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called it "the biggest special event we've ever done". CCE employed 45 full-time staff members to work on the halftime show, in addition to contractors, stagehands, and volunteers. The halftime show ran for 23 minutes; setup and disassembly of the stage on the field required five-to-six minutes each, leaving the band between 11–12 minutes to perform. Hagglund called it an "unbelievable challenge". Producer Dennis M. Despie oversaw the show from a location 200 feet above the stage. Sergeant
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that day. During rehearsals, it was debated whether to project the victims' names onto a scrim behind the stage or not; the projection was not powerful enough to be seen across the ceiling. Ultimately, the scrim was adopted, but to some, the effect did not look good. After the Friday rehearsal just two days before the Super Bowl, one NFL executive remained cynical about the show's prospects, saying, "This is going to be the worst halftime show ever."
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were exposed, he began to panic. He said: "All one person has to do is pull the wire, and I'm off air. I would hear nothing. Off the air in front of a billion people!" Bono said that his smirking facial reaction was a reflection of his fear at that moment; he admitted that he was "swaggering with the
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Superdome. Collins was irate and demanded organizers resolve the problem, stating, "The only reason Paul
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occurred in the United States; four passenger airliners were hijacked by al-Qaeda terrorists and crashed in New York City and near
Washington, D.C., killing nearly 3,000 people. CCE and SFX postponed ticket sales out of respect for the tragedy. Many artists cancelled tours of North America altogether
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said: "The real deal was an inspired bit of rock from U2 as the halftime entertainment. Here's a quick pop quiz: Has the halftime show ever been good? Ever? Pencils down. Correct answer: Not in our lifetime. And yet, U2's live breath of fresh air and dramatic, emotional spectacle that paid homage to
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said that U2 was a "perfect fit" for the occasion, calling them "a group clearly used to big events, big crowds and big statements". He praised the decision to perform the uplifting "Where the
Streets Have No Name" and Bono's revelation of the American flag in his jacket lining, saying it was "as if
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telethon to benefit the attack victims. The
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praised the performance for being "thrilling" with "urgent, powerful renditions" of the songs and for its tribute to the 9/11 victims. Boedeker said the halftime show "elevated the patriotic Fox broadcast" and was "mercifully simpler than the usually overproduced halftimes". Kevin C. Johnson of the
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report published days before the Super Bowl claimed that the band would perform "Walk On". It was confirmed that the band would perform three songs, but they did not announce in advance which ones. The websites for U2 and the NFL stated that they would play at least one track from a list consisting
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had reached an agreement with the NFL to sponsor the halftime show for the third consecutive year. The deal was reportedly worth more than US$ 3 million. On
November 30, the NFL announced that CCE had been selected to produce the halftime show, and on December 2, the league announced
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counterprogramming "couldn't have been any more bloated or exploitative than U2's oddly out-of-place halftime performance". He said the fault did not lie with U2 themselves but that "it nevertheless seemed odd: An Irish band singing about transcending society's oppressive values before a list of
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ranked it first, saying that U2 "gave a sentimental, cathartic performance that went from celebration to elegy and back... By embracing the nation's still-fresh pain, the band transcended the game, making the performance the only one that stands on its own as a cultural event." Sean
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criticised the halftime show for not paying enough reverence to the 9/11 victims when displaying their names, saying: "Instead U2 played to a screaming crowd that was bouncing up and down, completely oblivious to the banner memorializing the dead. That should have been a solemn moment, not the
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for the band's 2001 Elevation Tour. Between 2,000 and 3,000 winners of a Clear
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ranked U2's performance the third-best Super Bowl halftime, saying that the group "managed to pull off the impossible — performing a touching tribute to a moment at the time still too big and too new to fully process, but doing so without sacrificing an ounce of showmanship or delving into
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ranked it the second-best halftime show, saying, "U2 delivered the kind of bald sentimentality that both attracts and repels legions of fans and detractors, though it's tough not to appreciate the raw power of the performance" during the tribute to the
September 11 victims. In 2014,
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called the show an "unqualified success" and U2's performance "crowd-rousing". He said, "when you have U2 as your headliner and only act, you've got a guaranteed winner on your hands". Despite scepticism about U2's decision to play the Super Bowl halftime show, Chris Willman of
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and was watched by 82.9 million viewers in 40.2 million households in the US. It received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the band's performance and the poignancy of the 9/11 tribute. In the week following U2's performance, sales of their 2000 album
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said: "Once U2 took the makeshift stage, all my compunctions vanished. The three-song mini-set was nothing us fans hadn't seen before, but somehow, sharing it with the rest of America... made the moment more galvanizing, familiar or not." Eric Deggans of the
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manufactured by E/T/C Audiovisuel and supplied by Fourth Phase Image Systems Group; they were the same type of projectors used during the band's Elevation Tour. The victims' names were projected across the interior of the Superdome, as well as onto a Kabuki
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ranked U2's Super Bowl concert 17th on a list of the best televised musical performances since 2000; he called it "one of the few times when the Super Bowl halftime show actually felt important as a virtual town square where people go to feel less alone".
