LENNYBEERBLOG: I’M NOT CRYING…OVER THIS GRAMMY FORECAST
Who's Got the Best Shot at Getting Nominated in the Record and Song of the Year Categories?
October 5, 2007
I'M NOT CRYING…and the reason why is because there are still plenty of positives left to consider. A few weeks ago, I discussed potential Grammy choices for Album of the Year, and now that the deadline has passed, it seems like the perfect time to take a look at the Best Song and Best Record nominees.
To do this, I consulted with the local brain trust (and I, of course, use the term in the best possible way), canvassing rockcrits Bud Scoppa and Roy Trakin, checking with Top 40 maven Todd Hensley and, last but not least, picking the brain of Ms. Karen Glauber herself. Between us, we came up with so many worthy candidates that we had to go with six, rather than the standard five, in each category. Here's what we came up with:
Best Song is a songwriter's award, but one that often goes hand-in-hand with the artist/producer Best Record Category. Dixie Chicks took both nods last year with "Not Ready to Make Nice.” Our six leading candidates, in no particular order, are:
Amy Winehouse, “Rehab”: On everyone's list.
Beyonce, “Irreplaceable”: The biggest hit on the list.
Feist, “1234”: We loved it from the start, and now that it’s happening, the bandwagon is forming quickly.
Kanye West, “Stronger”: Gaining momentum and, again, a unanimous choice.
Taylor Swift, “Teardrops on My Guitar”: We think Taylor will be a big factor in many categories and suggest everyone listen to this self-penned song, as well as the entire album.
John Mayer, "Dreaming With a Broken Heart": A Grammy fave has another hot new current record.
Also thrown in the hopper were Justin Timberlake’s “What Goes Around...Comes Around” (with a big push from Mr. Hensley), Gwen Stefani’s “Escape,” Elliott Yamin, “Wait for You” (one of the most played of the year), Plain White T’s “Hey There Delilah,” Colbie Caillat’s “Bubbly” (early, but growing by leaps and bounds—the people's choice), A Fine Frenzy’s “Almost Lover” (very early, but a classic in the making) and Glen and Marketa’s “Falling Slowly” (the song that powers Once).
Best Record:
“Rehab”: Oh please, if this is not nominated in every category, there’s a real problem.
“Irreplaceable”: Great song, great production…just great.
“What Comes Around”: More strength in the Record than the Song category
“1234”: Visibility from ubiquitous iPod spot is giving it the attention it always deserved.
“Stronger”: Lead track from year's biggest chart debut.
"Dreaming With a Broken Heart": This perennial Grammy favorite delivers once again.
Also considered were Fergie's “Big Girls Don't Cry,” Rihanna’s “Umbrella,” Gwen Stefani's “Escape,” Pink’s "Who Knew," Taylor Swift’s “Teardrops on My Guitar” and Bruce Springsteen’s “Radio Nowhere (although we think Bruce will walk away with Album and Rock category noms).
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Thoughts?
<3 TOMG = Amazing. Just like the author said, listen to it if you haven't!
she's the one 