Taste of India

Aerosmith

About Taste of India

"Taste of India" is a song by American hard rock band Aerosmith. It was released in 1998 on the band's 12th studio album Nine Lives. It was released as a promotional single to rock radio, where it peaked at #3 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in 1998. The song was written by lead singer Steven Tyler, guitarist Joe Perry, and songwriter Glen Ballard. The song, which clocks in at just under six minutes, contains elements of Indian music throughout, along with driving guitar riffs and a heavy backbeat, as well a sarangi intro by Ramesh Mishra. Joe Perry and Brad Whitford both play Stratocasters on this song. The band stated they got the idea for this song by walking past a restaurant named "Taste of India". 


Year:
1997
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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

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Aerosmith

Aerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band." Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop,heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many subsequent rock artists. The band was formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1970. Guitarist Joe Perry and bassist Tom Hamilton, originally in a band together called the Jam Band, met up with singer Steven Tyler, drummer Joey Kramer, and guitarist Ray Tabano, and formed Aerosmith. In 1971, Tabano was replaced by Brad Whitford, and the band began developing a following in Boston. more »

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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.
Song Production
Producer 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.
Chart Performance
While not released as an official single in the United States, "Taste of India" peaked at number 3 on the US Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
Song Content
The 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Song Reception
Music critics gave the song positive reviews for its innovative mix of rock's heavy vibe and traditional Indian soundscapes.
Live Performances
Aerosmith included "Taste of India" in their setlists for several worldwide concert tours, demonstrating its popularity among the band's fans.
Grammy Nomination
The 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."
Cultural Impact
Through 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.
Band Members
Steven 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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