Written by frontman Steven Tyler, "Dream On" was a labor of love years in the making. Tyler started composing the music on a Steinway upright piano in the basement of Trow-Rico Lodge in Sunapee, New Hampshire, when he was just 17 or 18 years old. It took nearly six years to finalize the lyrics and arrangement.
The Anthem of Ambition: A Deep Dive into Aerosmith’s "Dream On" aerosmith_dream_on_official_audio
While "Dream On" only reached number 59 on the Billboard Hot 100 upon its initial release, its 1976 re-release skyrocketed to number 6, cementing Aerosmith as superstars. Written by frontman Steven Tyler, "Dream On" was