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If Annie Lennox … I said, when we get into a room together, we’re going to know if it works. The unlikely pair performed a two-song medley of their respective hits, Hozier’s breakout single “Take Me to Church” and a special live version of Lennox’s “I Put a Spell on You. Annie Lennox joined Hozier onstage at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, and completely captivated the entire star-studded crowd at the Staples Center in L.A., on Sunday, Feb. 8. Hozier talks about his Grammy nomination, his performance with the legendary Annie Lennox, and who he's rooting for. I just did what I did and I never know how people are going to take it. Hozier and Annie Lennox are one of the unexpected and greatly anticipated duets for the 2015 Grammys. Lennox told USA Today: I wasn’t quite seeing it, initially. Sometimes people love you, sometimes they hate you. Annie Lennox at the 57th annual Grammy Awards. It was killer, and the audience understandably gave them a standing ovation. "So many people were saying, "You were exploding on Twitter." It's so dominating." I think he was a little nervous, to be honest with you. ... (@janetmock) February 9, 2015. ... February 8, 2015 9:58 PM EST ... capped off his breakout year by performing his big hit at the 2015 Grammy Awards. Watch Hozier and Annie Lennox perform "Take Me to Church" and "I Put a Spell on You" at the Grammys. The Biz premium subscriber content has moved to Billboard.com/business.To simplify subscriber access, we have temporarily disabled the password requirement.
In a glittery black getup, Lennox joined the newcomer behind the mic to sing the song's dramatic chorus.As "Take Me to Church" faded out, Lennox belted her own single "I Put a Spell on You," with Hozier accompanying on the guitar.
Hozier and Annie Lennox rehearse onstage during The 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards at the Staples Center on Feb. 5, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.
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Billboard is part of MRC Media and Info, a division of MRC. Hozier and Annie Lennox perform on stage at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Feb.8, 2015. I can’t stop thinking about how great Annie Lennox was on Sunday night. The two are singin together in a brilliant collaborative performance tonight.Apparently, when Lennox was first asked to do the duet, she wasn’t convinced that it should be a good idea. I’m always a little bemused by that, because I’m really not anybody to be afraid of.When it comes to the Grammys performance, Lennox only revealed this: Gospel and blues is the basis of both those songs. Grammys 2015: Hozier and Annie Lennox Perform "Take Me to Church" and "I Put a Spell on You" (Video) 6:26 PM PST 2/8/2015 by Meena Jang FACEBOOK; TWITTER; EMAIL ME Hozier and Annie Lennox perform on stage at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles February 8, 2015.After Hozier played the first few verses of "Take Me to Church" solo, Lennox entered and lent her bluesy contralto to the newcomer's folk-rock hit. "It's like the Roman Empire: You get the thumbs up and everybody loves you," Lennox told Lennox didn't realize the reaction was so strong until she went out to dinner after the show. Let Annie Lennox and Hozier 'Put a Spell on You' at the Grammys. Copyright © 2020 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved.
Here's just a sample of how Twitter reacted to Lennox's performance with Hozier. Powered by Hozier and Annie Lennox have teamed up for a duet performance at the 2015 Grammys and are ready for the big event. Watch it below. "Lennox also discussed how she reversed gender roles to bring out the best in "I Put a Spell On You": "I thought about performing it, in a way, psychologically, it's kind of like from the abused woman's perspective. It seems to me that it could easily be from the perspective of a woman who has been so abused that she turns around and says, "I own you, and I don't care if you don't want me, I'm yours." Lennox went a little wild, mimicking a harmonica with her cupped hands and mouth.But even if that air harmonica was a little lol-worthy, smiles turned into dropped jaws when she started scatting toward the end. LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Recording Artist Annie Lennox performs onstage during The 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards at the STAPLES Center on February 8, 2015 … That’s the interface. Hozier will join Annie Lennox in a performance collaboration at the 57th annual Grammy Awards. Let Annie Lennox and Hozier 'Put a Spell on You' at the Grammys By Nolan Feeney February 8, 2015 9:58 PM EST But the real gift was when they segued into "I Put a Spell On You." Hozier landed his first-ever Grammy nomination this year for song of the year with “Take Me to Church.” Lennox, a four-time Grammy winner, was nominated for best traditional pop vocal album for her sixth solo record Hozier and Annie Lennox rehearse onstage during The 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards at the Staples Center on Feb. 5, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. The Hollywood Reporter is part of MRC Media & Info, a division of MRC. Lennox's powerful vocals brought the audience to its feet in a standing ovation. [He’s] such a grounded guy — he’s quite wise for his years.She also praised Hozier’s song “Take Me To Church” and it’s surprising popularity, stating: “Sweet Dreams” was something like that, so I do know something about that and I do know about how it can last your whole life.Hozier has said that he’s more than just one hit song, though “Take Me To Church” is nominated for Song of the Year.Hozier, ‘Saturday Night Live’: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know Hozier and Annie Lennox are one of the unexpected and greatly anticipated duets for the 2015 Grammys.
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