Aerosmith Dream On
Aerosmith Dream On was the first single ever created by the group. It was featured on their 1973 debut album, Aerosmith. Steven Tyler wrote the song which was heavily influenced by the blues.
Aerosmith Dream On was the first major hit for the group. It only reached number 59 when it was originally released as singles. But in 1976 it made it all the way up to number six during its re-release. It was first played live at a Connecticut inn. Aerosmith Dream On was later released by the group in eight compilations, as well as on two boxed sets.
Aerosmith Dream On made it into the rock 'n roll Hall of Fame as one of the 500 songs that shaped rock 'n roll. Rolling Stone listed as number 172 in its 500 greatest songs of all time. Two other Aerosmith songs, Sweet Emotion and Walk This Way, are tied for this song in the minds of fans as Aerosmith's signature song.
Many times songs, such as Aerosmith Dream On, are sampled for other music. That means short portions of the song appear in some way. Eminem sampled the song in his 2002 album the Eminem Show. Aerosmith's lead vocalist played the guitar solo on the tracks. Some less well-known artists sampled or covered Aerosmith Dream On. These include Andru Donalds, and a rapper named Slim Thug.
There is a myth that the band Led Zeppelin actually wrote the song. It's just a hoax. Buick uses the song in their commercials. Their slogan is Dream Up. It also appeared in a number of movies. These include Miracle from Walt Disney, and Last Action Hero.
Aerosmith Dream On has been featured in a number of video games. It appeared in the opening cut scene of Dead or Alive Ultimate. There is also a video game called Guitar Hero Aerosmith. The song was re-recorded just for the game. People could also download Aerosmith Dream On for the game Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. Its appearance in that game was to promote the new game.
Not only has Aerosmith Dream On been featured in many live concerts, but it has also been performed with full orchestras. In the 1990s a concert was done for MTV's 10th anniversary. And in 2006 members of Aerosmith performed it with the Boston Pops. The song has been dedicated to a captured in Israeli soldier. As well as to a fan of the band was murdered.
It's not only a piece of rock 'n roll history, Aerosmith Dream On is a piece of American history.