Grammy: Top of the brightest performances in the history of the music awards...
The Grammy is a music award given annually by the US National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences! The award itself is a statuette in the form of a gramophone. For more than 60 years, the Grammys have been the highlight of the awards season... Much has changed since the best and brightest musicians gathered in the Grand Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel in 1959. This arena-sized event now includes more categories, more awards, and more performances, each more ambitious than the last... You could say the Grammys have no shortage of memorable moments! And today we decided to recall the best and truly unforgettable performances in the history of the award ceremony ... Let's go!
Stevie Wonder: "You Haven't Done Nothin'" (1974)
Stevie Wonder's performance of "You Haven't Done Nothin'" in 1974 was a truly unforgettable moment in the history of the Grammy Awards... The legendary American soul singer stormed the hall with his political anthem "You Haven't Done Nothin'" which literally made everyone stand up and… dance!
Ella Fitzgerald and Mel Torme (1976)
Jazz icon Ella Fitzgerald did manage to steal the 1976 Grammy Awards show! On that momentous day, she and her co-host Mel Torme began an impromptu live session…
By the way: even after Ella Fitzgerald won her first Grammy Award, it was rare to see her perform on television ...
Rick James: "Give It To Me Baby" (1982)
Glitter and real sex appeal are the hallmarks of the Rick James show! James was nominated for both Best Rock Performance and Best R&B Performance, a prime example of his amazing talent and versatility… Before the musician took the stage, the host introduced him, saying:
“First there was rock. Then there was hard rock. Then there was punk rock, and now, thanks mainly to our next artist, there is punk funk!”
After these words, James began to circle around the stage, playing drums and keyboards!
Herbie Hancock: "Rockit" (1984)
When future generations ask what the 80s were like, you can just show them this video of a jazz veteran... Herbie Hancock, with his keyboardist and surrounded by break dancers, literally blew the Grammys stage!
Hancock's set of electronic crossovers remains a staple in hip-hop and MTV culture to this day...
Eric Clapton: "Tears in Heaven" (1993)
In 1993, Eric Clapton performed one of the most emotional performances in Grammy history! This, of course, is about his hit track "Tears in Heaven" ...
By the way: Clapton became the first British artist to win six Grammy awards in one night (including Record of the Year for "Tears in Heaven").
Shania Twain: Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” (1999)
Charming Canadian singer Shania Twain debuted her new look - in a bright corset dress, over-the-knee boots and a necklace - at the 41st Annual Grammy Awards, performing her hit "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!”
Elton John & Eminem: "Stan" (2001)
Unexpected duets have always been highly regarded at the Grammys... But nothing was more amazing than the partnership of Eminem and Sir Elton John who performed the song "Stan"!
After the release of the track, the rapper faced backlash for his alleged homosexual lyrics! So when the openly gay Elton John appeared on stage to sing the role of Dido, it took everyone by surprise. And while it didn't completely silence the critics, it did bear fruit... Namely, this performance led to a long-standing friendship between two outstanding artists...
U2: "Beautiful Day" (2001)
U2 made their Grammy debut with the hit song "Beautiful Day" from their tenth studio album. That night the band brought home Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Rock Performance...
Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Steven Van Zandt & Dave Grohl: "London Calling" (2003)
When punk idol Joe Strummer of The Clash passed away, the Grammys called in a band of rockers to pay tribute to him... So Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Steven Van Zandt and Dave Grohl teamed up for an incendiary rendition of Strummer's original post-punk song "London Calling" !
Tina Turner and Beyoncé: "Proud Mary" (2008)
In 2008, right during the Grammy Awards, Beyoncé was joined by her longtime idol, Tina Turner! Together they set the stage on fire with their high octane performance and incredible dancing...
Amy Winehouse: "You know I'm no good" / "Rehab" (2008)
She was at the peak of her popularity, adding audacity to her production and captivating audiences abroad, before winning five awards that night, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year... It's about the legendary performer Amy Winehouse...
Winehouse's emotionally charged performance was felt even on the other side of the screen, after the singer was stuck in the UK due to problems with Visa, and her live performance was recorded via satellite ...
Metallica: "One" (2014)
Metallica introduced themselves to the whole world when they performed at the 1989 Grammy Awards! In 2014, they repeated their success, only this time raising the bar...
Unfortunately, some recordings from the Grammys could not be found ... For this reason, clips or videos from other live performances of artists were used. However, this does not in the least diminish the impact and significance of the presence of an artist at the Grammy Awards ...
