The Best Videos Of 1989 - 'Love In An Elevator'

Aerosmith released Pump in 1989. Fresh off the back of Permanent Vacation, their successful comeback was cemented in platinum.

"Love In An Elevator" was the first single from Pump - and the video is just glorious. It was directed by Marty Callner, who also did all the famous clips from the Get A Grip album that feature actress Alicia Silverstone. (Callner was a longtime Aerosmith partner - directing something like 13 videos in all for the band back when MTV was big). When you basically have an unlimited budget, you can produce some great video concepts.

Pump is when Aerosmith really became a music video juggernaut and started releasing some truly legendary clips. One of my favorite Aerosmith videos has always been for "Elevator." I always thought all the members of the band looked extra engaged in this clip - like they were truly having fun during the filming. Plus there's Brandi Brandt as the elevator operator, some dogs, a fake cat, a super tall person, a little person, circus performers and an extra-ripped and tan Joe Perry. What's not to like?

"Kiss your sassafras!"

Sunday's Best: Week 37, 2022

Today is Patriot Day - the 21st anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Take a moment to remember those lost - and everything that came after.

Join the 9/11 Memorial & Museum from anywhere to take part in active remembrance. Tomorrow, snap a picture of the sky above you – regardless of the weather – and post it to Instagram. Be sure to tag us and use the hashtags #NeverForget911 and #rememberthesky. pic.twitter.com/EyOScKNboK

— 9/11 Memorial & Museum (@Sept11Memorial) September 10, 2022

Today also marks the first Sunday of NFL Week 1! It was a busy and news filled week around the world and in the U.S. Closer to home, Eric and I worked on the house and ordered some new carpet for the bedroom which should be coming by the end of the month. When you're middle aged, new carpet = excitement I guess.

Gonna be the album of the year 😤 pic.twitter.com/zxnv9C6ER1

— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) September 10, 2022

Aerosmith finally got to play their big 50th anniversary show at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts on Thursday night, and that's our Sunday's Best for this week.

In the days before COVID-19, I had tickets for the Fenway gig. In fact, I bought them literally the minute they went on sale. I rejoined Aero Force One (fan club) to purchase early. I set a timer on my phone and closed the door to my office so I could concentrate. Fast forward and the pandemic shuts down the world, cancels the big concert, I get my money refunded and that was the end of it for me. I was skeptical the show would ever happen, but it did and it was apparently amazing. I know several people who went - and all seem to agree it was worth the money and the wait. I'll have to wait just a little longer because I am seeing Aerosmith in Las Vegas in December.

A fun fact: apparently the Aerosmith anniversary show now holds the record for the most tickets sold to any event at Fenway - ever.

I was looking for good videos of the show to share - and YouTube was literally removing them as soon as I would find them.

Live Aerosmith Is Back!

After two and a half years, Aerosmith finally performed live again. The band played in Bangor, Maine last night. The setlist was decent but it could be better with the addition of "Nobody's Fault," "Rats In The Cellar" and "Toys In The Attic." Seriously, how was "Toys" not in the show? "Deuces Are Wild" should really be in here, but maybe Aerosmith skipped it because I assume they play it at every Las Vegas gig and this one-off show gave them a chance to skip it. "I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing" should be banned but then the soccer moms and casual fans would be ticked. The most egregious omission from this set? "Last Child" for sure.

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Aerosmith - Live From Arena Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico City

Another summer Friday, another never-before-seen Aerosmith look back. This week, we're going south of the border for an October 2016 show in Mexico City. The gig is from the Rock n' Roll Rumble Tour. It is available starting at 3:00 pm ET today and will remain up for a week. Act fast and watch before it's gone!

Aerosmith - Live From Rocksimus Maximus Tour at Comerica Park

This week, Aerosmith looks back at a live show from the 2000s as they continue their 50th anniversary celebration. The date was September 7, 2003 and the venue was Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Never-before-seen footage reveals some gems here including my beloved "Nobody's Fault." You've only got a week to watch - don't wait!

NOW STREAMING! Live From Comerica Park, Detroit, MI, 2003 (Rocksimus Maximus Tour) – streaming August 19 at 12pm PT/3pm ET/8pm BST. https://t.co/8UnREaSRTG

— Aerosmith (@Aerosmith) August 19, 2022

Aerosmith - Live From Coca-Cola Star Lake Amphitheater

Another Friday, another classic and never-before-seen Aerosmith concert is available on YouTube! This week, we're in the 90s for "Live From Coca-Cola Star Lake Amphitheater, Pittsburgh, PA." The show was recorded in 1993 as part of the Get A Grip tour. Remember - you only have one week to catch these special concerts as part of the band's 50th anniversary celebration.

Another Classic Aerosmith Concert Is Coming Tomorrow

I'm all in on the classic and never-before-seen-Aerosmith shows to celebrate the band's 50th anniversary! Tomorrow, the band will release Live The Capital Centre, Landover, MD, 1989 via their YouTube channel at 3pm ET. To celebrate, the band also just dropped some 80s-style merchandise. You can go to the YouTube below and get a reminder link so you don't miss the concert. They only stay available for a week.

50 YEARS LIVE! FROM THE AEROSMITH VAULTS! NEW 1980s MERCH NOW AVAILABLE! https://t.co/g9PZ0jgWv1

Live The Capital Centre, Landover, MD, 1989 will premiere on Aerosmith’s official YouTube channel on Aug 5th at 12pm PT/3pm ET/8pm pic.twitter.com/FghReh1zJF

— Aerosmith (@Aerosmith) August 4, 2022