[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Best halftime show ever (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 2/6/2005 4:37:28 PM EDT
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EXACTLY! +1,000 |
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Hey, Jude, don't make it bad Take a sad song and make it better Remember to let her into your heart Then you can start to make it better Hey, Jude, don't be afraid You were made to go out and get her The minute you let her under your skin Then you begin to make it better. And any time you feel the pain, hey, Jude, refrain Don't carry the world upon your shoulders Well don't you know that its a fool who plays it cool By making his world a little colder Hey, Jude! Don't let her down You have found her, now go and get her Remember, to let her into your heart Then you can start to make it better. So let it out and let it in, hey, Jude, begin You're waiting for someone to perform with And don't you know that it's just you, hey, Jude, You'll do, the movement you need is on your shoulder Hey, Jude, don't make it bad Take a sad song and make it better Remember to let her into your heart Then you can start to make it better |
Yea...exactly how old are you? I'm only 19...unless you are younger than me, how could you not know one of the greatest songs by The Beatles |
Bingo. +1 |
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When John and Yoko began living together in 1968, divorce proceedings began between John and his wife Cynthia. Paul McCartney, who was very close to John and Cynthia's son, Julian, was concerned over John's marriage breaking up, and in support of Cynthia and Julian, wrote this song. Originally titled "Hey Julian," it later developed to "Hey Jules," then finally "Hey Jude," because it was thought Jude was a stronger sounding name. The song is merely a message to Julian, then five years old, of encouragement while his parents went thru their separation and divorce. Although Julian at this young age knew what the song was about, he did not learn the facts first hand from Paul until 1987 when the two happened to run into each other at a New York hotel. This had been the first time in years that the two had an opportunity to sit down and talk with each other. Paul and Julian had a wonderful friendship and closeness as Julian grew up, and Julian recalled that there went lots of pictures of he and Paul, more so than there were on him with his father, John. "Hey Jude" turned out to be the most successful song The Beatles ever released. It was recorded in two days at Trident Studios, London, on July 31 and August 1, 1968, using a 36-piece orchestra, and by the end of that year had sold more than five million copies. Why was "Hey Jude" so important and popular? One of the reasons was at that time it was the longest song ever released as a single at seven minutes and eleven seconds. The other reason is that its lyrics were easy, and developed into a community type anthem with its sing-along chorus. John Lennon added a four-letter word hidden deep in the song around the three-minute mark, and the intro in green below, was spoken by John and Paul. In a jestful manner, John spoke of the "black country," which was the name of the old smoke-stack industrial region in the middle of England, and Paul answered with his mention of "Boston place," which is a small London street where The Beatles' company Apple had just installed an electronics laboratory. In a more familiar scene, Boston street was that street in which The Beatles ran for the title sequence of their film A Hard Day's Night. |
How was the opening act...the guys in my office were too busy watching a basketball game to change the channel so we could watch it...I was really looking forward to it too.... 
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Regardless, Paul McCartney is still from England. I have nothing against him or England, just sad how we don't have an American as the main draw. |
Maybe they finally realized that they aren't the NBA?  (and shouldn't try to be) |
It was pretty good, the best part was Gretchen Wilsons guitarist, big guy that looks like Mister Clean. His name is Dean Hall, he played clubs around here for years, I've seen him play 5 or 6 times. Great shows and now he's in the Superbowl! |
I am 18, im just not really into music. |
Damn...I can't believe these damn guys wouldn't let me watch it...I'm not that into football...only because I don't understand the game...but i'm learning...and i'm actually watching the game too...hehe. 
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Damn...well, all I can say is you're missing out. |
), but he did a damned good job.
Careful 60% of the NFL players are ghetto thumpers. Ghetto thumper wanna-bes purchase 90% of NFL gear. NewsCorp made a risky move alienating their financial core tonight. We'll see how it turns out. |
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Great for the show. I think it appealed to many more folks than the past.half-time shows In the past, they tried to mix a country, young punk, ebonic rap, rock, and classical yoddeler into a 15 min program. This one just was simple and hit all folks 30-60 years old. Paul looked good and seemed to enjoy the show. I said "he has the experience " as a showman. Wish he could have done an hour of music! Did not miss the old shows they usually put on. |
No kidding, didn't you see him doing an Ashlee Simpson. He sang all that in the studio before he ever went on. I don't think 30+ year old songs, sang by a geriatric brit makes for the best halftime show ever. |
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Damn, half of you pricks would criticize Jesus for showing off if he came back and walked on water again. Paul is the only remaining TALENTED Beatle. He's PAUL FUCKING McCARTNY! The Beatles transcend nationality, music preference, and everything else. His voice sounded great too. Better than in past years. He sounds like he's been singing more and has strengthened his voice. |
And you would have preferred . . . . . ? Face it - MOST of the people at the Superbowl are 30-60, have money (how else could you afford the tickets) and other than the black players, are NOT into mono-syllabic songs about pimp slapping bitches and busting caps in homies. So this was perfect entertainment for that crowd. Hell, I'd bet that the above statement (minus the "have money") applies to the majority of those who watched the game. What is wrong with non-confrontational, family-friendly entertainment? The whole world is watching - do we want to show them clean, good entertainment? Or do we want to remind them that many of us will go to various extremes to push the envelope? Now, go back to your waste of magnetic recording media rap-tard ghetto-thumping "music". |
