Monday, February 9, 2009

The Grammys

The 51st annual Grammy Awards aired last night on CBS.

I only watched the first hour or so, but enjoyed most of the performances.

I'm always intrigued by those moments when different artists get on stage and perform each others songs.

Imagine the thrill for the Jonas Brothers last night to have Stevie Wonder singing their hit, "Burnin' Up."

You could tell how much Justin Timberlake enjoyed sharing the stage with Al Green at the beginning of the show when they crooned "Let's Stay Together," which also featured Keith Urban on guitar.

Dave Grohl got to play drums with Paul McCartney belting out "I Saw Her Standing There."

Here are some of the winners...

Record of the Year
Alison Krauss & Robert Plant, "Please Read The Letter"

Song of the Year (award to songwriter)
"Viva La Vida," Coldplay/artist and songwriters

Album of the Year
Alison Krauss & Robert Plant, Raising Sand

Best New Artist
Adele

Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
"Chasing Pavements," Adele

Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
"Say," John Mayer

Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals:
"Viva La Vida," Coldplay

Best Pop Vocal Album
Rockferry, Duffy

Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals
Alison Krauss and Robert Plant, "Rich Woman"

Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance
"Gravity," John Mayer

Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals
"Sex On Fire," Kings Of Leon

Best Rock Song
"Girls In Their Summer Clothes," Bruce Springsteen, songwriter (Bruce Springsteen)

Best Rock Album
Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends, Coldplay

Best Alternative Music Album
In Rainbows, Radiohead