Chapter 1759: Chapter 1759 Soul Singer
People have imagined countless versions of the grand finale of the 39th Grammy, but no one could have predicted that this person would appear on the scene in person and announce the best album of the year award for everyone.
When the audience saw the figure on the stage, they could almost clearly hear the sound of everyone gasping for breath, and then everyone stood up in a hurry, welcoming the appearance of the award presenter with the warmest applause. I originally thought that when Michael Jackson appeared, the frenzy at the scene was incredible, but now, the applause of the audience overwhelmed the momentum of Michael's appearance—even Michael, who was standing in the background, took off his sunglasses and respectfully agitated hands.
There was no other sound in the audience, no cheers, screams, whistles, just applause. The pure applause made the entire Staples Stadium look solemn and solemn. The powerful momentum and lofty respect made this stage look so Special, unique. Because, the person who appeared on the stage at this time was Ray Charles (Ray. Charles)!
At this moment, people realized that Grammy is playing a big game of chess. The most suspenseful Best Single Award of the Year was awarded first, without worrying about the ratings problem at all, because Michael Jackson and Ray Charles, whose weight to the pop music world is immeasurable.
Ray Charles, this name is the supreme glory for the American music industry. He can be called the most shining symbol in the history of American music and American culture after Frank Sinatra. In the "Rolling Stone" list of the 100 greatest entertainers in the century, he is second only to Aretha Franklin (Aretha. Franklin), ranking second on the list.
He has dabbled in rhythm and blues, soul, blues, pop, country, rock and other music, and has left an indelible mark on the history of music development, from "Elvis Presley" to Elvis Presley , B. b. King. Stevie Wonder, the Rolling Stones, Alicia Keys, Norah Jones, Justin Timberlake, and countless singers including Michael on the music road Everyone has been more or less influenced by him. In fact, as early as 1987, Ray had already won the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and he was one of the first people in history to enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The black singer's influence on American music is ubiquitous.
In 2004, a biographical film "Ray" recorded Ray's music career, which can give people a glimpse of his legendary life. affim.
Since Ray was blind at the age of seven, he seldom attended awards shows if he had to, but today, following Michael, Ray was also invited to the awards ceremony by the Grammys, and the grand finale is becoming More and more exciting, the pace of history has been clearly heard.
Almost everyone in the music industry present grew up under the influence of Lei's music, and Lei's figure is everywhere in the development of modern music, including Michael and the members of Glory to Death , including the other four nominees for Album of the Year, were more or less influenced by Ray.
Therefore, when Lei appeared on the scene, everyone stood up without exception and conveyed the most fiery emotions in their hearts with the simplest applause.
"Mary, thank you for your company." Lei stood in front of the microphone and said with a smile.
Tonight, it was Mary Blige who helped Ray onto the stage. She is also the hottest representative of black rhythm and blues female singers in the entire market. Unlike Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Donnie- Braston and others focus on pop and blend rhythm and blues styles. Mary is the first person to combine rhythm and blues with hip-hop today, which broadens the diversification of music styles, and is even called Ai Rui Sand Franklin's successor.
Hearing Lei's thanks, Mary didn't say much, just nodded with a smile, then stepped aside, leaving space for Lei.
Lei "looked" at the turbulent audience in front of him, and adjusted his sunglasses a little bit, as if he was still a little uncomfortable with the hot lights in front of him, "It seems that many old friends came tonight, I just talked to Steve backstage After chatting for a while, he is obviously preparing for a new album, and he also felt a lot of new changes tonight; Luther just came to the stage to accept the award, and we also had a short conversation; by the way, Paul also mentioned to me today The lively scene at the night scene... This is a good thing, I need such a moment to remind me that this industry still maintains vigorous vitality, and I need to work hard so that I will not be eliminated by the times."
As a veteran figure in the American music scene, Ray has been active on the stage for half a century. Senior big names such as Steve Wonder, Luther Vanderluth, and Paul McCartney have good friendships with him. Saying a name can make the American music scene tremble three times, but Lei's words are full of the ease and comfort of life. This is a heritage that only time can settle down.
