Aerosmith performing "Dream On" in 2004 - Analysis of Steven Tyler's Live Vocals

Today we're talking about absolute legends... Aerosmith and Steven Tyler! This is a live performance of the song "Dream On" from 2004.
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[@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore]

What blows me away is that he was a teenager when he wrote these lyrics. This song may top my list of the ten songs I’d want to have with me on an isolated island. No doubt about it.

[@backcountryshitok]

I guess before tablets you were left with your mind and a pen and paper . Im sure there was alot scratched out lyrics

[@davidwatson7484]

Toys In the Attic!

[@lisascorp]

And not just the lyrics. From what I understand, I read about it somewhere at one point, he also composed the music on piano and knew what he wanted the guitars etc to do. It is brilliant. I also like Seasons of wither. They should have released that as a single. They never did so it never really got much air play. It's from their second album. It's almost as good as dream on.

[@rafanj824]

Steven Tyler is legendary, what a voice this man has. Incredible.

[@ronburgundy4266]

This song is 50 years old…. Jeez, I feel old now.

[@W3c16B]

tell me about it.. 😅

[@geneadams4171]

I've been an Aerosmith fan since their first album, which this song was on. I think one of the best things about Steven Tyler's voice was its grittiness. It was raw but had a balance that fluctuated between that raw sound and a smooth effortlessness. Great band. FYI---Steven wrote this song when he was 16! Just amazing. Nice reaction, Bethany. Keep them coming.

[@anthonymcclain6475]

The way he takes in the breath through his teeth at the beginning is just genius

[@marleneegan-hm7lr]

I haven’t been to many concerts in my life, but seeing Aerosmith in concert was definitely a dream of mine fulfilled! When my husband was at a mall in Boston years ago Steven Tyler was there shopping alone. He and my husband looked at each other for a moment. I was extremely jealous!

[@j_freed]

I'm amazed how wonderfully on pitch Steven still sings, his voice may thin a bit with age but he still a pleasure to listen to.

[@dennis300cr]

Great choice in this Dream On from 2004! I loved this version not only for the great performance by Aerosmith but the cameraman's focus on the stunning audience!

[@justitia257]

Beautiful reaction, Gorgeous Vocalyst

[@markvanderstelt8999]

thanks

[@j-fb4596]

"All the thiiiiings, come back to youuuuuu!"

[@bobsmith1614]

More like 50 years, sounds crazy come to think of it...

[@backnine07]

I can just imagine how honored the singers must be with your analysis of their songs. You're really fun to watch.

[@backnine07]

your reactions are the reason to watch these videos - they're priceless!

[@jonelstevens9246]

We’re not worthy, Mr. Steven Tyler!

[@larrygoes]

Great choice of performances. One of a kind voice here...his natural gift. It is incredible knowing the kind of miles this voice has on it that it was sounding this...well...so Steven Tyler. Your expressions, worth the price of admission...at least as engaging as the music video! You look ready for a night out on the town in this video 😉 . Good work!

[@NZLatic]

I recently watch him sing this song at Howard Sterns 70th birthday bash and he still smashes it! What a legend

[@StealthParrot]

I've seen lots of singers attempt this song and completely fail where Steven hits those insanely high notes at the end. I remember the first time I heard Back In The Saddle and was blown away by his vocals. Amazing voice!

[@nfmg2265]

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[@kevinwagner542]

Thanks for doing this one! This is probably my favorite Aerosmith song. It came out when I was in High School. As a life long hard rock and metal fan, their first five albums were very influential for me.

[@SoapinTrucker]

I was 10 when this was released, and I'm STILL pissing off the neighbors with it! That's a LEGENDARY song if you ask me... 1973 ~ 2024..... yup. 🔈🔉🔊 🎸

[@w.c.orielly9059]

ty for reacting to such a cool and great version... i dont think ive ever seen this particular one..... and your enthusiasm and perspective is as infectious as it is informative.... ty for your channel... peace🙃

[@Iguesswhitelivesdontmatter]

I just remember high school. Back in the saddle. Dream on. Toys in the attic. Sweet Emotion. Walk this way. So many more. Thanks for those memories babe.

