WTF!! FIRST TIME HEARING Aerosmith - Dream On | REACTION

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

From my own memory, I recall thinking that, in the early 70’s, there was Zeppelin….and then there was Aerosmith. They were kinda America’s answer to all those incredible English bands. Tyler was viewed by many as a Robert Plant clone…….but that was the mold of frontman then, set by Robert Plant and Roger Daltry. His voice has stayed strong and he is now considered one of the best frontmen in rock history. Always in the top 10.

[@Pait728]

I remember them being compared to Zep a lot because they were both riff based bands. They both came up with the tastiest riffs. Try "Sweet Emotion."

[@EvilSean62]

@@Pait728 sweet emotion does it for me all day ... as a bass player i cannot emphasize strongly enough the lesson of impact over complexity edit spellcheck ffs

[@kd8199]

Grew up in the day and saw Zep and Aerosmith live in concert. I never considered Tyler a clone of Plant. Their styles were completely different performance wise.

[@PK1971PK]

@@kd8199 Me neither. Only comparison I was aware of was with Mick Jagger, but mostly because of the huge mouth he looked sort of like him and had similar showmanship.

[@kd8199]

@@PK1971PK - true that. I’ve seen the Stones live too. That’s a much better comparison. Both have the same energetic style on stage and huge mouths.

[@CarolinaGirl6919]

This song should be ranked far and above the ranking that Rolling Stone Mag gave it. One can feel immediately the Hall-of-fame quality of Dream On.

[@ankhgirl3]

Sweet Emotion for an older sound like this. To showcase how Aerosmith adjusted with the times, you could react to “Walk This Way” which was on their album Toys in the Attic from the 70’s, but was brought back as a hit in the 80’s when they featured Rap artists RUN DMC. I enjoy both versions, but definitely love the collab. (Gotta watch it with the video 😁)

[@yenlard6683]

He should just listen to the whole Toys in the Attic album.

[@reginairvine3919]

Absolutely ANYTHING yoy listen to by Aerosmith or Steven Tyler is going to be FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Billis75]

I saw them at their Las Vegas residency last year. Steven Tyler at 74 years old sounded SO GOOD. Especially on this song. 50 years after the song came out.

[@JoyL351]

Walk This Way. One of their most famous hits and an iconic 70's rock song.

[@bnparts90]

This should be in in the top 10 of greatest songs, it was an epic power ballad way before there ever was such a thing. This song still gets a lot of air time on the radio. There is a version that was done with a full orchestra, that I think was done for MTV.

[@charlenewebb5893]

Oh Memories I was In Junior High School .Party On Seen them in Concert back in 1975 Lol

[@sandyboudreaux-barber9586]

I’m now in my seventies and I listed to Aerosmith in the 70s Fast forward a few decades and my daughter was watching and listening to Aerosmith. I brought my kids up right!

[@AuthorLaurieAnnSmith]

I grew up listening to this song on radio and sang along and still do today!! LOL.. I love this song and it was so important to me as a teenager and still is today. I love Aerosmith and if you haven't be sure and check out a live version of this with a symphony etc.. and other live performances. Steven Tyler is just so cool!!!

[@remmymafia3889]

This is my and most everybody else's first ever listen of anything by Aerosmith, as your liner notes indicate that this was the first single released by the band, off their first album. I ran with a unique group of musical oriented individuals during the time ('73), and literally heard this song being played at my high schools graduation house bash, as one of my buddies 'mined' this just released gem, and played it over and over that evening. The party goers all heard Aerosmith rather emphatically that night. (lol)

[@JennyJohn50]

Aerosmith is absolutely one of my favorite bands of all time ❤ Great Reaction my friend! I recommend: Kings & Queens, Sweet Emotion, Same Old Song and Dance, Pink, Ragdoll, Love In An Elevator, Crazy, Janie's Got A Gun, Dude Looks Like A Lady, Cryin, Back In The Saddle, Amazing, Angel...there are many more,

[@kareng4658]

Pure, stupendous classic rock!

