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MY TOP 5 PICKS
Greatest Grammy Performances
Of All Time
The annual Grammys broadcast has resulted in some of the most memorable moments in pop music. From tributes and in memoriums to duets and one-night-only supergroups to whatever Lady Gaga is wearing, the Grammys are a platform for spectacle—and medleys. This year’s show, the 63rd, is happening Sunday, March 14. But before we get into this year’s hoopla, let’s take a look back at some of the best, most memorable performances in Grammy history. Unfortunately, Apple Music has the monopoly on most official Recording Academy footage, but thanks to the internet, there’s still a bank of shiny Grammy moments available for the scoping.
Here are the 5 best of the greatest Grammy performances of all time:
Michael Jackson (1988)
The sly way that Michael Jackson so casually struts onto the stage at the beginning of his monster-sized Grammys medley in 1988 feels almost comical, like he already knows he’s about to blow everyone away. He sashays to the slowed-down beat of “The Way You Make Me Feel” before the signature “Go on Girl!” really kicks off the song, at which time a few backup dancers join him on stage. Jackson had already made hismoonwalk debuton television back in 1982, but the move is still just as mystical six years later. Jackson doing “TWYMMF” is a joyful sight to behold, but the real magic of this performance happens during “Man In The Mirror” when a huge gospel choir supports him as he preaches those famous lines. It’s an unmatched display of showmanship and will likely reign supreme over Grammy contenders for years to come.
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