Same Old Song and Dance
Aerosmith
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Get yourself cooler, lay yourself low Coincidental murder, with nothing to show When the judge's constipation go to his head And his wife's aggravation, you're soon enough dead It's the same old story, same old song and dance, my friend It's the same old story, same old song and dance, my friend Gotcha with the cocaine they found with your gun No smoothy face lawyer to getcha undone Say love ain't the same on the south side of town You could look, but you ain't gonna find it around It's the same old story, same old song and dance, my friend It's the same old story, same old story Same old song and dance Fate comes a-knockin', doors start lockin' Your old time connection, change your direction Ain't gonna change it, can't rearrange it Can't stand the pain when it's all the same to you, my friend When you're low down and dirty, from walkin' the street With your old hurdy-gurdy, no one to meet Say love ain't the same, on the south side of town You could look, but you ain't gonna find it around It's the same old story, same old song and dance, my friend It's the same old story, same old story Same old song and dance, yeah
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Written by: JOE PERRY, STEVEN TYLER
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10 facts about this song
Musical Style"Same Old Song and Dance" is known for its blues-rock style that was a defining attribute of Aerosmith's sound in their early years.
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Album OriginThe song is from their second studio album, "Get Your Wings" (1974), which many consider as the band's breakthrough album.
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Chart PerformanceDespite being one of Aerosmith's well-known songs, it did not chart within the top 100 of the Billboard Hot 100.
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Live Performances"Same Old Song and Dance" has consistently been included in Aerosmith's live set lists since its release, cementing its popularity among fans despite its low chart performance.
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LyricsThe lyrics use euphemisms and phrases to talk about prescription drug use and run-ins with the police, reflecting Aerosmith's experience in the 70s rock and roll scene.
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SongwritingJoe Perry and Steven Tyler, the band's guitarist and lead vocalist respectively, are credited as the songwriters. They are the primary songwriters for most of Aerosmith's discography.
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Cover Versions"Same Old Song and Dance" has been covered by other musicians, such as the metal band Exodus. It's also been featured in various Aerosmith tribute albums.
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In Popular CultureThe song is well recognized in popular culture, appearing in several television shows (like "The Sopranos") and films (like "Shanghai Noon"), as well as in video games like "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas".
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Cinematic VersionA remixed version of "Same Old Song and Dance" was created in 1986 for the film "The Color of Money", directed by Martin Scorsese.
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AwardsWhile the song didn't win any major awards at the time, it has since become one of the band's iconic tracks due to its enduring popularity.
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