[@unclestinky6388]

Walk this Way and Sweet Emotion are two early Aerosmith hits. Aerosmith later did a collab with Run DMC on Walk this Way in the 80s, which was one of the first rap songs to hit mainstream.

[@donnamoskowitz4978]

True rock music!!! I graduated in 1976 and this was our class song!!!

[@ronstegall2312]

"Walk this way!!!" Also "Kings and Queens!!!"

[@ronstegall2312]

"KINGS AND QUEENS!!!" A must!!!!

[@charlizeham1]

Love the Theme song from Armageddon. His daughter also plays in the movie. Liv Taylor.

[@johndef5075]

Their first 4 albums are wall to wall bangers. Remembering drawing their logo on my schoolbooks....damn Im old😅

[@debramoore7513]

I was in Junior High, that’s old too!! 🤘 Dream On 🤘

[@rebeccarockchik6704]

💯

[@SalvoG]

Back to a normal schedule now that the weekend is over, had some great family time. On ANOTHER NOTE, WHAT IS THIS SONG!?! This is absolute 🔥 Steven Tyler is a beast!!!! Edit: someone commented it’s Stevens birthday, how ironic lol

[@bobbolan4672]

Dio did this song as well.

[@monicamad1285]

Steven has said in concert No More No More is his favorite Aerosmith song.

[@cathybrookeburt2616]

You need to see this performance live. He sings it as good at age 70 as he did at 30. My fav is 'I don't want to miss a thing' which was used in the movie with Steven's daughter Liv Tyler, called 'Armageddon'. Great song, great movie with Ben Affleck & Bruce Willis too.

[@ladonnawhatley904]

Sweet Emotion by Aerosmith!!

[@petercocolla2759]

Train kept a rollin

[@PrestonH-q5w]

May I suggest "Sweet Emotion", anything from the album "Toys in the Attic" by Aerosmith.

[@monicataylor9977]

Aerosmith, walk this way, next please

[@TheSnoozeUntold]

Aerosmith was my first concert ever. They are absolute legends. Thanks for the reaction!

[@mayLibertyprevail1a]

"Dream On" is rock perfection--and so amazingly mature lyrically, to have been written by a teenager! A few more suggestions (listed oldest to newest): "Back in the Saddle", "What It Takes", "Livin' on the Edge".

[@sherylhenley1931]

Steven Tyler is amazing-hope you can see a live video of this. Steven wrote the words to this when he was 14 and didn't come out with this song until his early 20's. Amazing lyrics! The music is incredible too!

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Every now and then a very young man (or boy!) will write a song that resonates with much older people: Paul Simon and John Lennon also come to mind.

[@kathyharvey8275]

when i was 15 got tickets to a concert, where aerosmith was the backup band for 3 dog night, 1973 and tickets were four dollars. Oh for the good old days❤❤❤❤❤

[@jodij6280]

I had a big smile on my face watching the video, knowing what was coming. Your reaction when he started singing, "Dream on..." is the reason I watch your videos.

[@shellyu.1406]

I saw them live a few years ago and they put on one helluva a show. 🎶❤🎶

[@monicamad1285]

2 of my favorites by Aerosmith, No More No More and Mama Kin 🔥🔥

[@CathyPrice317]

Sweet Emotion, Walk This Way, Back In The Saddle --- some of my favorites. Aerosmith was the first concert I ever went to! Fantastic!!!

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

First! Missed the live stream….but glad this song came up…..ESPECIALLY if this is your first Aerosmith song. Gotta get Aerosmith on the channel. Would have preferred Sweet Emotion, but that’s OK. Good Afternoon, btw. 👋

[@SalvoG]

Good afternoon 😃

[@joescott8877]

SO funny! At 6:24 you said "We're still building!" JUST when I happened to be half-composing in my mind a comment, and figured I'd mention something about how incredibly DRAMATIC this song is, how it builds and has little climaxes and then , finally, a great payoff or catharsis or whatever. So, "great minds, etc.," LOL but yes, definitely one of the best rock songs to come out of the 70's, and maybe out of the EVER...

