Legendary Child

Aerosmith

About Legendary Child

"Legendary Child" is a single by American hard rock band Aerosmith that was released May 24, 2012. The song was originally written and recorded in 1991 during the initial sessions for the Get a Grip album, but was never released. However, a partial instrumental version of the song was played during the Pump Tour in 1990 as part of the "Sweet Emotion" medley with the "Peter Gunn Theme". The song was later re-worked and was included on Aerosmith's fifteenth studio album, Music from Another Dimension!, which was released on November 6, 2012. It also appeared in the film G. I. Joe: Retaliation, which was originally scheduled for theatrical release in the summer of 2012, but was released on March 28, 2013. Aerosmith debuted "Legendary Child" with a performance of the song on the season finale of the television show American Idol on May 23, 2012. After the performance, the song was made available for digital download and premiered on radio stations. After the release of the single, Aerosmith embarked on the Global Warming Tour with Cheap Trick, which took the band to two dozen North American locations from mid-June through mid-August 2012. 


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Legendary child
I tell ya what I'm talkin' about

Makin' love at seventeen, yeah, we had the luck
But we traded 'em toys and other joys, and we didn't give a (whoa-oh-oh)
I took a chance at the high school dance, never knowing wrong from right
And that same show, forty years ago, being televised tonight

'Cause journey from inside my head to the taj mahal
I went from never-havin'-none to wanna-have-it-all
I wanna keep that dream alive
And eat that honey from the hive
With all the noise and all the glamor
No surprise you know I am a

Legendary child
I think that what I'm tryin' to say is

Sticks and stones will break your bones, at least they'll rearrange
I drop a dime and every time I get myself a nickel's change (whoa-oh-oh)
They say we don't know jack
At the plant, we proved 'em wrong
We traded in our souls at night and sold 'em for a song

And if satan had a lady friend, her name was mary jane
I never wondered why she tried to drive us quite insane
And how we got the golden fleece
From tokin' on that pipe of peace
Yeah, as far as I can see
There is a god 'cause I got me a

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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: Joe Perry, Steven Tyler, Jim Vallance

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10 facts about this song

Release Year
"Legendary Child" was released in 2012 and served as a promotional single for the band's 15th studio album, "Music From Another Dimension!".
Long History
Although it was released in 2012, "Legendary Child" was originally written during the sessions for Aerosmith's 1991 album "Get a Grip".
Top 20 Hit
The song was a hit on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart, reaching No. 16, despite its origins stretching back two decades.
Songwriters
The track was written by rock heavyweights Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, and Jim Vallance. Vallance has written for other major artists including Bryan Adams and Bon Jovi.
Film Collaboration
"Legendary Child" was also featured in the 2012 movie 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation', adding to its mass appeal.
Grammy Nomination
The album "Music From Another Dimension!" on which "Legendary Child" is featured, received a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Album in 2013.
Defying Age Stereotypes
Aerosmith was formed in 1970, making the band over 40 years old at the time of "Legendary Child's" release, thus proving that their music transcends generations.
Live Performances
Aerosmith performed "Legendary Child" live on the season finale of American Idol in 2012, introducing it to a huge television audience.
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by Casey Patrick Tebo, who often collaborates with Aerosmith, and starred actress Alexa Vega.
Unreleased Material
"Legendary Child" was one of the many songs left in Aerosmith's vault for many years before finally being released, demonstrating the band's wealth of material.

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