1967 Grammy Award Winners
Winners Announced: March 2, 1967
Televised “Best On Record”: May 24, 1967
Held at: Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville and New York
Eligibility Year: November 2, 1965 – November 1, 1966
Grammy Highlights and Achievements
- Michelle Takes the Spotlight: The Beatles snagged the Song of the Year award with their hit “Michelle,” further cementing their legendary status.
- Frank Sinatra’s Glory: Ol’ Blue Eyes won Album of the Year for Sinatra: A Man and His Music, making it one of his most significant Grammy achievements.
- Debut of Best Contemporary (R&R) Performance: The inaugural award in this category went to the New Vaudeville Band for their catchy tune “Winchester Cathedral.”
- Duke Ellington’s Special Recognition: The legendary jazz musician was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award, a deserving nod to his extensive contribution to music.
Trivia
- A Night of Multiple Genres: This year saw a wide range of musical genres, from rock to jazz, reflecting the evolving musical landscape.
- Youngest Winner: At just 14, Jeannie C. Riley became the youngest winner, taking home the Best Female Country Vocal Performance for “Harper Valley PTA.”
- There was no “Best New Artist” award – sorry, Neil Diamond, Monkees, Tommy James, Sergio Mendes, Mamas and the Papas, B.J. Thomas, Percy Sledge, and others!
- Take our 1967 Quiz!
Record of the Year:
Strangers in the Night – Frank Sinatra
Strangers in the Night – Frank Sinatra
Album of the Year:
Sinatra: A Man and His Music, Frank Sinatra (Reprise)
Sinatra: A Man and His Music, Frank Sinatra (Reprise)
Song of the Year:
Michelle – John Lennon and Paul McCartney, songwriters
Michelle – John Lennon and Paul McCartney, songwriters
Best Vocal Performance, Male:
Strangers in the Night – Frank Sinatra
Strangers in the Night – Frank Sinatra
Best Vocal Performance, Female:
If He Walked Into My Life – Eydie Gormé
If He Walked Into My Life – Eydie Gormé
Best Performance By a Vocal Group:
A Man and a Woman – Anita Kerr Singers
A Man and a Woman – Anita Kerr Singers
Best Performance By a Chorus:
Somewhere, My Love (Lara’s Theme From Dr. Zhivago), Ray Conniff and Singers
Somewhere, My Love (Lara’s Theme From Dr. Zhivago), Ray Conniff and Singers
Best Contemporary (Rock and Roll) Recording:
Winchester Cathedral – New Vaudeville Band (Fontana)
Winchester Cathedral – New Vaudeville Band (Fontana)
Best Contemporary (Rock and Roll) Solo Vocal Performance, Male or Female:
Eleanor Rigby – Paul McCartney
Eleanor Rigby – Paul McCartney
Best Contemporary (Rock and Roll) Group Performance, Vocal or Instrumental:
Monday, Monday – Mamas and the Papas
Monday, Monday – Mamas and the Papas
Best Rhythm and Blues Recording:
Crying Time – Ray Charles (ABC/Paramount)
Crying Time – Ray Charles (ABC/Paramount)
Best Rhythm and Blues Solo Vocal Performance, Male or Female:
Crying Time – Ray Charles
Crying Time – Ray Charles
Best Rhythm and Blues Group, Vocal or Instrumental:
Hold It Right There – Ramsey Lewis
Hold It Right There – Ramsey Lewis
Best Instrumental Jazz Performance, Group or Soloist With Group:
Goin’ Out of My Head – Wes Montgomery
Goin’ Out of My Head – Wes Montgomery
Best Original Jazz Composition:
In the Beginning God – Duke Ellington, composer
In the Beginning God – Duke Ellington, composer
Best Country and Western Song:
Almost Persuaded – Billy Sherrill and Glenn Sutton, songwriters
Almost Persuaded – Billy Sherrill and Glenn Sutton, songwriters
Best Country and Western Recording:
Almost Persuaded – David Houston (Epic)
Almost Persuaded – David Houston (Epic)
Best Country and Western Vocal Performance, Male:
Almost Persuaded – David Houston
Almost Persuaded – David Houston
Best Country and Western Vocal Performance, Female:
Don’t Touch Me – Jeannie Seely
Don’t Touch Me – Jeannie Seely
