A look back at Prince's spectacular 2007 Super Bowl performance
Prince's 2007 Super Bowl halftime show is widely regarded as one of the best ever. Looking back, it's easy to see why.
From the stage to the marching band to the unexpected downpour, Prince's performance was characteristically thrilling, surprising and individual — just like the artist himself.
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Here are a few of the show's most spectacular moments.
1. Prince's Prince-symbol stage
In true Prince fashion.
2. His many extravagant guitar solos
"Can I play this guitar?" he asked the audience.
3. His cover of "All Along the Watchtower" ...
"It's just one performer shaking the entire world," said New York Times music critic Jon Pareles of the performance.
4. ... that suddenly turned into Foo Fighters' "Best of You"
"It was pretty amazing to have a guy like Prince covering one of our songs — and actually doing it better than we did, said Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.
5. His glow-in-the-dark marching band
Every Super Bowl needs a galactic alien glow.
6. And, of course, his show-stopping rendition of "Purple Rain" during a downpour
Viewers wondered: did Prince will the rain himself? It sure seemed that way.
Watch video of the performance below.
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