Posted on 02/11/2024 8:50:36 PM PST by RandFan
R&B star Usher delivered a hit-heavy half-time show at Sunday's Super Bowl - with help from will.i.am, Alicia Keys, Ludacris... and a pair of roller skates.
A disclaimer shown before the performance jokingly warned viewers it may cause "singing, dancing, sweating, gyrating, and possible relationship issues". It would go on to deliver on all fronts.
Dressed in all-white and surrounded by a swarm of energetic dancers, Usher emerged on the stage at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and launched straight into one of his best-known songs, Caught Up.
It kicked off a dynamic performance which took advantage of the 45-year-old's dancing skills and sizeable back catalogue.
Before his half-time show, Usher admitted it had been "a challenge to squeeze 30 years in to 13 minutes". But the singer did an admirable job of cramming in as many of his most recognisable songs as possible.
The set features acrobats and a brass band so large there were enough members to spell out "USHER" on the grounds of the stadium as he was performing.
The singer switched effortlessly between the two apexes of his music: club anthems and sex jams.
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What instrument does he play?
Did something happen at a sportsball arena?
According to my daughter’s text - “usher is a gross cheater who gave a bunch of women hepatitis.”
I already had the sound turned down but I had to turn that crap completely off
Usher’s first set was a take off of Michael Jackson. Dance moves and the glove.
Not much diversity at halftime or, for that matter, game time.
I didn’t recognize any of the performers or their selections.
It was boring but my wife enjoyed it. I did the dishes and cleaned up dinner after the first few minutes. I have nothing against Usher, either. Just was kind of bland.
Wasted six minutes I will never get back.
I thought it was pretty average. Mostly lame monotone music.
Godawful. Most boring half-time ever.
Usher has always been boring. Even the people he brought on were boring.
Usher was not all that > IMO. I’m not a music aficionado
but it just didn’t pop. It was relatively short. Alicia
Keys was a surprise addition for a few minutes.
Would be interesting to hear other people’s take on it.
Will there ever be another white halftime performer, who isn’t a rapper?
I have heard his name before but none of his songs, but I thought he was okay. I doubt I’ll be downloading his music. The rest of the show wasn’t my cup of tea.
There have been worse.
Hubby and I hated every minute of it. 😣
Since when do Limeys care about “Handball”?
Usher is ok, but I would say he shined.
Probably a safe choice by the NFL. Honestly, I can’t say who would put on a great show that has mass appeal to everyone.
Excellent question!
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