The Annual Grammy Awards - General Discussion

[Crazydoxielady]

Brittany Howard solo is amazinggggggg! To see her live is LIFE! Listen to Georgia, He Loves Me, and Stay High. 
I think she’s creative and will be back with the Shakes. She’s an artist. Not on a quest for anything but the love of music and expressing herself. I am a fan girl. 

[alexa]

Not sure if this is the place to post this, but it was done by the Grammys-- did anyone see the tribute to Prince?  I watched most of it--I think my favorite part that kicked it up a notch was Usher's performance.  I am not a big Usher person, but I thought he did a great job with the overall performance and bringing some energy to the show.  

[cpcathy]

Watched because Chris Martin (my god) was performing. Some of the songs seemed rushed. I didn't care for Mavis Staples' Purple Rain. And...Wendy Melvoin! I always thought she was so cool.

[sempervivum]

I didn't watch the whole thing, but I saw and liked Miguel, St. Vincent (wow, what legs!) and H.E.R.'s performances. Sheila E has put on a few pounds, but she looked great and full of energy. 

I HATED John Legend being given my favorite Prince song 'Nothing Compares'; I thought his stage show and arrangement were very Las Vegas-y, and his 'interpretation' was all hammy show-boating, with none of the despair and pain that this song expresses.

[chitowngirl]

I was surprised that Darling Nikki got airplay.

[Ashforth]

7 hours ago, sempervivum said:

I HATED John Legend being given my favorite Prince song 'Nothing Compares'; I thought his stage show and arrangement were very Las Vegas-y, and his 'interpretation' was all hammy show-boating, with none of the despair and pain that this song expresses.

I didn't see his performance. I've always found John Legend appealing as a person and want to love his music, but I just... don't.

In my opinion, there can never be a rendition of Nothing Compares 2 U that captures, as @sempervivum said, the despair and pain that this song is about with such incredible beauty as that of Sinead O'Connor

 

 

Edited April 22, 2020 by Ashforth

[cpcathy]

This cover is my favorite. I got to see it in person.

 

 

[Sile]

On 4/22/2020 at 7:25 PM, cpcathy said:

This cover is my favorite. I got to see it in person.

 

 

Wow, I had no idea that James Corden was a "real" singer.  I've seen him on the Tonys and such, but I mean, a REAL, SERIOUS singer who can do justice to one of the most beautiful songs ever written.  I had to mute Legend...

Edited April 24, 2020 by Sile

[Raja]

On 4/22/2020 at 8:09 AM, cpcathy said:

. I didn't care for Mavis Staples' Purple Rain. And...Wendy Melvoin! I always thought she was so cool.

I was thinking that they already used Gary Clark Jr twice and before he emerged  John Mayer  would get the guest guitar solo gig.

[ebk57]

Anyone watching tonight?  Or am I drinking alone...  🙂 

[Fostersmom]

I've been half assed watching the E! red carpet crap.

 

[Fostersmom]

Wow... he's really bought into his own hype, hasn't he? 

[ebk57]

1 minute ago, Fostersmom said:

Wow... he's really bought into his own hype, hasn't he? 

I'd managed to avoid that song ... until now.  It's not very good. 

 

I do love Trevor, though. 

[argrow]

Is Billie Eilish trying to put me to sleep?

[Fostersmom]

2 minutes ago, ebk57 said:

I'd managed to avoid that song ... until now.  It's not very good. 

 

I do love Trevor, though. 

The song is horrible. Granted, I might just not get it, but I find it completley stupid and pointless. 

[ebk57]

I loooooooove Jon Batiste!!! 

 

I guess I'll have to buy a Lincoln...  

[ebk57]

Huge fan of Black Pumas since I saw them on Austin City Limits.  

[emma675]

I just do not get the Harry Styles hype. That song does not do it for me at all.

I do have a weird love for Meghan Thee Stallion, though, so happy for her.

[festivus]

I only had this on to see Black Pumas (love) and now I can turn it off.

[mojoween]

I’ve already forgotten if they said this was Da Baby or Lil Baby but all I know is that violinist is going to get her hair caught in her bow and it’s scaring me.

[KittenPokerCheater]

I'm getting a potential George Michael vibes from Harry Styles.
 

 

[ebk57]

Is Bruno Mars trying to channel Sammy Davis Jr with that 'stash? 

[mtlchick]

Is it really music's biggest night when the artist who had the song of the pandemic isn't nominated?  Whatever one thinks of Blinding Lights, you don't go a full YEAR in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 and somehow isn't good enough for anything. 

 

 I liked Dua Lipa's first half of her performance.  Then I was like "um...this isn't great." She's not a dancer. 

[DollEyes]

Happy for Black Pumas and Megan Thee Stallion.

Anderson Paak and Bruno Mars go together like peanut butter and chocolate.

[vb68]

I really enjoyed Silk Sonic. That sounded really good.

[DollEyes]

Taylor Swift's performance is like the best backyard barbecue ever.

[ebk57]

Just now, DollEyes said:

Taylor Swift's performance is like the best backyard barbecue ever.

