Watch Steve Martin Join Aerosmith and Yungblud for a Surprise Performance of My Only Angel

A Collaboration No One Saw Coming

In one of the most unexpected musical collaborations of the year, Aerosmith and Yungblud have released an acoustic version of their latest track, “My Only Angel,” featuring actor and comedian Steve Martin on the banjo.

Called the Dessert Road Version, the reimagined track strips down the original to its emotional essence, adding a rustic, road-worn atmosphere and the bright twang of Martin’s banjo. According to an official press release, “Inspired by the original track’s emotional core, the band and Yungblud returned to the studio to explore its more vulnerable side. During the session, Tyler—a longtime admirer of GRAMMY® Award-winning musician Steve Martin—imagined the distinctive sound of a banjo bringing the song to a close.”

Steve Martin’s Excited Reaction

Martin, known for his award-winning bluegrass work alongside his comedy career, shared the collaboration on Facebook last week. “I’m playing banjo on a Steven Tyler song! Here’s our text exchange for no particular reason,” he wrote, including a screenshot of his messages with the Aerosmith frontman.

In the texts, Steven Tyler thanked Martin for lending his talent to the project, saying, “Thank you soooo much for playing along with the song… Made the acoustic version of the song so so much better… So love your spirit.”

While Martin doesn’t appear in the music video, he recorded his part remotely, adding his banjo performance from afar.

New Music Ahead

The collaboration follows Aerosmith and Yungblud’s joint performance at the VMAs, where they paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne. Soon after, they announced a new EP titled One More Time, set for release on November 21st.

My Only Angel serves as the lead single, marking Aerosmith’s first original release in over 12 years, and now, with Steve Martin’s banjo touch, it carries a sound that’s both nostalgic and refreshingly new.

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