UMD keeps me busy, don't get me wrong, but I gladly would have picked up a little work on the side planning the Super Bowl halftime show. First thing, we need multiple acts, duets, collaborations, musical synergy. Second thing, we need two segments for the show.
Set one:
Eminem comes out and performs "Lose Yourself." What Detroit anthem is more custom-made for the spirit of the Super Bowl? Crowd goes crazy. After, Em introduces Detroit's own Dirtbombs, who take the stage with city councilperson Martha Reeves and back up the motown legend on her hit "Nowhere to Run." Reeves exits and Dirtbombs frontman Mick Collins introduces Stevie Wonder who comes out and trades verses with Collins on a "Livin' for the City" duet. Crowd loves it. End of set one. Break for overpriced commercials.
Set two:
Now the Rolling Stones come out and do the obligatory "Start Me Up," but this time the sound system's already had the kinks worked out. Then, Mick introduces Jack White, who joins the Stones on a version of "Stop Breakin' Down" (The White Stripes did a sped-up version on their first record and of course the Rolling Stones did a slowed-down version on "Exile on Main Street"). Jack White alternates guitar solos with Keith Richards, then takes a bow and exits. Mick introduces Aretha Franklin who comes out and duets with Jagger on "Jumpin' Jack Flash." Crowd again goes nuts. End of set, end of halftime show.
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