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2007 Grammy Awards
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I saw Xtina's perfomance now, the vocals are good ok, but is she drunk? O.O
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Yay Dixie Chicks, you guys are amazing!
Not Ready To Make Nice <3333 I re-falling in love with this song again!
Carrie won Best New Artist, yay! Eat that! LOL
She's stunning! she truly deserves that!
Rascal or The Wreckers should win Group Vocal Country!!!
Wow, MY HUMPS won?! A GRAMMY? Shocking!
Too bad Stickwitu lost it.
Congrats also for Xtina (and her awesome performance), JT, Enya.
No KT Tunstall
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Originally posted by Pedro-Spears
I saw Xtina's perfomance now, the vocals are good ok, but is she drunk? O.O
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lol...
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Y would Xtina be drunk? She was only performing like James Brown did, if you ever seen him perform before
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Reviews of Christina's Performance. SHE is getting so much attention. EVERYONE is calling it the performance of the night!! It was the performance of her CAREER so far.
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It was a productive night at the Grammys for two former Pittsburghers.
Christina Aguilera continued to make good on that Best New Artist seven years ago, winning Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Ain't No Other Man." In a tribute to James Brown, Aguilera, in dazzling white suit, offered a scorching (and screaming) version of "It's a Man's Man's World."
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Christina Aguilera, who electrified the audience with her cover of It's a Man's, Man's, Man's World to honor the late James Brown, won for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for her Ain't No Other Man.
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Entertainment Weekly says it was BEST PEFORMANCE of the night!!!
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Everyone knows Aguilera's got pipes — but probably not even her most devoted fans could've imagined her channeling James Brown with the magnetic fervor she displayed tonight. Crouched on the floor, clutching the mic stand, and belting full-throttle from beginning to end, Xtina didn't so much sing ''It's a Man's Man's Man's World'' as she did unleash it on her mesmerized audience. This is the 2007 Grammy performance to remember; the Godfather of Soul would be proud.
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From the GRAMMYs Site...
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"The mighty Aguilera delivered a memorable, perhaps legendary, performance of James Brown's "It's A Man's World.""
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From Clay Clane
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I don't care what anyone says...CHRISTINA AGULERIA IS OFFICALLY A SOUL SINGER. You can whine about a white woman doing a tribute to James Brown, but that woman shut it down! That woman came out there with soul and passion, paying tribute to the Godfather of Soul. Lawd knows, Beyonce or Mary J. couldn't have sung “It’s A Man’s World” with the power and range of Christina (although she did kind of butcher the last note!). James Brown would've been proud...and Lawd knows he loved those snowflake white women so he would've been even more proud!
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From MSN
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And the one moment that gave Shakira a run for her money as the show-stealer: Christina Aguilera laying waste to James Brown's "It's a Man's World," at the end of a medley that also included Smokey Robinson singing "Tracks of My Tears" AND Lionel Richie singing "Hello." A vision in white, spilling out of her vest (note to Sting: the look works for Christina, not for you), pouring every last drop of oxygen she had into this tribute to the late Godfather, Aguilera was so powerful that it didn't matter if she'd ever heard of James Brown before. There was a lot of earnest tribute made to Brown all night, but Christina was better than earnest. She was great.
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US Magazine,
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Why Did Christina Fall to Her Knees?
Answer: Because she's the godmother of soul!
Indeed, Christina Aguilera had no problem giving her petite body over to the ghost of James Brown at the 49th annual Grammy Awards Sunday night at L.A's Staples Center.
During a soulful performance of "It's A Man's Man's Man's World," Aguilera wowed the Grammy crowd as she nailed his signature mic drop, sent her voice up five octaves and strutted around the stage. The only thing missing was Brown's famous cape drop (it probably clashed with her outfit anyway).
Either way, Aguilera earned a full standing ovation and thunderous applause. Call us crazy, but we think someone else might be bringing sexy back.
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Blogcritics
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After stumbling vocally at Clive Davis' pre-Grammy bash Saturday night, I was bracing myself from the moment I saw Christina Aguilera make her diva-like entrance to the stage during the Grammy telecast. I knew she was singing the James Brown classic "It's Man's Man's Man's World" from a Gold Derby tip-off, but was afraid it was going to be a strained mess.
Christina Aguilera took the stage, and it was over. Forget about Beyonce, Jessica Simpson, Britney Spears — this girl mopped the floor with all of their wigs, took names, and didn't stop to apologize. Not since Mary J. Blige's jaw-dropping performance of "No More Drama" back in 2002 have I been so moved by a live television performance. Everyone around me was speechless.
Entertainment Weekly raved "Everyone knows Aguilera's got pipes — but probably not even her most devoted fans could've imagined her channeling James Brown with the magnetic fervor she displayed tonight." They go on to say "Crouched on the floor, clutching the mic stand, and belting full-throttle from beginning to end, Xtina didn't so much sing 'It's a Man's Man's Man's World' as she did unleash it on her mesmerized audience. This is the 2007 Grammy performance to remember; the Godfather of Soul would be proud."
People magazine held a post-telecast poll in which people voted on the performance, and 90% of those that voted claimed there "ain't no other woman like Xtina". The official Grammy press release boasted "The mighty Aguilera delivered a memorable, perhaps legendary, performance of James Brown's 'It's A Man's World'." The Post-Gazette said "In a tribute to James Brown, Aguilera, in dazzling white suit, offered a scorching (and screaming) version of "It's a Man's Man's World."
