S.O.S. (Too Bad)

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About S.O.S. (Too Bad)

"S. O. S. (Too Bad)" is a song by American hard rock band Aerosmith. It was released in 1974 as their third single from their second album Get Your Wings.


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1998
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Stagecoach lady, hourglass body
Makin' thinks glow in the night
Well, she would if she could
And she'd be good if she would
Only tell her lover she be out tonight

'Cause I'm a bad
A lonely school boy
And I'm a rat
And it's too bad can't get me none of that
Salt lake city, salt-lickin' bitties
Bogies turn, stinkin' of gin
Well my daddy was hard
His face was pretty scarred
From kickin' ass to playin' poker to win

'Cause I'm a bad
A lonely school boy
And I'm a rat
And it's too bad
Can't get me none of that
It's too bad
It's too bad can't get me none of that

New sold lady my mama Cady
Chivalry was born at her feet
Well she should have thought twice when pa showed his dice
Imagine put my daddy to sleep
'Cause I'm a bad
A lonely school boy
And I'm a rat
And it's too bad can't get me none of that
It's too bad
Lord, it's too bad
I said it's too bad
Lord it's too bad, yeah
I said it's too bad
It's too bad
You know it's too bad
Ah, it's too bad

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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: STEVEN TYLER

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10 facts about this song

Release Data
"S.O.S. (Too Bad)" is a song by American rock band Aerosmith. It was released in 1974 as part of their third studio album, "Get Your Wings."
Songwriters
The song was written by Steven Tyler, the lead vocalist of the band. He was also the primary lyricist for Aerosmith.
Track Length
"S.O.S. (Too Bad)" has a duration of 2 minutes and 51 seconds, on the shorter side for typical Aerosmith songs.
Genre Classification
The song falls under the category of hard rock and blues rock, genres that Aerosmith was widely recognized for.
Secondary Release
The song had a secondary release as the B-Side to the "Train Kept A-Rollin" single in Japan.
Live Performances
"S.O.S. (Too Bad)" is a fan favorite during live performances and is a common feature in Aerosmith’s concert setlists.
Album Success
"Get Your Wings", the album that features "S.O.S. (Too Bad)", was certified 3x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Secrecy Aspect
The acronym S.O.S. in the title of the song is never explained in the lyrics, leaving its meaning up to fans' interpretation.
Critic’s Standpoint
Despite not being a major hit single, "S.O.S. (Too Bad)" is often cited by fans and critics as one of Aerosmith's best deep tracks.
Song Theme
The song is typically recognized for its rock-heavy sound and lyrics that reflect themes of frustration and desperation.

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