Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARASTonight, we give thanks for Sam Smith and Mary J. Blige.
It's not that the Grammys have been boring, of course. It's just that the performances seemed to be lacking a certain level of power and excitement. Luckily, we had the sheer raw talent of this adorable twosome to bring us out of our haze (and it's a pairing Smith has spoken of before).
The performance of a stripped-down "Stay With Me" kicked off with a giant orchestra. Smith, rocking yet another outfit change, belted out his usual brand of overwhelming vocals.
He was then joined by the ever-amazing Blige and a host of backup choir members. It was one of the least-flashy performances of the evening, but it was also exactly what we were hoping for from these two.
And, it was part of a groundbreaking first Grammys appearance for Smith. He's already won two awards, and he's (probably) not done yet. Mark your calendars: 2015 is the Year of Sam Smith.