[@douggetchess4732]

This song was sometimes referred to as a "Little Stairway" because of it's building structure. Aerosmith's catalog is very deep. The rumble of "Back in the Saddle", their cover of what what has become a meme "Walking in the Rain", the Zepplinish riff in "Last Child"... IMO their 70s work is the best, but I'm an old man stuck in the 70s. :) That said, I can't think of an era of Aerosmith that didn't produce good stuff.

[@mariejustme]

You’re not alone. 😁🤘🏼

[@douggetchess4732]

@@mariejustme Just noticed your avatar. Congrats on the NC, but as a Gator I'm very annoyed. 🙂

[@msjitter]

@@douggetchess4732 thanks, but don’t you mean two (back-to-back) NC? Y’all will be fine as soon as you dump Sunbelt Billy. Looking forward to it. 😁

[@remmymafia3889]

thanks for the tidbit on this classic being connected to the Zeppelin classic "Stairway To Heaven'. Certainly can see the buildup comparison. Tyler tinkering with some of the lyrics of this song at 14 blows my mind.

[@lesanswau]

Saw them on their first ever Australian tour in support of the album Pump on October 5, 1990. Dream On was the 2nd last song before the encores and you could have heard a pin drop in the 13500 seat arena when it started.❤

[@Leigh53-k6h]

You really need to see them perform! It's incredible! Love Aerosmith, lots of videos out there with some hardcore storytelling. His own daughter was in a couple of them.

[@richnorcal]

Fantastic song...great ending...always leave 'em wanting more...

[@rchuckins]

Tyler is simply a vocal mutant-range is incredible

[@marshabailey772]

Range is great but tone is not. Listen to Freddie Mercury and Steve Perry who have both (especially Steve...the tone and control are insane).

[@gdo3510]

@@marshabailey772 his tone is absolutely great. What you talking about? Judging from your examples sounds like you like clear and technical vocals. Nothing wrong with that, but it’s all subjective, and a tone like Tyler’s which is rougher around the edges conveys more emotion than perfect tone does.

[@lstapes7]

@@marshabailey772Steven Tyler’s voice is utterly unique. I believe that Steven’s voice might be a bit polarizing. In my opinion, he is unquestionably the best frontman in rock, and yes, he is a better frontman than Freddie Mercury. I know that is blasphemy to those who deify Freddie, but if someone objectively watches a wide variety of Aerosmith performances, Tyler has great audience interaction, but his performances are explosive and unpredictable. I don’t say this lightly because I can never decide if Queen or Aerosmith is my favorite band.

[@remmymafia3889]

he tortured his chords over the decades though- would be surprised if he didn't have permanent impairment from high wear style of singing.

[@jersydvl]

Stevens vocal cords literally vibrate faster then normal people. There a video of it in KZbin

[@annamariadelillo2916]

It's somewhere between a scream and a shriek. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!! You MUST check out WALK THIS WAY (the original by Aerosmith, which was released in 1975) and THEN check out the re-do of this with RUN DMC, which was released in 1986 (11 years later, and it became a MONSTER hit all over again) - it was THE PERFECT pairing of rock and rap!!! You'll love it!! You have the watch the video of it!!

[@laurette5493]

THE FIRST ALBUM, get Your Wings was totally a GREAT album. I saw them at the Michigan Palace in Detroit in 1974.......and KISS opened for them! Fantastic concert, my first at 17yrs.old!

[@lindagonzalez1529]

Don't want to miss a thing! one of my favorites of course, there is always, WALK THIS WAY! now that one is good also!

