Rag Doll
Aerosmith
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Rag doll, livin' in a movie Hot tramp, daddy's little cutie You're so fine, they'll never see ya leavin' by the back door, mam Hot time get it while it's easy Don't mind come on up and see me Rag doll baby won't you do me like you done before I'm feelin' like a bad boy Mm just a like a bad boy I'm rippin' up a Rag Doll Like throwin' away an old toy Some babe's talkin' real loud Talkin' all about the new crowd Try and tell me of an old dream A new version of the old scene Speak easy on the grape vine Keep shufflin' in a shoe shine Old tin lizzy do it till you're dizzy Give it all ya got until you're put out of your misery Rag doll, livin' in a movie Hot tramp, daddy's little cutie You're so fine, they'll never see ya leavin' by the back door, mam Hot time get it while it's easy Don't mind come on up and see me Rag doll baby won't you do me like you done before Yes I'm movin' Yes I'm movin' Get ready for the big time Tap dancing on a land mine Yes I'm movin' Yes I'm movin' Old tin lizzy do it till you're dizzy Give it all ya got until you're put out of your misery Rag doll livin' in a movie Hot tramp Daddy's little cutie You're so fine they'll never see ya leavin' by the back door, mam Hot time get it while it's easy Don't mind come on up and see me Rag doll, baby won't ya do me, baby won't ya do me, Baby won't ya do me like you done before Yes I'm movin' Yes I'm movin' Get ready for the big time Get crazy on the moon shine Yes I'm movin' I'm really movin' Sloe Gin Fizzy, do it till you're dizzy Give it all ya got until you're put out of your misery Rag doll, livin' in a movie Hot tramp, daddy's little cutie You're so fine, they'll never see ya leavin' by the back door, mam Hot time get it while it's easy Don't mind come on up and see me Rag doll baby won't you do me like you done before Rag doll, livin' in a movie Hot tramp, daddy's little cutie You're so fine, they'll never see ya leavin' by the back door, mam Hot time get it while it's easy Don't mind come on up and see me Rag doll baby won't you do me like you done before
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Written by: Anthony Joseph Perry, Holly Knight, James Douglas Vallance, Steven Tallarico
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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11 facts about this song
Release"Rag Doll" was released as a single in 1988 from Aerosmith's comeback album, "Permanent Vacation".
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CompositionIt was composed by a quartet of songwriters – Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Jim Vallance and Holly Knight.
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Lyrics ChangeThe song was originally titled "Rag Time" but was changed to "Rag Doll" after John Kalodner could not perceive the word "Rag Time" in the chorus.
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Chart Performance"Rag Doll" peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S. It also topped the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart for a week.
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Live PerformancesIt is a song that's frequently included in the band's live performances and has appeared in several of Aerosmith's compilations and live albums.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Rag Doll," directed by Marty Callner, was filmed in New Orleans and features the band playing in a Mardi Gras-like setting.
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ReceptionAerosmith was lauded for their Bad Boy hard rock image with the release of Rag Doll, helping solidify them in the Hard Rock and Hair Metal Era of the 80s.
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The Horn SectionThe song features a prominent horn section. The band replicated this sound in their live performances using synthesizers.
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AccoladesRolling Stone ranked it among the band's best songs post their comeback.
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Cultural Impact"Rag Doll" continues to receive regular airplay on classic rock radio stations and is popular among the band's fan base. It is also featured in the video game Guitar Hero: Aerosmith.
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Backing VocalsBacking vocals for the song were provided by The Margarita Horns, comprised of Tom Keenlyside, Ian Putz, Bob Rogers, and Bruce Fairbairn.
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