Just Because...: The Grammys...

Wednesday, February 08, 2006

The Grammys...

Did you see the Grammy awards tonight. I decided to watch and crack open a bottle of wine while lamenting that I should have gone into debt and went. And, made some jambalaya to go with the wine. It was a laid back, relaxed evening, and performances were amazing. From Madonna & Gorillaz, to Mariah (who I normally don't like but she did a great job), to the Sly Stone Tribute w/ Joss Stone, Will.I.Am, Fantasia, and Aerosmith to Christina Aguilera & Herbie Hancock and Kelly Clarkson. Two performances that really blew my mind were Jay-Z, Linkin' Park & PAUL MCCARTNEY and Kanye West & Jaime Foxx.

So during the whole night, I'm scanning the audience and see a number of familiar faces, including Jimmy Jam and once again was still dumbfounded. Last year I stood next to him and couldn't speak and tonight I see him on tv and pointed going "Oh My God - Jimmy JAM". What is it about that musical genius that strikes me starstruck. I've met a number of people over the years, but Jimmy Jam still strikes a cord of fear and awe.

Concluding with a amazing performance honoring New Orleans and inspiring words from Neil Portnow, NARAS President, I was just amazed at how fabulous the awards were this year.

So, it's a definite. Next year I WILL go. I just need to get my mojo back and get on the ball.

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Wednesday, February 08, 2006