Grammys 2012

[WoodysGirl]

Nicki Minaj's performance was garbage. I turned the channel on that, too.

J-Hud's performance could've been better. They could've allowed her to sing Whitney's whole song or just do a montage of Whitney's grammy moments.

They also forgot Don Cornelius and Vesta in the memorium segment.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Nicki Minaj's performance was garbage. I turned the channel on that, too.

J-Hud's performance could've been better. They could've allowed her to sing Whitney's whole song or just do a montage of Whitney's grammy moments.

They also forgot Don Cornelius and Vesta in the memorium segment.

Jennifer Hudson is a great singer, but she doesn't have the range for "I Will Always Love You". She was an octave too low. It just didn't sound right, but then there aren't too many people that can sing in three octaves like Whitney could.

 

[kimrose]

Jennifer Hudson is a great singer, but she doesn't have the range for "I Will Always Love You". She was an octave too low. It just didn't sound right, but then there aren't too many people that can sing in three octaves like Whitney could.

She was also torn up and had trouble singing at all in certain spots. She was on the verge of break down through the whole song. Whitney was her idol. It was very sad. She probably would have nailed it, had the situation been different. She probably couldn't have sang it like Whitney, but she would have brought her own talent into it and it would have been great. I actually thought it was great anyway. I think the touching element of it is why I loved it so much.

 

[Phoenix]

They did do a tribute for her, though, in a song. Bonnie Raitt and Alicia Keys sang "Sunday Kind Of Love" in her honor.

Thanks for setting that straight...How in the world did I miss that?

 

[WoodysGirl]

Jennifer Hudson is a great singer, but she doesn't have the range for "I Will Always Love You". She was an octave too low. It just didn't sound right, but then there aren't too many people that can sing in three octaves like Whitney could.

Oh she absolutely has the range for it. But since I'd already heard she broke down during rehearsals, I knew there might be a chance she might break down or wouldn't be able to hit the notes.

She really did sing fine. It was just that it was so short that I was bothered by.

 

[kimrose]

I'm really glad she made it through the whole song. For a minute it looked like she wouldn't be able to. I was pulling for her. She is just so strong. I couldn't have done it to save my life.

 

[Temo]

Hadn't really heard Adele much before tonight (except in passing, on the radio or whatever). She definitely seems to deserve all the awards she was given, that was an amazing performance.

 

[kimrose]

Hadn't really heard Adele much before tonight (except in passing, on the radio or whatever). She definitely seems to deserve all the awards she was given, that was an amazing performance.

That was her first performance since having vocal cord surgery a few months back. Her voice is still not 100%, but it is so powerful you could still hardly tell that. Check out her videos and live performances on youtube. She is a fantastic singer. The reason her album is named Adele21, is because she was 21 yrs old when she recorded it. Her other album is Adele19. She was 19 when she did that one. You would never know by listening to her how young she is.

 

[kimrose]

Here's one for ya, Temo. She is a world class act. No corny dance stunts or trashy lingerie outfits, just a woman in a real dress with her voice. I love what the man said at the end of the video. She is a throwback artist.
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This is my favorite song by Adele. It is so pure and heartfelt. Hard to beat it.
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[casmith07]

Grammys, in my opinion, are the only legitimate awards given out in entertainment anymore.

Academy Awards are a complete joke.

 

[Phrozen Phil]

Nicki Minaj's performance was garbage. I turned the channel on that, too.

J-Hud's performance could've been better. They could've allowed her to sing Whitney's whole song or just do a montage of Whitney's grammy moments.

They also forgot Don Cornelius and Vesta in the memorium segment.

Let's not forget that the Grammy folks had less than a day to deal with Whitney Houston's death. The show was basically all arranged, timed and produced prior to losing one of their own.

I was impressed that Jennifer Hudson held it together as well as she did. The tributes were, IMHO, great, particularly Alicia Keyes and Bonnie Raitt. They had more time to prepare and it showed.

It was the best Grammy show I've seen for a a while. Bruno Mars, Adele, and Taylor Swift were highlights for me. Low moments include Nicki Manaj and Chris Brown, probabaly because they represent genre's that I don't listen to. When I watched Bruno Mars, I thought I'd seen James Brown reincarnated. My wife has all of Adles's stuff, so she was an obvious favourite in our house.

