GRAMMY WTF?  1991 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 1991

WINNER:

NOMINATED BETTER CHOICE:

 

The Phil Collins song did have an important message, but how could Grammy voters not give preference to Sinead O’Connor’s powerful interpretation of a composition by Prince? She totally transformed a song originally recorded by The Family into a global smash with a moving music video.

NEVER WON A GRAMMY AWARD*:

*(excludes life achievement categories)

 

LITTLE RICHARD

Like Chuck Berry, Little Richard helped shape the energy and sound of  rock ‘n’ roll. He influenced acts as important as Prince, Elton John, The Beatles, Billy Joel, Bruno Mars, Jimi Hendrix and David Bowie. Among his key songs are: "Tutti Frutti", "Lucille", "Good Golly Miss Molly", "Long Tall Sally" and "The Girl Can't Help It". Despite the lasting impact of his catalogue, he never received a Grammy Award!