The Other Side (Aerosmith song)
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| "The Other Side" | ||
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| Single by Aerosmith | ||
| from the album 'Pump' | ||
| B-side(s) | "My Girl" | |
| Released | 1990 | |
| Format | Cassette, CD | |
| Recorded | 1989 | |
| Genre | Rock | |
| Length | 4:07 | |
| Label | Geffen | |
| Writer(s) | Steven Tyler, Jim Vallance | |
| Producer(s) | Bruce Fairbairn | |
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| Aerosmith singles chronology | ||
| "What it Takes" (1990) | "The Other Side" (1990) | "Eat the Rich" (1993) |
The Other Side is a song performed by American hard rock band Aerosmith, and written by Steven Tyler and Jim Vallance. It was released in 1990 as the fourth single from the band's highly successful 1989 album Pump.
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[edit] Success
Peaking at #22 on the Billboard Hot 100, the song marked a first for Aerosmith, as it became the fourth song from a single album of their's to chart in the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100. Only Get a Grip has equaled this feat.
Additionally, the song reached #1 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, the third single from Pump to do so.
[edit] Song Structure
On the album, a 0:49 second instrumental called "Dulcimer Stomp" acts as an interlude before the song begins. This is often cut out on radio, but not always.
The song features a notable horn section, as well as a memorable chorus line repeated several times throughout the song ("Lovin' you has got to be like the devil in the deep blue sea" and the background refrain of "Take me to the other side"). A very bluesy guitar and piano solo also highlights the middle of the song.
[edit] Lawsuit Threats
Holland-Dozier-Holland had claimed the main riff in the song highly resembled one of their works, and threatened to sue the band over it. In exchange, the management worked out a deal in which their names would be added to the songwriting credit to avert a lawsuit.
[edit] Awards
The song won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Rock Video in 1991.
[edit] Track listing
- "The Other Side [LP Version]" - Steven Tyler/Jim Vallance – 4:07
- "The Other Side [Matt Dike 'Honky Tonk' Version" - Steven Tyler/Jim Vallance – 5:10
- "The Other Side [Club Mix]" - Steven Tyler/Jim Vallance – 7:05
- "Theme From 'Wayne's World'" – 1:30
- "My Girl [LP Version]" - Steven Tyler/Joe Perry – 3:11
