Draw the Line (song)
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| "Draw the Line" | ||
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| Single by Aerosmith | ||
| from the album Draw the Line | ||
| Released | 1977 | |
| Format | Record | |
| Recorded | 1977 | |
| Genre | Hard Rock | |
| Length | 3:24 | |
| Label | Columbia | |
| Writer(s) | Steven Tyler, Joe Perry | |
| Producer(s) | Jack Douglas | |
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| Aerosmith singles chronology | ||
| "Back in the Saddle" (1977) | "Draw the Line" (1977) | "Kings and Queens" (1978) |
Draw the Line is a song by American hard rock band Aerosmith. It was written by Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, and was released in 1977 as the first single (and title track) from the album Draw the Line. It peaked at #42 on the Billboard Hot 100, just missing the Top 40, but nevertheless has remained a staple in rock radio and has gained notoriety as a live concert gem to this day.
The song encompasses many of the typical things Aerosmith is known for, including the relative simplicity of the song and lyrics, the strong rhythm backbeat by Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer, the back-and-forth interplay between guitarists Joe Perry and Brad Whitford. The song slows down and then builds to a climax showcasing Steven Tyler's trademark scream. Lately in concert, however, the chief focus is on lead guitarist Joe Perry, who does an extended guitar solo before the song's climax and showcases his mastery of the guitar, performing many tricks including beating the guitar with his shirt.
[edit] Cover Versions
Thrash metal band Testament recorded a cover of "Draw the Line" for a greatest hits compilation of theirs, making it the second Aerosmith song they've covered, the first being "Nobody's Fault."
