Gotye, Grammys 2013: 'Somebody That I Used to Know' Wins Record of the Year

Gotye and Kimbra's "Somebody That I Used to Know" has won Record of the Year at the 2013 Grammy Awards.

The duo beat out the Black Keys' "Lonely Boy," Kelly Clarkson's "Stronger," Fun.'s "We Are Young," Frank Ocean's "Thinkin' Bout You" and Taylor Swift's "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together."

"Little bit lost for words to receive an award from the man standing behind us with a cane," singer Wally De Backer said in reference to Prince. "I just want to say thank you to everyone who puts great energy into the world with their music."

Record of the Year is one of the Grammy's most prestigious awards, but it's not to be confused with Song of the Year. The difference is that Record of the Year is given to the performing artist, the producer, recording engineer, and/or mixer for that song. Song of the Year is rewarded to the songwriter who actually wrote the lyrics and/or melodies to the song.



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