Aerosmith and Yungblud have unveiled a new version of their recent single “My Only Angel,” now titled the Desert Road Version, featuring banjo contributions from actor and musician Steve Martin. This collaboration came together after Aerosmith’s frontman Steven Tyler invited Martin to add his banjo playing remotely to the track, enhancing the unique fusion of styles. This release marks Steve Martin’s latest musical partnership and highlights his continued engagement with banjo-driven music.
Background and Details of the Collaboration
“My Only Angel” was the first new song released by Aerosmith since their 2012 album Music from Another Dimension!. The collaboration originated when Yungblud and Aerosmith reworked Yungblud’s expansive nine-minute track “Hello Heaven, Hello,” which led to a songwriting session that further developed into the upcoming project. The resulting extended play (EP), titled One More Time, is scheduled for release on November 21 and includes multiple collaborations beyond the title track.
Alongside the Desert Road Version of “My Only Angel,” the EP will feature three additional joint songs—“Problems,” “Wild Woman,” and “A Thousand Days”—as well as a new remix of Aerosmith’s classic 1977 hit “Back In The Saddle,” showcasing a blend of legacy rock and contemporary influences.
Yungblud’s Tour Plans Amidst Release
Yungblud is currently concluding the European leg of his Idols World Tour, preparing for a series of upcoming performances. After wrapping up four shows in the U.S. next month, he will tour Australia in early 2024, with dates at major venues including Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena and the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne. An extensive North American leg will follow starting in May, covering numerous cities such as Toronto, Seattle, and New York.
The tour maintains momentum for both Yungblud and Aerosmith during this collaborative phase, allowing them to promote their new releases while connecting with diverse international audiences.
Tour Dates Spanning Multiple Continents
Yungblud’s upcoming concerts include:
- Oct 27: Hamburg, Germany
- Oct 29: Vienna, Austria
- Oct 31: Bergamo, Italy
- Nov 19: Philadelphia, The Met, PA
- Nov 23: Cleveland, Agora Theatre, OH
- Nov 25-26: Washington, 9:30 Club, DC
- Jan 10: Sydney, Qudos Bank Arena, Australia
- Jan 13: Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Australia
- Jan 15: Adelaide, Entertainment Centre Arena, Australia
- Jan 17-18: Brisbane, Riverstage, Australia
- Jan 20: Perth, ICF, Australia
- May 1-Jun 13: Various venues across North America including Sterling Heights, Toronto, Seattle, Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta
Significance of the Collaboration and Outlook
This release underscores an innovative merging of generations and genres, with Steve Martin’s banjo expertise enriching a modern rock collaboration involving Aerosmith and Yungblud. The partnership signals renewed creative energy for Aerosmith after a decade without new material and highlights Yungblud’s growing influence in rock music. As the One More Time EP arrives and the tour continues, fans can anticipate further genre-blending experiments and live performances that showcase these artists’ evolving sound.