[@mariejustme]

The best feeling in the world is standing in a huge group of people at a live show all singing this song. It was the first show I went to in Atlanta after 9/11. Flags were everywhere and you can imagine how it felt. ❤️🤘🏼

[@nathaliablaze116]

Aerosmith's cover of the Beatle's Come Together is awesome, Steve Tyler can still sing those notes today which is quite impresive. And if you're looking for screamers of the 70's can i recomend Deep Purple's Child in Time. Ian Gillan is another incredible voice from that era.

[@tammys.1237]

Back In The Saddle, Sweet Emotion, Last Child...all great songs that showcase Tyler's amazing vocal range.

[@williammuntzer7374]

Great reaction. If you like Tyler's vocals, try "Back In The Saddle".

[@mdj-ie7rj]

Agree. Great song/hilarious too

[@EdnaDoe-s2k]

Lovin' me some Aerosmith . Can't beat 'em. ❤

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Next song; Either Love in an Elevator, or Sweet Emotion.

[@bonnielemenager4030]

My first memory that I associate with this song is hearing it on my local AM radio station - the kind that played nothing but static after the sun went down. At first I didn't care for it, but I grew to love it the more it was played. The announcer would always cut into the gong at the end, so I never knew it existed until I bought the album. Incredible introduction! Great song.

[@miguellara003]

Seasons of Wither, Toys in the Attic, Sweet Emotion, and more... Aerosmith has a pretty extensive library.

[@terri2494]

It was fun watching your face when he went up into the stratosphere! He’s one of those who can effortlessly switch back and forth between falsetto and his lower register. (Or registers? It seems like I once heard that we all have three, but it’s easier and less dramatic, or even noticeable, switching between the lower two.) His falsetto is so raw and yet so beautifully controlled. Your question about it being falsetto or a scream reminded me of a soprano opera singer I once saw being interviewed. She said basically she got paid to scream.

[@tracilmoser1677]

I was fortunate, saw Aerosmith and KISS together. No words to describe that concert ❤

[@DaNixys]

Gotta do the MTV live version of this with a full orchestra! EPIC!

[@stephaniewashburn7700]

Aerosmith circa 70’s- EVERYTHING ❤

[@piratsnygg]

We played this at my dad's funeral. Aerosmith was his favourite band, and he LOVED Steven Tyler so much! And this was probably his favourite song. Dream on, dad 🕊

[@riff8114]

Toys In The Attic is a good one...Dream On made them famous lol/ first album shocker

[@PK1971PK]

For vocals "Back in the Saddle". But all of the Toys in the Attic album was great--"Sweet Emotion", "Walk this Way", "No More, No More" were all hits and then there is the "Big Ten Inch Record"--and one of my favorites of theirs of all time--the little played gem that is maybe the heaviest they ever got: "Round and Round".

[@sailinbob11]

I saw them years ago. I was in my 40s by then. We were up in the balcony watching the party on the floor. Wearing khaki pants and a polo. Tapping a toe. Kid in the seat next to me was doing his best to party , but the ushers were everywhere, and he was stuck in a row with a bunch of "adults ". Not that I wouldn't have been happy to share ,but we went outside for that in the "smoking area. The authorities did hassle some "kids" ,but never even looked our way. It was much more fun in the 70s. As soon as the lights went out the lighters popped off. Lol...

[@joepimentel306]

July 1973 a free 4 day concert held in my home town Fall River MA Main act Saturday night was Aerosmith. Very awesome.

[@stevetanner3019]

If you haven’t done “Walk This Way” by them, you simply have to. It will blow you away. One of the great classic rock riffs

[@rebeccarockchik6704]

This song was very well received when it came out especially by 5 year old me! I have always been a rock n roller!! ✌❤

[@Fonoyb]

One of my Favorite Songs of all Time

[@melissabeck7932]

Do “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing”-please! It’s done in 1998

[@debramoore7513]

LOVE AEROSMITH .. My hairdresser friend used to be a hairdresser to the rock stars! Said Steven was absolutely fun to hang around with. I bet .. 😜

[@bostonvair]

Welcome to the Aerosmith rabbit hole from your friend in Boston. Saw these guys live in the mid 1980s just around the time they were making a comeback and they put on a helluva show. I love a lot of their early material. Some suggestions: Sweet Emotion Toys in the Attic Walk this Way (listen to the original first, then their duet with Run DMC) Get the Lead Out Anyway, that's a good start off the top of my head.

