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I understand that it was featured on the Billboard article as a portion of the set list. However, I have trouble seeing it as a part of the setlist when not even the entire title of the song was uttered. The only lyrics uttered from the song were "I'm on the edge". Previously it was identified as an intro in this article, which seemed more accurate.SecretName101 (talk) 16:40, 6 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
There was nothing said about Katy Perry's song being about LGBT in contrast to the impact of "Born This Way" and the circumstance under which it was sang on the show. No need to bring Katy Perry and her ubiquitous non-impactful song in this. —IB[ Poke ]06:21, 8 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
On February 17, 2017, the NFL officially announced that Gaga's halftime was not only the most watched Super Bowl halftime in history, but also the most watched performance in history, period. I think that is extremely significant info about the commercial reception of the show and it deserves to go at the top of that section, but it keeps being relegated to the very bottom every time I attempt to edit it. Is there a reason for that? I was just wondering.
The performance of the song Born This Way garnered critical and universal acclaim and was the first time the word “transgender” was used in the history of the halftime show. Critics lauded the song’s lyrics for the message of inclusivity on the LGBTQ+ community, and complimented Gaga’s choice to include such important lyrics in what was considered at the time a troubled political climate where America was a divided nation. In addition, Gaga’s vocal delivery of the lyrics was praised by critics for the bravery of making such an important statement with such power that resonated with viewers worldwide. Born This Way has been credited as one of the most impactful songs in the history of music due to the inspiring lyrics that have changed millions of lives. Furthermore, Korey Lane gushed on the cultural impact of Gaga’s Born This Way at the halftime show, noting “The fight for equal rights is still waging on, unfortunately, for anyone who looks, thinks, acts, worships, or loves differently than our current president. Which is why now, during one of the world's most-watched programs, Lady Gaga's performance of "Born This Way" means so much to so many.”[1]
Gaga’s halftime show performance is considered one of the greatest live performances of all time and marked a legendary and pivotal moment in her career. It is credited as being the most watched musical event of all time and is considered by critics and the general public a magnificent return to the theatrical spectacle of her previous performances. Andrew Unterberger of Billboard felt the performance would go down as "one of the best halftime sets of the century" and that it had cemented her as a "legacy artist... It was Gaga through and through, and every song felt more gratifying than the last... reminding you why Gaga's pop supremacy was so inarguable not all that long ago."[2]
In 2021, TicketSource revealed that the 2017 Super Bowl halftime show starring Lady Gaga is the World's second most popular halftime show in history. It is considered the second most popular female performance in history. The show came third behind Shakira and Jennifer Lopez’s 2020 Super Bowl halftime show performance and Queen's 1985 Live Aid performance as the world's most popular live performance in history.[3]
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