The Grammys Season 7 Episode 1 The 7th Annual Grammy Awards

The 7th Annual Grammy Awards takes place in 1965 and marks another year of recognition for the best in music. The show opens with a performance by the legendary Frank Sinatra, who sings a medley of his classics. Hosted by singer and comedian Mort Sahl, the show has a lineup of exciting performances, with some of the biggest stars of the time taking the stage to showcase their talents.

The first award of the night goes to Barbra Streisand for Best Female Vocal Performance - "People." This is Streisand's first Grammy Award and many believe it to be a well-deserved win. Additionally, Best Male Vocal Performance goes to Louis Armstrong for "Hello, Dolly!", marking a career high for the famous jazz performer.

Other notable winners of the night include Judy Garland, who wins Best Album Cover for "Judy at Carnegie Hall"; The Beatles, who take home two awards for Best New Artist and Best Performance by a Vocal Group for "A Hard Day's Night"; and Duke Ellington, who wins Best Instrumental Jazz Performance by a Large Group for "Ellington '66."

Performances throughout the night offer a diverse range of musical styles, with acts ranging from Nina Simone's soulful performance of "I Put a Spell on You" to the Beach Boys' upbeat rendition of "I Get Around." The show also features a duet between Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash, singing a powerful rendition of "One Too Many Mornings."

While the night is filled with musical excellence and excitement, there are notable absences as well. An unfortunate scheduling conflict leads to the absence of Ray Charles and James Brown, two hugely influential musicians of the time. The absence of Black musicians at the Grammys and other awards shows continues to be a topic of discussion and criticism.

Despite some missed opportunities, the 7th Annual Grammy Awards marks another successful year of recognizing the best in music. It showcases the incredible talent of musicians across a range of genres, and celebrates the power of music in bringing people together.