[@TheLastOfTheRockstarsU2]

The change in delivery at the beginning of the “dream on” bits is something he does from time to time live as a reference to the way he sang it on the album in 1973. When Aerosmith first went into the studio Steven was very unsure about his voice, and though he sounded too angelic or “willie the white boy” as he put it. He wanted to sound more like a black singer so he put this voice on that sounded older and more “soul than rock”. It’s something he can do on command, in fact if you seek out the live version of dream on from 1997 in Germany he does the false voice the entire second verse of the song. It’s an incredibly impressive transition, give it a look :)

[@basharic3162]

I got to see them live in the 90s. Back when cigarette lighters were still a thing at rock shows. Seeing a coliseum filled with little pinpricks of fire all bouncing in rhythm to Dream On while Aerosmith just crushed it on stage was a hell of a thing. Also, no one who's ever been to an Aerosmith concert ever wonders why Steven Tyler is so skinny. Dude must have run several miles going back and forth from one wing of the stage to another during the concert, all while singing his guts out. The sheer athleticism to be able to do that and still sing perfectly is astonishing. They put on a fantastic show.

[@DonnachaDeLong]

Eh, he's also a recovered junkie. Have you ever seen a fat junkie or former junkie? William Burroughs was stick thin until the day he died.

[@Wraithlen]

He's smart in that he saved his higher register note/chorus for specific times. Of course, few have fried their vocal chords like this man. It's amazing he can sing at all. I always loved his lower voice (which he uses here) and wish he would have used it more in their music. With that said, what a band/singer.

[@lisascorp]

He really used his lower voice on the album Get Your Wings; their 2nd album. I'd say on every song on it. It's my favorite album they ever did. I didn't hear it until it had been out for a few years because I was only 8 when it came out.

[@JTS578]

I've always wondered if these amazing pop vocalists studied and were taught the techniques you speak of, of if they just figured it out on their own. Your analysis is wonderful.

[@Veaseify]

Normally I would say they just sing whatever comes naturally but Steven Tyler's father was a classical musician who taught piano so he may have given him some pointers on vocal technique

[@Kev72-om2yc]

Steven Tyler, yet another from the pantheon of great 70's rock singers, Ian Gillan from Deep Purple and Paul Rogers from Free and Bad Company must be on the list for consideration Keep up the great work love the channel 🙂

[@AndrewJones-cx6kl]

I remembered the first time I heard this in the 1970’s. We were on a family trip and the radio played it. I was probably 9 years old. It’s one of the best riffs and vocals of all time.

[@sandy-yy2es]

The lyric is actually ''All the feelings come back to you."Thank you Bethany, I love your passion for music.❤😊😊😊

[@anthonymcclain6475]

TIMELESS ❤

[@randythemitoman]

Who else came here just to see Bethany doing whatever?

[@torr8637]

I did. And will continue to. She is... ummm... very easy on the eyes.

[@ivofelden8033]

Guilty

[@richconejo]

I love her channel and watching her experience all this great music

[@SinNmyGrin]

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅​@@torr8637

[@davidwatson7484]

I've noted it before in other reactions, she has the most beautiful teeth. I love to see her smile!

[@cryptoking7093]

Another great reaction video!

[@clarencemassey4874]

Steven is bad assed after all these years dream on is the first song I heard and he's still got it after all these years.

[@joselyndc2206]

This is my favorite aerosmith song. I only got the chance to see them live once and was one of the best concerts I’ve been to. When Dream On started I was blown away- he sounded better than the recording. ❤

[@Chuckles..]

Yea at 9:58 it's like he opens a different baffle for that different tone he has which is the one he needs to launch the high part. Tyler's voice reminds me of watching a cathedral organ performance.

