Tom Petty - Halftime

[TOW-19]

Superbowl, and American tradition and damn near its own holiday.

Tom Petty, a talented and gracious American songwriter.

 

Damn, I REALLY liked that performance. I'm not a "die-hard" Petty fan by any means, though I do enjoy his music. However, I REALLY liked the vibe of that halftime show. It was a great set, some good songs, and what was remarkably absent was the "need" to inject some young talent in there like Spears or Aguilera or some collaboration with Fall Out Boy or something, simply to engage the younger audience. I hate that. When Aerosmith did it, it could have been a great halftime show, but then they brought everyone else on there with them, like Aerosmith COULDN'T carry America's attention or something.

 

My favorite halftime show since it aired and anytime before or after it was U2. I thought that one was incredible. Petty here did a good job creating another great show. It was nice not to have to see any forced gratuitous BS in there. Just music. Good show. Great stage.

 

LOVED it.

[Guest SaTAnS_SoUlJa]

yea the Heart beat was REALLY cool..anypne catch the pre-kick show? Alicia Keys was HOT! mmmmmmmm what i would do to them THIGHS!

[RNG187]

apoc, i couldnt agree more. and the BEST halftime show was a couple years ago invlovling ms jackson....;D

[UNCLE-SID25]

Best I have watched... In fact It is the only one I have cared to watch in over 10 years.

[Deutscher75]

.APOCALYP5E. ]

yea the Heart beat was REALLY cool..anypne catch the pre-kick show? Alicia Keys was HOT! mmmmmmmm what i would do to them THIGHS!

 

APOC...keep dreaming

 

And I agree with you Tow, that was an amazing half-time show. Tom Petty and the Heart Breakers has been my favorite band for as long as I can remember. I remember being 3, 4, and 5 when my family first started visiting the US from Germany riding in the car singing Free Fallin'

 

This was by far the best Half-Time performance I've seen, yes even topping U2, but then again I'm biased because like I said they're my favorite band. The performance was really upbeat, it was strong, Petty's vocals were very clear unlike Rolling Stones a couple year's ago. The set-list was a very good choice and was quite pleasant while not being too overbearing at the same time.

 

This being Tom Petty's FIRST corporate performance ever, it's something special, I hope everyone enjoyed it, I know I sure as hell did!

[TOW-19]

RNG187 ]

apoc' date=' i couldnt agree more. and the BEST halftime show was a couple years ago invlovling ms jackson....;D

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Yeah.....that's the "BS" I was talking about.

lol

[RNG187]

;D on a serious note, def one of the best half time shows i've seen. i like it a LOT better than anybody within the past few years

[TOW-19]

U2.....GREAT halftime show. I'll always look this up from time to time throughout the year to watch:

 

Pt 1

 

Pt 2

[Chili327]

Yea Petty Rules..!

[Guest [APC]Swifthawk]

I'm sorry UF.. but I have to admit that show sucked!

 

And the best performance of all time was Prince singing "Purple rain."

 

 

;D

[Guest last]

i didn't even watch it i thing the half time show of a superbowl is a waste of time. But i did watch the eating contest on Spike TV man did they eat alot of ham.

[REDDOG-SIX]

didn't like the half time show at all..... >

[Malik4Play]

Aw, I missed out. Played Call of Duty during halftime because I'm a junkie.

 

I do think that the halftime show got tasteless with the crazy collaborations. 1 or 2 people is cool, but when they would bring out like 7 artist it got annoying.

[Guest Stealthknight]

after the jackson incident that have toned down the half time shows tremendously. While i did like petty during the halftime show and think he was a great choice to showcase the AMERICAN game. The set list fit the occasion and they did a good job. that being said i do miss having some energy on stage. The stage lighting up is not enough and while i dont expect petty and the heartbreakers to be jumping on amps. Some more energy from the performers would be nice.

[mrsdd]

ShadowOfaSolja ]

after the jackson incident that have toned down the half time shows tremendously. While i did like petty during the halftime show and think he was a great choice to showcase the AMERICAN game. The set list fit the occasion and they did a good job. that being said i do miss having some energy on stage. The stage lighting up is not enough and while i dont expect petty and the heartbreakers to be jumping on amps. Some more energy from the performers would be nice.

 

Oh how I agree, it was nice but lack luster. Perhaps you old fockers liked it because it made you feel relevant again but to me it was BORING!

[Deutscher75]

ShadowOfaSolja ]

after the jackson incident that have toned down the half time shows tremendously. While i did like petty during the halftime show and think he was a great choice to showcase the AMERICAN game. The set list fit the occasion and they did a good job. that being said i do miss having some energy on stage. The stage lighting up is not enough and while i dont expect petty and the heartbreakers to be jumping on amps. Some more energy from the performers would be nice.

 

let's have another ZZ Top performance haha

[simihi]

I have yet to see a half-time show I liked.