Michael Jackson's 90's superbowl performance pulled the largest TV audience ever. Do you think Prince, what with all the high profile stuff he's been doing lately, has the potential to top that?

superfreak said:

Nah, definitely not. It'll pull in a good rating, but nothing like MJ levels.

superfreak said:

It is an interesting question....

I would say no only b/c MJ back in 92(?) (Cowboys v. Bills) was pretty much a musical deity (before the fall).

Dangerous and the hype of Black & WHite (crotch grabbing stuff) helped propel his noteriety (for the better), so his performance was top-notch.

P doesn't have that kind of reach (MJ's one time popularity)for whatever reasons, but his will be the most musically engaging show of all the SB half time shows.

Of course Prince can outdo MJ-4 starters,he sings LIVE! That alone is enough 4 me.

I really hope that P does have a great playlist

sexxydancer said:

The discussion is about the possiblity of Prince's performance scoring higher ratings than MJ's did.

P, despite a recent renaissance, in mainstream America's eyes, is something of an unknown commodity despite being one of the most omnipresent musicians of the last 25 or so years.

Performance wise, P will get the people talking if he covers songs that the mainstream knows (Kiss, LGC, Purple Rain). If he goes into stuff from his 90's works(that didn't resonate with the masses), he will lose his audience.

Give the masses what they want, especially with an audience over a quarter billion people.

COMPUTERBLUE1984 said:

I think it's pretty much a dead cert he'll do Let's Go Crazy.

r1ghteousone said:

I think so...as long as he doesn't shorten it to that retarded "go,go, go.." chorus and plays the whole song

Does everything have to be Prince vs MJ? Why do y'all even care about such trivial things?

Alls I know is I cant wait to hear Lets go crazy

SexyBeautifulOne said:

It get's all the MJ fans riled up.

Out-do in popularity or in quality?

I think we all know the answer to this question.

COMPUTERBLUE1984 said:

DOn't count on it. I am expecting something Akin to the Grammy's last year/Vesace 06/AI. I also expect it to be melody like.

that would include...

Let's Go Crazy - Guaranteed
Kiss - Guaranteed
Lolita
Black Sweat
Fury - Highly doutful

And probably..

Raspberry Beret
Little Red Corvette
Cream
U got the Look

PurpleKnight said:

Well,I'll just leave it at "OF COURSE HE CAN",then!

COMPUTERBLUE1984 said:

lmfao
yo,when I saw him in NY 4 GMA he did the same "go go go" thing and EVERYBODY knew it by heart
[Edited 12/14/06 16:59pm]

PleasurePrinciple said:

That's a crime!

I know he can't move as much anymore and he is still a captivating presence, but please kill certain medleys/truncated versions of the song and other songs....

DanceWme said:

Can you IMAGINE all those THOUSANDS and THOUSANDS of people yelling "OH NO LET'S GO!!!" WHOOOOO!

PocketFullofHorses said:

:chills:

Cant wait!

I want to say "no" cause the MJ performance was sooooo hyped, but wierder things have happenned.

I mean, Prince did sign the biggest record contract in history when MJ was the supposed King of Pop.




But I think dwelling on the ratings or who is going to tune in defeats the historical significance of this show. I mean, our "Prince" is going to be performing that gig, so no matter what, I'm definate excited about the show.



But I think comparing him to MJ will be kind of like watching a nasty ass pair of underwear ruin an otherwise great still life picture.

Shit!

As far as the performance Yes def. Prince can school Michael Jackson, and Michael knows it.


As far as ratings, No way. Michael Jackson is agurably the most popular entertainer, wether it be musician or actors the man was and still is to some extent incrediably popular. They didnt call him the King of Pop cause nobody like him, Pop is only short for Popular.

IT PROBABLY WON'T DO AS GOOD RATINGS WISE, BUT PERFORMANCE WISE? YOU KNOW P AIN'T LIP SYCHIN' SHIT!!! I THINK HE'S GOING TO BLOW MJ OUT THE WATER ON THIS ONE! WE TALKING BOUT' SUPER BOWL SUNDAY! HE GOTTA GO WILD ON THIS ONE!

COMPUTERBLUE1984 said:

You're kidding me right....? You must not have seen him perform live recently....plus, there's a difference between "can't" and "won't"....

superspaceboy said:

NOOOO!
I wish Prince would give those same ole hits a rest sometimes!
Let's Go Crazy now makes me crazy!!

thekidsgirl said:

superfreak said:

yes

thekidsgirl said:

Exactly, which is why I'm curious about the setlist. Of course he'll perfrom these same tired azz songs, but I'm curious as to how he'll still manage to WOW the audience and gain some new fans.
I'm not, repeat not looking forward to all the damned 3121 football jerseys, and such. Lacey thigh pads and purple chin straps...
[Edited 12/15/06 8:26am]

superfreak said:

There is NO competition between the 2. Also, the television viewing habits of America have changed dramatically since 1990. It would be comparing apples 2 oranges.

First of all I think that alot of people are forgetting the most important part of this disscusion. The main determaining factor in the ratings is what teams are playing in the game. Dallas vs. Buffalo. Everyone know that Dallas Cowboys are the most liked NFL team. That helps right out of the gate.Then add to that the fact that Michael was at his height as far as popularity is concerned.
Prince may not get ratings quite as high but I think that they will be very close. My guess is that his halftime show will get higher ratings. Prince is going to blow the city of Miami and the world away. I can't wait.