Here's every song that won record of the year at the Grammys

Olivia SinghFeb 6, 2024, 01:59 IST

Miley Cyrus accepting the award for record of the year for "Flowers" at the 2024 Grammys.Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images

Every year, the Grammys celebrate the music industry's top artists and tracks.
Record of the year is one of the four biggest Grammy Awards.

The Grammy Awards honor some of the best songs and music videos of the past year, chosen by members of the Recording Academy.

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 every track that won the Grammy for record of the year.

1959: "Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)" — Domenico Modugno

Domenico Modugno in 1958.AP

1960: "Mack the Knife" — Bobby Darin

Bobby Darin was also presented with the lifetime achievement award at the Grammys.AP

1961: "The Theme from 'A Summer Place'" — Percy Faith and His Orchestra

Percy Faith was a composer, bandleader, and conductorAP

1962: "Moon River" — Henry Mancini

Henry Mancini won more than 15 Grammys.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

1963: "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" — Tony Bennett

Tony Bennett has won more than 10 Grammys.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for NARAS

1964: "Days of Wine and Roses" — Henry Mancini

Henry Mancini also received a lifetime achievement award from the Grammys.Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

1965: "The Girl From Ipanema" — Stan Getz and Astrud Gilberto

Astrud Gilberto won a Grammy in 1965.AP

1966: "A Taste of Honey" — Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass

Herb Alpert has won eight Grammys.Stuart Ramson/AP

1967: "Strangers in the Night" — Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra has won nine Grammys.AP

1968: "Up, Up, and Away" — 5th Dimension

Marilyn McCoo, Florence LaRue, Billy Davis, Jr., LaMonte McLemore, and Ron Townson of 5th Dimension in May 1969.PoPsie Randolph/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

1969: "Mrs. Robinson" — Simon and Garfunkel

Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel have won several Grammys throughout their career.Pier Paolo Cito/AP

1970: "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)" — 5th Dimension

Walt Frazier with 5th Dimension in November 1974.Marty Lederhandler/AP

1971: "Bridge Over Troubled Water" — Simon and Garfunkel

Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon holding five of the six Grammy Awards they received in March 1971.AP

1972: "It's Too Late" — Carole King

Carole King is a four-time Grammy winner.Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

1973: "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" — Roberta Flack

Roberta Flack at the 2010 Grammys.Mark J. Terrill/AP

1974: "Killing Me Softly With His Song" — Roberta Flack

Roberta Flack with her Grammy award in March 1974.Harold Filan/AP

1975: "I Honestly Love You" — Olivia Newton-John

Olivia Newton-John performing in 2005.Scott Gries/Getty Images

1976: "Love Will Keep Us Together" — Captain & Tennille

"Captain" Daryl Dragon and Toni Tennille.Ethan Miller/Getty Images

1977: "This Masquerade" — George Benson

George Benson performing at the Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Vocals Competition in California in 2015.Rachel Murray/Getty Images

1978: "Hotel California" — Eagles

The Eagles have six total Grammy awards.Rick Diamond/Getty Images

1979: "Just the Way You Are" — Billy Joel

Billy Joel performing at Madison Square Garden in May 2014.Scott Roth/Invision/AP

1980: "What A Fool Believes" — The Doobie Brothers

The group consists of Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, and John McFee.Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

1981: "Sailing" — Christopher Cross

Christopher Cross at the Grammys in New York City in 1981.AP Photo

1982: "Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim Carnes

Kim Carnes also won a Grammy in 1984 for best album of original score written for a motion picture or a television special for "Flashdance."Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMHOF

1983: "Rosanna"— Toto

Toto released an album titled "40 Trips Around the Sun," consisting of their greatest hits.AP

1984: "Beat It" — Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson, seen in this photo with Quincy Jones, has more than 10 Grammy awards.Doug Pizac/AP

1985: "What's Love Got to Do With It" — Tina Turner

Tina Turner received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1986.Sean Gallup/Getty Images

1986: "We Are the World" — USA For Africa (Various Artists)

"We Are the World" was performed at Michael Jackson's public memorial service in 2009.Mario Anzuoni-Pool/Getty Images

1987: "Higher Love" — Steve Winwood

Steve Winwood performing in 1984.Pizzello/AP Photo

1988: "Graceland" — Paul Simon

Paul Simon performing in New York City in 2015.Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images

1989: "Don't Worry Be Happy" — Bobby McFerrin

The late Robin Williams appears in the music video for this song.Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images

