I often wonder, though, what creates a rapist. Released 20 September 1989 on Geffen (catalog no. Tyler came up with the main riff, and Hamilton had the bass line set for the foundation of the song, before guitar and drums were added. The country sweetheart opines about the demands of touring and talks about writing songs with her famous father. While she was. What have the artists said about the song? Little Mountain Sound Studios, VA, Canada. "Janie's Got a Gun" was written by Steven Tyler and Tom Hamilton. I felt, man, I gotta sing about this.. Id heard this woman speaking about how many children are attacked by their mothers and fathers, said Tyler. A one-ton bell was custom made for AC/DC's "Hell's Bells." Browse our 3 arrangements of "Janie's Got a Gun." The events described in Alanis Morissette's song "Ironic," like rain on your wedding day, are not examples of irony. Log In. report reported. She is also an accomplished writer/ producer. And that was it. Janie's Got a Gun By Laurence Butet-Roch Dec. 9, 2014 One Saturday morning in Houston, Shelley Calton ran into a frazzled friend who had just come out of the hair salon. "[9] The line "He jacked a little bitty baby" was originally "He raped a little bitty baby," but Geffen Records A&R executive John Kalodner argued that the band should change it, explaining that he felt the song had the potential to be a hit and was certain it would not get played on commercial radio with the word "rape" in it. Aerosmith Big Ones A Geffen Records release; 1989 UMG Recordings, Inc. I sat for months, waiting for the oracle door to open. The U.S.-brokered summit has barely ended with pledges to calm violence and slow Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank when Palestinian homes were set ablaze by Jewish settlers in retaliation to a deadly Palestinian gun ambush. [Data scientist Matt Daniels] included mixtapes if the artist was short of the 35,000 words. SKU: MN0100759 . I agree about the content of the song. Her parents are played by Nicholas Guest and Lesley Ann Warren. There are no reviews written for Janie's Got a Gun. It peaked at #4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and earned Aerosmith the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1990. Tyler found inspiration for the lyrics after seeing two articles a TIME magazine story of gun violence in the US and a Newsweek piece about child abuse. [8], The singer declared, "I got really angry that nobody was paying homage to those who were abused by mom and dad. The latter story (a young teenager being sexually abused by her father) became a motive for the former (Janie killing someone, in this case her father). This is the $50,000 question. My Account . On Glen's rsum: hit songwriter, Facebook dominator, and member of Styx. "Oh, Janie's got a gun." I don't condone killing, but life in prison would be appropriate. Genius is the ultimate source of music knowledge, created by scholars like you who share facts and insight about the songs and artists they love. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned Aerosmith the first Grammy award of their career for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocal.The Music. I felt, man, I gotta sing about this. Steven came in and played Janies Got a Gun one day at rehearsal, and we all just stood there, said Hamilton once the lyrics were finally set. In Australia, the song reached number one, becoming Aerosmith's first of two number-one singles there. It's very sad. Janie's Got A Gun and Justified Private Violence Twenty years ago, Boston-based rock band Aerosmith released its highly successful album Pump. Id heard this woman speaking about how many children are attacked by their mothers and fathers. Ramon Najera, 81, was fatally mauled by a pack of dogs after getting out of a car with his 74-year-old wife in San Antonio, Texas. [7] The guitars and drum parts were configured later and Tyler wrote the lyrics. [1] Fue escrita por el cantante Steven Tyler y el bajista Tom Hamilton. 0:00 / 0:00. The third single off the band's 10th album, Pump in 1989, "Janie's Got a Gun" was released on Nov. 8, 1989 and went to No. Typer was inspired to write Janies Got a Gun after reading two jarring articlesa Newsweek story on child abuse and a TIME story on gun violence in the U.S. Tyler began writing the story of a young girl named Janie, who is sexually abused by her father and eventually murders him. "Janie's Got a Gun" is a song by American rock band Aerosmith and written by Steven Tyler and Tom Hamilton. I got really angry that nobody was paying homage to those who were abused by Mom and Dad, said Tyler, who needed nine months to finish writing the lyrics for the song. Only members can comment. From Touki Bouki to Friday, the 75 greatest movies by Black directors, as chosen by our special panel of filmmakers and critics. According to Tyler, Kalodner also asked him to change the line "put a bullet in his brain" to "stand out in the pouring rain," but he refused. Tina Benitez-Eves Theres ways to love it without making love to it I wrote Janies Got A Gun about fathers who dont know the difference. Outrageously gifted and just plain outrageous, Millie is an R&B and Rap innovator. Find your perfect arrangement and access a variety of transpositions so you can print and play instantly, anywhere. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The single went Platinum in Australia, shipping over 70,000 units. Sign in. The music video was directed by David Fincher. After laying the foundation for the song, they eventually worked on the guitar, and drum parts. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. This is why he ended up penning about a young girl named Janie who was sexually abused by her father and she retaliates by murdering him. