"Thank You, Super Bowl"

When was the last time that the best thing about the Super Bowl was the half-time show (last year's super gaffe not withstanding)? With this year's game ending up being a bit of a bore and the commercials continuing to be a let down (although I did like the P-Diddy Diet Pepsi ad), Paul McCartney's half time show stole the show in my mind. There are not many artists capable of successfully entertaining such a large diverse crowd, but Sir Paul stepped up to the challenge. The show was itself was simple and didn't include any of the typical over-the-top flashiness that has marred Super Bowls past (though he did have fireworks and video screens). Note to future Super Bowl show directors: it's amazing how well a straight-forward rock show can work when you actually bring in a talented entertainer and just let them do their thing. McCartney played four songs: "Drive My Car," "Get Back," "Live and Let Die" and the essential "Hey Jude". I'd like to think this is the start of a trend, but something tells me I shouldn't hold my breath.