Top ten most memorable Grammy moments
| troversial acceptance speech lands itself in our most memorable Grammy moments. Accepting the Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, “I Am Woman,” in 1973, Helen Reddy thanked those who had contributed to her success. At the end of her speech she said, “I would like to thank God, because she makes everything possible.” Her mention of God as a “she” had CBS flooded with complaints and uproar of applause from the audience.
6. Melissa Etheridge and Joss Stone – “Piece of my Heart” (2005) Melissa Etheridge and Joss Stone pay homage to Janis Joplin in the unforgettable performance of Janis Joplin’s “Piece of My Heart” at the 2005 Grammy Awards show. The song, packed with raw emotion, was Etheridge’s first public appearance since undergoing treatment for breast cancer. She bravely stepped out on the stage, her head bald from chemotherapy, and sang her heart out. Etheridge rocked out on her guitar as she and Stone sang in perfect harmony together, mixing Stone’s soothing voice with Etheridge’s famed raspy rocker’s tone. In that one performance, she declared her victory over a potentially deadly disease. 5. Michael Jackson – “Thriller” (1984) Who other than The King of Pop could make our list not once, but twice? Nobody will forget the 26th Annual Grammy Awards when Michael Jackson was recognized with 12 nominations and eight Grammy wins. Jackson became the first to set the record for the most nominations in one year! 4. Yoko Ono’s Salute To John Lennon (1982) One of the most touching moments in Grammy history brought an audience of thousands to their feet at the 1982 Grammy Awards. That year, Yoko Ono accepted the Grammy for Best Album on behalf of her deceased husband, the legendary John Lennon, just 15 months after she watched him be gunned down by a deranged fan. The applause from the crowd had a tremendous affect on Ono who afterwards said, |