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Track Listing 1) Back In The Saddle 2) Sweet Emotion 3) Lord Of The Thighs 4) Toys In The Attic 5) Last Child 6) Come Together 7) Walk This Way 8) Sick As A Dog 9) Dream On 10) Chip Away the Stone 11) Sight For Sore Eyes 12) Mama Kin 13) S.O.S. (Too Bad) 14) I Ain't Got You 15) Mother Popcorn      *Draw the Line 16) Train Kept A Rollin'

Aerosmith developed a reputation as one of the fiercest live acts thanks to a grueling tour schedule. Inspired by the countless unauthorized live recordings circulating at the time, the band put out LIVE: BOOTLEG, a collection of performances recorded between 1977 and 1978, in addition to a pair of early cuts from a 1973 WBCN simulcast.

Unlike many live albums that of this time period that were overdubbed and doctored, BOOTLEG is Aerosmith at its rawest. "Back in the Saddle" and "Toys in the Attic" contain plenty of ragged guitar playing. Despite the sub-par sound quality, the tracks triumph nonetheless thanks to the primal vibe generated by the band's chemistry. Yes, hits like "Walk This Way" and "Dream On" are included, but the true gems are oft-overlooked nuggets like "Chip Away the Stone," "Mama Kin," and an uncredited "Draw the Line" that overflow with Aerosmith's trademark sass and attitude. James Brown's "Mother Popcorn" and the blues classic "I Ain't Got You" (originally done by the Yardbirds), not only show the band's range, but its love of black music.

Album - Billboard (North America)

Singles - Billboard (North America)