22nd Annual Grammy Awards
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| 22nd Annual Grammy Awards | |
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| Date | February 27, 1980 |
| Location | Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles |
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| Host | James Brown |
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| Television/Radio coverage | |
| Network | CBS |
The 22nd Annual Grammy Awards were held on February 27, 1980 at Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, and were broadcast live on American television. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the year 1979.[1][2]
Album of the Year went to Phil Ramone and Billy Joel for 52nd Street, and Song of the Year went to Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald for "What a Fool Believes".
Award winners
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General
- "What a Fool Believes"-The Doobie Brothers
- Ted Templeman (producer)
- "After the Love Has Gone"-Earth, Wind & Fire
- Maurice White (producer)
- "I Will Survive"-Gloria Gaynor
- Dino Fekaris Freddie Perren
- "The Gambler"-Kenny Rogers
- Larry Butlet (producer)
- "You Don't Bring Me Flowers"-Barbra Streisand & Neil Diamond
- Bob Gaudio (producer)
- "52nd Street"-Billy Joel
- Phil Ramone (producer)
- "Minute by Minute"-The Doobie Brothers
- Ted Templeman (producer)
- "The Gambler"-Kenny Rogers
- Larry Buter (producer)
- "Bad Girls"-Donna Summer
- Giorgio Moroder & Pete Bellotte (producers)
- "Breakfast in America"-Supertramp
- Peter Henderson & Supertramp (producers)
- "What a Fool Believes"-The Doobie Brothers
- Kenny Loggins & Michael McDonald (songwriters)
Children's
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- Jim Henson & Paul Williams (producers) for The Muppet Movie performed by The Muppets
Classical
- Best Classical Orchestral Recording
- James Mallinson (producer), Georg Solti (conductor) & the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for Brahms: Symphonies (1-4)
- Best Classical Vocal Soloist Performance
- Luciano Pavarotti & the Bologna Orchestra for O Sole Mio - Favorite Neapolitan Songs
- Best Opera Recording
- Vittorio Negri (producer), Colin Davis (conductor), Heather Harper, Jonathan Summers, Jon Vickers & the Royal Opera House Orchestra for Britten: Peter Grimes
- Best Choral Performance, Classical (other than opera)
- Georg Solti (conductor), Margaret Hillis (choir director), & the Chicago Symphony Orchestra & Chorus for Brahms: A German Requiem
- Best Classical Performance - Instrumental Soloist or Soloists (with orchestra)
- Claudio Abbado (conductor), Maurizio Pollini & the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for Bartók: Piano Cons. Nos. 1 & 2
- Best Classical Performance - Instrumental Soloist or Soloists (without orchestra)
- Vladimir Horowitz for The Horowitz Concerts 1978/79
- Best Chamber Music Performance
- Dennis Russell Davies (conductor) & the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra for Copland: Appalachian Spring
- Best Classical Album
- James Mallinson (producer), Georg Solti (conductor) & the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for Brahms: Symphonies (1-4)
Comedy
- "Reality...What a Concept"-Robin Williams
Composing and arranging
- Superman Main Title Theme
- John Williams (composer)
- "Superman'"
- John Williams (composer)
- '"Soulful Strut"'
- Claus Ogerman (arranger) (George Benson)
- '"What a Fool Believes"'
- Michael McDonald (arranger) (The Doobie Brothers)
Country
- "Blue Kentucky Girl"-Emmylou Harris
- "The Devil Went Down to Georgia"-The Charlie Daniels Band
- "Big Sandy/Leather Britches"-Doc Watson & Merle Watson
- "You Decorated My Life"-Kenny Rogers
- Debbie Hupp & Bob Morrison songwriters
Disco
The award for Best Disco Recording was first given out at the 1980 Grammy Awards; however, this was the only year it was ever presented.
- "I Will Survive"-Gloria Gaynor
- Dino Fekaris & Freddie Perren (producers)
Folk
- Best Ethnic or Traditional Recording
- Muddy Waters for Muddy "Mississippi" Waters Live
Gospel
- Best Gospel Performance, Traditional
- Blackwood Brothers for Lift Up the Name of Jesus
- Best Gospel Performance, Contemporary
- The Imperials for Heed the Call
- Best Soul Gospel Performance, Traditional
- Mighty Clouds of Joy for Changing Times
- Best Soul Gospel Performance, Contemporary
- Andrae Crouch for I'll Be Thinking of You
- Best Inspirational Performance
- B. J. Thomas for You Gave Me Love (When Nobody Gave Me a Prayer)
Historical
- Best Historical Reissue
- Michael Brooks & Jerry Korn (producers) for Billie Holiday - Giants of Jazz
Jazz
- Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Soloist
- Oscar Peterson for Jousts
- Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Group
- Chick Corea & Gary Burton for Duet
- Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Big Band
- Best Jazz Fusion Performance, Vocal or Instrumental
- Weather Report for 8:30
- Best Jazz Vocal Performance
Latin
- Best Latin Recording
- Irakere for Irakere
Musical show
- Best Cast Show Album
- Stephen Sondheim (composer & lyricist), Thomas Z. Shepard (producer) & the original cast with Angela Lansbury & Len Cariou for Sweeney Todd
Packaging and notes
- Best Album Package
- Mick Haggerty & Mike Doud (art directors) for Breakfast in America performed by Supertramp
- Best Album Notes
- Bob Porter & James Patrick (notes writers) for Charlie Parker - The Complete Savoy Sessions performed by Charlie Parker
Pop
- "I'll Never Love This Way Again"-Dionne Warwick
- "I Will Survive"-Gloria Gaynor
- "Chuck E. 's in Love"-Rickie Lee Jones
- "Don't Cry Out Loud"-Melissa Manchester
- "Bad Girls"-Donna Summer
- "52nd Street"-Billy Joel
- "Sad Eyes"-Robert John
- "She Believes in Me"-Kenny Rogers
- "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?"-Rod Stewart
- "Up on the Roof"-James Taylor
- "Minute by Minute"-The Doobie Brothers
- "Sail On"-The Commodores
- "Lonesome Loser"-Little River Band
- "You Don't Bring Me Flowers"-Barbra Streisand & Neil Diamond
- "Breakfast in America"-Supertramp
Production and engineering
- Best Engineered Recording, Non-Classical
- Peter Henderson (engineer): Breakfast in America (Supertramp)
- Best Engineered Recording, Classical
- Anthony Salvatore (engineer) & the original cast with Angela Lansbury & Len Cariou for Sondheim: Sweeney Todd
- Producer of the Year
- Classical Producer of the Year
R&B
- After the Love Has Gone"-Earth, Wind & Fire
- Bill Champlin, David Foster & Jay Graydon (songwriters)
Rock
- Gotta Serve Somebody-Bob Dylan
- Heartache Tonight-The Eagles
Spoken
- Best Spoken Word, Documentary or Drama Recording
- John Gielgud for Ages of Man - Readings From Shakespeare
References
External links
- 22nd Grammy Awards, at the Internet Movie Database
