BEATLES TAKE 3 IN '97 : CLAPTON, BRAXTON JOIN FEW MULTIPLE HONOREES AT EVENT.Byline: Janet Weeks Daily News Staff Writer If there's a rock 'n' roll rock 'n' roll: see rock music. heaven, John Lennon Noun 1. John Lennon - English rock star and guitarist and songwriter who with Paul McCartney wrote most of the music for the Beatles (1940-1980) Lennon is most likely laughing there now. The four Beatles, who last performed together 27 years ago, won three Grammys on Wednesday, tying with another '60s musical icon - Eric Clapton - for the most awards of the evening. Clapton won three Grammys, including best song and record of the year for his acoustic rendition of ``Change The World.'' He also won best male pop vocal performance for the track from the ``Phenomenon'' movie soundtrack. The Beatles' ``Free As A Bird,'' a track off the group's ``The Beatles Anthology'' won best pop performance by a group and best short form video. The song was recorded years ago by Lennon, who was assassinated as·sas·si·nate tr.v. as·sas·si·nat·ed, as·sas·si·nat·ing, as·sas·si·nates 1. To murder (a prominent person) by surprise attack, as for political reasons. 2. in 1980, and the surviving members of the band added to it. The Beatles also won best long form video for the multi-part ``Anthology,'' which was first shown as a television mini-series. Three awards almost matched four the band received when it was together in the 1960s. The show, the 39th annual Grammys, was held for the first time at New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of City's Madison Square Garden Current arenas in the National Hockey League Western Conference Eastern Conference . Statuettes were handed out to a variety of artists with no single performer or group dominating. The predicted sweep by Kenneth ``Babyface'' Edmonds who produced ``Change The World,'' and the ``Waiting to Exhale'' movie soundtrack did not materialize. Edmonds was nominated for 12 Grammys, which tied Michael Jackson Noun 1. Michael Jackson - United States singer who began singing with his four brothers and later became a highly successful star during the 1980s (born in 1958) Michael Joe Jackson, Jackson for the most nominations ever in a single year, but only won two - producer of the year and best R&B song for Whitney Houston's hit ``Exhale exhale /ex·hale/ (eks´hal) to breathe out. ex·hale v. 1. To breathe out. 2. To emit a gas, vapor, or odor. (Shoop Shoop) from the ``Exhale'' soundtrack. But, in somewhat of an upset, the Edmonds-produced soundtrack lost in the album of the year category to Celine Dion's ``Falling Into You.'' The French-Canadian pop star also won best pop album. In a rambling acceptance speech that prompted the house band to signal her to stop, she thanked her parents, siblings, husband and ``everybody in Quebec.'' Not by name, of course, although it felt that way. Alternative rocker Beck won best male rock vocal performance for ``Where It's At'' off his best-selling, critically acclaimed ``Odelay'' album. He also performed the modern-rock radio hit live. His was one of 16 performances in the three-hour show. Wearing a black suit, shirt and tie, the Silver Lake resident thanked ``all the people who dug this record. I had a hell of a good time making it.'' Best female pop vocal performance went to Toni Braxton, who wore a show-stopping, body-clinging white sheath with net-covered cutouts along the side. Braxton won best female pop vocal performance for ``Unbreak My Heart'' off her ``Secrets'' album. ``Whew whew interj. Used to express strong emotion, such as relief or amazement. whew interj an exclamation of relief, surprise, disbelief, or weariness '' she said, noting her competitors in the category - Shawn Colvin Shawn Colvin (born January 10, 1956 in Vermillion, South Dakota) is a Grammy Award-winning American musician. Childhood and early career Colvin's formative years were spent in the town of Carbondale, Illinois, where she attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale. , Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan and Jewel. ``This is a surprise.'' Fourteen-year-old country sensation LeAnn Rimes sobbed on her way to the podium and cried during her acceptance speech for best new artist. ``Oh my gosh!'' she wailed. ``This award means more to me than anything in this world.'' Women dominated the rock categories, as Sheryl Crow's second album, ``Sheryl Crow,'' was named best rock album, and Tracy Chapman's ``Give Me One Reason'' was named best rock song. Crow's song ``If It Makes You Happy'' was named best female rock vocal. ``All I can think to do right now,'' she said, in an awards show full of innocuous speeches and thank you's, ``is to thank everyone I ever met in my entire life.'' Some of the more interesting winners topped categories that were handed out in a ceremony before the live televised show. There are 89 Grammy categories and the lion's share of the awards are not given out before the TV audience. First Lady Hillary Rodham Rodham is an English surname which may refer to a number of persons or places. People Family of Hillary Rodham Clinton