Best Sacred Recording (Musical):
Grand Old Gospel, Porter Wagoner and the Blackwood Brothers (RCA)
Grand Old Gospel, Porter Wagoner and the Blackwood Brothers (RCA)
Best Folk Recording:
Blues in the Street, Cortelia Clark (RCA)
Blues in the Street, Cortelia Clark (RCA)
Best Instrumental Arrangement:
What Now My Love – Herb Alpert, arranger
What Now My Love – Herb Alpert, arranger
Best Arrangement Accompanying a Vocalist or Instrumentalist:
Strangers in the Night – Ernie Freeman, arranger
Strangers in the Night – Ernie Freeman, arranger
Best Instrumental Theme:
Batman Theme – Neal Hefti, composer
Batman Theme – Neal Hefti, composer
Best Instrumental Performance (Other Than Jazz):
What Now My Love – Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass
What Now My Love – Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass
Best Score From an Original Cast Show Album:
Mame, Jerry Herman, composer (Columbia)
Mame, Jerry Herman, composer (Columbia)
Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Show:
Dr. Zhivago, Maurice Jarre, composer
Dr. Zhivago, Maurice Jarre, composer
Album of the Year, Classical:
Ives, Symphony No. 1 in D Minor, Morton Gould conducting Chicago Symphony (RCA)
Ives, Symphony No. 1 in D Minor, Morton Gould conducting Chicago Symphony (RCA)
Best Classical Performance, Orchestra:
Mahler, Symphony No. 6 in A Minor, Erich Leinsdorf conducting Boston Symphony
Mahler, Symphony No. 6 in A Minor, Erich Leinsdorf conducting Boston Symphony
Best Chamber Music Performance, Instrumental or Vocal:
Boston Symphony Chamber Players, Boston Symphony Chamber Players
Boston Symphony Chamber Players, Boston Symphony Chamber Players
Best Classical Music Performance, Instrumental Soloist(s) (With or Without Orchestra):
Baroque Guitar, Julian Bream
Baroque Guitar, Julian Bream
Best Opera Recording:
Wagner, Die Walkure, Georg Solti conducting Vienna Philharmonic; solos: Nilsson, Crespin, Ludwig, King and Hotter (London)
Wagner, Die Walkure, Georg Solti conducting Vienna Philharmonic; solos: Nilsson, Crespin, Ludwig, King and Hotter (London)
Best Classical Choral Performance (Other Than Opera) (tie):
Handel, Messiah, Robert Shaw conducting Robert Shaw Chorale and Orchestra
Ives, Music for Chorus, Gregg Smith conducting Columbia Chamber Orchestra, Gregg Smith Singers and Ithaca College Concert Choir; George Bragg conducting Texas Boys Choir
Handel, Messiah, Robert Shaw conducting Robert Shaw Chorale and Orchestra
Ives, Music for Chorus, Gregg Smith conducting Columbia Chamber Orchestra, Gregg Smith Singers and Ithaca College Concert Choir; George Bragg conducting Texas Boys Choir
Best Classical Vocal Soloist Performance (With or Without Orchestra):
Prima Donna, Leontyne Price; Francesco Molinari-Pradelli conducting RCA Italiana Opera Orchestra
Prima Donna, Leontyne Price; Francesco Molinari-Pradelli conducting RCA Italiana Opera Orchestra
Best Comedy Performance:
Wonderfulness, Bill Cosby
Wonderfulness, Bill Cosby
Best Spoken Word, Documentary or Drama Recording:
Edward R. Murrow: A Reporter Remembers?Vol. I The War Years, Edward R. Murrow (Columbia)
Edward R. Murrow: A Reporter Remembers?Vol. I The War Years, Edward R. Murrow (Columbia)
Best Recording for Children:
Dr. Seuss Presents: If I Ran the Zoo and Sleep Book – Marvin Miller (RCA)
Dr. Seuss Presents: If I Ran the Zoo and Sleep Book – Marvin Miller (RCA)
Best Album Cover, Graphic Arts:
Revolver, Klaus Voormann, graphic artist (Capitol)
Revolver, Klaus Voormann, graphic artist (Capitol)
Best Album Cover, Photography:
Confessions of a Broken Man, Les Leverette, photographer; Robert Jones, art director (RCA)
Confessions of a Broken Man, Les Leverette, photographer; Robert Jones, art director (RCA)
Best Album Notes:
Sinatra at the Sands, Stan Cornyn, annotator (Reprise)
Sinatra at the Sands, Stan Cornyn, annotator (Reprise)