Press Play At Home: G. Love

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Press Play At Home: Watch G. Love Perform A Charming Version Of "She's The Rock"

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In the newest episode of Press Play At Home, watch G. Love (of Special Sauce and the Juice fame) perform "She's the Rock" while surrounded by greenery
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Aug 5, 2021 - 10:11 am

Last time GRAMMY.com heard from G. Love, he was joyously paying homage to Brittany Howard under a clear blue sky for the ReImagined At Home series.

And while any cover from the Special Sauce leader and the Juice frontman is bound to be interesting, the world originally fell in love with G. Love for his original tunes, like the ones on G. Love and Special Sauce (1994), Philadelphonic (1999) and The Juice (2020).

Watch G. Love Perform Homespun "She's The Rock"

In the newest episode of Press Play At Home, watch a chilled-out G. Love strum and sing his rootsy 2020 track "She's the Rock," off The Juice, with a Gretsch and a harmonica on a similar patch of terra firma.

Check out G. Love's infectious performance above and enjoy more episodes of Press Play At Home.

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Press Play At Home: Yola

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Press Play At Home: Watch Yola Perform A Rock-Solid Rendition Of "Stand For Myself"

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In the latest episode of Press Play At Home, four-time GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter Yola declares her independence with a simple, strong performance of "Stand For Myself"
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Jun 17, 2021 - 12:47 pm

After years of "vibes," it's official: Songs are back. No matter how much production wizardry you throw on a track, the world seems to be remembering that songs are only as good as their foundation. 

In her song "Stand For Myself," the gifted, four-time GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter Yola seems to doubly allude to this axiom and her own self-containment.

Over a handful of first-position chords, Yola lets loose her mighty voice. "I understand why you close your eyes/Why you deaf your ears/I realize now, you wanna feel nothing," she booms. "Just like I was, a coward in the shadows/No view from above."

Yola Performs A Rock-Solid "Stand For Myself"

In the latest episode of Press Play At Home, Yola shows she's the opposite of cowardly. With the simple and strong flavors of an acoustic guitar, a stripped-down ensemble, and her inimitable voice, she proves she can stand tall on her own accord.

Check out Yola's self-assured performance of "Stand For Myself" above and click here to enjoy more episodes of Press Play At Home.

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Press Play At Home: John Hiatt With The Jerry Douglas Band

John Hiatt With The Jerry Douglas Band

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Press Play At Home: Watch John Hiatt & The Jerry Douglas Band Perform Rollicking "Long Black Electric Cadillac"

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In the latest episode of Press Play At Home, songwriter's songwriter John Hiatt and resonator guitarist Jerry Douglas take listeners for a ride in their "Long Black Electric Cadillac"
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
May 27, 2021 - 7:43 am

The American songbook has no shortage of car songs. Gary Usher co-wrote many of them for the Beach Boys, from "409" to "Shut Down." In "Hey Gyp (Dig the Slowness)," Donovan name-dropped Chevrolet, Cadillac and Ford Mustang. To say nothing of Chuck Berry, Bruce Springsteen, Prince … the list goes on.

What of the electric car, though? Besides Neil Young, it's tough to name many other songwriters who've found an alternative to gas-guzzlers. Enter the nine-time GRAMMY nominee John Hiatt—a songwriter's songwriter, if there ever were one—and his collaborator, the 14-time GRAMMY-winning resonator guitarist, Jerry Douglas.

John Hiatt Performs "Long Black Electric Cadillac"

In the latest episode of Press Play At Home, the pair, with The Jerry Douglas Band behind them, lays into Hiatt's exuberant tune "Long Black Electric Cadillac," providing as good an advertisement for the technology as ever, as it (very gradually) rolls into common usage.

Check out the grin-inducing performance above and click here to enjoy more episodes of Press Play At Home.

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Press Play At Home: Charlotte Day Wilson

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Press Play At Home: Watch Charlotte Day Wilson Perform A Lithe Version Of "I Can Only Whisper"

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In the newest episode of Press Play At Home, watch singer/songwriter Charlotte Day Wilson perform a muted version of her song, "I Can Only Whisper"
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Aug 19, 2021 - 1:47 pm

Learning to write a half-decent song is one thing; learning to sing and play guitar simultaneously presents another series of tripwires to avoid.

Budding musicians know the struggle: How do I keep a consistent tempo? How do I not go too loud or too breathy? How do I weed out bum notes and excessive string scrapes?

To those ends, Charlotte Day Wilson's below performance is a masterclass in control. She negotiates the relatively elaborate chord progression with ease; her phrasing is fluid and natural. Plus, it doesn't hurt that "I Can Only Whisper," from her 2021 album ALPHA, is a hell of a song.

Watch Charlotte Day Wilson's "I Can Only Whisper"

In the newest episode of Press Play At Home, check out the Canadian R&B wunderkind's spare rendition of the tune, which features instrumental greats BADBADNOTGOOD on the studio version.

Watch the stirring clip above and click here to enjoy more episodes of Press Play At Home.

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Press Play At Home: Watch Jake Wesley Rogers Throw Himself Into A Kinetic Performance Of "Middle Of Love"

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In the newest episode of Press Play At Home, watch singer/songwriter Jake Wesley Rogers practically radiate electricity in his galvanizing performance of "Middle Of Love"
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Jul 29, 2021 - 9:06 am

Music may only consist of 12 notes and a piano may only have 88 keys, but that's only half the story. It's the human behind the instrument offering a piece of themselves—that really counts, and makes us return to this form of expression time and time again.

Jake Wesley Rogers proves this axiom in the below performance of "Middle of Love." Despite the simple presentation—a keyboardist and a keyboard—watch as he launches his whole musculature into it and croon the lyrics with palpable gravity. Even alone, he sounds like an orchestra.

Jake Wesley Rogers Performs "Middle Of Love"

Watch More: ReImagined At Home: Jake Wesley Rogers Performs A Scintillating Version Of Brandi Carlile's "The Joke"

In the newest episode of Press Play At Home, watch Jake Wesley Rogers' solo, homebound performance and meditate on the human element of music-making—which is the part that truly matters.

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