Is Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl performance the best modern Halftime Show?
Over the years, numerous iconic Super Bowl Halftime Shows have graced our screens, yet Lady Gaga's spectacular might just claim the top spot in the past decade. Lady Gaga, known for her extravagant displays, proved to be an ideal selection for this high-profile event.
Clad in a flashy silver sequined bodysuit, the superstar delivered a nine-song lineup featuring her chart-toppers including "Poker Face," "Bad Romance," "Born This Way," "Million Reasons," and "Just Dance." Her production incorporated fireworks, numerous backup dancers, and quick costume and set alterations.
She began her show by singing "God Bless America" from the arena's roof before making a bold jump to a stage tower using a harness. After performing "Poker Face," she descended to the main stage in an amazing aerial display, appearing completely comfortable despite being suspended high above ground.
Lady Gaga received acclaim for performing live instead of lip-syncing, which is the common practice at Super Bowl Halftime Shows. Singing live while executing advanced aerial moves and leading energetic dance routines showcases exceptional talent. Her live performance adds another reason why her show deserves recognition among the greatest halftime performances ever.
Viewers expressed their amazement with comments like, "This is still the best Super Bowl Halftime Show at least in the past seven years. No halftime shows after this have topped it," and "Still the best halftime show of this century, and totally solo!" The latter highlights that Lady Gaga's performance was the first female solo halftime show since 1996.
Her Super Bowl Halftime Show attracted 117.5 million television viewers, making it the fourth most-watched halftime show ever. Remarkably, her performance garnered more viewers than the actual game. The show also boosted sales across her music catalog and propelled her single "Million Reasons" to the top of the Billboard Hot 100.
