Aerosmith Song Writers Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about people, both in and out of the band, who have written songs for Aerosmith.

A multiple-choice quiz by mamakin72. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mamakin72

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
164,471

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
544

Last 3 plays: Guest 217 (2/10), Guest 76 (4/10), Guest 174 (3/10).

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1. Who cowrote "Sweet Emotion"? Hint

Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and Jack Douglas

Steven Tyler and Joe Perry

Steven Tyler & Tom Hamilton

Steven Tyler and Don Solomon

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2. Which song writer wrote "Angel" and "Dude (Looks Like A Lady)", among other songs, with Steven Tyler and Joe Perry? Hint

Glenn Ballard

Jim Vallance

Desmond Child

Holly Knight

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3. What was the first song Steven Tyler & Joe Perry wrote together? Hint

S.O.S. (Too Bad)

Make It

Movin' Out

Pandora's Box

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4. What was the first cover song that appeared on an Aerosmith album? Hint

Big Ten Inch Record

Walking The Dog

Come Together

Milkcow Blues

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5. Who cowrote Steven Tyler & Joe Perry write "Rag Doll"?
Hint

Diane Warren and Desmond Child

Jim Vallance and Bruce Fairbairn

Desmond Child and Jim Vallance

Holly Knight and Jim Vallance

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6. Which band member came up with the guitar lick for "Permanent Vacation"? Hint

Brad Whitford

Steven Tyler

Joe Perry

Tom Hamilton

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7. Which producer cowrote "Falling In Love (Is So Hard On The Knees)" with Steven Tyler and Joe Perry? Hint

Bruce Fairbairn

Marti Frederksen

Jack Douglas

Glenn Ballard

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8. Who cowrote "'Cryin" with Steven Tyler and Joe Perry? Hint

Lenny Kravitz

Taylor Rhodes

Jim Vallance

Mark Hudson

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9. Who cowrote "Janie's Got A Gun" with Steven Tyler? Hint

Brad Whitford

Joe Perry

Tom Hamilton

Joey Kramer

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10. Who wrote "Combination", "Bright Light Fright", and "Walk On Down"? Hint

Jack Douglas

Steven Tyler

Joe Perry

Brad Whitford

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who cowrote "Sweet Emotion"?

Answer: Steven Tyler & Tom Hamilton

"Sweet Emotion" appeared on 1975's "Toy's In The Attic".

2. Which song writer wrote "Angel" and "Dude (Looks Like A Lady)", among other songs, with Steven Tyler and Joe Perry?

Answer: Desmond Child

Desmond cowrote many of the band's hit songs that returned them to stardom.

3. What was the first song Steven Tyler & Joe Perry wrote together?

Answer: Movin' Out

"Movin' Out" appeared on 1973's "Aerosmith".

4. What was the first cover song that appeared on an Aerosmith album?

Answer: Walking The Dog

"Walking The Dog" first appeared on 1973's "Aerosmith".

5. Who cowrote Steven Tyler & Joe Perry write "Rag Doll"?

Answer: Holly Knight and Jim Vallance

"Rag Doll" was originally titled "Rag Time".

6. Which band member came up with the guitar lick for "Permanent Vacation"?

Answer: Brad Whitford

"Permanent Vacation" appeared on 1987's "Permanent Vacation".

7. Which producer cowrote "Falling In Love (Is So Hard On The Knees)" with Steven Tyler and Joe Perry?

Answer: Glenn Ballard

"Falling In Love (Is So Hard On The Knees)" appeared on 1997's "Nine Lives".

8. Who cowrote "'Cryin" with Steven Tyler and Joe Perry?

Answer: Taylor Rhodes

"Cryin" appeared on 1993's "Get A Grip".

9. Who cowrote "Janie's Got A Gun" with Steven Tyler?

Answer: Tom Hamilton

"Janie's Got A Gun" appeared on 1989's "Pump".

10. Who wrote "Combination", "Bright Light Fright", and "Walk On Down"?

Answer: Joe Perry

"Combination" appeared on 1976's "Rocks". "Bright Light Fright" appeared on 1977's "Draw The Line". "Walk On Down" appeared on 1993's "Get A Grip".

Source: Author mamakin72

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