Aerosmith Joined Jimmy Fallon And The Roots For "Walk This Way" Performance With Classroom Instruments

Apr 28, 2020 by apost team

Are you ready to experience the hard-rocking thrill of an impromptu back-to-school jam session with The Roots and Aerosmith? Thanks to the irreverent Jimmy Fallon, your dreams of a musical throwback to elementary education have been formally brought to fruition.

When Steven Tyler‘s legendary band appeared on a recent episode of The Tonight Show, his makeshift supergroup’s rendition of Walk This Way took an unexpected detour towards academia. Their ensuing masterpiece was divinely inventive and incredibly original. Here’s a look at the unforgettable nature of this one-of-a-kind performance.

The unusual segment begins in a crowded space packed with over-the-top characters. There might be more attitude here than any single room can handle. While the distinct melody is clearly recognizable from the start, an unnerving lo-fi quality instantly leads to hilarity. The synth beat supplies an uncanny disco vibe while keeping all the showmen in sync. Of course, Tyler starts belting out the iconic lyrics to seal the oomph factor at hand: “Now there's a backseat lover that’s always undercover.”

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While the zany antics of Fallon were on point per usual, audiences never expected this collaboration to take such a wildly comedic turn. The funnyman’s skits are always offbeat, so it was difficult to predict what direction he was going to take Aerosmith. It’s safe to say that no one saw this laugh-out-loud auditory curriculum coming. Despite functioning as a joke, the arrangement was surprisingly perfect. The spot-on delivery shows unrivaled creative craftsmanship. Even the players themselves were unable to hold back a few chuckles here and there. The unabashed humor contained within this highly amusing clip is absolutely undeniable and completely contagious.

The contemporary field of rock performers is filled with rowdy and enjoyable acts, but none of today’s artists can capture the nostalgic feel of these old-school masters. Perhaps the extra decades of experience simply helped Aerosmith bolster their talent, which is remarkable considering their timeless tunes are already truly unforgettable creations from a bygone era. This is the type of composition that matures like a fine wine. Just remember, “You ain't seen nothing ‘til you're down on the muffin.”

Spreading Love and Laughter via Song

Instruct all of your friends and family to Walk This Way by sending them a link to this cunningly comedic coordination of campy concert fun. They will certainly be appreciative of the uplifting retro spectacle. As the track itself declares: “That’s a real big pleaser.”