1993Released
4:09

Did You Know?

Interesting facts and trivia about Eat The Rich. By Songfacts®.

This song takes a shot at rich people who believe their wealth entitles them to look down on others. Aerosmith were indeed rich when they released this song, but they come from humble beginnings and can't stand the condescending attitude of some rich people.

Joe Perry and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith wrote this song with Jim Vallance, a Canadian songwriter who also co-wrote "Rag Doll" and "Young Lust." They put the song together in Vallance's basement studio. The jungle rhythm came about after Tyler started banging away on a keyboard. Perry came up with a guitar riff, and Valance added a guitar phrase.

The song's rhythms were played on Polynesian log drums. Six musicians were brought in to play them.

Song Analysis

Key, BPM (tempo) and time signature of Eat The Rich.
BKey
MinorMode
4/4Time Signature
123BPM

Album

The album Eat The Rich is released on.

Released By

The record label that has released Eat The Rich.
Universal Music Group
© 1993 Geffen Records Inc.
℗ 1993 Geffen Records Inc.

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