Hangman Jury
Aerosmith
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Me and my old lady sittin' in the shade Talkin' 'bout the money that I ain't made Singin' o boy dontcha line the track a lack a Oh boy dontcha line the track Oh boy dontcha line the track a lack a Oh boy dontcha line the track If I could I surely would Stand on the rock that Moses stood Singin' O boy dontcha line the track a lack a Oh boy dontcha line the track Oh boy dontcha line the track a lack a Oh boy dontcha line the track Drank so much hooch It my eyes be gettin' blurry They say I nailed her to the wall A stitch in time don't mean a thing No hangman jury could make me crawl 'Cause I'm a poor boy dontcha Line the track a lack a O boy dontcha line the track O boy dontcha line the track a lack a O boy dontcha line the track Whatcha do with a gun that's loaded Shot her dead and her heart exploded Tell me baby now d-dontcha worry Like lyin' to a Hangman Jury I swear I didn't know that '45 was loaded In fact my memory ain't too clear That's not to say she didn't get what she deserved Least that's the way it looked from here Boy when you line the track a lack a Hey boy dontcha line the track a lack a Hey boy dontcha line the track Ooh, my love came tumblin' down Ooh, love come tumblin' down Ooh, Let's get outta here Love come tumblin' And every night she take her things into the city And in the morning make me beg If I'd taken all her titty gritty Smack her right upside the head Boy dontcha line the track a lack a Oh boy dontcha line the track Oh boy dontcha line the track Ooh, my love came tumblin' down Ooh, love comes tumblin' down Ooh, love comes tumblin' down Poor boy sweatin' in the hot summer night Hangman waitin' for the early mornin' light singin' Oh boy dontcha line the track a lack a Oh boy dontcha line the track Oh boy dontcha line the track a lack a Oh boy dontcha line the track If I could I surely would Stand on the rock that Moses Done stood singin' Oh boy dontcha line the track a lack a Oh boy dontcha line the track Oh boy dontcha line the track a lack a Oh boy dontcha line the track
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Written by: JAMES DOUGLAS VALLANCE, HUDDIE LEDBETTER, JOE PERRY, STEVEN TALLARICO
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, T.R.O. INC., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Hangman Jury" is typically classified as a blues-rock or hard rock song, a key style for Aerosmith.
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Album OriginsThe song can be found on the band's 1987 album known as "Permanent Vacation," marking their comeback after a period of decreased popularity and substance abuse issues.
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Songwriting Credits"Hangman Jury" was penned by Aerosmith members Steven Tyler, Tom Hamilton and Joe Perry, showcasing the collaborative writing efforts within the band.
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InfluenceThe song derives its bluesy style, in part, from old field holler-style music, typically sung by African-American laborers in Southern United States and characterized by call-and-response singing.
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Legal IssuesAerosmith encountered a lawsuit over the song in 1988. A folk musician named Lead Belly claimed the band used lines from his song, "The Gallis Pole," without permission. The claim was ultimately settled out of court.
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Unique Recording ProcessAerosmith actually recorded the track in an old wooden cider shed on drummer Joey Kramer’s property in Massachusetts. This location attributed a raw and gritty quality to the song that resonated with its theme.
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Album SuccessProving the song's popularity, "Permanent Vacation" was a commercially successful album, going five times platinum. Despite not being released as a single, "Hangman Jury" remains a fan favorite.
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Live Performances"Hangman Jury" is a rarity in the Aerosmith live repertoire, making performances of the song quite coveted among hardcore fans.
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Narrative ThemeThe song tells a sobering tale of a man facing his execution, fitting into the broader category of songs that confront mortality, justice, vengeance, and consequence.
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Iconic IntroThe song starts off with an iconic harmonica intro, performed by lead singer Steven Tyler who is renowned for his harmonica skills in addition to his powerhouse vocals.
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Authentic InstrumentsThe song’s authenticity comes with a diddley bow (a homemade one-string instrument) and hand jive beat, both adding a unique, Southern-blues flavor to the song.
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