[@andreakear97]

So many good ones to choose from! A couple of lesser known songs are Seasons of Wither and Lord of the Thighs.

[@nanner3200]

Give me all the Aerosmith you've got! They are the band I have seen live the most. I've lost count but if I had to guess? A dozen? 15 times? 70's/80's and 90's I was a concert junkie. Also a ticket snob so no far away seats. Today is Steven's 75th birthday! First of course is Steven (demon of screaming) Tyler who does a little of everything. Mostly lead vocals Joe F'n Perry lead guitar Joey Kramer Drums Tom Hamilton Bass guitar Brad Whitford Guitar (back up) Many people will suggest "Don't want to miss a thing" as a song to do. Meh. It's their most commercial song (done for a movie Steven's daughter Liv Tyler was in with Bruce Willis) and one most people know. Playing them live is hit or miss as not only the drug factor (they don't call them the Toxic twins for nothing! although clean now) but also Steven has had several throat surgeries so you don't know what a live video is going to give you. That said....getting their official videos blocked is also hit or miss. 95% of their videos are pretty darn creative! (and usually a bit naughty) Song videos I have seen others do without getting blocked: Love in an Elevator, Livin on the Edge, Janie's got a gun, Amazing, Seasons of Wither (MTV's unplugged version). Dude (looks like a lady) Just to name a few. Not sure if these have been tried official but I would love to see someone do Pink, Eat the Rich, Jaded. Enough for now 😆

[@PriestessOfNothing]

Yeah, Don't Want To Miss A Thing might be the huge hit, but it IS "meh", not their song and not their best work. Sweet Emotion, Walk This Way, Back In The Saddle, Love In An Elevator, Janie's Got A Gun, Dude Looks Like A Lady...that's enough to start with, anyway lol

[@silverdye7424]

OMG, your face is so expressive in your reactions to great music. I love it

[@purfctwmn]

Aerosmith was an absolute blast to play on #rockband #guitarhero

[@robertcussins2807]

"Seasons of Wither" is absolutely amazing. Have not seen anyone react to it. From the "Get Your Wings" album.

[@nanner3200]

The only place (besides bad versions live) I've seen it is MTV unplugged. Not the best video as it's old but the voice and song comes through! One of my favs of theirs!

[@jonfazzone5125]

Back in the Saddle Walk This Way

[@christinemoore4478]

Always really liked this song .

[@MoMoMyPup10]

And this song will get better and better the first 50 times you listen to it.

[@jackiegiannino6835]

Walk this way is another great song by Aerosmith!

[@dr.anthonytrabue7426]

I remember working nights at the VA Hospital with the radio at the Nurse's Station playing Dream On. 1975. Best music year ever in my opinion.

[@Vegasshakenandstirred]

I was born in 1972, and this is the reason at 51. I pretty much only listen to 70s & 80s 🎶 music. 😂

[@vernhoke7730]

Another 8-track from my case back in high school in the seventies. A live version is definitely next.

[@tracyfarnath2270]

Another golden oldie on one of my playists, I've got so many can't remember which one, great track 🇬🇧

[@legalizitt]

Hey there, Sal. I went to high school in NJ , grad in '75. My first concert was Aerosmith at MSG in NYC in 1976. I moved to CO to go to college, worked at a record store at the mall; we were the town's TicketTron location, and got comp tickets for every concert in Denver: McNichols Arena, Mile High Stadium, and Red Rocks Amphitheater. Bruce, Rush, Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd, The Stones, The Who, Dio, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, AC/DC, Neil Young, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Van Halen, Heart, 38 Special, ZZ Top, it was an amazing time. Of course, when you're living it you don't realize it until later when you look back. Kinda like when I was living in Seattle in the early 90's, going to bars in Pioneer Square to see bands like Soundgarden, Pearl Jam and Nirvana when grunge was breaking. Couldn't have known how lucky I was. I have over 500 CDs of classic rock, the stuff never gets old. I am truly happy that you found it and like it. You did my heart good today. Cheers.