I enjoyed most of the performances Sunday night, especially that of the laughing all the way to the Grammy press room Dixie Chicks, but the Philadelphia Inquirer was less than impressed than I — with the exception of one woman. "Unfortunately, few of the performers made the most of their time, with many of the production numbers rehashing hits of decades ago, as if the music industry's best prescription for a troubled future was to listlessly revive the past. Exceptions included a knockout performance by Christina Aguilera on James Brown's 'It's a Man's Man's Man's World'."
After she tore up the stage with the scorching number where she did justice to the late great soul singer — emulating him like a pro — the entire stadium leapt to its feet. Jamie Foxx and Dixie Chick Martie Maguire were among those who looked floored by the electrifying performance. You could read Jamie's lips as he smirked and said "That's the **** right there", and Martie turned to the person next to her and said "Wow."
Within hours of the telecast, Aguilera's now Grammy winning album Back to Basics (she won her fourth for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Ain't No Other Man") shot from near #400 all the way to #23 on Amazon.com, and I would say expect that same kind of jump on the Billboard chart come next week.
Often criticized for her emotionless oversinging as she is for her sexy image, Aguilera surprised even me, a long time fan. She pulled this performance from the depths of her soul and spilled it all over that stage like it was her dying day. I was so speechless and floored by the performance it took me a few seconds to realize I had tears in my eyes.
James Brown is smiling in his grave.
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And a quote from BET.com
BEST PERFORMANCES:
"Christina Aguilera's impassioned performance of "It's a Man's World" provided definitively that that chick has a black woman's soul."
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Obvious shaft of the night? The Fray loses Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group to the Black Eyed Peas. Righttttttt.
LMFAO at the Shakira stans. That "Hips Don't Lie" performance was like a case of deja vu, the only thing different was Wyclef changing it up a bit. On top of that, Shakira's vocals were weak and it was the same old dancing that is about a year old now. Better than Christina? I don't think so.
CHRISTINA!
Oh yeah, and I know the Grammys encompasses all types of music, but I think it's bullsh!t that the Grammys did not let the 3 biggest names in pop music (Beyonce, Christina, Justin) give acceptance speeches. Christina had her solid performance and Justin his contest, but other than Beyonce's peformance (and yes it was amazingly good, very subtle and pleasant), you wouldn't even know she was there.
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I loved xtina.
bbut seriously. snow is so boring. rhcp shoulda done dani california
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I'm gonna get attacked for this but Christina is getting overhyped. It was a high energy performance with powerful vocals, yes. She PERFORMED well, yes. The beginning of the performance was great in fact...until she started to get into her high range. I can't stand her high range - maybe it's just me but it doesn't quite sound like singing what she does with it. And that whistle note was excruciating for me. I don't get it.
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Originally posted by Nick
I'm gonna get attacked for this but Christina is getting overhyped. It was a high energy performance with powerful vocals, yes. She PERFORMED well, yes. The beginning of the performance was great in fact...until she started to get into her high range. I can't stand her high range - maybe it's just me but it doesn't quite sound like singing what she does with it. And that whistle note was excruciating for me. I don't get it.
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The way I see it, it was a wonderful performance... vocally that is. Xtina has got a AMAZING voice. We know that by now. But the song had no life to it... she just showed off her vocal range, but the fact that she just stood at one place and there was no special anything to the show... I dont think its the best performance of the night. i just think it was a pretty darn good talent showcase
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lmao whistle note...yeah i didn't like that...was the only thing i didn't like of her performance.
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it wasn´t really a whistle note....but a hell of a hard note to hold in full belt, i think it was an E6.....man she studied the singing style of james brown , and made her own tribute to it....if some think she just screamed of course they don´t like the performance...i must say, due to the powerhousebelting she did, i thought more ppl here would diss her p/f, but it´s nice to see that ppl that generally don´t like her appreciated her performance still...
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did madonna win something?
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best dance/electronic album i think
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Originally posted by Nick
I'm gonna get attacked for this but Christina is getting overhyped. It was a high energy performance with powerful vocals, yes. She PERFORMED well, yes. The beginning of the performance was great in fact...until she started to get into her high range. I can't stand her high range - maybe it's just me but it doesn't quite sound like singing what she does with it. And that whistle note was excruciating for me. I don't get it.
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*attacks you*
Kidding lol, BUT STILL...bow to the GODMOTHER OF SOUL!!!!!!!11111
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^this whole "godmother of soul" thing that has popped up is ridiculous, i think it´ll only do bad for christina and xtinafans if she start´s to be called that!
first of all: she cannot be it, how great she ever might be, coz she is 26 y.o....give that title to dinah washington or someone from that era, even aretha isn´t , she´s the queen of soul....i think i could agree with "white princess of soul"...sounds dumb too, but it´s the most adequate title i think.
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and her hair was all like...yauk =S
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i love xtina
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Originally posted by blackbeatxx
^this whole "godmother of soul" thing that has popped up is ridiculous, i think itīll only do bad for christina and xtinafans if she startīs to be called that!
first of all: she cannot be it, how great she ever might be, coz she is 26 y.o....give that title to dinah washington or someone from that era, even aretha isnīt , sheīs the queen of soul....i think i could agree with "white princess of soul"...sounds dumb too, but itīs the most adequate title i think.
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Relax, I was obviously kidding and I can assure you Aguilera fans will begin to call her that lol. But one thing is for sure, Christina Aguilera possesses the greatest voice out of all her contemporaries.
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Dixie Chicks and Corinne were my highlight of the night.
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