[@007chinochef]

Hey beautyfull!!! You're writh. This song has no time. I heard that Tyler wrote this song when he was 16 years old. Thanks. Greettings from Argentina

[@williamskrainski8407]

The song is 50+ years old

[@siralinamaz]

I have never seen such beauty and voice before, you are perfect.

[@srt8rocketship241]

Love your smile. It's infectious. Great reactor that you are keeps me coming back. Keep with Masterclass bands. Life is too short for mediocrity.

[@tjvertigo]

One of the best!! I only recently found him doing this song for Howard Stern's birthday in 2014 and still!

[@carbon_no6]

This is my absolute favorite song of all time! In my opinion nothing can top this song.

[@hemiacplurge3572]

I know I'm probably not going to get a lot of upvotes on this, but I think a listen to Carla Bozulich, especially her work in Geraldine Fibbers and Evangelista would be a real surprise to many folks who have never heard her. She has never stopped recording, and continues to blow my mind, every time.

[@jussitikkuri6991]

For Steven Tyler to have a Rikers Island T shirt on and having Joe Perry (who is so cool ) playing his guitar nx to him really helps out

[@rdyer8764]

You did PMJ with Morgan James. Now time to do the Voiceplay version.

[@ICP_NATION]

Old Detroit rocker here, attended 7 Aerosmith concerts..rock on.

[@ianmusicstein]

One of my all time fav songs this.

[@matts9]

I believe that "Dream On" is THE quintessential Classic Rock Song! Totally agree that it it timeless! Thank you for the review!

[@itsyourAnzayeeTer]

8:24 he literally did the same voice tone on the original one aged like fine wine!

[@rafanj824]

"I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing" has to be the next. One of the best songs ever made.

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

Yep, that was their only number 1 pop hit.

[@antivanti]

Speaking to how timeless it is. I didn't realize this song was from 1973. I kind of assumed it was a later era song of theirs from when I first heard it around this time 😅

[@jimdukeproject]

His voice is incredible always holds up

[@paxi3391]

Heard a couple of their songs and yes he and they are great but never really dived in deep. Had no idea of the different tones and textures he's capable of and have to say he's very impressive. As for your explanations lady, once again to a tee. Luvvit.😉👌

[@mycroft16]

What blows my mind is that this man's daughter is Liv Tyler. :D This song is absolutely incredible. It's restrained... it doesn't show off. So it isn't dated by the fads of the era. And he can REALLY power some insane vocals. And that high note.

[@timothymarcus1013]

Bethany, there is a bright, innocent goodness that shines from within you. It makes you stunningly beautiful. That's why people love your channel. You are someone I would have loved to have known.

[@kaansuudsert]

Hi, I really love your videos!! I'm very curious about your opinion on "Homayoun Shajarian - Heavy Make Up". Its kinda hard to find a good quality record of that song on youtube but if you can please listen it. I'm not even into that genre but it gives a different vibe like "Orphaned Land - Norra El Norra"(which I'm also not a total fan of group) but I think those are technically different and maybe gets your attention. You r the nicest and you have the best approach to music and its offerings imo. Keep it UP!

[@Chris.Thanopoulos]

steven tyler is freaking ROCK STAR !!!!!!!

[@tristanandersen2269]

His Woodstock performance was incredible

[@ICRA95]

And he was 56 years old here!!!!!

[@vernhoke7730]

I bought this album when it came out my freshman year of high school back in '73. This probably is the song Aerosmith is best known for. I've watched videos from their "Peace Out" farewell tour here on KZbin, Steven's voice is still fairly strong, although they're taking a little break right now so he can rest. Hopefully they'll be back on the as they're supposed to play near me in December.

[@LEANDRUM1]

I'd love to hear your "first listen" on Andre Matos singing Angra's "Carry On" or Shaman's "Pride".

[@davidwatson7484]

Let's not forget there was a stretch in the 80's that is probably best forgotten. I saw them at the Seattle Center during their cocaine tour. They where a shame. Pat Travors blew them away. It's good to see they cleaned up their image.

