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In reply to the discussion: What you "young turds" are missing about halftime show [View all]appacom
(296 posts)135. This ole woman says Beyonce's half time show was great
- it wasn't a Beyonce concert A football half time show is a completely different genre, and Beyonce designed her thrilling show accordingly. Unlike Madonna, Paul McCartney and others who did mini concerts.
If you didn't like it, so be it. No need for the snark, and the ignorant criticisms and invidious comparisons..
It is common knowledge that Beyonce is a multi-talented entertainer, engaged in all aspects of her enterprises, from conception and design to execution. She is also a shrewd businesswoman, and generous humanitarian.
Google her, haters, before saying some of the dumb stuff I'm reading on here.
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I do recall the thought about the light and their effect on epileptics last night
liberal N proud
Feb 2013
#1
I didn't say anything about her music standing the test of time , did I?
independentpiney
Feb 2013
#251
Pro-Am Jazz Guitarist here. I've played behind several young solo female jazz
coalition_unwilling
Feb 2013
#176
I will definitely give her a second look and listen. I may have too hastily
coalition_unwilling
Feb 2013
#191
I think she could do a good 'Bless the Child' but I agree with you about 'All of Me'.
Dollface
Feb 2013
#199
Amen !...I was a studio musician for 6 years (piano/sax) and Beyonce would be rated a "C" ...
BlueJazz
Feb 2013
#238
Musically she's lame and untrained, and shes got gawd awful thick cellulose thighs.
xtraxritical
Feb 2013
#265
Agreed. Her performance pales in comparison to many who have played the SB. Especially this band..
ObaMania
Feb 2013
#300
I hope by then she would know better than to try the same moves she pulled off . . .
brush
Feb 2013
#270
You might want to check out Sinead O'Connor's cover of Kurt Cobain's
coalition_unwilling
Feb 2013
#180
Thanks for reminding all the so called purists. And Bandstand started in the 50s. nt
brush
Feb 2013
#275
Nothing to do with talent.... At events like that they ALWAYS record a vocal tape for emergencies
sweetloukillbot
Feb 2013
#91
It always has been. 60 years ago singers took their records to sock hops and lip synced to them to
appleannie1
Feb 2013
#117
OT somewhat, but the classical pianist Arthur Rubenstein in his autobiography (IIRC) said
coalition_unwilling
Feb 2013
#179
While fan of acoustic bands just standing playing banjos, mandolins, etc., I thought show was great
Hoyt
Feb 2013
#6
There you go. Wish it would work in a dome with millions watching, but that's just good.
Hoyt
Feb 2013
#93
My point was a counter-point to your OP. The 'yound turds' and others can appreciate both
PeaceNikki
Feb 2013
#36
Well, kudos to you for demonstrating maturity in discussing a topic and not getting personal or
PeaceNikki
Feb 2013
#45
With all of the major issues in the news today, this is what you want to post about? Really?? nt.
OldDem2012
Feb 2013
#31
Tell me you didn't get rid of your ""I'm a fuckin' man but they kicked me out Waaaah!" sig! nt
Bonobo
Feb 2013
#65
The half-time show was terrible, the singing was crappy, the extravaganza a cultural cancer.
Coyotl
Feb 2013
#41
That's what my mom said about The Doors and Cream and the other 60's music I listened to.
Dollface
Feb 2013
#200
I draw the line at Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber. I can appreciate some of nearly all music/genres
hlthe2b
Feb 2013
#178
Sorry Atman, you can't be an official Old Turd - only if you switched to Downton Abbey . . .
hatrack
Feb 2013
#60
Takes alot of stamina to dance at that level and sing at the same time. And she does write her own
JaneyVee
Feb 2013
#69
I have the exact same reaction as you. For all the hysteria surrounding her performance
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2013
#78
This turd saw the last 5 minutes & then went back to The Music Man to watch some other women dancing
progressoid
Feb 2013
#96
I think I am getting old.. I didn't care for this at all... same for Madonna and Britney Spears show
secondwind
Feb 2013
#107
What appacom said. I'm old and I thought the show was upbeat and fun. Couldn't help but dance.
Dollface
Feb 2013
#197
Great post. And it's obvious the OP is not only stuck in the past but has no clue of the present
Number23
Feb 2013
#206
Thank you. I'm waiting for the outrage about the combo of violence and sexuality that was
MADem
Feb 2013
#190
I even like the tunes from the turn of the century that my great granny used to sing to me.
MADem
Feb 2013
#280
They should end the BS halftime shows completely (and NOT because of last night alone)
Moostache
Feb 2013
#164
If you want to sell Go Daddy, Diet Coke and the adoration of corporations you need a Beyonce.
raouldukelives
Feb 2013
#193
Us old farts weren't the target audience of the show. In our day we had shit acts too.
alfredo
Feb 2013
#196
First all girl band to perform at Super Bowl and I give them all a great hand even if it is not my
randr
Feb 2013
#203
"Not only are sales of old-fashioned albums booming, it's the young who are buying"
Hissyspit
Feb 2013
#307
Byonce did not impress me one bit. Maybe she does have a talent that some appreciate.
TxVietVet
Feb 2013
#244
What that halftime show needed was a good old fashioned wardrobe malfunction!!
Harry Monroe
Feb 2013
#262
I didn't say she designed the halftime show; that would be like her designing the Grammys,
glowing
Feb 2013
#281
I didn't see her show, but wasn't impressed with Madonna's last year. It seemed to be a lot of
Incitatus
Feb 2013
#285
All this time I thought music and the visuals were subjective. To each their own and whatnot
SilveryMoon
Feb 2013
#293