ira Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 All Tony Cartmill teasing aside...He's right that I tend to really revere older music.......and I haven't sat and watched the Grammys in years as a result.Unfortunately one reason I will be glued to the "Flat Tube" this year is to see Jennifer Hudson's tribute to Whitney.In what is now only a footnote...there WILL be a GREAT lineup of classic and new performers...Original Beach Boys....Tony Bennett... Springsteen..McCartney...Walsh...Take a look....http://www.grammy.com/news/musics-biggest-performer-lineup-0(I hope somehow this telecast manages to be a celebration of Whitney's life. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I'm wondering, too, about a possible tribute or mention of Amy Winehouse in the show.And Adele, who got approval from her doctor after vocal surgery(vocal hemorraging, from a benign polyp) to sing, will be singing, also. She is nominated for several Grammy's. I was reading a story, and her doctor said the typical recovery time is 3 1/2 to 5 weeks recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Mike...You're right...an incredibly intriguing...sad...possibly life-affirming evening...Let's see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollies65 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Macca is on, I'll be watching for the first time in ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodbye girl Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I will be watching or it will at least be on in the background. Although I think it has been a bit lame the past several years, I remember thinking that the last one I watched was pretty good as far as performances go. I enjoy seeing the collaborations they put together. Go Wilco for best rock album! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollies65 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 The best Rock album was not nominated, Fountains Of Wayne, "Sky Full Of Holes".IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 This is the first time in maybe 20 years I'll watch it just to see the Beach Boys perform; otherwise I could care less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew Bundles Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Mccartney will perform "My Valentine" and the Abbey Road medley... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Paul just got his 'Star' in Hollywood, this past thursday, I think it was. He thanked his fans and said, "It was because of you" that he got his star on The Hollywood Walk Of Fame. I was surprised that he was the last one to get a star. I thought he had one already. They did mention Capitol Records. So, I wonder if it's right somewhere near the studios. It's been awhile for a walk on the walk of fame, but I think I've seen one for Ringo, George Harrison, John Lennon, and The Beatles. I'll be going out for a visit, because there is also a famous boxing Gym near Hollywood and Vine. Vidal Sassoon, the famous hair stylist/entrepreneur had a wish on his 70'th birthday to go to that Gym. And he got to see one of the top boxers training there. Freddie Roach, Pacquiao's trainer, trains boxers there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMMY TUNES Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 The best Rock album was not nominated, Fountains Of Wayne, "Sky Full Of Holes".IMO. My favorite was "Sweetheart Of The Sun" by The Bangles. I will have to check the Fountains of Wayne one. Jersey boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Steve..Tommy...Fountains Of Wayne is one of a coupla new acts I follow... they're phenomenal...IMHO...If I recall Eric too admires the writing of their main man Adam Schlessinger.Here's a Schlessinger composition you may know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollies65 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I have read, in THREE different places now, that Glen Campbell will reprise his role of performing bEACH Boy tonight! I hope this is true...but now there is NO WAY I will miss the Grammy's tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I mentioned it in the "....reason to watch the Grammys" thread a couple of weeks ago, that this would be the first time I was going to watch since 2001 when Bruce was on. It's the same reason I'm watching tonight. The BB's, Glen, and Macca are iciing on the Bruce cake for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 And as I have NO doubt that Steve and Marvin know...Glen Campbell...Beach Boy for 6 months...replacing Brian after his breakdown...and before Bruce stepped in...is battling Alzheimer's.Just got Glen's CD..."Ghost On The Canvas" from Clark N.J. library...Whew!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 And as I have NO doubt that Steve and Marvin know...Glen Campbell...Beach Boy for 6 months...replacing Brian after his breakdown...and before Bruce stepped in...is battling Alzheimer's.Just got Glen's CD..."Ghost On The Canvas" from Clark N.J. library...Whew!!! "Canvas" is a really strong set of songs. Glen's previous release, "Meet Glen Campbell", is also a very strong effort. I like how he's surrounded himself with his children in his band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 So what did you all think?I LOVED seein' the Beach Boys together and seein' them gettin' their "Props".I thought they sounded great...Whatever you think of Mike Love...He is tremendously poised and a GREAT frontman for the group.Whad'ya think of McCartney?Lastly..forgive me...But I had NO idea how cute...charismatic...and what talent and star quality Taylor Swift has...I thought her performance was wonderful!"The Boys Are Back In Town! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaspBen Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Watching Glenn Campbell now he rocked it! Forget he has Alzeimers ! You would of never known it ! Great job. Plus Beach Boys sounded great as always even my 8 yr old son sat down to watch them! Monica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 Monica...Glen is an inspiration...BTW...your son has great musical taste IMHO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaspBen Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 You got that right Ira , he loves the Raspberries and EC so you know he does. He's kinda like an old soul loves alot of the old rock n roll. From Elvis to Beach Boys , classical Josh Groban to Andrea Bocelli, Bon Jovi to Boston! He has a great ear for music. Monica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatetotheParty Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 GREAT!!!!! Seeing Brian up there...Nice to see Glen enjoying it .. Living Legends! Thanks for sharing this... Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 That was one of the best Grammy Awards I've seen in years!Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockynrobyn1977 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I thought so too! Nicki Minaj was just a freak! Bruno Mars was great as was Adele! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 That was one of the best Grammy Awards I've seen in years!Bernie Agreed.. a lot less crap... I'm sorry, Rap, than previous years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollies65 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 The real highlights were tributes to The BBs, and Glen Campbell. The Foo Fighters are always good, and Adele's "Rolling In The Deep" is a fine song. Finally, 70 year old man closed the show, and blew them all away. Sad, and great at the same time. All in all, a good show. Someone tell that guy from maroon 5 to lean his harmony part, so he does not look clueless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollies65 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Oh, almost forgot, Springsteen's show opener was pretty damn good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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