1990: "Wind Beneath My Wings" — Bette Midler

Bette Midler and Arif Mardin at the ceremony in 1990.Wikimedia Commons

1991: "Another Day in Paradise" — Phil Collins

Phil Collins has also received one Oscar and two Golden Globes.Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images

1992: "Unforgettable" — Natalie Cole (With Nat "King" Cole)

Natalie Cole posing with her Grammy in 1992.Gershoff/ MediaPunch/AP

1993: "Tears in Heaven" — Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton with his six Grammys at the ceremony in 1993.Douglas C. Pizac/AP

1994: "I Will Always Love You" — Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston won her first Grammy in 1986.Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

1995: "All I Wanna Do" — Sheryl Crow

Sheryl Crow's debut solo album was released in 1993.Michael Loccisano/Getty Images

1996: "Kiss From a Rose" — Seal

"Kiss From A Rose" is part of the "Batman Forever" soundtrack.Reed Saxon/AP

1997: "Change the World" — Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton has been inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times.Larry Busacca/Getty Images

1998: "Sunny Came Home" — Shawn Colvin

Shawn Colvin won her first Grammy in 1991.Richard Drew/AP

1999: "My Heart Will Go On" (Love Theme From "Titanic") — Celine Dion

Celine Dion first won a Grammy in 1993 for best pop performance by a duo or group with vocal for her "Beauty and the Beast" duet with Peabo Bryson.Reed Saxon/AP

2000: "Smooth" — Santana featuring Rob Thomas

Rob Thomas, Carlos Santana, and Clive Davis at the 42nd Grammys.Scott Gries/Getty

2001: "Beautiful Day" — U2

U2 at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada.Kevin Winter/Getty Images

2002: "Walk On" — U2

U2 performing at the 2002 Superbowl halftime show.Al Bello/ Getty Images

2003: "Don't Know Why" — Norah Jones

Norah Jones has won nine total Grammys.Scott Gries/Getty Images

2004: "Clocks" — Coldplay

Coldplay was formed in 1996 in England.Getty Images for Anheuser-Busch

2005: "Here We Go Again" — Ray Charles and Norah Jones

Norah Jones accepting her award for best female pop vocal performance.Frank Micelotta/Getty Images

2006: "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" — Green Day

Green Day members Mike Dirnt, Billie Joe Armstrong, and Tré Cool at the Grammys in 2006.

2007: "Not Ready to Make Nice" — Dixie Chicks

The Dixie Chicks have won the Grammy Award for Best Country Album four times —in 1999, 2000, 2003, and 2007.Frank Micelotta/Getty Images

2008: "Rehab" — Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse released her debut album in 2003.Getty

2009: "Please Read the Letter" — Robert Plant and Alison Krauss

The duo at the Grammys in 2009.Jason Merritt/Getty Images

2010: "Use Somebody" — Kings Of Leon

Kings Of Leon consists of brothers Caleb Followill, Nathan Followill, and Jared Followill and their cousin, Matthew Followill.Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia

2011: "Need You Now" — Lady Antebellum

The group is comprised of Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood, and Charles Kelley.Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

2012: "Rolling in the Deep" — Adele

Adele holding the six Grammy awards she received in the same year.AP

2013: "Somebody That I Used to Know" — Gotye featuring Kimbra

Gotye was born in Belgium and Kimbra was born in New Zealand.AP

2014: "Get Lucky" — Daft Punk featuring Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers

Daft Punk was founded in France and consists of duo Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo.Kevork Djansezian/Getty

2015: "Stay With Me" (Darkchild Version) — Sam Smith

In addition to multiple Grammy awards, Sam Smith has also won an Oscar and a Golden Globe.Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

2016: "Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars

Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars accepting the award for record of the year.Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

2017: "Hello" — Adele

Adele scored her first two Grammys in 2009.Joern Pollex/Getty Images for September Managemen

2018: "24K Magic" — Bruno Mars

Mars holding his five Grammy awards.Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for NARAS

2019: "This Is America" — Childish Gambino

Donald Glover's stage name is Childish Gambino.John Salangsang/Invision/AP

2020: "Bad Guy" — Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish with her five trophies at the 2020 Grammys.Chris Pizzello/AP

2021: "Everything I Wanted" — Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish posing with her two awards at the 2021 Grammys.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

2022: "Leave the Door Open" — Silk Sonic

Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars of Silk Sonic accepting the award for record of the year at the 2022 Grammys.Rich Fury/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

2023: "About Damn Time" — Lizzo

Lizzo at the 65th Grammy Awards.Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

2024: "Flowers" — Miley Cyrus