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Who sang Last Child?

Aerosmith released the song Last Child. Date of release: 1976.

Release date: 1976

Duration: 03:27

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The song is about a man who wants to return to his hometown, Tallahassee. He is not happy in town and mentions J. Paul Getty, his "girlfriend" and a silk purse. The refrain "Home sweet home" is repeated, showing his desire to return home. He talks about his mother and hating the city. The end talks about being the last kid, a thug on the street, and his desire to go home.

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Aerosmith - Short Biography

Aerosmith is an American rock band founded in 1970 in Boston. Composed of Steven Tyler (vocals), Joe Perry (guitar), Tom Hamilton (bass), Joey Kramer (drums) and Brad Whitford (guitar), the band has released more than 15 albums and has received 4 Grammy Awards. Aerosmith's music is known for its mix of hard rock, blues, heavy metal and pop. They are considered one of the most influential and popular bands in rock history.

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- "Last Child" is a song by the American rock band Aerosmith.
- It was written by Steven Tyler and Brad Whitford.
- It was released as the first single from the album Rocks in 1976.
- It reached number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- It was part of a string of hits for Aerosmith in the mid-1970s.

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