great game, but a terrible half-time show!

**davidpizzica** · 02-06-2006, 05:04 AM

It was a hard-fought and exciting game, but I think the the Rolling Stones should retire to an old folks home! Keith Richards looked like death warmed over and Mick Jagger just yelled instead of singing last night. I don't think they have it any more. I was really disappointed in this year's half- time show.

**tatsxxx11** · 02-08-2006, 11:37 AM

One piece of advice to the producers of the Super Bowl halftime shows...stop trying so hard! Seems these productions are either too sugary, schmaltzy or overtly risque but always, over produced. As for this year, well, all I can say is kudos to you, Mick!

There aren't many 20 year olds, let alone seniors, that could sustain that incredible energy level for all that time

Now that was an aerobic workout and I was out of breath just watching him! And with those washboard abs and a full head of hair...hard to believe he's still so fit after all those years of hard "rocking"

Yeah, Satisfaction and Start Me Up certainly fit into the "classics" catagory

But the 2nd song, "Rough Justice," is a new release

It did sound more like "shouting" than singing from Mick...probably over compensating for the noise level, straining to be heard.

The Anthem was AWFUL! I love Arron Neville, his voice is simpy magnificent, but he appeared confused and barely into it, more like mumbling than singing! Areetha was not up to her game, either. Could have been awesome!

**JenBKR** · 02-06-2006, 07:49 AM

I agree David, I didn't enjoy the halftime show at all. However, I've never liked the Rolling Stones - might stem from the fact that my parents never liked them either. They certainly didn't sound very good yesterday! I enjoyed the game though

**elizabethann** · 02-06-2006, 07:50 AM

I'm with you David P. I thought Mick was awful. I could care less what they looked liked, but Mick's voice was plain awful. Fenway can sing better than that. However, I was impressed by the guitar playing. I thought that was awesome.

**Dixieland Dancer** · 02-06-2006, 07:57 AM

I was just amazed that he could still wiggle his hips like that at his age. I would of had a heart attack if I tried to do what Mick Jagar did. I didn't really enjoy the half time either though. I like the ones where they actually have coreography (sp?) and lots of dancers and colors involved. I guess more like a traditional half time show at a football game.

And I was NOT IMPRESSED with the singing of the National Anthem at the beginning either.

**elizabethann** · 02-06-2006, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by Dixieland Dancer

I was just amazed that he could still wiggle his hips like that at his age. I would of had a heart attack if I tried to do what Mick Jagar did. I didn't really enjoy the half time either though. I like the ones where they actually have coreography (sp?) and lots of dancers and colors involved. I guess more like a traditional half time show at a football game.

And I was NOT IMPRESSED with the singing of the National Anthem at the beginning either.

LOL. I actually thought Mick was going to have a heart attack. I was worried. He was doing aerobics up on that stage. Pretty fit for a senior.

I too was not impressed with the National Anthem. I thought Aretha Franklin was good, but the other guy (Aaron Neville?) was terrible. Again, Fenway could sing better than that.

**catnapper** · 02-06-2006, 08:22 AM

I didn't watch the game but did catch the anthem, and it was just AWFUL. Aaron Neville looked like he was going to have a stroke while singing it - his mouth hardly moved and his facial expressions were awful. It was just awful. Why can't people just sing the anthem anymore? Why do they have to try to do vocal exercises on it?

Hubby said half time was awful too.

**Daisy and Delilah** · 02-06-2006, 08:26 AM

This is so funny David. I loved the game but the halftime show lacked everything. Entertainment value was the biggest thing it lacked. I grew up with the Stones and they were never my favorite group but last night they proved that the old folks home is closer than ever. I was very disappointed with the entire performance. After it was over I found myself waiting for the remainder of the halftime show. Keith Richards has looked like death warmed over for 15 years. I say the Stones should quit now while the time is right. Can you imagine how much arthritis medication those guys are taking just to get through a gig? Sheesh!!

LOL LOL

**moosmom** · 02-06-2006, 08:38 AM

I caught part of the half-time performance and I wasn't impressed either. But what do ya want from a bunch of guys that have been around since the stone age?