Celebrating the top songs of the 2019 Grammy Lifetime Achievement recipients

English rock band Black Sabbath helped pioneer the world of heavy metal. The band's hit song "Paranoid" is a blues and rock melody in which the lyricism on mental health is at the forefront. 

George Clinton’s “Atomic Dog” was once banned from radio due to his reputation and political consciousness. However, the song eventually made its way to the airwaves and has been sampled by a number of artists, including Dr. Dre, LL Cool J and Snoop Dogg.

Dionne Warwick saw major success with the 1968 hit, “Do You Know the Way to San Jose.” The Burt Bacharach-composed song earned Warwick her first Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.

Donny Hathaway’s 1973 “Someday We’ll All Be Free” was initially about a person dealing with internal and mental battles. Over time, the song became more of anthem for civil rights. Other artists covered the song including Bobby Womack, Aretha Franklin and James Ingram.

Julio Iglesias is one of the most successful Latin artists in music history, selling over 300 million albums to his name. He recorded albums in different languages, including Galician for his 1972 hit “Un Canto A Galicia.” It helped his music cross over into European countries.

Dynamic duo Sam & Dave saw major success in the ‘60s. The group's hit song “Soul Man” became a smash thanks to songwriters Isaac Hayes and David Porter. “Soul Man” helped earn the duo a Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Group Performance, Vocal or Instrumental. 

For jazz lovers, Billy Eckstine is always a good choice. The smooth sounds on his hit song “Jelly, Jelly” is the perfect track that could be heard at a juke joint.

Black Sabbath's "Children of the Grave" is a track to inspire a young revolution. At the time, the band had songs with a theme of antiwar, and this track was about teaching the younger generations to stand up against politicians. 

When George Clinton comes to mind, some people think of his outlandish and psychedelic style. However, Clinton, along with his Parliament-Funkadelic collective, added an eclectic sound to funk in the ‘70s. Their sound was evident on the hit “Give Up The Funk” that not only speaks to their style but also to the language of the era.

“That’s What Friends Are For” was a cover to an original Rod Stewart track. Dionne Warwick teamed up with Elton John, Gladys Knight and Stevie Wonder to record it as a charity single, and the song earned a Grammy for Song of the Year.

"A Song For You" was an original by Leon Russell and has been covered by numerous artists. However, Donny Hathaway’s version is one of the smoothest renditions ever heard. His emotional and melodic tone helps make the song his own and arguably better than Russell’s original.

After Iglesias gained major success internationally, he was looking to tackle the American music scene. He teamed up with Diana Ross on their 1984 duet, “All of You,” which became a top-20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.

Sam & Dave’s 1966 hit “Hold On, I’m Comin’” was another smash record penned by Isaac Hayes and David Porter. They keep their soulful sound but with a hint of big-band elements. The song was covered by artists like Aretha Franklin and George Benson.

“Cottage For Sale” was first composed in 1929, and many artists, like Dinah Washington and Judy Garland, recorded covers of it. Billy Eckstine released his version in 1945, and it became one of his most celebrated songs.

"Rock 'n' Roll Doctor" is a standout track on Black Sabbath's seventh album, "Technical Ecstasy." The feel-good track is the perfect anthem about how the world can bring individuals down, but rock music can help turn around any mood. 

If there’s one thing that can unite a community, it’s music. George Clinton and his Parliament-Funkadelic collective knew it all too well with their hit song “One Nation Under a Groove,” as it stresses how dance can be a way to freedom.

Dionne Warwick's 1979 single “Déjà Vu” was bound to be a hit with Isaac Hayes on the pen and Barry Manilow on the production. The song was a top-20 smash on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned Warwick a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.

For anyone who isn’t familiar with Donny Hathaway's solo efforts, he was widely known for his timeless duets with Roberta Flack. The two teamed up on the 1972 hit “Where Is The Love,” which reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.

"Lo Mejor de Tu Vida," which translates to "The Best of Your Life," was the first single from Julio Iglesias’ "Un Hombre Solo" album. The song peaked on the Latin Hot Tracks chart, where it spent 13 weeks.

Sam & Dave’s 1966 hit “You Got Me Hummin’” fits the duo's mold of soul and blues; however, the heavy organ backing gives it an appreciation for gospel as well. The song reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.