Draw the Line (song)
"Draw the Line" | ||||
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Single by Aerosmith | ||||
from the album Draw the Line | ||||
B-side | "Bright Light Fright" | |||
Released | October 6, 1977 | |||
Recorded | 1977 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:24 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Jack Douglas | |||
Aerosmith singles chronology | ||||
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"Draw the Line" is a song by American
Composition
The song encompasses many of the typical things Aerosmith is known for, including the strong rhythm backbeat by Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer, along with the back-and-forth interplay between guitarists Joe Perry and Brad Whitford. The song slows down before building to a climax showcasing Steven Tyler's trademark scream.
In concert
Lately in concert, however, the chief focus is on lead guitarist
On more recent tours, he has also been known to employ a theremin in an extended breakdown of the song, often imitating Jimmy Page's use of one in Led Zeppelin's heyday. The band often follow with a brief snippet of Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love" before returning into the song.
B-side
"Bright Light Fright", sung by Joe Perry, also from the Draw The Line album appears as the B-side on most versions of the single. A later Columbia "Hall Of Fame" single pairs "Draw The Line" with Chip Away the Stone, a standalone 1978 single that did not appear on an LP until 1988's Gems.
Covers and remixes
A stereo remix is on Pandora's Box and the O, Yeah! Ultimate Aerosmith Hits compilation.
Pearl Jam performed a cover of the song for the first time at their August 5, 2016 show at Boston's Fenway Park.