Dream On

Aerosmith

About Dream On

"Dream On" is a power ballad by Aerosmith from their 1973 debut album, Aerosmith. Written by lead singer Steven Tyler, this song was their first major hit and became a classic rock radio staple. Released in June 1973, it peaked at number 59 on the Billboard Hot 100 but hit big in the band's native Boston, where it was the number one single of the year on WBZ-FM, number five for the year on WRKO and number 16 on WMEX (AM). The song also received immediate heavy airplay on the former WVBF (FM), often showing up in the #1 position on "The Top Five At Five" in June 1973. The album version of "Dream On" (4:26, as opposed to the 3:25 1973 45rpm edit) was re-issued in late 1975, debuting at number 81 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on January 10, 1976, breaking into the Top 40 on February 14 and peaking at number 6 on April 10. Columbia Records chose to service Top 40 radio stations with both long and short versions of the song; thus, many 1976 pop radio listeners were exposed to the group's first Top 10 effort through the 45 edit. 


Year:
1973
4:27
20,874 
#33

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Every time when I look in the mirror
All these lines on my face getting clearer
The past is gone
It went by, like dusk to dawn
Isn't that the way
Everybody's got the dues in life to pay

I know nobody knows
Where it comes and where it goes
I know it's everybody sin
You got to lose to know how to win

Half my life
Is books, written pages
Live and learn from fools and
From sages
You know it's true, oh
All these feelings come back to you

Sing with me, sing for the years
Sing for the laughter, sing for the tears
Sing with me, just for today
Maybe tomorrow, the good Lord will take you away

Yeah, sing with me, sing for the year
Sing for the laughter, sing for the tear
Sing with me, just for today
Maybe tomorrow, the good Lord will take you away

Dream on
Dream on
Dream on
Dream until your dreams come true
Dream on
Dream on
Dream on
Dream until your dreams come true
Dream on
Dream on
Dream on
Dream on
Dream on
Dream on
Dream on

Sing with me, sing for the year
Sing for the laughter, sing for the tear
Sing with me, just for today
Maybe tomorrow, the good Lord will take you away
Sing with me, sing for the year
Sing for the laughter, sing for the tear
Sing with me, just for today
Maybe tomorrow, the good Lord will take you away

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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 subsequent rock artists. The band was formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1970. Guitarist Joe Perry and bassist Tom Hamilton, originally in a band together called the Jam Band, met up with singer Steven Tyler, drummer Joey Kramer, and guitarist Ray Tabano, and formed Aerosmith. In 1971, Tabano was replaced by Brad Whitford, and the band began developing a following in Boston. more »

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Written by: Steven Victor Tallarico

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10 facts about this song

Song creation
• "Dream On" was written by Aerosmith's lead singer Steven Tyler. It's believed to be his first-ever song composition.
Song significance
• The song is meaningful to the band as it's the first major hit by Aerosmith, reaching the Billboard Hot 100 in 1973 and again in 1976.
Song inspiration
• Steven Tyler reported that he wrote "Dream On" based on the time he spent sitting at his piano trying to find the passion for music.
Song structure
• The song is known for its blend of hard rock and progressive rock. It's also noted for the slight RB influence.
Song appeal
• "Dream On" is famous for its power ballad style, the impressive vocal range of Steven Tyler, and Joe Perry's guitar work.
Album significance
• The song was first featured on Aerosmith's self-titled debut album, which was released in 1973.
Popularity
• Despite initially peaking at number 59 on the Billboard chart in 1973, radio stations gradually gave the song more playtime, and it has since become one of Aerosmith's most successful and iconic songs.
Cover versions
• The song has been covered by numerous artists across different genres, including metal band Dio, pop artist Kelly Sweet, and contemporary emo artists like Boyce Avenue.
Inclusion in various mediums
• "Dream On" is a popular choice for soundtracks and has been featured in movies, TV series, and even video games. In 2008, the song was used in a montage that accompanied the U.S. team's entrance during the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics.
Recognition
• In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked "Dream On" as one of its 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

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