It's a classic Grammy stunt throw a bunch of people together to honor a legend. The pairing of Timberlake and Green had some chemistry, especially when they get close enough to mingle on the high notes, but poor Boyz II Men barely got a second of camera time, let alone a clear moment to sing. Meanwhile, the Grammy producers know Keith Urban isn't, uh, urban, right?
Grade: B+
Grammy Awards 2009
TIME music critic Josh Tyrangiel grades the performances of the 2009 Grammy Awards