GRAMMY WTF? 1966: Record Of the Year. More: tomorrow.
The Grammy Awards are one of music’s most prestigious trophies. Since the inaugural ceremony in 1959, winners have spanned a vast array of musical styles and winners as diverse as Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Eminem and Lizzo. There have, however, been some instances where one can’t comprehend the outcomes and omissions. Caffè Lattè looks back on some of the most baffling moments and unsuccessful -yet influential- acts…
GRAMMY WTF?
RECORD OF THE YEAR 1966
WINNER:
NOMINATED BETTER CHOICE:
It's hard to believe a song so popular and recorded by the biggest group in the world at the time failed to win in this category. "Yesterday" is reportedly the most covered song of all time, yet it lost to a song that most people are unfamiliar with.
NEVER WON A GRAMMY AWARD*:
*(excludes life achievement categories)
CHUCK BERRY
Despite being one of the key architects of the rock ‘n’ roll sound, Chuck Berry has never won a Grammy for his influential rock staples. These seminal tracks include: "Roll Over Beethoven", "Johnny B/ Goode", "Rock And Roll Music", "Maybellene" and "No Particular Place To Go".
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