The Grammys annually honors some of the best songs and music videos of the past year, chosen by members of The Recording Academy.
As stated on the Grammys official site, "It is truly a peer honor, awarded by and to artists and technical professionals for artistic or technical achievement, not sales or chart positions."
Among all the awards given out during the show, categories like record of the year, album of the year, and song of the year often generate buzz. The difference between record of the year and song of the year is that the former refers to "the artist's performance as well as the overall contributions of the producer(s), recording engineer(s) and/or mixer(s) if other than the artist" and the latter "recognizes the songwriter(s)."
Keep reading this list to see which track received a Grammy for record of the year on the year that you were born.
1975: "I Honestly Love You"— Olivia Newton-John
At the 17th Grammys, Olivia Newton-John's "I Honestly Love You" received awards for record of the year and and best female pop vocal performance. Listen to the track here.
1976: "Love Will Keep Us Together"— Captain & Tennille
"Love Will Keep Us Together" was released by American duo Captain & Tennille in 1975. The song won a Grammy for record of the year in 1976 and also received a nomination for best pop vocal performance by a duo, group, or chorus. Listen to the song here.
1977: "This Masquerade"— George Benson
George Benson won his first Grammy awards in 1977 for record of the year, best pop instrumental performance, and best R&B instrumental performance. Listen to "This Masquerade" here.
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