Greg70
Tele-Holic
It seems like award shows these days have to do something controversial to stay relevant and make headlines. They're just trying to give people something to talk about.
Shock as unknown blues singer beats Beyonce, Adele, Taylor Swift, to win Song of the Year Grammy
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Oh noes!
Trenchant63
Tele-Holic
My eyes were so filled with tears and was emotionally devastated after J-Lo snapped at Ben, Bonnie’s win escaped me entirely. I’ll try to rewatch that part. I barely slept a wink that night.
" I'mma let you finish, but Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time, one of the best videos of all time! "
I remember in 1961 when Bob Newhart beat out The Brother Four for the Best New Artist award. Wowsers!
NHFlyCaster
Tele-Meister
Wait, What? Beyonce didn't win?
Did anyone have a kitten, and public melt down over it?
Did anyone have a kitten, and public melt down over it?
I was in the crowd that "booed" her off the stage at Madison Square Garden at the MUSE no-nukes concert. Except we weren't booing. We didn't know or care who she was, we only knew that she was taking up time before The Boss took the stage. We were shouting "Bruuuuuuce!!"
Then I think Kris Kristofferson came out and called us a bunch of a-holios, and of course he was right.
Later, I started looking into who she was and what music she made and it was alright, but I can't remember a single song of hers. I do think it's cool that she shook up the navel gazers at the Grammys, though
Then I think Kris Kristofferson came out and called us a bunch of a-holios, and of course he was right.
Later, I started looking into who she was and what music she made and it was alright, but I can't remember a single song of hers. I do think it's cool that she shook up the navel gazers at the Grammys, though
Are you actually suggesting Taylor Swift or Beyoncé don’t have talent?
THX1123
Tele-Afflicted
Isn't it possible that the article was attempting humor?
The most telling line in the article: "Raitt's victory marked the first time a song penned by a solo songwriter had been victorious since the classic Rehab from the late Amy Winehouse won in 2008."
The most telling line in the article: "Raitt's victory marked the first time a song penned by a solo songwriter had been victorious since the classic Rehab from the late Amy Winehouse won in 2008."
GRAVITY-LHP
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I dunno man. I’m not gonna really go down this rabbit hole too much. She’s a legend for sure.
But today she probably has a limited following/demographic and her 2022 record peaked at 44 and really didn’t show up outside the US.
I doubt she’s influencing younger musicians etc.
So. I didn’t say she wasn’t a talent or a legend. I believe she already has a lifetime achievement Grammy (10 in all I think). But relevant in 2023? Not really sure.
Not trying to down play BR at all. Peace
DugT
Tele-Afflicted
If you don't like the winner, the vote must have been rigged! That is how it works these days.
You're onto something here. Nothing that Amy Winehouse ever did could be described as "classic," in my opinion. I never could understand her popularity. She never did anything that thousands of unknown vocalists could not have done as well or better. She had her 15 minutes of fame.
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People who focus on whether Bonnie Raitt is "relevant" today are missing the point of the award. THE SONG is what is important here.
Blrfl
Friend of Leo's
I think if I see the word "shock" in a headline one more time, I'm gonna vomit.
Dan German
Doctor of Teleocity
I should live that long…
Yup. I don’t give a rat’s about the Grammys, but the award is Song of the Year, not Relevance of the Year.
Knows3Chords
Friend of Leo's
Every award show makes me think of this:
Trenchant63
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You mean this?!?!
41144
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fwiw CharlieO ... joe.co.uk is someone unknown to me, and I suspect the best part of c. 60 millions of other folk here, and I have no need to find out more about him/her/they .... whatever.
As for the Daily Mail .... it's not exactly the most informed paper or renowned for it's journalism here, thriving on sensationalism (i'd better leave my opinion of that rag there!) .... to the extent I wouldn't even give them the 0.0001c they might get by me clicking on their link!
ie They're both writing from a point of ignorance, one of which could just be click-bait and the other of which is definitely sloppy journalism.
As for the Daily Mail .... it's not exactly the most informed paper or renowned for it's journalism here, thriving on sensationalism (i'd better leave my opinion of that rag there!) .... to the extent I wouldn't even give them the 0.0001c they might get by me clicking on their link!
ie They're both writing from a point of ignorance, one of which could just be click-bait and the other of which is definitely sloppy journalism.
Linderflomann
Tele-Meister
Yeah, I liked it. Might have even brought a manly tear to my eye. Congrats, Bonnie.
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