The Annual Grammy Awards - General Discussion

[Annber03]

Just now, vb68 said:

I had a feeling Chris Stapleton would win.

From my limited view of things, he seems like he transcends the country genre.

Yeah, from what little I've heard from him, I think he might fit more kind of in the Allman Brothers' mold, maybe? Kind of that country-rock thing that was big among some artists in the '70s. 

[vb68]

2 minutes ago, Annber03 said:

from what little I've heard from him, I think he might fit more kind of in the Allman Brothers' mold, maybe?

Yeah, I think you nailed it.

I love Billie Eilish. She seems like she has an old soul for someone so young.

Edited April 4, 2022 by vb68

[Slade347]

That production manager was so nervous her microphone was shaking.

I don't care much one way or the other about Billie Eilish but I for sure love that shirt she's wearing. 

[Annber03]

1 minute ago, vb68 said:

Yeah, I think you nailed it.

I love Billie Eilish. She seems like she has an old soul for someone so young.

I like the handful of songs I've heard from her, too. She reminds me a bit of somebody sometimes, but I can't quite think of who. 

[seasons]

Are most of these performances lip synched? Seems kinda like it?

[ebk57]

1 minute ago, Slade347 said:

That production manager was so nervous her microphone was shaking.

I don't care much one way or the other about Billie Eilish but I for sure love that shirt she's wearing. 

As someone who is married to a stagehand (and I've worked backstage in theatre), I love that backstage folks are getting out there tonight! 

[vb68]

Ha! We Don't Talk About Bruno! lol

And I was starting to think Noah was going a little easy on the jokes...you know, just in case.

 

[Annber03]

Wow, anyone else besides me get MTV VMA flashbacks with that outfit bit :p?

[mojoween]

17 minutes ago, vb68 said:

I had a feeling Chris Stapleton would win.

From my limited view of things, he seems like he transcends the country genre.

I’m not in any way a country fan but was badgered into going to two concerts of his and I didn’t … hate them?  I didn’t know any of his songs but I wasn’t clockwatching either.

Edited April 4, 2022 by mojoween

[Annber03]

That Japanese Breakfast song sounded kinda catchy, I may need to check that out. Reminds me a bit of some of the teen pop stuff I listened to back in the day. 

[superdeluxe]

20 minutes ago, mojoween said:

Snerk.  I know the names of most of the nominees and performers and presenters, but couldn’t sing a note of 99% of any of the songs mentioned tonight.

I laughed at Trevor Noah’s joke about what Finneas’s last name is, because The Grammys stepped all over the punchline by giving his full name in the next category.

What is his full name?  Is his name really Finneas?

[vb68]

3 minutes ago, mojoween said:

I’m not in any way a country fan but was badgered into going to two concerts of his and I didn’t … hate them?

Thanks! Good to know as I'm not a country fan either other than having an irrational love for Dolly.

It's so great to see Joni Mitchell out and about.

Edited April 4, 2022 by vb68

[Slade347]

I hate to be one of those people, but there really should have been more of a reaction in that crowd to Joni Mitchell being there.

[twoods]

Trevor Noah is really doing a good job considering he can’t say anything bad about anyone. 
oops I thought they said Belinda Carlisle instead of Brandi Carlile. Sorry guys! I need a glass of wine.

Edited April 4, 2022 by twoods

[ebk57]

2 minutes ago, superdeluxe said:

What is his full name?  Is his name really Finneas?

O'Connell.  And yes, his first name seems to actually be Finneas. 

[argrow]

7 minutes ago, Annber03 said:

Wow, anyone else besides me get MTV VMA flashbacks with that outfit bit :p?

Try it on me!

 

[Readalot]

I just started watching. Did they do any of the tributes yet? 

[Thumper]

1 minute ago, twoods said:

Belinda Carlisle. Sigh. Still has an amazing voice. 

Love her!

 

[mojoween]

OMG please tell me they are not going to play that repetitive annoying AF goldfish jingle every commercial break.

2 minutes ago, ebk57 said:

O'Connell.  And yes, his first name seems to actually be Finneas. 

Thank you!  I had already forgotten it by the time the question was asked.

[BuckeyeLou]

2 minutes ago, Readalot said:

I just started watching. Did they do any of the tributes yet? 

Not Yet...

[Slade347]

1 minute ago, Readalot said:

I just started watching. Did they do any of the tributes yet? 

No, but they did just announce that John Legend will be leading a "musical moment" for Ukraine which sounds incredibly frightening. 

[superdeluxe]

7 minutes ago, ebk57 said:

O'Connell.  And yes, his first name seems to actually be Finneas. 

So it’s not Eilish.

This is why I’m here.  Nas!!!

[ebk57]

So, going with the answers I got last week, yes, I'm going to go refill my wine now.  

 

L'Chaim!

[xls]

59 minutes ago, ebk57 said:

This song is a total earworm.  It actually made me look forward to those Samsung phone commercials.

