Please tell me what that show has to do with music. It's more about generating sales, making up for past mistakes, (Herbie Hancock gets album of the year...now???), and patting the money-makers on the back. Clive Davis got thanked as often as God. bob "John L. Micek" wrote: > Wow!! Some of you actually watched this show?? And, of course, please allow me to apologize for my prole-ish tendencies for being a music fan who watched an awards show having to do with ... um ... er ... MUSIC. john (who shall now sit back and wait for the inevitable barbs about how the grammys aren't about music and have, in fact, been co-opted by the man. In fact, I can probably even write some of 'em for you.). ----- Original Message ----- From: "AssociationWorks" To: Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 10:53 AM Subject: Re: Amy Whinehouse wins BEST NEW ARTIST > > >> ------------------------------ >> >> Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 23:54:02 -0500 >> From: John Micek >> To: audities@smoe.org >> Subject: Re: Amy Whinehouse wins BEST NEW ARTIST >> Message-ID: >> >> Winehouse winning Best New Artist was the best moment of the whole >> night. >> The slow look of surprise that spread across her face, and then the >> tears of joy that followed was just one of the most genuine moments >> I've seen in ages. The hugs for her mum and dad were really quite >> touching. >> >> I can't understand the acrimony displayed toward this woman. Everyone >> kvetches about the lack of authenticity in modern pop music, and >> someone comes along with a great voice and a great look and she just >> gets miles of stick. Make up your minds, kids. >