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The Grammys are in five days! On Sunday, music lovers will tune in to see which artist will win awards and also for incredible performances from Chris Brown, David Guetta, Tony Bennett, Alicia Keys and Bonnie Raitt.
But will these performances live up to several of these unforgettable performances?
15. Madonna & Gorillaz, Feel Good Time/Hung Up (2006)
It is always a treat to watch the first performance of the Grammys. The first performance of the night always sets the tone of the show. Gorillaz started playing their hit “Feel Good Time” and then for the transition, a computer generated Madonna appeared to interact with the band and next the audience saw her perform on the Grammy stage with her dancers.
Click here to watch the performance: http://youtu.be/6_gnMOom7kE
14. Cyndi Lauper, Time After Time (1984)
Cyndi Lauper delivered one of the strongest vocal performances of her career during the 1984 Grammys. She made her audience connect with the lyrics and also kept them interested through her impeccable showmanship.
To watch Cyndi’s performance, click on this link: http://youtu.be/XxjgE7gKSbg
13. Tina Turner & Beyoncé, Proud Mary (2008)
In 2008, Tina Turner returned to the music world in style when she performed her hit “Proud Mary” with Beyoncé. These women performing on stage together brought music lovers and the Grammy audience to their feet.
Click on this link to see Tina and Beyoncé’s legendary performance: http://youtu.be/FRex_6-vSRg
12. Usher & James Brown, Caught Up & Sex Machine (2005)
Beyoncé and Tina’s performance together would probably not have happened if Usher and James Brown shared the stage three years earlier. Usher opened up the segment with strong vocals and incredible dance moves. Next up, The Godfather of Soul joined Usher on stage to perform his hit “Sex Machine.” This performance was one of James Brown’s last live performances before he passed away in 2006.
To watch this awesome performance, click here: http://youtu.be/aY6zpvqoojo
11. U2, Walk On (2002)
U2 opened up the first Grammy ceremonies since 9/11 and they delivered an outstanding version of their single: “Walk On.” This performance not only gave viewers goose bumps but it delivered a message of hope and faith to everyone across the world.
Click here to see the performance that received the first standing ovation of the 2002 Grammy Awards: http://youtu.be/7Dd-vJ32Fbs
The Grammy Coverage of the first part of the Top 10 performances will begin on my site: jacobelyacharjournalist.com
I do not own any of these clips that were featured in my article. These belong to the National Recording Academy of Arts and Sciences and CBS Television Network.
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