Ordinarily, my posts that are sports–related can be found at my Tomato Cans blog.
But, long before I started blogging, I learned that things often overlap in life. And that's especially been the case ever since the Super Bowl started promoting halftime shows with big–name entertainers.
Things have sure come a long way since Up With People performed at halftime of the Super Bowl. In recent years, halftime entertainment has been provided by the likes of Bruce Springsteen, U2, Tom Petty, the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and, in an unfortunately memorable moment, Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake.
This year's entertainment will be provided by legendary British rockers the Who. It won't be the original Who, of course. Bassist John Entwistle has been dead since 2002, and drummer Keith Moon has been gone even longer, since 1978. But Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend are still around and, as long as they are still around, The Who will exist.
Certainly, The Who will exist on February 7, when the modern incarnation of the band will perform at halftime of this year's Super Bowl. And yesterday, Townshend told Billboard about the songs that will be sung that night.
So, based on that interview, here are some videos to give you a taste of what to expect.
Townshend says the show will start with "Baba O'Riley." You can find a clip of the band performing that song at the top of this post.
Next on the setlist is "Pinball Wizard" ...
... followed by, in Townshend's words, "a bit of the close of 'Tommy.' "
Next will be "Who Are You."
The set will close, Townshend said, with "Won't Get Fooled Again."
Even if you're a fan of one of the 30 NFL teams that won't be playing in the Super Bowl, you'll want to see The Who. Trust me.
