Best Super Bowl Halftime Shows

. . . excellent, exciting performance; professionalism in spite of challenging conditions (weather, which actually enhanced the performance); Prince worked well with the band and selected good songs that fit with keeping up the spirit of a Superbowl game. . .

Best ever hands down

U2 was great, especially coming after 9/11, but Prince put on a better show. For once the music took center stage.

To end the show so with so much energy makes this a deserving halftime show.

Amazing, but should've brought a bunch of other guests.

No guests, no over produces show, Gaga showing what she is made of

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Done ALL by herself to show what she's made of!

Did it all herself and better than those with several guests.

This should be #1! - LapisBob

Michael Jackson's Performance was without a doubt the most amazing, spectacular kickAss Show EVER! He IS the Number 1! Hands down

A household name, a great set list selection, and a wonderful halftime show.

Best superbowl in the world really

That Beautiful Day performance was legendary. - ZeroBlaster

Without a shadow of a doubt, the best halftime show EVER. How can we forget The Streets have no name with the 9/11 backdrop.

Few can argue the greatness of U2, and few can argue greatness of the show.

Tear dropping amazing show, was not fancy either.

This is the best Superbowl & Katy Perry blew away the stage...

Whoever made this list did it wrong! Katy Perry performed last year in super bowl 49. Bruno mars and red hot chili peppers performed in super bowl 48. - steelers1979

No question the greatest pure performance! This was classic Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, actual got the crowd involved I singing the songs, didn't distract the performance with other props and artists, and the music was absolutely phenomenal!

From the Cardinals and Steelers introduction, through the energy roaring in the stadium, to the thrilling fireworks at the end of 'Glory Days', this show had the crowd on their feet the entire time.

Why isn't this higher?!?!? It was by far the best performance

Why did they bring her back in Super bowl 50 if she did solo in 47 - WorldPuncher47592834

Expectations met and even went beyond with the reunion with Destiny's Child! Not underwhelming nor overwhelming. It was great!

She was absolutely amazing. Displayed near perfect vocals, her stage presence was other wordly and that engery just can't be beat!

Beyoncé almost never fails to put on a good concert, and the same goes for this halftime show.

Bruno mars and the red hot chilli peppers had a lot of energy - Ajkloth

Love this one - PanthersFTWpatriotsFTL

the best

A protective choice by the NFL after "nipplegate", still managed to keep the crowd engaged thoroughly.

Could have been a better quality show if there were less people to keep track of on stage.

Madonna is queen

This was actually pretty good, but then - WorldPuncher47592834

Everything was okay until Beyonce ruined it. Instead of performing a song called "Formation", why not sing her previous hits such as "Irreplaceable" or "Diva". Seriously? Forget what the critics said all about Coldplay. Of course, Coldplay unfortunately had to condense their songs in a few seconds to make room for Bruno Mars' Uptown Funk, Beyonce's Formation, and jam pack everything else in about 15 minutes on stage.

So much better than the ghastly mess that is the halftime show with Katy Perry. No stupid sharks or lions, just great music. At least with the show this year, it has been projected to the world that Coldplay actually has fans in real life, can you believe it?

This was awesome, I don't know why there was so much controversy. I was nearly in tears when I watched it. Incredible. - micahisthebest

Part of that was censored.

I'm voting for this because the heartbreakers played during the super bowl where the patriots failed to complete the undefeated season. It's ironic actually.

RIP Tom Petty. While I hated the result of the game itself, the halftime show was great.

RIP.

A string of great hits, and then helicoptering of the stage, what a way to end the show.

The set list which featured their greatest hits provides a boost in the rankings.

Well played. The Who is one of the best rock 'n roll bands to hit the stage.

It was ok.

BBVD definitely needs more recognition

Not much to say, just a mediocre show.

Apparently Mark Hoppus from blink-182 said that it was "sadder than his parents' divorce". It was terrible! - galaxyfox

What else was worse?

The song "Sicko Mode".

Sicko Mode is the WORST SONG EVER! BOO!

It was disappointed. Because they didn't play Sweet Victory. - LapisBob

THIS WAS AWFUL! - WorldPuncher47592834

It didn't happen this year...

Can't wait until it happens.

It was great, but towards the end it went downhill.

Amazing show!

Not as bad as people claim it to be, but JT could have did better. - ZeroBlaster