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secured the rights to the video footage of U2's halftime performance, and included it as a bonus feature in DVD copies of the official Patriots Super Bowl championship video; it was the first Super Bowl championship video to feature a halftime show.
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Organisers said that most of the musical performers at Super Bowl XXXVI would pre-record their performances to reduce the possibility of technical problems. U2, however, said they intended to play live for the halftime show. When asked if he would
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called the performance "electrifying" and said about the tribute, "The roaring crowd reaction dwarfed anything produced by the game itself until the Patriots' thrilling victory on a last-second field goal." Hal Boedeker of
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in the wake of the attacks, but on September 17, CCE and SFX announced that the Elevation Tour would continue as planned and that tickets would go on sale for various shows starting September 21.
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announced a third leg of U2's Elevation Tour, consisting of a return trip to North America. Tickets for the shows were scheduled to go on sale on September 15, but the day after the announcement, the
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said that the halftime show "managed to strike the right mood of patriotism, pride and solemnity." He added: "It was theater, yes – but on a grand scale. Given the occasion, it was grand indeed."
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contest to award a Super Bowl XXXVI trip package to one of its members and a guest. The package included access to the inside of U2's heart-shaped stage during their halftime performance.
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said of the band's tribute to the 9/11 victims, "To some, it may have seemed rather a garish memorial, but in a strangely affecting way, it worked, and respectfully." Tim Goodman of the
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sets and two Sennheiser EM 1046 receiver units (each capable of eight channels). Stoffo, who had worked on seven prior Super Bowls, was responsible for managing issues related to
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rated U2's performance "Four stars all the way", saying that it "sure beat other recent Super Bowl halves that tried to telescope the wide world of pop". Phillip B. Wilson of
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accompanied the band's live performance as a precaution. Despie said it was required as a "technical protection" against "the risk of a show going down". An
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gave the halftime show a "B" rating and called it a "touching tribute" to the victims of September 11. Roger Catlin of the
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ranked it first, calling it "one of the most moving musical tributes of all time". Other publications such as the
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Cassidy, Hilary (January 21, 2002). "NFL marketing game plan: Highlight connection fans have with football".
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Berger, Jerry (January 23, 2002). "Historian wants street named Easton; Jesuit artifacts are moving".
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3016:"Super Bowl halftime shows: Ranking the best and worst of the 21st century"
2987:"Super Bowl halftime shows ranked: Prince, U2, Rihanna — and Usher on deck"
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McHugh, Catherine (January–February 2005). "Focus on Technical Directors".
1608:"How U2's masterful New Orleans performances for NFL almost never happened"
1445:(27 December 2001). "U2 elevates itself to top-grossing tour of the year".
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found added resonance with American audiences, as the album climbed on the
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Wilson, Phillip B. (February 4, 2002). "Phillip B. Wilson's Report Card".
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people killed in America's most devastating attack". Ed Sherman of the
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2930:"The 10 Best (and Two Worst) Super Bowl Halftime Performances (Watch)"
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Catlin, Roger (February 4, 2002). "U2: Perfect Fit For The Hurry-Up".
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Deggans, Eric (February 4, 2002). "Boring ads only add to jingoism".
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Bark, Ed (February 6, 2002). "'Malcolm' fumbles in post-Bowl slot".
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Chang, Richard (February 3, 2002). "11 minutes ends a year's work".
