'Dream On' Inducted Into Grammy Hall Of Fame

The Recording Academy has a Hall of Fame for songs and albums 25 years or older that illustrate historical significance. This year, Aerosmith's "Dream On" is among the tracks included in the 2018 class. The song is from the band's 1973 self-titled debut. It's also one of their most famous songs and a live show staple.

Other inductees in the class of 2018 include Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You"; Dr. Dre's 1992 debut The Chronic, Public Enemy's 1989 track "Fight The Power," Nirvana's Nevermind and David Bowie's "Space Oddity."

The official release from the Recording Academy continues:

Queen's fourth studio album, A Night At The Opera (1972), the Rolling Stones' chart-topping "Paint It Black" (1966), Johnny Cash's seminal Johnny Cash At Folsom Prison (1968), Linda Ronstadt's fifth studio album, Heart Like A Wheel (1974), Motown group the Four Tops' single "I Can't Help Myself" (1965), and Gladys Knight & The Pips' classic "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" (1967) each made the list.

Also earning a spot in the 2018 class is Jimi Hendrix's album Band Of Gypsys (1970), Sam Cooke's classic single "Bring It On Home To Me" (1962), Parliament's infectious track "Flash Light" (1978), Andy Williams' smooth interpretation of "Moon River" (1962), Billy Paul's ballad "Me And Mrs. Jones" (1972), and Leon Russell's iconic "A Song For You" (1970).

Representing jazz, the King Cole Trio's 1946 song "(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons," Billie Holiday's 1937 version of "My Man" and Louis Armstrong & His Hot Five's 1927 track "Savoy Blues" have been inducted.

The 60th GRAMMY Awards will take place at New York City's Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Jan. 28. The telecast will be broadcast live on CBS at 7:30–11 p.m. ET/4:30–8 p.m. PT.

All in all, I'd say this is an incredibly song class of inductees.

Comments

[Bob]

Pretty cool list. The David bowie song is actually called, "Space Oddity." Nice to see some love for the Louis Armstrong Hot Fives. His Hot fives and Hot Sevens sessions were basically the blueprint for all improvisational jazz that came later. Incredible stuff!

[Allyson B. Crawford]

Thanks for that catch Bob. I don't know if it was wrong in the Academy press release or if I just changed it not thinking - appreciate the help! - Allyson

[Gary]

I could probably sing every word to every song on Johnny Cash's Folsom Prison. My dad was a huge country fan, and the man in black was his favorite. Therefore, your truly was exposed to a huge helping of Johnny. Dude had some awesome tunes,and was the epitome of cool to boot. He was a hard partier way before it was in vogue. lol.

There are a lot of great releases on this list. Thanks for posting it Allyson. 👍

[fletch]

gary: my wife can sing every note. It's why I avoid it like the plague.

[Gary]

LMFAO fletch 😂😂👍👍

[Him]

No love for Andy Williams? Nothing? Shame on you, Fletch. That is, after all, the version that your namesake leaned on during his famous spontaneous singing jag in the movie of the same (your) name. "Thank you, Doc. You ever served time?"

Everyone knows my snark re: these sorts of things. But I agree. This is a nicely varied list of inductees. Doesn't matter much. Good, nonetheless, to see such a varied and nuanced list.

[Sidebar: personally, I prefer Dolly's version of "IWALY" to the overwrought version that Whitney did . .. and I say that with part of my tongue stuck in my cheek, but not all of it. I guess I feel like feeling matters more than projection.]

[Bob]

Him, my friend, I completely agree with you about Dolly's vs. Whitney's version of IWALY. Whitney Houston was clearly a uniquely gifted singer, and I have only the utmost respect for her talent, but she really did oversing that song. dolly's version is much more tender and nuanced.

[Gary]

Count this guy in on the Dolly/Whitney debate. It was like Whitney was trying to show the world all 8 octaves she could hit.Hell, most everybody already was well aware she was incredibly talented. Like Bob said, she oversold that one IMO. I will say her version of the Star Spangled Banner before the Super Bowl literally gave me goosebumps. Yet another waste of a talented girl. 🙁

[Him]

. . . and, Bob, I hope you saw my belated thank you re: Bill Ward. I appreciate your input and would have written sooner if not for holiday obligations.

And . . . still no love for Andy? Fletch? Anyone?

[Bob]

Him, my friend, I had not seen your follow-up to my Bill Ward comment. thanks for letting me know about it. I am glad you enjoyed what I had to say about him. Oh, and thanks for saying that I have talent, even though you've never heard me play a lick. :)

[Metalboy!]

Agreed on the Dolly vs. Whitney debate. Dolly’s version is classier, more subtle and heartfelt, which was probably more easily achievable in the recording studio considering the fact she wrote the song.

Still, there’s no denying Whitney killed it with her version. I speculate the oversinging is a natural byproduct of Clive Davis pushing her in the studio. It would have been interesting to see how her version would have turned out with the mobs in another producer’s hands.