[@margaretervin8895]

Sweet Emotions, Walk this Way, Back in the Saddle

[@PriestessOfNothing]

I'm sorry, your facial expressions are the best! You can see the wheels turning in your head, and it's great. Being a little older like me, and having rocker parents, I grew up on this stuff. It's just been a staple of my life all these years and reaction channels like yours have made me realize just how much I've taken it for granted. I've learned to listen with new ears through you. And it's amazing to watch people discover what I've always known and watch it blow your minds. It's symbiotic here. Thank you, you do much more than just check out music. Dream On was sampled in Eminem's song Sing For The Moment, which is a great song in its own right. You mentioned the great bass (which I'm partial to) Sweet Emotion MUST be your next Aerosmith song!

[@robinbeerman4726]

Epic song. Classic.

[@1Kent]

I would call it more of a controlled shreak than a scream.

[@stevedem76]

This album has many great songs, but my favorite album by them, Get Your Wings. Songs like Lord of the Thighs, Spaced, Train Kept a Rolling. Not a bad song on it.

[@markcole8698]

Aerosmith is one of the great American bands of all time! Seasons of Wither is one of my favorites 👍

[@rcul8r1]

Yup Dude, 50 years ago! I agree with Terry, you have to give "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" a chance next!

[@mariedelgado1613]

Aerosmith has been around about 50 years they are awesome.

[@SummerRose56]

One of my top favorite bands back in the day, second only to Zeppelin and Queen for me. Great reaction! 💕

[@pttp5509]

We danced to Aerosmith playing this live at a club outside Boston before they were crazy famous - you could touch Steve from the dance floor they were so close. It is a great memory! Steve has a crazy range and his screams were beloved. Try Walk This Way for classic early Aerosmith

[@dianebertrand7199]

Saw them a few year ago, dream on..Excellent

[@joeblow8301]

I like that you let the song play so you get the whole effect. And I can enjoy it again to. Thanks great review.

[@bostonwhofan]

I went to the Aerosmith gig at Fenway Park last September. Towards the end of the show, the entire ballpark went dark as concerts often do at the end of the main show as the fans await the encore. A few minutes later the spotlights focused on Steven Tyler sitting atop the Green Monster at his white baby grand piano. He started playing the piano and singing "Dream On". Soon after Joe Perry (lead guitar) joined Steven atop the Green Monster and started wailing on his guitar while standing on the piano. I always wondered what people driving by Fenway Park on the Mass Turnpike must have thought when they passed Fenway Park that night and saw Steven Tyler and Joe Perry atop the Green Monster rockin' the house! It was their 50th anniversary show.

[@kevinmcpherson4379]

Sal, love your reactions.... straight forward, down to earth w/ no BS! Never change

[@kevinbreaux3039]

Back in the saddle again, sweet emotion, janie's got a gun, walk this way, pink, jaded, rag doll, the list goes on & on......

[@jeffreyfries7342]

Walk This Way

[@daviddragavon7555]

For your own fun, whether you react or just for yourself. Check out Sweet Emotion or Walk this way (a dance floor favorite in my dau), followed by My BIg 10 inch. From Toys in the Attic, their 2nd Album. PERRY Plays lead 🎸 guitar.

[@jeffmattson5766]

This song was used during the credits of the movie Miracle. A great movie about the 1980 US Olympic Miracle on Ice hockey team.

[@niepieisme9830]

I really enjoyed watching this reaction. It was great. Thank you.

[@mybrainhurts1856]

My very first concert - 1974! To this date, still one of the best shows I've seen & absolutely still one of my favorite bands!!!