BTW, Don Cornelius was acknowledged and in a very positive way. The in memorium segment moved pretty fast. It was easy to miss people. All in all, a pretty good show.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Let's not forget that the Grammy folks had less than a day to deal with Whitney Houston's death. The show was basically all arranged, timed and produced prior to losing one of their own.

I'm aware of that. The show went four hours.. Allowing Jen to sing a whole 3 mins wasn't gonna throw it off too much.

It was the best Grammy show I've seen for a a while. Bruno Mars, Adele, and Taylor Swift were highlights for me. Low moments include Nicki Manaj and Chris Brown, probabaly because they represent genre's that I don't listen to. When I watched Bruno Mars, I thought I'd seen James Brown reincarnated. My wife has all of Adles's stuff, so she was an obvious favourite in our house.

Personally, I thought it was one of the more weaker Grammys. I didn't care much for Chris Brown's performance, tho I liked the song. I think he's a better singer than he puts on for these type of shows. Plus his performance of the same song on MTV's show was waaaaay better.

I don't like Bruno Mars, at all. His voice annoys me. My sister calls me a hater, but he sucks to me. I'm not a Taylor Swift fan. She has a nice voice, but I don't always like her music.

I liked Katy Perry somewhat.

BTW, Don Cornelius was acknowledged and in a very positive way. The in memorium segment moved pretty fast. It was easy to miss people. All in all, a pretty good show.

Don Cornelius was an afterthought and was only acknowledged because LL was the host and reminded them. Glad he was acknowledged, but he was not included in the memorium. And Vesta got no love and I think it's a travesty for someone who was a pretty significant R & B artist in the 80s.

 

[Meat-O-Rama]

I won tickets to see the Foo Fighters perform in the tent outside the Grammys. They rocked it. Very fan friendly. Came out early and played a few songs before their scheduled appearances.

While we were waiting around for the performances they had the show going on TVs around the tent. I thought LL nailed it with his tribute and prayer for Whitney. Simple and classy.

I felt bad for the Beach Boys and all who were involved with that performance. Sad to see such vacant stares...

Am I the only one who as surprised to hear Adele with an English accent? I thought for sure she was a good ol' southern girl.

 

[CowboyDan]

Bruce Rules!

That is all.

 

[Meat-O-Rama]

Personally, I thought it was one of the more weaker Grammys. I didn't care much for Chris Brown's performance, tho I liked the song. I think he's a better singer than he puts on for these type of shows. Plus his performance of the same song on MTV's show was waaaaay better.

I don't like Bruno Mars, at all. His voice annoys me. My sister calls me a hater, but he sucks to me. I'm not a Taylor Swift fan. She has a nice voice, but I don't always like her music.

I'm not a big fan of Chris Brown, mostly due to his off stage issues. I thought both of his performances were pretty dull and lifeless.

I had not heard much if any Bruno Mars before, but that kid knows how to put on a show. I was riveted.

I didn't care much for Taylor Swift's "aw shucks, is these fancy people appluadin' little old me?" routine after her song...

 

[Vtwin]

Bruce Rules!

That is all.

I was embarrased for him. That song is as weak as it gets and his days of getting by with his "energy" are gone.

He should try and evolve a bit.

 

[CowboyDan]

I was embarrased for him. That song is as weak as it gets and his days of getting by with his "energy" are gone.

He should try and evolve a bit.

Agreed that the song is weak, but he's great, the band sounds great and he still puts on an amazing live show. Plus I just love seeing performers play their music and sing their songs.

 

[AbeBeta]

Grammys, in my opinion, are the only legitimate awards given out in entertainment anymore.

Academy Awards are a complete joke.

When they stop naming people who have multiple previous releases best "new" artist, perhaps they will get some legitimacy back. I love Bon Iver -- but he ain't new.

 

[ZeroClub]

I dozed through most of the award show, but was awake for McCartney's "My Valentine."

I really liked it. It is such a gentle, subdued, elegant little song. The simplicity of it appeals to me.

 

[arglebargle]

Grammys, in my opinion, are the only legitimate awards given out in entertainment anymore.

Academy Awards are a complete joke.

Funny, I think of the Grammys as the 'Who made the most money?' awards.

They seem to be just as dumb as any other set of awards.