Released: November 1, 1979

Songwriter: Joe Perry Steven Tyler

Producer: Gary Lyons Aerosmith

[Verse 1]
Ooh, on the beach in Cartegena
She, salty baby with the name
Oh, chiquita
No no, chiquita

[Verse 2]
She, takes me walking in the sunshine
She, she'll be loving until the moon shine

[Chorus]
Love chiquita
Oh, love chiquita

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 3]
She, got the poppy eyed desire
Tease, 'til the boys put out your fire

[Chorus]
Love chiquita
Oh, love chiquita

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 4]
Oh, no, no, now don't you wake me up, I'm dreaming
No, no, no, if you shake me I'll be screaming

[Chorus]
Love chiquita
Oh, love chiquita

[Instrumental Outro]

Aerosmith

Aerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as “The Bad Boys from Boston” and “America’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band.” Formed in 1970, its founding members are Steven Tyler (vocals, keyboards, harmonica), Tom Hamilton (bass), Joey Kramer (drums), Joe Perry (guitar, vocals) and Brad Whitford (guitar).

The band released their eponymous debut studio album in 1973 featuring the single “Dream On,” which remains one of their most popular songs. Their next four albums made them rock stars across the US and Canada, spawning the hits “Sweet Emotion”, “Last Child”, “Walk This Way”, “Back In The Saddle”, “Draw The Line”, and a cover of “Come Together” for the Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band Soundtrack.

Before the release of their fifth album Draw The Line, the band’s substance abuse began to destroy them. Perry quit after a backstage fight with Tyler in 1979, and Whitfield left two years later. Despite moderate sales, the band’s fifth and sixth albums were considered flops when compared to the band’s past accomplishments. When Perry and Whitfield returned in 1984, their eighth album Done With Mirrors was also deemed unsuccessful despite strong reviews. Doug Herzog (MTV, VH1)