 

And I'm definitely not in their demographic.  (In other words, I'm old).

Ha, me too, but I love them!

[vb68]

Chris Stapleton definitely has an old school vibe. 

[chocolatine]

35 minutes ago, twoods said:

Belinda Carlisle. Sigh. Still has an amazing voice. 

Belinda Carlisle does have an amazing voice, but she didn't perform at the Grammys tonight. I think you meant Brandi Carlile. 😂

Edited April 4, 2022 by chocolatine

[twoods]

1 minute ago, chocolatine said:

Belinda Carlisle does have an amazing voice, but she didn't perform at the Grammys tonight. I think you meant Brandi Carlile. 😂

Haha yeah I figured that out earlier and changed my post. 
 

We know that John Legend is not lip synching. Was not expecting the Ukrainian President clip, or to cry before the memorandum.

[vb68]

Good on the Grammys for giving Zelensky some time.

Regardless of John Legend's tribute, that sends a message.

I thought the Oscars messed up by not doing that last week. 

Edited April 4, 2022 by vb68

[ProudMary]

I haven't watched the Grammys for quite a few years now but I decided to watch tonight and so far, I'm really glad I did.

I liked the opener with Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak a lot.

I'd heard Olivia Rodrigo's name but hadn't heard any of her music. I want to hear that whole album now because I thought she was terrific.

Brandi Carlile is a favorite of mine and, of course, she did not disappoint.

I don't listen to what passes for Country Music nowadays, but I am familiar with some of Chris Stapleton's music and "Cold" was definitely one of my favorite songs in 2021. I don't consider it a "country" song though, to me, it's more a blues song, but I think it transcends genre.

So far, it's a very good show and Trevor Noah's doing well as its host.

[BuckeyeLou]

I thought that was a very emotional performance by John Legend & the Artists from Ukraine who got to perform with him...

[ebk57]

I may be going to see Brandi Carlisle on my birthday - yay! 

[BuckeyeLou]

Love Lady Gaga!  What a nice tribute to Tony Bennett

[vb68]

I agree. Lady Gaga is a complete class act.  

[Annber03]

4 minutes ago, BuckeyeLou said:

Love Lady Gaga!  What a nice tribute to Tony Bennett

She sounded lovely! And she looked fantastic, too. 

[ProudMary]

I'm enjoying these "play us out" performances from the rooftop, so some of the genres that don't normally make the main show have an opportunity to be heard. I'll probably listen to the full performances online after the main show ends.

[Ciarrai]

50 minutes ago, superdeluxe said:

So it’s not Eilish.

This is why I’m here.  Nas!!!

Eilish is Billie's middle name.

[Annber03]

Okay, well, that clip of the audience singing along to "My Hero" got to me a bit :'(. 

ETA: Wow, I forgot Biz Markie died within the last year. What even is time? 

Edited April 4, 2022 by Annber03

[ebk57]

I love this song so much...what a perfect choice for this segment (even with Ben Platt singing)

(That was in reference to "Not a Day Goes By"...although I also love "Send in the Clowns")

Edited April 4, 2022 by ebk57

[Readalot]

That was a nice tribute to Taylor Hawkins. Something live would of been better. But now that I think of it I’m not sure what it could be. RIP Taylor 

[mojoween]

Sigh.  The In Memoriam section should solely be for the performers who have passed on.  Not focusing on live singers singing god.  Like some of the names I can’t even see because the camera is panned back.

[vb68]

Olivia's having a big night.

Have to admit I'm happy she won over Bieber.

[Annber03]

Aw, good, they didn't forget Mike Nesmith. 

[Ohiopirate02]

It took me way too long to realize that they combined the Memoriam segment with the Sondheim tribute. 

[twoods]

I’ve enjoyed Bieber’s recent music so wouldn’t have been upset if he won. Hell, I’m looking forward to his upcoming performance. Figured Olivia Rodrigo would have a big Grammy night like Billie did in 2020. 

[Annber03]

Yay, Jon Batiste is up next :D!

[ebk57]

Have I mentioned how much I love Jon Batiste?  Because I love Jon Batiste!!

[Nordly Beaumont]

5 minutes ago, Readalot said:

That was a nice tribute to Taylor Hawkins. Something live would of been better. But now that I think of it I’m not sure what it could be. RIP Taylor 

I liked that they showed old clips - seeing Dave and Taylor with short hair and baby faces - really reminds how long they've been friends/brothers. So sad.

[Slade347]

I guess it shows you where rock ranks with the Grammys these days that Taylor Hawkins' tribute is a little video clip and then Charlie Watts barely gets two seconds in the middle of the Memoriam montage.

[mojoween]

Oh is Jon Batiste the fellow who has been dancing on my screen throughout the Men’s NCAA Tournament?  I had NO idea, heh.

[Annber03]

3 minutes ago, ebk57 said:

Have I mentioned how much I love Jon Batiste?  Because I love Jon Batiste!!

I really just want to go dancing with him. Seriously :D.