Why did they win Best Music Video for “Free as a Bird”? Because even 27 years after breaking up, the Beatles are still better at… Read More »1997 Vintage: The Beatles’ Anthology

Why Rent? Because “525,600 minutes” was exactly how long it felt like we spent talking about this musical in 1997. Part of the 34 Grammy… Read More »1997 Vintage: Best Musical Show Album

Why did she win Best Rock Album? To remind us that “If It Makes You Happy” was the official anthem of 1997 road trips. Part… Read More »1997 Archive: Sheryl Crow’s Rock Win

Why Independence Day? Because nothing says “musical excellence” like Will Smith punching an alien in the face. Part of the 34 Grammy Jokes: The 1997… Read More »1997 Legacy: Best Score Soundtrack

Why did she win Best Female Pop Vocal? Honestly, it might have been for “Un-Break My Heart,” but the dress she wore was so legendary… Read More »1997 Classic: Toni Braxton’s Gown

Why “Manhattan (Island of Lights and Love)”? Because it’s the kind of music you hear in an elevator in a building you can’t afford. Part… Read More »1997 Archive: Best Instrumental Composition

Why did “I’ll Be There for You” win? Because Method Man and Mary J. Blige proved that Hardcore and Soul were the ultimate power couple.… Read More »1996 Vintage: Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group

Why Vince Gill (again)? Because he basically has a subscription to this category. Part of the 36 Grammy Jokes: The 1996 “Jagged Little Alanis &… Read More »1996 Classic: Best Male Country Vocal

Why did Nirvana win for Unplugged in New York? Because it was the only way the Academy could posthumously apologize to Kurt for not “getting… Read More »1996 Vintage: Best Alternative Music Performance

Why Sleepy Time Lullabies? Because after Alanis’s performance, everyone needed a nap. Part of the 36 Grammy Jokes: The 1996 “Jagged Little Alanis & Mariah’s… Read More »1996 Legacy: Best Recording for Children