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Pinball Wizard? Seriously?

Posted on 02/07/2010 5:13:14 PM PST by Minn

I'm trying to understand what it says about the state of American music and culture that, in every Super Bowl half time show since the wardrobe malfunction, a song less than 30 years old hasn't been sung.

I have plenty of fond memories of the Stones, Bruce, and to a far lesser extent, the Who. But what will the NFL do when all these guys are dead?


TOPICS: Music/Entertainment; Sports
KEYWORDS: aginghippies; halftimeshow; music; thewho
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To: Minn
I'm trying to understand what it says about the state of American music

American music is in a sucky state.

I only listen to 40's music and punk rock.

Sirius Satellite radio, unfortunately, has dropped its only punk rock channel, but there is of course a WHO channel.

The dirty commie hippie bastards running major media will have to die off before we are rid of the 60's bands.

Contemporary music is even worse.

61 posted on 02/07/2010 5:24:34 PM PST by Rome2000 (OBAMA IS A COMMUNIST CRYPTO-MUSLIM)
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To: Minn
But what will the NFL do when all these guys are dead?

You listen to the s&it that comes out of the radio these days? I'll flip the station over to TBS if they start playing Queen Latifa at halftime

62 posted on 02/07/2010 5:24:42 PM PST by Nonstatist
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To: Proverbs 3-5
Ummm... you mean the 60's don't you?

Ummm . . . no.

63 posted on 02/07/2010 5:24:47 PM PST by 1rudeboy
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To: conservativehusker

They were a lot better than Springsteen last year!!!


64 posted on 02/07/2010 5:25:18 PM PST by xkaydet65
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To: GotMojo

Yep, they got better as time went on.

It’s nostalgic to me (my age group)

Anyway, last time a contemporary performer was there, my kids got an eyeful. Hoping to not repeat that one!


65 posted on 02/07/2010 5:25:20 PM PST by justsaynomore
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To: Senator John Blutarski

They are also missing one of the greatest drummers and bass player.


66 posted on 02/07/2010 5:25:47 PM PST by bmwcyle (Free the Navy Seals)
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To: HuntsvilleTxVeteran
They have no talent

If you really believe that, you're delusional.
67 posted on 02/07/2010 5:26:18 PM PST by Red in Blue PA (If guns cause crime, then all of mine are defective!)
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To: Minn

This just in:The Who should take the pension!


68 posted on 02/07/2010 5:26:58 PM PST by massmike (...So this is what happens when OJ's jury elects the president....)
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To: Toddsterpatriot
Their farewell tour in 1982 kicked ass.

The show I saw sure didn't. Lamest rock and roll show I ever witnessed. Daltrey swinging a mic looking at his watch the whole time.

69 posted on 02/07/2010 5:27:09 PM PST by Minn (Here is a realistic picture of the prophet: ----> ([: {()
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To: justsaynomore

They were really great ... listening to them while jazzed up on a bunch of JD at least. My gf and I were rockin’ out....


70 posted on 02/07/2010 5:27:18 PM PST by Bulldaddy
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To: Red in Blue PA

They did good for what they are left with these days.

Let’s face it - they aren’t the 20 yr. old angry young punks they were when they made all those hits anymore.

Daltrey sounded way better than the last time I heard him.

And also, it’s a HALFTIME show... what are ya gonna do? -cut up a string of big hits and medley them. It is what it is...

Hey, I’d love to go to a football game and as an added bonus get to see what’s left of The Who!

Not bad for what it was.


71 posted on 02/07/2010 5:28:18 PM PST by J40000
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To: Hildy

Don’t Think So, Over 45 Club says they Suck along with CBS


72 posted on 02/07/2010 5:29:30 PM PST by Sir Beowolf ("We The People")
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To: Minn

Who... Who are those OL’e FOOLS?


73 posted on 02/07/2010 5:29:48 PM PST by A. Morgan (The ONE is a BIG LIAR!)
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To: omega4179

Best rock and roll song ever written/sung:

Won’t Get Fooled Again.


74 posted on 02/07/2010 5:30:00 PM PST by Casual
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To: Red in Blue PA

Good grief! they sounded fine! (Lay off with the old jokes)and I’m on the cusp of 40) You complainers should really relax! Pete rocked and Roger had his voice tonight...Lord folks...geez...


75 posted on 02/07/2010 5:30:09 PM PST by repubzilla
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To: Minn
But what will the NFL do when all these guys are dead?

Nonstop Rap. Unless that's what you want, quit bitchin'

76 posted on 02/07/2010 5:30:19 PM PST by j_tull (I may make you feel, but I can't make you think.)
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To: repubzilla

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7WeXLWTwEs


77 posted on 02/07/2010 5:30:32 PM PST by J40000
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To: krb

I don’t watch much network TV anymore. Am I mistaken or has CBS become the CSI Broadcasting System?


78 posted on 02/07/2010 5:31:19 PM PST by Flying Circus
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To: Flying Circus

Haha, yeah, that seems like all they’ve got.


79 posted on 02/07/2010 5:32:10 PM PST by krb (Obama is a miserable failure.)
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To: Hildy

I’m 60 and they sucked


80 posted on 02/07/2010 5:32:32 PM PST by muir_redwoods (Obama: The Fresh Prince of Bill Ayers)
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