 2004, we at the BackBurner asked Jim Vallance — the award-winning Vancouver songwriter and co-writer of several Aerosmith … More Outtake & Demo – Definitions

“NINE LIVES” outtakes, demos and leaks from the Miami and New York sessions!

30 August, 2019

This album was delayed a lot and was really hard to produce and finish. The album was recorded 3 times in different studios. They had been off the road since Dec 19, 1994, and the new album was supposed to be out in November 1995, that’s the promise they had with Sony. At the time … More “NINE LIVES” outtakes, demos and leaks from the Miami and New York sessions!

The many LEAKS of AEROSMITH OUTTAKES

30 August, 2019

Old Aerosmith.com from ’97 to ’99 hosted demo clips, unreleased videos and full outtake lyrics Live versions of unreleased songs Interview comments from band members Copyright registration in ASCAP and BMI Website and personal archives of co-writers (Diane Warren, Jim Vallance and Richi Supa for example). Jhon Kalodner old web Leaked Bootlegs with full album … More The many LEAKS of AEROSMITH OUTTAKES

A Lost Solo Record from AEROSMITH’s Tom Hamilton’s could be Waiting for Vocals

28 August, 2019

In recent years Tom has often mentioned having a good amount of songs recorded and considering releasing them as a solo album. The only problem he found was getting them in the right shape. They didn’t fit the Aerosmith style, so he considered having a female singer record vocals and get them release them to … More A Lost Solo Record from AEROSMITH’s Tom Hamilton’s could be Waiting for Vocals

“RENEGADE”: Joey Kramer’s Secret 1981 Supergroup During Aerosmith’s Tumultuous Era and Why It Never Took Off!

11 August, 2019

In the early 1980s, Aerosmith, one of the most iconic rock bands of the 20th century, was grappling with internal strife and external challenges. This turbulent period led to the formation of a lesser-known but intriguing side project: “Renegade.” Joey Kramer, Aerosmith’s drummer, initiated this venture at a time when the band was on the … More “RENEGADE”: Joey Kramer’s Secret 1981 Supergroup During Aerosmith’s Tumultuous Era and Why It Never Took Off!

“2006/2007 SESSIONS” for Aerosmith’s aborted outtake-based album!

2 August, 2019

In the wake of Honkin’ on Bobo (2004) and Rockin’ the Joint (2005), Aerosmith had grand plans to return to the studio with a fresh album of original material—their first since Just Push Play in 2001. But instead of ushering in a new creative era, 2006 and 2007 became a frustrating detour in the band’s … More “2006/2007 SESSIONS” for Aerosmith’s aborted outtake-based album!

MUSIC FROM ANOTHER DIMENSION song ideas that didn’t even make in in the Delux version!

6 April, 2019

After many failed attempts in 2006, 2007 and 2009, the band finally started work on the new album with an 8-day songwriting session that Joe Perry missed. Earlier this year, Aerosmith recorded a series of demos in Los Angeles. Tentative track titles included “Bobbing For Piranha,” “Asphalt” and “Legendary Child.” “They still sound like Aerosmith,” … More MUSIC FROM ANOTHER DIMENSION song ideas that didn’t even make in in the Delux version!

“WHERE THE SUN NEVER SHINES” is yet another AEROSMITH playful song that got cancelled for talking about ass*

24 March, 2019

“Where the Sun Never Shines” is a song left from the 1996 sessions for Nine Lives. It is believed that Marti Frederiksen and Joe Perry wrote the music earlier in 1996, when they first meet, working on an iteration of the demo with alt scatting lyrics from Marti with working title “Cheating Nights”. This earliest … More “WHERE THE SUN NEVER SHINES” is yet another AEROSMITH playful song that got cancelled for talking about ass*

“BRIDGES ARE BURNING” an explosive pop-rock guitar overload from Tyler, Perry and Frederiksen

24 March, 2019

“Bridges are Burning” is a pop-rock song that didn’t make the final cut on the Nine Lives album. It was originally written by Tyler and Perry with Marti Frederiksen and Joel Edward Perry during the 1996 session at the South Beach studios under Glen Ballard’s production. The ASCAP copyright information lists “Can’t Compare” as an … More “BRIDGES ARE BURNING” an explosive pop-rock guitar overload from Tyler, Perry and Frederiksen

“BACON BISCUIT BLUES” Aerosmith’s raunchiest blues by Richie Supa that almost made it!

