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Reply #30 posted 02/16/15 9:38am

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SeventeenDayze said:

NaughtyKitty said:




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Reply #31 posted 02/16/15 2:21pm

getxxxx

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its not all SITKOL its songs from his catalog.

Nick Ashford was someone I greatly admired, had the honor of knowing, and was the real-life inspiration for Cowboy Curtis' hair. RIP Nick. - Pee Wee Herman
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Reply #32 posted 02/16/15 2:38pm

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I'd rather see an hour of Beyonce singing Stevie than all of these people. It takes a certain vocal type to pull off a Wonder song.

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Reply #33 posted 02/16/15 3:01pm

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getxxxx said:

its not all SITKOL its songs from his catalog.

It was initially promoted as such before the taping.
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Reply #34 posted 02/16/15 3:22pm

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MotownSubdivision said:

getxxxx said:

its not all SITKOL its songs from his catalog.

It was initially promoted as such before the taping.

No it wasnt it was ASSUMED... its just the title of the SHOW, it never said it all SITKOL

"Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life — An All-Star GRAMMY Salute" will feature some of today's top artists covering songs by the legendary GRAMMY winner, as well as other archival material.

[Edited 2/16/15 15:24pm]

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Reply #35 posted 02/16/15 3:41pm

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getxxxx said:



MotownSubdivision said:


getxxxx said:

its not all SITKOL its songs from his catalog.



It was initially promoted as such before the taping.


No it wasnt it was ASSUMED... its just the title of the SHOW, it never said it all SITKOL


"Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life — An All-Star GRAMMY Salute" will feature some of today's top artists covering songs by the legendary GRAMMY winner, as well as other archival material.





[Edited 2/16/15 15:24pm]

OK, scratch what I said.
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Reply #36 posted 02/16/15 5:19pm

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Reply #37 posted 02/16/15 6:13pm

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Decent opening including Beyonce though I could've done without her constant gyrating and endless closeups. Couldn't even hear Ed over her at one point...
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Reply #38 posted 02/16/15 6:21pm

lezama

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I had NOOOO idea that Maya Rudolph is Minnie's daughter!!? Wow..

[Edited 2/16/15 18:22pm]

Change it one more time..
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Reply #39 posted 02/16/15 6:44pm

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where the fuck is Prince?

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Reply #40 posted 02/16/15 6:52pm

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Tony Bennett...now, THAT was a tribute, dammit! cool

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Reply #41 posted 02/16/15 7:06pm

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For those who haven't heard, there will be a Stevie Wonder tribute show airing next Monday on CBS. It is to celebrate his magna opus, Songs in the Key of Life I which the entire album will be performed by today's artists.

Read more about it here: http://www.grammy.com/new...eb-16-2015

I'm interested.

// It has been an hour of hell!!!
Listening to Perry drain all of the funk out of You have'nt done nothing is the end of the road.
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Reply #42 posted 02/16/15 7:21pm

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confused

"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato

https://youtu.be/CVwv9LZMah0
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Reply #43 posted 02/16/15 7:45pm

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laurarichardson said:

MotownSubdivision said:

For those who haven't heard, there will be a Stevie Wonder tribute show airing next Monday on CBS. It is to celebrate his magna opus, Songs in the Key of Life I which the entire album will be performed by today's artists.

Read more about it here: http://www.grammy.com/new...eb-16-2015

I'm interested.

// It has been an hour of hell!!!
Listening to Perry drain all of the funk out of You have'nt done nothing is the end of the road.
Won't even lie, I tried to be open minded and like it but yeah, that sucked. At least the girl can sing but yeah, they definitely stripped away the song's attitude.


Jamie Foxx has quote of the night though: "Stevie has more talent in one of his braids than what we hear today." Or something along those lines...
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Reply #44 posted 02/16/15 7:49pm

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MotownSubdivision said:

laurarichardson said:


// It has been an hour of hell!!!
Listening to Perry drain all of the funk out of You have'nt done nothing is the end of the road.
Won't even lie, I tried to be open minded and like it but yeah, that sucked. At least the girl can sing but yeah, they definitely stripped away the song's attitude.


Jamie Foxx has quote of the night though: "Stevie has more talent in one of his braids than what we hear today." Or something along those lines...

-/// Jamie is right. I mean Stevie has to come out and save his own tribute.
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Reply #45 posted 02/16/15 8:49pm

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Grading the performances:

Beyonce/Ed Sheeran/Gary Clark Jr: C+
Tony Bennett: N/A
John Legend: C+
Annie Lennox: A-
Lady Gaga: B+
Andrea Bocelli: B
Babyface/ Ariana Grande: C
The Band Perry: D+
Ed Sheeran: C
India.Arie/Janelle Monae/Jill Scott: A
Pharrell/ Ryan Tedder: B
Jennifer Hudson: B+
NeYo/ Aisha Morris: A-
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Reply #46 posted 02/16/15 8:54pm

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Now, THIS was a show! worship

"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato

https://youtu.be/CVwv9LZMah0
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Reply #47 posted 02/16/15 9:31pm

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MotownSubdivision said:

Grading the performances: Beyonce/Ed Sheeran/Gary Clark Jr: C+ Tony Bennett: N/A John Legend: C+ Annie Lennox: A- Lady Gaga: B+ Andrea Bocelli: B Babyface/ Ariana Grande: C The Band Perry: D+ Ed Sheeran: C India.Arie/Janelle Monae/Jill Scott: A Pharrell/ Ryan Tedder: B Jennifer Hudson: B+ NeYo/ Aisha Morris: A- [Edited 2/16/15 21:08pm]

I agree with you for the most part, although I'd give Annie an A instead of A-, she kept me completely captivated during her song. Andrea Bocelli I'd probably give a B- because while his voice is impeccable, it didnt seem appropriate for the type of song he was singing, Andrea has negative soul or funk. His voice cancels out any soul that might be present in the music. I'd also give Pharrell's performance a B-.. I like his outfit and I like that he got people moving, but he doesn't have the voice for any of Stevie's songs TBH. It was great to see India/Janelle & Jill.

