Tonight: Beyoncé performs and some Americans play Football

Has it really been a year since Madonna performed at the Super Bowl? In February of last year Madge 'vogued' her way onto the pitch at half-time, accompanied by Nicki Minaj, M.I.A, Cee-Lo Green and LMFAO, in an absurdly entertaining spectacle that attracted a record number of viewers. Around 111 million viewers tuned in to watch the Queen of Pop perform some classic tracks, M.I.A give the nation the finger and LMFAO rock their trademark animal print.

It might be a tough act to follow but this year's performer at the Super Bowl XLVII half-time show is none other than Beyoncé herself. She may have come under fire recently, allegedly miming the national anthem at Obama's inaugration, but she has proved time and time again what an outstanding performer she is. She even took the opportunity to remind everyone of the fact in a press conference this week.

We're also expecting to see a Destiny's Child reunion tonight as the trio prepare to release new music. I have waited a long time for this and thought it was going to happen when B headlined Glasto in 2011...but that dream was not realised. Finally the time has come and Beyoncé, Kelly and Michelle will take to the stage together for the first time in 7 years. Hopefully, the 'big reunion' will live up to the hype and last a bit longer than the Spice Girls' at the Olympics.

So I'd like to dedicate this post to Beyoncé and Destiny's Child and look at some of the hits we might be hearing tonight/tomorrow morning (if you're in England and not an insomniac).

Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)

This is a dead cert, no? The 2008 chart-topper is one of Beyoncé's biggest hits and is also Kanye West's favourite video of all time. I'm sure some of this choreography will work it's way into tonight's show.

 

Survivor

A personal karaoke favourite so I am a little biased. However, it's got a strong message and everybody knows it, so I can't see why Bey would deny me the chance to sing along?

Crazy In Love

This one's surely guaranteed to be included tonight, but Beyoncé might surprise us. I'm still confident we'll see some booty action tonight though because this song put her on the map as a solo artist, in a big way.

 

Independent Women Part I

If Survivor is not the dead cert DC song, I'd say it's between this and 'Bootylicious'. The theme song from Charlie's Angels pushes forth that message of female empowerment that will be central to Beyoncé's show, I'm guessing.
 

Bills, Bills, Bills

The song that really made an impact for Destiny's Child hasn't aged since its release in 1999 and still sounds as good as ever. The video is also a bit of a winner too.
 

Listen

Beyoncé's torch song from Dreamgirls is stunning; a highlight in the movie and on her second solo album. Sadly, it's unlikely to make the cut tonight but the musical theatre geek in me had to include it here.
 

Love On Top 

I. want. those. key changes! If Beyoncé wants to hit back at her critics, this would be the song to do it with. Amazing.
 

And, of course, there's the possibility of new music!

What do we think of 'Nuclear'? I'm still undecided.

Whatever is performed tonight, it is sure to be a great show. But can Beyoncé match the record set by Madonna last year? Game on.