To open the 67th
Grammy Awards, host
Trevor Noah spoke of the horrific L.A. wildfires and the incalculable damage they did. He also pointed to "the spirit of the city," elaborating, "Neighbors who had never spoken before are helping each other. Community centers are overflowing with donations.” And he named some of the countless artists who either call this city home or have been inspired by it:
Billie Eilish and
FINNEAS,
Chappell Roan,
Stevie Wonder,
Dr. Dre and
Snoop Dogg and indie-rockers
Dawes, who, said Noah, "have L.A. in their DNA."
Dawes brothers
Taylor and
Griffin Goldsmith lost their homes, their music studios and most of their instruments in the Eaton fire. To show their love for the city and to signal that this year’s Grammys were not business as usual, the brothers were joined by
Sheryl Crow,
Brittany Howard,
St. Vincent,
Brad Paisley and
John Legend for a rousing version of
Randy Newman’s civic anthem, “I Love L.A.”
Less than 24 hours after that moving performance, Dawes has released a single version of “I Love L.A.,” that’s now available via all streamers. All proceeds will benefit
The Recording Academy and
MusiCares’ Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort To Support Music Professionals. To contribute to the
Recording Academy and MusiCares’ Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort, or if you or someone you know needs help, please visit
musicares.org/firerelief.
Like the chorus says: We love it!