"Before leaving for tonight's awards ceremony, I listened to the five nominated albums. To be honest, I think I should retire. Now the young people's excellence makes me feel a lot of pressure." Ray's humor made There was a chuckle at the scene, "But I don't know what else I can do besides music, so maybe I'll try to walk into the recording studio again, and I hope I'm not so far away from 1997. "
"I know it's not my moment tonight, but even so, it's an honor to be a part of this historic moment, right now, on the stage at Staples Field. Who knows, Maybe we are all here tonight to create a new history together." Lei's relaxed words did not intentionally tease, but everyone at the scene couldn't help but smile.
Looking at Lei standing on the stage, this old man who has been in the American music scene for half a century, his position in the American music hall is irreplaceable, and his appearance at the awards ceremony tonight is already a history in itself up. Then, the winner who took over the phonograph trophy from him is bound to go down in the annals of history. Tonight's Grammy may really be a sleepless night.
Lei took a deep breath, "Very well, my time is over, and it's time to announce the awards, so let's take a look at the nominees."
History is unveiling the mystery step by step, so who will be the one who will take over the last gramophone trophy tonight from Ray? Mariah Carey or Celine Dion, Baker or Die Glorious, or a refugee?
The information of the five nominees began to be broadcast on the big screen again, and everyone in the audience focused their attention on the five nominees. Glory, who had just received the Best Production Award of the Year, remained in the backstage until his death. Michael was standing beside them, and other colleagues were also gathered around the big screen, waiting for the announcement of the result.
The air began to freeze gradually, and the gripping tension made everyone unable to move, completely fixed in their own positions, and the muscles were so stiff that it became impossible to move a single finger. Even bystanders are like this, let alone the parties involved?
Maria had completely turned into a corpse at this time, and all the blood in her body rushed towards her brain, making her unable to react. Even though she has suffered multiple blows and retreated steadily under the strength of Glory to Death, Maria still holds a sliver of hope—it is never easy to achieve a sweep at the Grammys. Because creating eight prizes in a single session is called a miracle, it is already difficult to get five phonographs in a single session, let alone eight.
Dying Glorious has now won seven trophies, so the other four nominees have more odds than Dying Glorious - including Refugee's "Target" - for album of the year. Maria only hoped—a tiny little hope—that the victor would be herself.
This little spark of hope made Maria's cheeks rosy again, with an abnormal blush, but her eyes stiffened and lost all brilliance, like the ashes of a zombie.
Not only Maria, but even the members of Glory to Death inevitably became nervous, including Hugo.
No matter how relaxed Hugo's mentality was, the depressive atmosphere in the audience still made his hairs stand on end, not to mention that they had traveled so far tonight, and the moment of making history seemed within reach. That kind of unbelievable crazy idea is like a meteor shower, hitting every corner of the brain unreasonably, making people unable to resist, adrenaline burst out in the blood like this, making all the muscles in the body tremble. stiffen up.
Hugo tried to take a deep breath, but found that the surrounding oxygen was too thin, and the air he breathed into his lungs was as hot as water vapor, making his hot lungs almost explode, which made him clenched his fists. , The sweaty palm made him unable to exert any force at all.
The waiting process is the most tormenting. Hugo only hopes that the result will be announced quickly. No matter whether the result is good or bad, it is a relief. Whether it is sad or happy, at least both feet can land and no longer float in mid-air I just don't know where I'm going to go.
In the suffocating heat, Ray opened the envelope in his hand, and he said into the microphone with a chuckle, "Thank you Grammy for designing this envelope for me, so that I can directly announce the answer." Obviously, the envelope The cards inside were written in Braille, allowing Ray to take on the responsibility of presenting the awards on his own.
Sure enough, Lei took out the card, touched it lightly, and then nodded his chin slightly, "Oh, it turned out to be this one, and I personally like it very much, so it is indeed true that I can present this award." My honor." Lei touched the braille on the card again and again, and then said, "The 39th Grammy, the winner of the best album of the year is..."
Quiet, quiet, suffocating quiet, almost exploding quiet.