S.O.S (Too Bad)
Aerosmith · Live Bootleg [1978]
Makin' things glow in the night
Well she would if she could
And she'd be good if she would
Only be a lover she'd be out tonight
'Cause I'm a bad a lonely school-boy and I'm a rat
And it's too bad can't get me none of that
Salt Lake City salt lickin' biddies bogus honey stinkin' a gin
Well my daddy was hard his face was pretty scarred from kickin' ass
And playin' poker to win
'Cause I'm a bad lonely school-boy and I'm a rat
And it's too bad can't get me none of that
It's too bad
And it's too bad can't get me none of that
Loose old lady my mama Katie chivalry was born at her feet
Well she shoulda' thought twice when pa showed his dice
At night she put my daddy to sleep
'Cause I'm a bad a lonely school-boy and I'm a rat
And it's too bad can't get me none of that
It's too bad Lord it's too bad
I said it's too bad Lord it's too bad... yea
I said it's too bad it's too bad
You know it's too bad... aaahh it's too bad
S.O.S (Too Bad)
S.O.S (Too Bad) captures Aerosmith during a pivotal transitional period in their career, recorded live in 1978. This era marked a time when the band was striving to regain momentum before their eventual commercial resurgence in the late 1980s. The track showcases the raw energy and blues-infused hard rock that defined their early sound, featuring the distinctive interplay between Steven Tyler's vocals and Joe Perry's guitar work. As a live recording, the song benefits from the immediate connection with the audience, highlighting the band's dynamic stage presence. It stands as a testament to their enduring ability to deliver powerful rock anthems, reflecting the gritty authenticity that would later become a hallmark of their extensive discography.