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned Aerosmith the first Grammy. Weird Al Yankovic proposed a parody of "Black Or White" called "Snack All Night," but Michael Jackson asked him not to. Actress: Aerosmith: Janie's Got a Gun. The man was such a sleeze. How can a father not be attracted to his daughter, especially when shes a cross between the girl he married and himself? Steven Tyler, who wrote the lyric, explained in the, Steven Tyler started writing the song in his basement, which was when he came up with the line "Janie's got a gun." The song also uses the Slap Bass instrument patch from the Korg M1. " Janie's Got a Gun " is a song by American rock band Aerosmith and written by Steven Tyler and Tom Hamilton. Become a Musicnotes Pro - Premium member today and receive 24 titles per year plus take 15% off all digital sheet music purchases and get PDFs included with every song! She had to take him down easy and put a bullet in his brain She said 'cause nobody believes me The man was such a sleaze. What did her daddy do?Its Janies last I.O.UShe had to take him down easy and put a bullet in his brainShe said, Cause nobody believes me, the man was such a sleazeHe aint never gonna be the same, I sat for months, waiting for the oracle door to open, said Tyler in a 1994 interview. It was released as the second single from Pump in 1989. The line, "He jacked a little, bitty baby" was written as "He raped a little, bitty baby," but Steven Tyler changed it at the request of John Kalodner, an executive at Aerosmith's record company who looked out for their commercial interests - he thought radio stations wouldn't play the song if it was too graphic. "Janie's Got A Gun" is the second single from the 1989 Aerosmith album Pump. Janies Got A Gun is the second single from the 1989 Aerosmith album Pump. Steven TylerWe're All Somebody From Somewhere 2016 Dot RecordsReleased on: 2016-07-15Producer: Steven TylerProducer: Marti FrederiksenStudio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Ryan WilliamsStudio Personnel, Asst. I knew it was a big hit, certainly one of Tylers best moments as a songwriter, said John Kalodner, head of Aerosmiths label in the bands autobiography,Walk This Way. It was a work of art, a masterpiece and so bizarre. Just like Darrin was replaced on Bewitched, groups have swapped out original members, hoping we wouldn't notice. Dumb, dumb, dumb, honey what have you done? Its like a dream come true., He added, This does my heart and my soul good. Janie's Got A Gun Do Open Carry Laws Make Premises Safer or Owners More Liable? Official Music Video for. Kristin Dattilo is an Italian American actress, comedian, writer and producer, known for her work in award winning shows as Chris Issak Show, Dexter, Southland, Friends and working with such filmmakers as Coen brothers and David Fincher. Dm Bb F Eb/F Ab/F Eb/F F They said when Janie was arrested, they found him underneath a train Dm Bb But man he had it coming, now that Janie's got a gun Gm7 C F/C C7 She ain't never gonna be the same F Gm7 Csus4 F Gm7 Csus4 Janie's got a gun, Janie's got a gun F Gm7 Csus4 F Gm7 Csus4 Her dog day's just begun, now everybody is on the run F Bb C . View our Accessibility Statement or contact us with accessibility-related questions. However, the real man knows thats just a place to never go. Recording Engineer: Chris OwensStudio Personnel, Mixer: F. Reid ShippenStudio Personnel, Assistant Mixer: Daniel BacigalupiStudio Personnel, Assistant Mixer: Alena MoranStudio Personnel, Mastering Engineer: Gavin LurssenStudio Personnel, Production Coordinator: Kari SmithStudio Personnel, Production Coordinator: Laurel KittlesonStudio Personnel, Production Coordinator: Brianna SteinitzAssociated Performer, Ukulele: IIya ToshinskiyAssociated Performer, Guitar: Dean DeLeoAssociated Performer, Bass ( Vocal): Robert DeLeoAssociated Performer, Violin: Charlene HuangAssociated Performer, Cello: Irina ChirkovaAssociated Performer, Drums: Eric KretzComposer Lyricist: Steven TylerComposer Lyricist: Thomas HamiltonAuto-generated by YouTube. 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He then sat on it for months, "waiting for the oracle door to open." The song was released as the second single from Pump in 1989, peaking at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart in 1990. It's Janie's last I.O.U. Im gonna bring this Janies Fund with me wherever I go, said Tyler during the opening ceremony of the new Janies House in Tennessee. For the latest songwriting tips, reviews, podcasts, and more. Home; Log In Aerosmith tackled a dark and serious subject with their 1989 single from Pump Janies Got A Gun. Unlike their other songs, this ones about incest, child abuse, and revenge killing. [citation needed] Hamilton created the bassline. In addition, the line "and put a bullet in his brain" changed to "she left him in the pouring rain" for the radio version. The song is about a girl named Janie who takes revenge on her father after being sexually abused. Kristin Dattilo is an Italian American actress, comedian, writer and producer, known for her work in award winning shows as Chris Issak Show, Dexter, Southland, Friends and working with such filmmakers as Coen brothers and David Fincher. It was fucking scary. The song was released as the second single from Pump in 1989, peaking at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart in 1990. Sheet music is available for Piano, Voice, Guitar and 2 others with 4 scorings and 2 notations in 9 genres. What certifications has "Janie's Got a Gun" received? It was fing scary. A monthly update on our latest interviews, stories and added songs, This song is about a girl who shoots her father because he is sexually abusing her. KISS Reveal Final Tour Dates of Their Career, 7 Standout Side Projects of Famous Musicians, Dave Grohl Feeds Homeless Ahead of California Snow Storm, American Songwriter: a Savage Ventures Brand. 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