1916:"Critic's Notebook; Singers Smoothly Merge Politics With Patriotism"
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U2's halftime show performance received generally positive reviews.
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2812:"Super Bowl Halftime Shows: Who Got the Biggest Sales Bumps?"
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Bark, Ed (February 4, 2002). "Sunday becomes Patriots' Day".
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Bianculli, David (February 4, 2002). "A Super-charged show".
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3174:"Every Super Bowl Halftime Show, Ranked From Worst to Best"
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High, Kamau (October 11, 2008). "Super Bowl, Super Sales".
2768:. Vol. 114, no. 8. February 23, 2002. p. 60.
1998:. Vol. 11, no. 46. December 10, 2001. p. 25.
822:. The show began with U2 performing their 2000 hit single "
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Mayfield, Geoff (February 23, 2002). "Over the counter".
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Smyntek, John (February 4, 2002). "Super Bowl Sideshow".
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ranked it sixth-best as of 2018. In 2024, Levi Weaver of
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Bono's jacket from the halftime show, on display in the
3374:"The Best Music Performances On TV Since 2000, Ranked"
3138:"Super Bowl Halftime Shows Ranked: From Worst to Best"
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1500:"NFL reschedules Super Bowl for Feb. 3 in New Orleans"
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ranked it the second-best of the 21st century, while
3401:"2002 Super Bowl halftime tribute to 9/11 to re-air"
3343:"Why U2's Super Bowl halftime show was the greatest"
2379:(February 8, 2002). "Patriotic thoughts parade by".
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2102:"The Untold Truth of the Super Bowl Halftime Show"
300:Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
274:U2 performing in Berlin in July 2001 during their
2721:"Ratings for Super Bowl Seem on a Slippery Slope"
1789:"E-Trade once again plays the Super Bowl ad game"
645:Metropolitan Police Department, City of St. Louis
585:counterprogramming move against the halftime show
4466:Pride: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Plays U2
719:InnovaSon Grand Live console that served as the
659:The heart-shaped stage from U2's Elevation Tour
524:On November 27, 2001, it was reported that
391:from January 27, 2002, to February 3.
3107:"The Biggest Super Bowl Halftime Shows, Ranked"
2902:"10 best Super Bowl Halftime shows of all time"
2280:"Pops conductor says stars aligned with Pats".
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1811:"E-Trade back at Super Bowl, Verizon in 'MNF'"
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663:was replicated for their halftime performance.
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1682:"N.F.L.'s fine-tuning captures a new mood"
793:I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
766:– via the NFL's official channel on
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5395:February 2002 events in the United States
3439:Bono: In Conversation with Michka Assayas
2365:. Vol. 372, no. 1. pp. 3+.
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1348:. Vol. 113, no. 37. p. 12.
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554:re-shot the music videos for U2's songs "
2873:"15 memorable Super Bowl halftime shows"
2861:. Vol. 274, no. 65. p. 8.
2779:. Vol. 120, no. 41. p. 8.
2757:. Vol. 114, no. 8. p. 55.
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2529:"Winners and losers from Super Bowl".
2244:. Vol. 22, no. 3. p. 98
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1648:"Bland Bands, Nip Slips and 3-D Bebop"
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556:Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out Of
154:E-Trade Super Bowl XXXVI Halftime Show
5390:Aftermath of the September 11 attacks
4274:Innocence + Experience: Live in Paris
3228:Mansfield, Brian (January 28, 2015).
3105:Schneck, Anthony (February 5, 2021).
3070:O'Connor, Roisin (February 2, 2020).
2900:Dowling, Stephen (January 31, 2020).
2810:Caulfield, Keith (February 1, 2013).
2460:"The biggest upset -- game beats ads"
1809:Bernstein, Andy (September 3, 2001).
1556:"Janet Jackson Cancels European Tour"
1296:. 4 December 2001. sec. Sports, p. 2.
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3014:Harrington, Jim (February 2, 2018).
2611:"Did U2 sell out at the Super Bowl?"
2100:Vigliotti, Jake (January 13, 2017).
1385:Grossberg, Josh (27 December 2001).
16:Halftime show of the 2002 Super Bowl
4033:Live from Under the Brooklyn Bridge
3256:Merriman, Sean (January 31, 2011).