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

"Dream On" was originally released as a single from their 1973 eponymously titled first album. Neither the single nor the album did well on the charts during its initial release (the single, which was edited down for radio play, initially stalled at number 59 in September 1973); it would not be until after the success of their third album, 1975's Toys in the Attic, that interest in the band's first two albums would rise. "Dream On" was then re-released as a single in late 1975 (this time unedited), and reached number 6 in April 1976. It was the only time Steven had sang in his normal voice; he would use an exaggerated voice (as if trying to sound like James Brown) on most of the band's best-known songs.

[@Iguesswhitelivesdontmatter]

I spoke too soon. She's got a big think for Tyler. Big. Big. Big.

[@stratcat3216]

She'd be a blast to go to a concert with ! :)

[@luckyluc03]

When he starts the "dream on, dream on, dream on" part, he does that voice because he always wanted to sound like a black singer back in the day. He does it a lot on the early albums. Check One Way Street love from Japan. It sounds amazing.

[@shawnngatai4745]

Nice.. Thank you... Have you done any Joan armatrading? Very distinctive voice... I'm sure you will enjoy... Recommend Willow as a starting point.. Kia ora from NZ😊

[@70centurian]

Aerosmith and AC/DC are IT. The Last, The "Legends" that Arent Legends. They are Still Here. lve seen them 7x.

[@chrismcdowell7138]

Just watched a live Aerosmith performance from September 2023, and Mr. Tyler can still hit those notes, at the age of 75. Age is fighting to bring him down to reality, and Steven will not have anything to do with it. I’m sure at the age of 80, age will still be just as frustrated.

[@allengray5748]

Part II; Ok Miss V. Just went through your channel and looks like you did Morgan James as well as other awesome singers like Lizzy Hale and the magnificent Eva Cassidy. Also watched your reaction to DIMASH Sinful Passion. Nice 👍 Though not vocally acrobatic but a great female singer probably one of my favorites with Linda Ronstadt, Carly Simon, Ann Wilson etc is Dorothy Martin of the band DOROTHY. Magnanimous TONE!! Also Taylor Momsen ( aka Cindy Lou who) of THE PRETTY WRECKLESS. I have 4 Tower speakers with my Harman/Kardon and CRANK the heck out of these two. Peace 🕊️☮️

[@KaidenMolkna-cy2ot]

I love your videos

[@allengray5748]

WOW not bad for at 56 YEARS OLD!! So personally my favorite Aerosmith album. BTW Steve was 14 FREAKING YEARS OLD when he wrote this song. Reminiscing as a child lying under the piano while his dad ( classically trained at Juilliard) played. Another legend underrated song writer. And has anyone heard of MORGAN JAMES? Phenomenal female singer who does a version with POST MODERN JUKEBOX. Rock On and Peace 🕊️☮️

[@MackAxyzz]

greetings...btw paul rodgers of bad company/free is another guy you need to check out; 'ready for love' is a rock vocal masterpiece...blessings ;>

[@AmanD1111]

been really proud that you love indian singers... here are some more gems for you to explore sukhwinder singh - 'Dil Haara' from Tashan and 'Thaiya Thaiya' Sonu Nigam - 'Singh Saab the great' and 'Suraj hua madham' Sunidhi Chuhan - 'Yaariyaan' Shankar Mahadevan - 'Breathless'

[@mattmorganRnR]

How do you get your teeth to touch when you speak? Is that learned or on purpose? It’s a serious question. I’ve never seen it before. Great reaction as well 🔥

[@pinball1970]

I saw these 1992 ish. Brilliant

[@briansmith9356]

Great choice

[@StephenDG]

You should have reacted to the mtv anniversary performance. For me best version. He was on fire

[@Milney10]

Yeah, he’s a ripper, that’s for sure! We got sucked in too!

[@coachjdc]

and Steven wrote it when he was 18 years old!

