What was significant about the Run-DMC Aerosmith collaboration of Walk This Way?

Rick Rubin gave Run and D the record, a notepad, and told them to go listen to the song in D's basement and transcribe the lyrics. "Walk This Way" became the first rap song to be played on mainstream rock radio. It also revived Aerosmith's career.

Did Run-DMC save Aerosmith?

Guesting on a Run-DMC single, albeit a cover of their own song, saved Aerosmith's career. It got them on to the contemporary hits radio format for the first time, and achieved a different sort of crossover: if Run-DMC's was racial, Aerosmith's was generational.

What is the story behind the song Walk This Way?

The "walk this way" line is the experienced girl showing the young man where to put his finger – showing him how to walk. Inspiration came from make-out parties where this kind of thing could happen. Tyler points out that while the lyrics are sexually charged, it is the girl who is in control.

Who made the song Walk This Way with Run-DMC?

Steven Tyler Joe Perry Walk This Way/Composers

Why was Run-DMC so influential?

Along with Beastie Boys, LL Cool J and Public Enemy, the group pioneered new school hip hop music. The group was among the first to highlight the importance of the MC and DJ relationship. With the release Run-D.M.C. (1984), Run-DMC became the first hip hop group to achieve a Gold record.

How did Run-DMC changed hip-hop?

Run-DMC almost singlehandedly ushered in the New School Era of hip-hop when they released their smash single “It's Like That”/”Sucker MC's” in Spring 1983. The record captured the spirit and stripped down, straight forward energy of the park jam and put it on a record.

Which band did Walk This Way?

Aerosmith "Walk This Way" is a song by the American hard rock band Aerosmith. Written by Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, the song was originally released as the second single from the album Toys in the Attic (1975).