On this day March 18 1980 Grace Slick released her second solo album Dreams. The album marked a shift from her rock roots with Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship incorporating more symphonic and progressive rock influences.
Dreams reached number 32 on the Billboard charts and featured introspective lyrics and lush arrangements showcasing Slick’s powerful vocals in a new musical direction. The album was well received by critics and remains one of her most notable solo works.
80s insight: Dreams was the only Grace Slick solo album to be nominated for a Grammy Award earning a nomination for Best Album Package.