Her comments were shown later during the televised show. She issued a subtle dig to conservatives who have been cutting back government funding to the arts. ``You know the arts are not a luxury but a necessity,'' she told the audience of 1,200. The Grammy organizers made effective use of cavernous Madison Square Garden. Several stages were set up for live performances, which cut down on set up time, and the casts of two Broadway shows - ``Riverdance'' and ``Bring in 'da Funk, Bring in 'da Noise'' - utilized the large main stage for a tap-dancing showdown. The Fugees (who won the best rap album award) sang the late Bob Marley's ``No Woman, No Cry,'' with Marley's wife, Rita, and his son Stephen. Chapman performed with the blues harmonica harmonica. 1 The simplest of the musical instruments employing free reeds, known also as the mouth organ or French harp. It was probably invented in 1829 by Friedrich Buschmann of Berlin, who called his instrument the Mundäoline. master Junior Wells Junior Wells (December 9, 1934 – January 15, 1998), born Amos Blakemore, was a blues vocalist and harmonica player based in Chicago who was famous for playing with Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Magic Sam, Lonnie Brooks, The Rolling Stones and Van Morrison. . The show made less effective use of Grammy host Ellen DeGeneres Ellen Lee DeGeneres (born January 26, 1958) is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and currently the Emmy Award-winning host of the syndicated talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show. DeGeneres has hosted both the Academy Awards and the Primetime Emmys. , who despite a funny debut as show MC last year, only randomly connected with the music-world crowd. Wearing first a white pants suit and then a silver one, DeGeneres said, in one of her funnier bits, that she changed because ``being the host I have to hlep change sets and it gets me sweaty and dirty. What was I thinking wearing white?'' The comedian opened the show by sort of verbalizing a jam session performed by an all-woman band of Chaka Khan  The of this article or section may be compromised by "weasel words".You can help Wikipedia by removing weasel words. , Bonnie Raitt Bonnie Lynn Raitt (born November 8, 1949) is a nine-time Grammy award-winning American blues singer-songwriter and guitarist who was born in Burbank, California, the daughter of Broadway musical star John Raitt. , Shawn Colvin, Sheila E. and Me'shell Ndegeocello. A medley of ``Waiting to Exhale'' soundtrack songs, performed by an all-female r&b group of Whitney Houston, Brandy, CeCe Winans Priscilla Winans Love (born on October 8, 1964), known professionally as CeCe Winans, is a prominent American gospel singer and winner of numerous Grammy Awards and Stellar Awards. and Mary J. Blige, closed the show. Included among the local musicians to win Grammys was Yefim Bronfman Yefim "Fima" Bronfman (born April 10, 1958) is a Jewish-born Russian-Israeli pianist. He was born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan and emigrated to Israel at the age of 15. He now has US citizenship. of the Los Angeles Philharmonic The Los Angeles Philharmonic (LAP) is an American orchestra based in Los Angeles, California, United States. History Founded in 1919 by William Andrews Clark, Jr. , who won best instrumental soloist performance with orchestra. Winners Record of the year: ``Change The World,'' Eric Clapton Album of the year: ``Falling Into You,'' Celine Dion Song of the year: ``Change The World,'' Gordon Kennedy Gordon Kennedy is the name of:
Best new artist: LeAnn Rimes Best female pop vocal performance: ``Un-Break My Heart,'' Toni Braxton Best male pop vocal performance: ``Change The World,'' Eric Clapton Best pop performance by a duo or group with vocal: ``Free As A Bird,'' The Beatles Best pop collaboration with vocals: ``When I Fall In Love When I Fall in Love may mean
Best pop instrumental performance: ``The Sinister Minister,'' Bela Fleck & the Flecktones Best pop album: ``Falling Into You,'' Celine Dion Best traditional pop vocal performance: ``Here's To The Ladies,'' Tony Bennett
Tony Bennett (born Anthony Dominick Benedetto on August 3 1926) is an American singer of popular music, standards and jazz who is widely considered to be one of Best female rock vocal performance: ``If It Makes You Happy,'' Sheryl Crow Best male rock vocal performance: ``Where It's At,'' Beck Best rock performance by a duo or group with vocal: ``So Much To Say,'' Dave Matthews