Great set (stage set, I mean) and I loved her dress.  Otherwise I find her... there. 

[emma675]

13 minutes ago, mtlchick said:

I liked Dua Lipa's first half of her performance.  Then I was like "um...this isn't great." She's not a dancer. 

Her body is banging, I will give her that. But she dances as well as I do, which is to say, not a dancer in the least. Was she lip synching, too?

[vb68]

At least Harry put on a shirt to accept the award. Lol

[mtlchick]

That moment you suddenly remember that Harry Styles and Taylor Swift used to date...

[ebk57]

Bruno now channeling Little Richard with the 'stash.  Works for this and Sammy! 

 

I love Bruno!

[KittenPokerCheater]

Damn, can Bruno mars put on a show.

I would have expected Harry to have been more eloquent and less mumbly 

[DollEyes]

I like Dua Lipa and her performance was cute, but dance-wise, she's no Janet Jackson.

Harry Styles is like the British Justin Timberlake-he started in a boy band, went solo and became a movie star. However, JT could never rock dresses and boas like Styles.

From now on when an artist dies and the Grammys want to pay tribute, Bruno Mars should be their first choice.

Edited March 15, 2021 by DollEyes

[vb68]

I still get chills seeing and hearing clips of Eddie Van Halen's guitar solos. Chills.

[Jaded]

I love Lionel Richie's voice even though some of his behavior over the years has made me roll my eyes.

Edited March 15, 2021 by Jaded

[ebk57]

Still gutted about John Prine.  I had tickets to see him with Emmylou, but life had other plans.  Sigh...........

It's Brittany!!

[mtlchick]

5 minutes ago, DollEyes said:

Harry Styles is like the British Justin Timberlake-he started in a boy band, went solo and became a movie star. However, JT could never rock dresses and boas like Styles.

Harry Styles wins his first as his ex bandmate is trending with#fuckthegrammys due to the secret nomination process. 

[argrow]

Damn, Brittany Howard. DAMN.

[mojoween]

9 minutes ago, vb68 said:

I still get chills seeing and hearing clips of Eddie Van Halen's guitar solos. Chills.

The lone guitar on the stage made for a gutting visual.

When Dua Lipa was performing I was also reading, and every time I looked up she had less and less clothes on.  Not complaining or judging, it just made me laugh.  I’d probably dress like that too if I looked like that.  I’m envious of her apparent discipline, that’s for sure.

[KittenPokerCheater]

Why are they showing a commercial of her singing You'll never walk alone when we just saw her knock it out of the park live?  (live is always 100 times better, imo)

[Bewitched]

Just now, argrow said:

Damn, Brittany Howard. DAMN.

It was really great, but slightly lessened 2 minute later in a Johnny Walker commercial.  

[DollEyes]

Some of Lionel Richie's behavior may be cringe, but the Kenny Rogers tribute was perfect.

Seeing Eddie Van Halen's guitar and hearing his music again was powerful. I expected John Mayer or Gary Clark Jr. to do it, but that tribute was amazing.

  Speaking of amazing, that also describes Brandi Carlisle's tribute to John Prine. Sometimes the simplest tributes are the best.

Brittany Howard is awesome, Johnny Walker commercial or not.

 

[KittenPokerCheater]

Jon Mayer seems to turn up in the most random places.  

[emma675]

Damn, Brittany Howard. Amazing. And I liked that Chris Martin was just quietly playing the piano and letting her shine.

[Commando Cody]

11 minutes ago, KittenPokerCheater said:

Jon Mayer seems to turn up in the most random places.  

I rewound during this performance, because I missed the Eddie Van Halen moment during the tribute segment.  When I got back to where I left off, I thought “That is John Mayer”.  

Really?  A live performance of WAP? This should be interesting..

 

[DollEyes]

Love H.E.R. and the song. Hope she has the same luck at tomorrow's Oscar nominations for "Fight For You," her song from Judas and the Black Messiah.

[possibilities]

28 minutes ago, argrow said:

Damn, Brittany Howard. DAMN.

I'm behind, so I haven't seen/heard her yet tonight, but I pretty much feel that way whenever I do, so I'll say an amen right now.

I have no problem with Harry Styles wearing a boa or a dress, but I take fashion offense at the bellbottoms. PLEASE don't bring that fashion atrocity back!

I like Trevor telling them they'll be a'ight if they lose, based on who else didn't win. But I usually like Trevor. 

And yes, Lincoln getting John Batiste is the first time I've even considered them an actual car vs just a rumor.

[mojoween]

It’s super fun that the Grammys are live in every time zone.

[Jaded]

14 minutes ago, Commando Cody said:

Really?  A live performance of WAP? This should be interesting..

I was laughing my ass off just now while the performance of that song was going thinking about who might be mad about it tomorrow. 

[vb68]

14 minutes ago, Commando Cody said:

Really?  A live performance of WAP? This should be interesting

It was pretty EPIC.  I started wondering how long it was going to go. Not usually by style of music, but I couldn't take my eyes off the screen.