[@markvanderstelt8999]

i think he was 5

[@PhiTheSimp]

200 dollars for their cheapest tickets. I spent 170 on VIP tickets to see Kaleo. If it wasn’t so expensive I would have bought tickets before I even had time to think twice bro that build up to that high note… yessss. The live version I always listen to over the recorded one

[@garrett6064]

A Rock God

[@yesterdayproductions1019]

Yeah, Steven has a great rock/tenor voice throughout the whole song but when he goes an octave higher on that last part, holy shit. LOL That last part is very difficult to do in that original key.

[@chris882211]

Got to sing a few lines to my daughter back in the day while on my husbands shoulders she will never forget it

[@Satanail323]

Great video. Would you consider doing one on Nirvana's Unplugged, Song: Where did you sleep last night? - it's a very powerful performance

[@TheronBradshaw]

Please check out Johnny and Edgar Winter doing Tabacco Road live. Great video, as well.

[@k-la8078]

Please do one on Diana Ankudinova "Can't help falling in love" she has the most unique vocals!

[@davebrunson125]

Oldies? LOL I was at the Toys in the Attic tour right after Dream On was released

[@robpaxson4455]

It was released in 1973, two years before Toys, it was then re-released in early 1976

[@kavitadeva]

Hi Beth, alot of the groups or solo singers you analize I am Not into. Your style of breaking it down maks it better. Could you Please do somthing from the Philly Sound. Ie The O'Jays, Harold melvin and the blue notes featuring Teddy Pendergrass. To me who was a full on Tap dancer l beg you to do some song fom the Mighty O' Jays. It woul be a dream come true. Thanks

[@gggoldman1]

HELP!!! People we need to get her to react to Falling in Reverse!!!!! I recommend Watch The World Burn and then get into the reimagined. Or start with I’m Not A Vampire Revamped. Please like and recommend. I’m sure she will be shocked and elated

[@j_freed]

This song is kind of their Stairway to California.

[@RavageReeves]

Can you do a reaction video on Bob Joyce singing ,An American Trilogy, cant help falling in love and How Great Thou Art . Many people are saying he is Elvis and he sounds very much like him (only older now) .

[@rondicts1834]

True

[@ddelski1]

Check this out, like watching and hearing your critics

[@seanmn3353]

나는 타일러 그가 70세때 부르는 노래를 듣고 너무 너무 매우 매우 아주 아주 so so~~~~~ 놀랐다

[@jabu003]

Are you ever going to react to the out of this world voice of DIAMADA GALAS there´s and incredible video with Led Zeppelin bass player

[@ClaytonMacleod]

Unfortunately, even back in the late 80s and 90s he was using either a backstage singer or recordings for the challenging notes of songs. Whether this was to save his voice so he could last a whole tour, or because he simply couldn’t do it anymore, period, I don’t know. My guess would be so he could survive the whole tour. You could often see his lip-syncing not matching the audio. I caught them in Vancouver for the Pump tour in March of 1990, and you could see and hear during songs like Angel and this song that any super high sustained notes it wasn’t him singing. He’d be miming his heart out, but the audio didn’t exactly match his mouth. Pretty sure at that show it was someone else singing backstage. I would imagine if they were using recordings, why not use recordings of his own voice? I don’t think anyone used recordings on stage that far back in time anyway. I don’t think that would become a thing for quite a few years yet. I don’t know if he was “not singing” at any point in this one. Just sayin’… Though it is interesting that in this official clip they chose at that point to do a ton of super fast cuts so you can’t see him properly.

[@JoeBlow_4]

He was 56 here and a bit hammered. ;)

[@bambanglaksana512]

about 71 years old

[@JoeBlow_4]

@@bambanglaksana512 He was born March 26, 1948 so in 2004, (when this video was recorded) he was about 56.

[@LJsReactions]

blows my minind every song he sings my fav though is I Don't Want to Miss a Thing

[@BIOSETH]

hello. how about Arch Enemy, The Agonist, Otep, Dehydrated, Arkona? something like that ^__^

[@juniorr-kl4qd]

please reaction to PUTRI ARIANI's all performances on AGT...

[@JeffCrawford-c4g]

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