Anil DashOn this day in 2007, Prince delivered the greatest Super Bowl halftime show of all time, delivering the most-viewed musical performance in American history. But the deeper personal, artistic and social themes of his performance elevated it to a cultural milestone. Prince skipped his own biggest hits like When Doves Cry & Kiss in favor of covers from artists across various decades and genres. Here’s the story behind that choice. https://www.anildash.com/2021/02/05/how-prince-won-the-super-bowl/
@caseyrain does a great job of telling this story here: https://youtu.be/Ded3GLIDUNs?si=OV8XyiILLazmnxTo
How Prince WON the Super Bowl
Just a reminder, if you’re ever curious about Prince’s music or career but never found an accessible entry point to his work (his catalog is huge!), I’m always happy to help curate. Here are some starting points https://anildash.com/2017/02/12/its_time_to_discover_prince/
John Siracusa@anildash Best, First, Favorite?
(What’s your pick for the “best” Prince album, the one new fans should listen to first, and your favorite Prince album?)
Jeff Atwood