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#TBT: The Pretty Reckless Deliver Haunting Performance Of "House On A Hill" | Press Play At Home

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Revisit the New York rock band's acoustic performance of their emotional 2014 track, which frontwoman Taylor Momsen describes as a "cry for humanity"
Ana Monroy Yglesias
GRAMMYs
Dec 31, 2020 - 10:00 am

For the latest episode of GRAMMY.com's Press Play At Home video series, we revisit a powerful acoustic performance from The Pretty Reckless of their emotional track, "House On A Hill," off their 2014 album, Going To Hell.

Taylor Momsen, the frontwoman of the New York City rock band, describes the heart-wrenching song, which is inspired by the Vietnam War, as a "cry for humanity."

The Pretty Reckless Perform "House On A Hill"

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Press Play At Home: The Pretty Reckless Deliver An Acoustic Rendition Of "House On A Hill"

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For the latest episode of GRAMMY.com's Press Play performance series, the New York rock act serve up a powerful acoustic rendition of their 2014 track "House On A Hill"
Ana Monroy Yglesias
GRAMMYs
Sep 24, 2020 - 10:53 am

For the past decade, New York City band The Pretty Reckless have been putting out stadium-worthy rock anthems. Their sophomore album, 2014's Going To Hell, earned the group three No. 1 hits on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Songs chart, including for "Heaven Knows."

With the release of "Take Me Down," the lead single from their last album, 2016's Who You Selling For, the group earned a fourth No. 1 on the chart. They hold the record for the most No. 1s on the chart by a female-fronted act.

The Pretty Reckless Perform "House On A Hill"

For the latest episode of GRAMMY.com's Press Play series (watch above), the powerhouse group perform an acoustic rendition of "House On A Hill" from Going To Hell. Frontwoman Taylor Momsen describes the heartwrenching song (inspired by the Vietnam War) as a "cry for humanity."

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Aaron Lee Tasjan

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Press Play At Home: Aaron Lee Tasjan's Playful Performance Of "Computer Of Love"

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"Some advanced technology is eating through my brain," Tasjan laments at the start of the lively folk-rock song
GRAMMYs
Dec 17, 2020 - 11:02 am

In the latest episode of Press Play At Home, Nashville-based singer/songwriter Aaron Lee Tasjan offers a playful yet piercing take on technological dependency in his performance of "Computer of Love."

"Some advanced technology is eating through my brain," Tasjan laments at the start of the lively folk-rock song. Watch his full performance below.

Aaron Lee Tasjan Performs "Computer Of Love"

Featured on his forthcoming, genre-bending album, Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan!, out Feb. 5, 2021, the song references the disconnection caused by technology and social media and the emotional barriers they create within and between people.

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Living Colour at 1991 GRAMMYs

Living Colour at the 1991 GRAMMYs

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GRAMMY Rewind: Watch CBGB Regulars Living Colour Win Best Hard Rock Performance For "Time's Up" In 1991

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Today, we celebrate Living Colour lead vocalist Corey Glover's birthday by revisiting when the powerhouse New York rock band earned their second GRAMMY win
Ana Monroy Yglesias
GRAMMYs
Nov 6, 2020 - 12:38 pm

For the latest edition of GRAMMY Rewind, watch New York City rock band Living Colour win Best Hard Rock Performance for "Time's Up" at the 33rd GRAMMY Awards in 1991. 

Living Colour Win Best Hard Rock Performance

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In the video above, the quartet walk up to accept their golden gramophone in shock, but looking super fresh in eclectic, colorful and creative '90s streetwear. 

"First of all, this is one of those moments that really makes you proud to be a musician," guitarist Vernon Reid said during their inspirational acceptance speech after being handed their award by a very excited fellow New York musician Cyndi Lauper. "There's so many great musicians here, it's an honor to be amongst all of you, really."

"Time's Up" is the hard-hitting title cut from their 1990 sophomore album. With lyrics about a chaotic world and the need to take action to save it, their messages ring very true in 2020. In a recent interview with Spin, Reid touches on the meaning behind the song.

"Corey came up with the lyrics for 'Time's Up,' and that became the title of the album. It was a little bit of an homage, that song, to our friends in Bad Brains. We all came up together in the CBGB scene in the '80s. And at the time we did it, nobody was doing hardcore tunes about the environment. And we just went with it," he said. 

The year prior to their 1991 GRAMMY win, the "Glamour Boys" group won their first-ever GRAMMY in the same category at the 32nd GRAMMY Awards, for their breakout hit "Cult of Personality," from their successful debut album, Vivid. 

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Skip Marley Asks Us To "Slow Down" For Press Play

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For the latest episode of GRAMMY.com's Press Play series, the "My World" singer delivers a soulful acoustic rendition of "Slow Down"
Ana Monroy Yglesias
GRAMMYs
Sep 17, 2020 - 11:34 am

24-year-old Jamaican-born reggae artist Skip Marley, grandson of the legendary Bob Marley, grew up in the rich musical environment of his homeland and family, often touring with his uncles Ziggy and Stephen. In 2017, he collaborated with Katy Perry on her hit "Chained To The Rhythm," making him the first in his family to hit the Top 10 on Billboard's Hot 100.

Now, with "Slow Down" featuring R&B songstress H.E.R., the lead single from his August 2020 debut album, Higher Place, Skip has earned more accolades for his family name. He became the first Jamaican-born artist to snag a No. 1 on Billboard's Adult R&B chart and the track was the fastest and biggest streaming song from the Marley clan.

Watch Skip Marley Perform "Slow Down" | Press Play

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For the latest episode of GRAMMY.com's Press Play series, the "My World" singer delivers a soulful acoustic rendition of "Slow Down."

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