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Bruno Mars - Grenade (Grammy Version)
Artist: Bruno Mars
Producer: The Smeezingtons
Album: None
Label: Atlantic/Elektra Records
Originally featured back in October of 2010, single Grenade found Bruno Mars dealing with heartbreak on an epic scale – so racked with grief was he that he’d suffer any number of grisly (and messy) deaths to earn a certain fickle female’s love. In consolation for all that pain, of course, Mars scored his third Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper, so it’s hard to feel too sorry for the guy. Anyway, those who tuned in for the Grammy ceremonies a few weeks back were treated to a very different version of the record, one which traded The Smeezingtons’ ragged, emotionally fraught synth instrumental for something that sounds ripped straight from a vintage soul cut. Dressed up in soulful backing harmonies and warm organ/piano chords, the most violent love ballad in recent memory takes on a hyperbolic mood a la Cee-Lo‘s F*ck You but, thanks to an impassioned performance from Mars, its emotional force is undiminished. Time for the big question: how does this rendition stack up against the original? Debate away – and, if you haven’t already, pick up a copy of Doo-Wops & Hooligans, available now in stores and online.
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on February 28, 2011
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11651 |
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 Just like the original, which is the #1 song in the country at the moment, the Grammy version is excellent. It has a vintage sound, which is what Bruno is all about. He stays true to himself and I respect that beyond words.
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| Posted on Feb 25, 2011 |
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This version was absolutely AMAZING. The performance (including B.o.B and Janelle Monae's) was the best of the night.
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| Posted on Feb 25, 2011 |
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such good music on the site today. I thought this was great when they did it live at the show, and just as great as an mp3. Love this version.
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| Posted on Feb 25, 2011 |
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Mars continues to impress the man is talented. Would love to hear a studio version of this.
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| Posted on Feb 25, 2011 |
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Damn, he murdered this. I missed this performance, but I have to see it now.
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| Posted on Feb 25, 2011 |
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| Posted on Feb 25, 2011 |
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if there was a full version of this i would dig it more
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| Posted on Feb 25, 2011 |
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This performance was amazing, Bruno Mars is good good.
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| Posted on Feb 25, 2011 |
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different. love it,
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| Posted on Feb 25, 2011 |
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This man is a real talent and one of the most promising artists for the future. I must say that I'm absolutely sick of this song, that being said this is still a mighty impressive version
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| Posted on Feb 25, 2011 |
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I am always pleased to listen to anything that Bruno Mars and his production team is behind. This track is up there with their high quality tunes.
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| Posted on Feb 25, 2011 |
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Im a huge fan of soulful r&b so i prefer this to the original. I love it.
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| Posted on Feb 25, 2011 |
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| Posted on Feb 25, 2011 |
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Keep snorting, as long as your music keeps coming like this i think drugs are actually good for YOU!
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| Posted on Feb 26, 2011 |
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Damn this sounds good thru my earphones,Track gave me freak'in goose bumps....Mix up a full length track Dj boothers...
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| Posted on Feb 27, 2011 |
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Damn!!! That was just... UNREAL!!! This guy is a rare gem in today's music industry, absolutly epic! Makes me wish that I was living in the 60's (without the racism crap) when real music, with real emotion, and real voices, and real instruments were the norm...
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| Posted on Mar 02, 2011 |
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finally someone who can actually sing!
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| Posted on Mar 03, 2011 |
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this song off the chain
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| Posted on Mar 03, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 58 |
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oh bruno
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| Posted on Mar 14, 2011 |
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I Freaking LOVE this & Him! :)
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| Posted on Mar 18, 2011 |
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I love the old school feel to it. Reminds me of something my parents would listen to.
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| Posted on Mar 31, 2011 |
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dope
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2011 |
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okay
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| Posted on Sep 12, 2011 |
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Haha He Is Cute In This Pic Luv It So Much.!!!
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| Posted on Jan 06, 2012 |
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