Grammy Night 2008

Did anyone watch the grammy's last night? Over the past several years, it has become much of a turnoff for me, for multiple reasons. This being the 50th anniversay, I decided I would tune in. It was a resoundingly retro Grammy Awards, with the best new artist sitting alongside musical legends. Sadly I missed Alysha Keys performance with Frank Sinatra (LOVE!) with the help of technology.

What I did see, and the standout for me was Tina Turner. While I have never been a great fan of her music, I was blown away at her and her 68 year old body looking some 30 years younger than it should. WOW! Tina Turner took a break from retirement in Europe to perform a duet with singer Beyonce. It was the soul legend's first concert performance in more than seven years. She also picked up a Grammy Award as a participant on jazz icon Herbie Hancock's (another throwback! I didn't even know he had an album!!) surprise album of the year winner.
Turner belted out many of her hit songs with the 26-year-old Beyonce. They indeed got the crowd on their feet with a lively version of "Proud Mary," for which Turner won a Grammy in 1972. Turner sounded and looks incredible. But why, oh why, did she need to have her nipples poking through that silver catsuit? Seriously, I tried to look away but it was totally distracting...

Morris Day and Rihanna performed together. "Olee, Olee, OH!". Another throwback to days past. Quite exciting to be dancing with the time. Hated my kids didn't see that. Although I dont know if they would be impressed or disturbed. I am thinking the latter...

Kanye West, whose mother died unexpectedly last year, gave an emotional performance, kneeling on stage while performing an emotional version of "Hey Mama," with an angel video in the background. I am also NOT a Kanye fan. Aside from me thinking he is an arogant fella... I have to admit that I am prejustice, because I just genuinely do not dig rap, but his performance was nothing less of emotional.

Another blast from the past was Cyndi Lauper looking AMAZING as well. She and Turner, as well as attendees Cher and Carole King must have been drinking from the fountain of youth that they must have discovered during their time of hiatus. Cyndi was so cute with her natural thrill at announcing Amy Winehouse as best new "ah-tist". Speaking of Amy Winehouse, she is someone I have largely been unfamilar with . Aside from her face being plastered on every dish magazine of her turbulent life, I knew nothing of her music. When I heard her preform last night I was stunned, though I shouldn't have been. It is apparent why she was the big winner last night. Such a soulful voice from a young woman of 24. Vocally, she reminds me of Joss Stone. Winehouse sang her tune, Rehab, a catchy tune, though one of distaste for rehab. I hope that she will give it a real chance, as she is there now. She is a great voice, as celebrated by the grammy's-The soulful stylings of her album "Back to Black" were embraced just as her life was falling apart in public. I am rooting for her.

The moment that gave all goosebumps, certinaly had to be when the unadorned, gospel-flavored delivery of "Let It Be" was belted out by two people of which I do not know their names. But certainly both the woman and young boy need to have recording contracts. Awesome.

Lastly, aside from the music, I was so happy to see that most everyone was dressed appropriately, allowing the music to be the focus. Everyone was covered and as a whole, looked great. Good for them, so says this mother.

PS when the heck will spellcheck work? This is terirble, uh, terible, umm, terrible. Come on!