24 March, 2019

“Bacon Biscuit Blues” is a song left from the 1996 sessions for Nine Lives. It was written by Tyler and Perry with Richie Supa, a long-time friend of the band and co-writer of songs like Pink, Chip Away and Lightning Strikes. “Bacon” is believed to have made it all the way to the end of … More “BACON BISCUIT BLUES” Aerosmith’s raunchiest blues by Richie Supa that almost made it!

“LORETTA” the Beatles-Inspired, Never-Released Aerosmith Song About a Trans Girl’s Battle with Addiction!

24 March, 2019

“Loretta” is an Aerosmith outtake from the Nine Lives album, written during the 1996 South Beach sessions with Glen Ballard as a producer. Being a fast-paced pop/rocker with a slight punk feel (as much of the guitar parts are mostly played in 5ths), it is believed to have made it all the way to the … More “LORETTA” the Beatles-Inspired, Never-Released Aerosmith Song About a Trans Girl’s Battle with Addiction!

“HEART OF PASSION / THROWS OF EMOTION” the sweetest AEROSMITH ballad that could fit a Disney movie

24 March, 2019

“Heart Of Passion” is an unreleased ballad from Aerosmith’s Nine Lives era. The demo tape is dated 18 May 1996, and it appears linked to the Glen Ballard mixes that were rushed by the label for review during the South Beach sessions. Musically, it is a gentle, slow-burning track with an almost Christmas-like warmth, running … More “HEART OF PASSION / THROWS OF EMOTION” the sweetest AEROSMITH ballad that could fit a Disney movie

“INNOCENT MAN” a fully produced song about tragic drug abuse revisited 3 times

24 March, 2019

“Innocent Man” is a song left out of the Nine Lives album. Originally written by Tyler, Perry, Hudson during the 1992 session, the song was revisited in 1996 and 2000, with Frederiksen adding on to the demo later. At the time Sony rejected it as “they were looking for something else”, while the band said … More “INNOCENT MAN” a fully produced song about tragic drug abuse revisited 3 times

“TROUBLE” the unfinished rocker that got played live twice

24 March, 2019

“Trouble” is an Aerosmith outtake written by Steven and Joe, with Richie Supa, during the 1992 sessions at the A&M Records, in Los Angeles, for the first attempt of the Get a Grip album with producer Bruce Fairburn, and later revisited during the initial 1996 sessions of Nine Lives with Glen Ballard. The song “Trouble” … More “TROUBLE” the unfinished rocker that got played live twice

“BLACK CHERRY” an amazing dark rocker omitted for being too sexual!

24 March, 2019

“Black Cherry” is an Aerosmith outtake written between the ’88/’89 Pump sessions – when it was referred to as “Hot Toddy” with unfinished lyrics – and the early 1991/2 sessions at the A&M Records, in Los Angeles, for the first attempt of the Get a Grip album with producer Bruce Fairburn. The evolution of “Black … More “BLACK CHERRY” an amazing dark rocker omitted for being too sexual!

“STRANGE” a bizarre and promising rocker that should have been finished during AEROSMITH 1992 sessions for GET A GRIP!

24 March, 2019

Written during the 1992 demo sessions for Get a Grip at the A&M Studio in Los Angeles, for the first attempt at the album. It got to the end of the recording process, from a simple demo (October 14, 1992) to a final mix mastered track (February 1, 1993). The song “Strange” began its recording … More “STRANGE” a bizarre and promising rocker that should have been finished during AEROSMITH 1992 sessions for GET A GRIP!

Walking on Danger Street: The Lost Rocker from Aerosmith’s Permanent Vacation Sessions

24 March, 2019

“Walking on Danger Street” is one of those Aerosmith outtakes that feels far more complete than a throwaway idea. Recorded during the Permanent Vacation sessions at Little Mountain Sound in Vancouver in 1987, it later surfaced on collector tapes and the bootleg Permanent Outtakes, where it has circulated ever since. The song carries a swaggering, … More Walking on Danger Street: The Lost Rocker from Aerosmith’s Permanent Vacation Sessions