UAWIL #106: Aerosmith - Permanent Vacation
Aerosmith makes the greatest rock n roll comeback in history with Permanent Vacation in 1987. The Bad Boys from Boston worked with outside writers who helped mold 80s hard rock hits, ballads & album tracks that put them back on top.
By 1987 Aerosmith had gone from 70s rock gods to broken up & broke to reunited while clean & sober. The band and Geffen records desperately wanted a hit after 1984's overlooked Done With Mirrors. Rock n Roll Hall of Famer John Kalodner suggested the band work with outside writers to generate some hits. Steven Tyler and Joe Perry were reluctant at first but Desmond Child, Jim Vallance and Holly Knight helped get them on the charts with Dude Looks Like a Lady, Rag Doll and the megahit Angel.
Buoyed by their collaboration with Run DMC the year prior, the band went on to incredible success with over 5 million sold in the US. That success would only grow in the coming years with Pump and Get a Grip and Permanent Vacation was their big comeback record. MTV blasted their videos night and day which would continue through the next several albums as well. It's fun to look back on this one as it changed Aerosmith's trajectory and is the cornerstone of the greatest comeback in rock.
Ugly American Werewolf in London Website
Ugly American Werewolf in London Store - Get your Wolf merch!
Visit RareVinyl.com and use the NEW code UGLY to save 10%!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen On