David John Matthews (born January 9 1967) is a South African, now naturalized American, Grammy-winning lead vocalist and guitarist for the Dave Matthews Band. Band Best hard rock performance: ``Bullet With Butterfly Wings This article or section has multiple issues: * It needs additional references or sources for verification. * It contains a trivia section. Please help [ improve the article] or discuss these issues on the talk page. ,'' Smashing Pumpkins Best metal performance: ``Tire Me,'' Rage Against The Machine Best rock instrumental performance: ``SRV SRV Serving SRV Stevie Ray Vaughan SRV San Ramon Valley SRV Socialist Republic of Vietnam SRV Service Record (DNS) SRV Service Corporation (funeral company; stock symbol) SRV Simian Retrovirus Shuffle,'' Jimmie Vaughan Jimmie Lawrence Vaughan (born on March 20, 1951 in Dallas, Texas) is an American blues guitarist and singer. He is the older brother of Stevie Ray Vaughan. Jimmie Vaughan's style was influenced by Freddie King who gave him personal advice. , Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, Robert Cray, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Dr. John & Art Neville Best rock song: ``Give Me One Reason,'' Tracy Chapman, songwriter Best rock album: ``Sheryl Crow,'' Sheryl Crow Best alternative music performance: ``Odelay,'' Beck Best female R&B vocal performance: ``You're Makin' Me High,'' Toni Braxton Best male R&B vocal performance: ``Your Secret Love,'' Luther Vandross Best R&B performance by a duo or group with vocals: ``Killing Me Softly With His Song,'' Fugees Best R&B song: ``Exhale (Shoop Shoop),'' Babyface, songwriter Best R&B album: ``Words,'' the Tony Rich Project Best rap solo performance: ``Hey Lover,'' LL Cool J Best rap performance by a duo or group: ``Tha Crossroads,'' Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Best rap album: ``The Score,'' Fugees Best female country vocal performance: ``Blue,'' LeAnn Rimes Best male country vocal performance: ``Worlds Apart,'' Vince Gill Best country performance by a duo or group with vocals: ``My Maria,'' Brooks & Dunn Best country collaboration with vocals: ``High Lonesome lone·some adj. 1. a. Dejected because of a lack of companionship. See Synonyms at alone. b. Producing such dejection: a lonesome hour at the bar. 2. Sound,'' Vince Gill featuring Alison Krauss & Union Station Best country instrumental performance: ``Jam Man,'' Chet Atkins Best country song: ``Blue,'' Bill Mack, songwriter Best country album: ``The Road To Ensenada,'' Lyle Lovett Best bluegrass bluegrass, any species of the large and widely distributed genus Poa, chiefly range and pasture grasses of economic importance in temperate and cool regions. In general, bluegrasses are perennial with fine-leaved foliage that is bluish green in some species. album: ``True Life Blues: The Songs Of Bill Monroe,'' various artists Best new age album: ``The Memory Of Trees,'' Enya Best jazz contemporary performance: ``High Life,'' Wayne Shorter Best jazz vocal performance: ``New Moon Daughter,'' Cassandra Wilson Best jazz instrumental solo: ``Cabin Fever cabin fever Relapsing fever, see there ,'' Michael Brecker Best jazz instrumental performance, individual or group: ``Tales From The Hudson,'' Michael Brecker Best jazz large ensemble performance: ``Live At Manchester Craftsmen's Guild Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild is a nonprofit a multi-discipline learning community established in 1968 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Its programs include MCG Jazz, MCG Youth and the Denali Initiative. The organization is the brainchild of Bill Strickland. ,'' Count Basie Orchestra The Count Basie Orchestra was usually a big band of at least sixteen pieces. Sometimes, as in 1950, it shrank to an eight-piece orchestra. The orchestra, founded by William "Count" Basie, was really a series of bands that had many members come and go over a span of many years, from , Grover Mitchell, conductor Best Latin jazz performance: ``Portraits Of Cuba,'' Paquito D'Rivera Best rock gospel album: ``Jesus Freak,'' dc Talk Best pop/contemporary gospel album: ``Tribute - The Songs Of Andrae Crouch,'' various artists Best Southern gospel, country gospel or bluegrass gospel album: ``I Love To Tell The Story - 25 Timeless Hymns,'' Andy Griffith Best traditional soul gospel album: ``Face To Face,'' Cissy Houston Best contemporary soul gospel album: ``Whatcha Lookin' 4,'' Kirk Franklin & the Family Best gospel album by a choir or chorus: ``Just A Word,'' Shirley Caesar's Outreach Convention Choir, Michael Mathis, choir director Best Latin pop performance: ``Enrique Iglesias,'' Enrique Iglesias Best Tropical Latin performance: ``La Rosa De Los Vientos,'' Ruben Blades Best Mexican-American/Tejano music performance: ``Un Millon De Rosas,'' La Mafia Best traditional blues album: ``Deep In The blues,'' James Cotton Best contemporary blues album: ``Just Like You,'' Keb' Mo' Best traditional folk album: ``Pete,'' Pete Seeger Best contemporary folk album: ``The Ghost Of Tom Joad,'' Bruce Springsteen Best reggae album: ``Hall Of Fame - A Tribute To Bob Marley's 50th Anniversary,'' Bunny Wailer Best world music album: ``Santiago,'' the Chieftains Best polka album: ``Polka All Night Long,'' Jimmy Sturr Best musical album for children: ``Dedicated To The One I Love,'' Linda Ronstadt Best spoken word album for children: ``Stellaluna,'' Virginia Callaway, David Holt Best spoken word or nonmusical album: ``It Takes A Village,'' Hillary Rodham Clinton Best spoken comedy album: ``Rush Limbaugh Is A Big Fat Idiot,'' Al Franken Best musical show album: ``Riverdance'' (various artists), Bill Whelan, producer (Bill Whelan, composer and lyricist lyr·i·cist n. A writer of song lyrics. Also called lyrist. Noun 1. lyricist - a person who writes the words for songs lyrist ) Best instrumental composition: ``Manhattan (Island Of Lights And Love),'' Herbie Hancock, Jean Hancock Best instrumental composition written for a motion picture or for television: ``Independence Day,'' David Arnold, composer Best song written specifically for a motion picture or for television: ``Because You Loved Me'' (track from ``Up Close & Personal''), Diane Warren, songwriter (Celine Dion, artist) Best instrumental arrangement: ``An American Symphony'' (track from ``Mr. Holland's Opus'' soundtrack), Michael Kamen Best instrumental arrangement with accompanying vocals: ``When I Fall in Love'' (track from ``Stardust''), Alan Broadbent, David Foster, Gordon Jenkins Best package: ``Ultra-Lounge (Leopard Skin Sampler),'' Andy Engel, Tommy Steele, art directors (various artists) Best package - boxed: ``The Complete Columbia Studio Recordings,'' Chika Azuma, Arnold Levine, art directors (Miles Davis, Gil Evans, artists) Best album notes: ``The Complete Columbia Studio Recordings,'' George Avakian, Bob Belden, Bill Kirchner, Phil Schaap, writers (Miles Davis, Gil Evans, artists) Best historical album: ``The Complete Columbia Studio Recordings,'' Bob Belden, Phil Schaap, compilation producers (Miles Davis, Gil Evans, artists) Best engineered album, nonclassical: ``Q's Jook Joint,'' Francis Buckley, Al Schmitt, Bruce Swedien, Tommy Vicari (Quincy Jones, various artists) Producer of the year (nonclassical): Babyface Best classical engineered recording: ``Copland: Dance Symphony; Short Symphony; Organ Symphony, Etc.,'' William Hoekstra and Lawrence Rock, engineers (Leonard Slatkin, conductor) Classical producer of the year: Joanna Nickrenz Best classical album: ``Corigliano: Of Rage And Remembrance (Sym. No. 1, Etc.),'' Leonard Slatkin, conductor Best classical orchestral performance: ``Prokofiev: Romeo & Juliet (Scenes From The Ballet),'' Michael Tilson Thomas Michael Tilson Thomas (b. December 21, 1944), aka MTT, is an American conductor, pianist and composer who directs the San Francisco Symphony. Biography Family and education , conductor (San Francisco Sym.) Best opera recording: ``Britten: Peter Grimes,'' Richard Hickox, conductor Best choral performance: ``Walton: Belshazzar's Feast,'' Andrew Litton, conductor Best instrumental soloist(s) performance (with orchestra): ``Bartok: The Three Piano Concertos,'' Yefim Bronfman, piano (Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor; Los Angeles Philharmoic.) Best instrumental soloist(s) performance (without orchestra): ``The Romantic Master (Works of Saint-Saens; Handel, Etc.),'' Earl Wild, piano Best chamber music performance: ``Corigliano: String Quartet,'' Cleveland Quartet Best small ensemble performance (with or without conductor): ``Boulez: ...Explosante-Fixe...,'' Pierre Boulez, conductor Best classical vocal performance: ``Opera Arias (Works Of Mozart, Wagner, Borodin, Etc.),'' Bryn Terfel Best classical contemporary composition: ``Corigliano: String Quartet,'' John Corigliano Best music video, short form: ``Free As A Bird,'' The Beatles, Kevin Godley, video director Best music video, long form: ``The Beatles Anthology,'' The Beatles, Geoff Wonfor, video director BPI Entertainment News Wire CAPTION(S): 4 Photos, box PHOTO (1 -- color) Tracy Chapman, right, performs with her backup band at the 39th Grammy Awards in New York on Wednesday. (2 -- color) First lady Hillary Rodham Clinton shows off her Grammy Award for best spoken word album. (3 -- color) Country singer LeAnn Rimes waves while accepting a Grammy for best new artist, her first of two awards. (4 -- color) Toni Braxton won Grammy Awards in both the pop and r&b categories. Associated Press Box: Winners (see text) |
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