Once is Enough
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"Once Is Enough" is an Aerosmith
song that was originally recorded as part of the Permanent Vacation
sessions. The song was not included on the album, but was released as a B-side
on the 12" EP single for "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)
". It was written by Richard Supa, who has written other Aerosmith songs, including "Chip Away the Stone
."
"Once Is Enough" is a country-rock song, in the tradition of "Hickory Wind" from The Byrds
or "Far Away Eyes" from The Rolling Stones
Willie Nelson
and Steven Tyler
recorded a version of the song for inclusion in Willie Nelson's greatest hits collection "Essential Willie Nelson
", released in 2003. A video of Willie and Steven Tyler is included in the concert album Willie Nelson and Friends - Live & Kickin' (2005).
This track was included on Aerosmith
EP Vacation Club which was only released in Japan.
Aerosmith
Aerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band". Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many...
song that was originally recorded as part of the Permanent Vacation
Permanent Vacation (album)
Permanent Vacation is the ninth studio album by American rock band Aerosmith, released in August 1987 by Geffen Records.The album marks a turning point in the band's career. It is their first album to employ professional songwriters, instead of featuring material solely composed by members of the...
sessions. The song was not included on the album, but was released as a B-side
A-side and B-side
A-side and B-side originally referred to the two sides of gramophone records on which singles were released beginning in the 1950s. The terms have come to refer to the types of song conventionally placed on each side of the record, with the A-side being the featured song , while the B-side, or...
on the 12" EP single for "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)
Dude (Looks Like a Lady)
"Dude " is a song by United States hard rock band Aerosmith. It was released as the first of three singles from the Permanent Vacation album in 1987. It reached #14 on the Billboard Hot 100, #41 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart, #4 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, and peaked at #45 on the UK...
". It was written by Richard Supa, who has written other Aerosmith songs, including "Chip Away the Stone
Chip Away the Stone
"Chip Away the Stone" is a song performed by American hard rock band Aerosmith. Written by band friend and songwriter Richie Supa, it was released in 1978 as the only single to support the band's live album Live! Bootleg...
."
"Once Is Enough" is a country-rock song, in the tradition of "Hickory Wind" from The Byrds
The Byrds
The Byrds were an American rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California in 1964. The band underwent multiple line-up changes throughout its existence, with frontman Roger McGuinn remaining the sole consistent member until the group disbanded in 1973...
or "Far Away Eyes" from The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones are an English rock band, formed in London in April 1962 by Brian Jones , Ian Stewart , Mick Jagger , and Keith Richards . Bassist Bill Wyman and drummer Charlie Watts completed the early line-up...
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Hugh Nelson is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie , combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger and Stardust , made Nelson one of the most recognized...
and Steven Tyler
Steven Tyler
Steven Tyler is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the frontman and lead singer of the Boston-based rock band Aerosmith, in which he also plays the harmonica, and occasional piano and percussion. He is known as the "Demon of Screamin'", due to his high screams...
recorded a version of the song for inclusion in Willie Nelson's greatest hits collection "Essential Willie Nelson
The Essential Willie Nelson
The Essential Willie Nelson is a two-disc compilation of Willie Nelson songs. This digitally-remastered compilation covers five decades of Nelson's recording career, and is part of Sony's Essential series of compilation albums.-Disc one:#"Night Life"...
", released in 2003. A video of Willie and Steven Tyler is included in the concert album Willie Nelson and Friends - Live & Kickin' (2005).
This track was included on Aerosmith
Aerosmith
Aerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band". Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many...
EP Vacation Club which was only released in Japan.