My rather long grammy's review
The Grammy's aren't live so I knew who won before it was broadcasted in North America.
Last year was a good year 'cause most of the bands that were nominated were artists who I've purchased CD's by. Even though my some of my favorite artists lost in some categories, I was happy for those who did win 'cause they were also my favorites. Green Day and VR impressed me last year with their albums
1. The intro was awesome. I wished they had given more time to Gwen Stefani even though she was a bit off key.
2. I liked Queen Latifa's dress. She looked good for her weight. Her hosting abilities were weak.
3. Jamie Fox as Ray Charles was creepy 'cause he looked dead on like Ray Charles. It sent a few shivers down my spine when he performed with Alicia Keys.
4. Everyone knows my personal connection with the U2 song "Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own." I've talked about it a lot here in my LJ
U2 delivered that song well. Bono's vocals were suspiciously perfect especially considering how his vocals are noticeably declining. I wouldn't be surprised if Bono used backing tracks. When Bono sang the lyrics: You don't have to put up a fight, you don't always have to be right. Let me take some of the punches for you tonight , I cried inside. Those lyrics and more were all the things that I've wanted to say to my dad. For the record, when I first heard the song on SNL, I didn't know that Bono had written it for his dad. The lyrics just struck a chord with me and reminded me of my dad. I wanted to tear up when Bono said, "No Regrets Good-bye" and I'm pretty sure behind those maroon sun glasses, Bono was trying not to cry himself.
4. Penelope Cruz (sp?) delivering the words "American Idiot" was kinda cute
I'm glad that Green Day won best rock album for American Idiot. Green Day has definitely grown up and it shows on this album and during their acceptance speech.
5. J-Lo and Marc Anthony's performance was awesome. Even though I couldn't understand the lyrics, the vocals sounded beautiful. The acting was interesting and I really liked the set dec.
6. Ellen looked really cute in her Iggy Pop t-shirt.
7. Saying the word "trippy" during your Grammy acceptance speech is just lame. No worries folks, I doubt we'll be hearing from Maroon 5 next year.
8. Green Day's performance was fun! I can't believe they got away with singing the words fagot Americans." Where was the 7 second delay on that one?
Green Day had some pretty fancy pyrotechnics! A punk band with pyrotechnics, how cool is that
10. Melissa Ethridge's hair shocked me. She had such nice long beautiful hair. Joss Stone is an awesome singer. I was bored with the performance but appreciated the singing.
11. I had no idea that Jack White and Loretta Lynn (sp?) did a country album together. I just though that Loretta Lynn robbed the cradle and took Jack White as her date to the Grammy's! You learn something new every day.
12. I was bored with John Mayer's performance so I just gave Josh a blow job.
13. U2's acceptance speech touched me. I hope that the Edge's daughter gets well soon 'cause cancer sucks, I should know. I believed Larry Mullen's apology and it takes a man to apologize in front of respectable/espected people. Musicians sometimes don't own up to their mistakes or feel the need to apologize. U2 fans were hurt and disappointed and it was noble of the band to sincerely recognize that. Larry Mullen had sexy greaser hair like in the "Outsiders."
14. "Nothings Going to Change My World" is one of my favorite Beatles songs. It was nice to see Velvet Revolver sharing the stage with Bono and other musicians. The array of vocals surprisingly blended in nicely. Scott Weiland sounded a lot like David Bowie, so much so that it freaked me out a little. I know Scott Weiland is the biggest David Bowie fan (bigger than I) but to sound like Bowie is another thing.