1970: Aretha

I hope Aretha's estate has a huge archive of all her stuff. I'd love to see Jennifer Hudson or Cynthia Erivo wear some vintage Aretha when promoting their various bio projects.

1974: Cher

Is Cher at her own beach wedding?

1975: Bowie

Apparently, Bowie's different-color-seeming eyes is actually a difference in pupil size called anisocoria, which he got from a fistfight with a friend over a girl when he was a teenager. He and the fighter stayed friends though, and Bowie ended up with an iconic look.

1975: Bette Midler

Of COURSE Bette is wearing a record as a fascinator.

1977: Dolly Parton

No slideshow should be complete without Dolly. Even the ones that don't technically have anything to do with Dolly.

1982: Rick Springfield

This is so perfectly early '80s. Also, "Jesse's Girl" still slaps, as they say. It is forever.

1983: Olivia Newton-John and Lionel Richie

Well, great, now I'm thinking about the Olivia + Lionel duet we've never gotten.

1983: Grace Jones

Grace is working a Violet Beauregard aesthetic.

Donna Summer

I never noticed how much Kelly Rowland resembles Donna Summer until this photo.

Cyndi Lauper

"DON'T SAY ANYTHING, just let it wash over you."

John Stamos and Emma Samms

These two were GH costars at this time, though she was dating a different co-star this year -- don't know if that had happened yet? They must just be here as friends, even if the matching outfits and matching hair makes them seem like a couple.

1985: Grace Jones

"THEY WEREN'T DATING?????"

1985: Tina Turner and Lionel Richie

Tina always makes me think of my dad. He liked to play music while he cooked, and Tina's cassettes were among his favorites. I was young enough not to put a lot of thought into what a Private Dancer was; I just assumed she was doing secret waltzes with people who really liked ballroom.

1986: Reba

Reba here is wearing her championship belt for winning Most 1986.

1986: Whitney

Whitney looks beautiful.

1987: The Judds

Little Bo Peep's second wedding was EXPENSIVE.

Julio Iglesias and Olivia Newton John

I had no idea Olivia was so hooked on large tiered skirts.

1987: Barbra

I hope Barbra still owns that jacket.

1987: Deniece Williams

My heart always associates Deniece with "Let's Hear It For The Boy," but she actually won here (two years later) for her gospel work. Which I assume she saw coming, as it appears she also owns a crystal ball and will read your Tarot cards.

1988: Diana Ross

Slinky and great.

1988: Whitney

But I think this is the better slinky and great dress. It's SO good.

1988: Kenny G

Has SNL realized yet that Kyle Mooney can double as Kenny G with ease?

1988: Liza Minnelli and Patrick Swayze

I hope this photo is/was on BOTH of their pianos.

1989: Gloria Estefan

Sometimes, when there's a crotch run in your leggings, you just have to improvise with the rented table linens.

1989: Vanessa Williams

She's so bundled up.

Irene Cara

PLAID TIGHTS. When will THOSE come back.

1989: Sinead O'Connor

I somehow completely forgot she wore Mother Teresa.

1990: Paula and Patrick

Who knew Patrick enjoyed the Grammys so much!?

C + C Music Factory 1991

"WHEN WE SAID EVERYBODY DANCE NOW, WE MEANT YOU."

1991: Mariah

Props to Mariah for managing the curly bangs. They can be so tricky.

1992: Seal

Did you know Seal was a pirate?

Selena 1994

She looks so beautiful. What a loss.

1994: Aretha

This was the year Aretha got her lifetime achievement award. She lived another 24 YEARS. That's a whole extra career! She could have won another one!

1994: Toni Braxton

That dress is lovely on her.

1996: TLC

Hmm. I'm going to give Most Cockamamie to Chilli over there on the right, I think.

1996: Coolio

I appreciate anyone who is willing to balance their trophies on their heads. I would very likely try this.

1998: Celine

Her makeup here is oh so pastel.

1999: Madonna

At first I was like, "Whoa, those are some mega shoes, Madge," and then I realized that's just three Grammys at her feet.

1999: Jada Pinkett-Smith

I feel like Jada would wear this again.

1999: J.Lo

It's so startling, always, to see J.Lo hunching slightly and almost smiling, when she usually now is ramrod straight and with her eyes narrowed. This is more of a raw-clay J.Lo.

Sheryl Crow

I TOLD YOU. I don't even think this should count as a cardigan. It's like... a detachable turtleneck.

I Think You'll Cherish These Classic Grammys Photos

There is so much treasure in the vault.