I'm seeing nothing but rave reviews regarding Gladys' Superbowl performance . She served her Motown alumni well with her moving rendition.
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Bonus Q:
Speaking of Motown alumni , who was the last one from that elite group of talent to perform The Star Spangled Banner at the Superbowl??
Diana Ross in 1982.Quote:
Originally Posted by Boogiedown
She did do a great job. She sang with as much power as someone half her age.Quote:
Originally Posted by Boogiedown
Right? I was concerned that maybe her pipes wouldn't be able to quite deliver and she'd get flack around that . But no , Gladys was strong and solid. Besides the "power" in her performance , was the sense of her conviction. She was singing the national anthem from the right place.Quote:
Originally Posted by marv2
Is Gladys now the oldest to have performed at the Superbowl in any musical capacity?
Yep. Diana Ross sang it in her hometown of Detroit, and Gladys Knight from her hometown of Atlanta .Quote:
Originally Posted by reese
George Burns did one of the halftime shows when he was around 90.Quote:
Originally Posted by Boogiedown
Ha ! Really! Can't imagine . And we thought the Maroon 5 half-time was.....Quote:
Originally Posted by reese
Surely Marvin in 1983 with the best ever version that no one can ever top?Quote:
Originally Posted by reese
Marvin didn't perform it at the Super Bowl though. He did it at the NBA All-Star Game.Quote:
Originally Posted by fatmaninthethirdrow
Aah, as an Englishman and not a sports devotee, I'm afraid one game is much like another to me.Quote:
Originally Posted by midnightman
Still, I was gobsmacked at the time by Marvin's version and the sheer soulfulness of it still brings a tear to the eye.
Cant envisage such an update to the stodgy UK national anthem!
Diana Ross was the 1st pop star to perform the National Anthem for the Super Bowl. Also the first female to do a half time show for the SB.