Change it one more time..
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Reply #48 posted 02/16/15 9:36pm

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lezama said:

MotownSubdivision said:

Grading the performances: Beyonce/Ed Sheeran/Gary Clark Jr: C+ Tony Bennett: N/A John Legend: C+ Annie Lennox: A- Lady Gaga: B+ Andrea Bocelli: B Babyface/ Ariana Grande: C The Band Perry: D+ Ed Sheeran: C India.Arie/Janelle Monae/Jill Scott: A Pharrell/ Ryan Tedder: B Jennifer Hudson: B+ NeYo/ Aisha Morris: A- [Edited 2/16/15 21:08pm]

I agree with you for the most part, although I'd give Annie an A instead of A-, she kept me completely captivated during her song. Andrea Bocelli I'd probably give a B- because while his voice is impeccable, it didnt seem appropriate for the type of song he was singing, Andrea has negative soul or funk. His voice cancels out any soul that might be present in the music. I'd also give Pharrell's performance a B-.. I like his outfit and I like that he got people moving, but he doesn't have the voice for any of Stevie's songs TBH. It was great to see India/Janelle & Jill.

^ lol India performed with Stevie on tour last year.

[Edited 2/16/15 21:41pm]

"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato

https://youtu.be/CVwv9LZMah0
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Reply #49 posted 02/17/15 1:36am

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MotownSubdivision said:

Grading the performances: Beyonce/Ed Sheeran/Gary Clark Jr: C+ Tony Bennett: A+John Legend: B+ Annie Lennox: B- Lady Gaga: c+ Andrea Bocelli: C- Babyface/ Ariana Grande: D The Band Perry: D- Ed Sheeran: C-India.Arie/Janelle Monae/Jill Scott: C+ Pharrell/ Ryan Tedder: B Jennifer Hudson: A+ NeYo/ Aisha Morris: B- [Edited 2/16/15 21:08pm]

There. That's more like it. razz

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Reply #50 posted 02/17/15 4:15am

nd33

Damn, this band is hot! Swingin like hell. Is it based around Stevie's band or were they put together specifically for this concert?

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Reply #51 posted 02/17/15 6:03am

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His band that is doing the tour with him
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Reply #52 posted 02/17/15 6:47am

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Has Prince ever mentioned his favorite song from SITKOL? It would be cool if he performed it, whatever it is.

I believe Prince said that he wish he wrote Village Ghetto Land from the SITKOL album.I believe he covered a few songs from it.

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Too bad the purple wonder wasn't involved with this.

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Reply #53 posted 02/17/15 7:21am

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I should have known that hack Beyonce would be there. Glad I didn't watch it.

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Reply #54 posted 02/17/15 7:24am

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I should have known that hack Beyonce would be there. Glad I didn't watch it.

A lot more talent than Beyonce on that stage, as she only did the opening number.

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Reply #55 posted 02/17/15 7:38am

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kitbradley said:

I should have known that hack Beyonce would be there. Glad I didn't watch it.

A lot more talent than Beyonce on that stage, as she only did the opening number.

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nod I look forward to seeing what Jill Scott, India Arie and Janelle Monae did with "As."

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Reply #56 posted 02/17/15 2:39pm

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I was amused at how Ed Sheeran couldn't maintain eye contact with her. Maybe he, too, was surprised she'd toned down the oversinging.

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Reply #57 posted 02/17/15 2:48pm

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This version would have killed everyones performances and I didn't even see it yet(DVR'd it)

From this CD:

Conception: An Interpretation of Stevie Wonder's Songs

Just Music-No Categories-Enjoy It!
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Reply #58 posted 02/17/15 3:18pm

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These tributes would be more meaningful if they actually got young talent and artists that have actually been influenced by Stevie like Prince, Maxwell, etc Why didn't they invite Fantasia or Ledisi? Fantasia would have threw the damn house down! I didn't watch it but most people said that Gaga, Annie, Janelle, Jill and India Arie had the best performances. I personally think Stevie deserves better. I am glad that Janelle performed though.

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Reply #59 posted 02/17/15 3:44pm

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whodknee said:




MotownSubdivision said:



Grading the performances: Beyonce/Ed Sheeran/Gary Clark Jr: C Tony Bennett: A John Legend: B Annie Lennox: B- Lady Gaga: c Andrea Bocelli: C- Babyface/ Ariana Grande: D The Band Perry: D- Ed Sheeran: C-India.Arie/Janelle Monae/Jill Scott: C Pharrell/ Ryan Tedder: B Jennifer Hudson: A NeYo/ Aisha Morris: B- [Edited 2/16/15 21:08pm]



There. That's more like it. razz




You think India.Arie/Janelle/Jill performance was average? That was one of the best performances of the night. The rest of your ratings I either can deal with but I have to disagree with you on that one.
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