2956:Peterson, Nate (February 4, 2018).
2609:Willman, Chris (February 7, 2002).
1680:Battista, Judy (February 2, 2002).
1646:Murphy, Austin (February 3, 2014).
1606:Carpenter, Les (January 30, 2013).
3314:"Top 10 Super Bowl Halftime shows"
3284:Mervis, Scott (January 30, 2014).
3200:Redmond, Lisa (February 1, 2018).
2563:Boedeker, Hal (February 4, 2002).
2503:Eklof, Cormac (January 31, 2011).
727:equipment, which consisted of ten
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4176:The Unforgettable Fire Collection
3341:Hanzus, Dan (November 13, 2017).
3086:from the original on May 25, 2022
2984:Weaver, Levi (February 9, 2024).
2458:Goodman, Tim (February 4, 2002).
1963:Young, Josh (February 15, 2002).
1924:(National ed.). sec. D, p. 9
1914:James, Caryn (February 4, 2002).
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2691:Brooks, Matt (4 February 2021).
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1773:. November 27, 2001. p. B8.
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4473:We Will Follow: A Tribute to U2
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3920:How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb
3913:All That You Can't Leave Behind
2729:(National ed.). p. D4
2290:. February 1, 2002. p. 4C.
1869:. December 3, 2001. p. D5.
1787:Leuty, Ron (January 27, 2002).
1387:"Elevation! U2 Tops 2001 Tours"
983:All That You Can't Leave Behind
418:for a pregame performance, and
336:All That You Can't Leave Behind
287:All That You Can't Leave Behind
243:All That You Can't Leave Behind
4845:Miracle at the New Meadowlands
4399:Super Bowl XXXVI halftime show
4281:V-U2 An Immersive Concert Film
4197:PopMart: Live from Mexico City
3437:Assayas, Michka; Bono (2005).
2234:Garber, Natasha (March 2003).
1244:Where the Streets Have No Name
1205:Wake Me Up When September Ends
1070:ranked it seventh-best, while
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235:The halftime show drew a 38.3
226:Where the Streets Have No Name
224:", and their 1987 hit single "
150:Super Bowl XXXVI Halftime Show
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4123:Medium, Rare & Remastered
4067:Melon: Remixes for Propaganda
2762:"Billboard Top Pop Catalog".
2193:"A Heartfelt Halftime Show".
1512:. October 4, 2001. p. 3C
1372:McCormick (2006), pp. 308–309
1219:", and U2's "Beautiful Day".
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533:in 2001 that was produced by
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416:Creedence Clearwater Revival
356:America: A Tribute to Heroes
317:On September 10, 2001,
5380:2002 in sports in Louisiana
5375:2002 in American television
4363:Experience + Innocence Tour
4353:Innocence + Experience Tour
4308:The Unforgettable Fire Tour
4225:Vertigo 05: Live from Milan
2349:Assayas (2005), pp. 298–299
2236:"The Soul of the Spectacle"
1209:The House of the Rising Sun
818:The on-field audience held
801:Pride (In the Name of Love)
604:Preparations and rehearsals
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4358:The Joshua Tree Tour 2017
4088:Live from the Point Depot
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3286:"Halftime Highs and Lows"
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4190:Zoo TV: Live from Sydney
4019:Please: PopHeart Live EP
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803:", and "Beautiful Day".
515:Super Bowl halftime show
464:NFL marketing executive
377:National Football League
254:' first home game since
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109:Super Bowl halftime show
4959:NFL on Thanksgiving Day
4758:Thursday Night Football
4670:Thursday Night Football
4260:U2360° at the Rose Bowl
3291:Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
2677:The Cincinnati Enquirer
2595:St. Louis Post-Dispatch
2465:San Francisco Chronicle
2307:Iowa City Press-Citizen
2151:St. Louis Post-Dispatch
2134:St. Louis Post-Dispatch
1816:Sports Business Journal
1766:The Cincinnati Enquirer
1749:St. Louis Post-Dispatch
1199:in August 2005, U2 and
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1099:and Roisin O'Connor of
932:St. Louis Post-Dispatch
918:The Dallas Morning News
885:San Francisco Chronicle
713:digital mixing consoles
334:Following the attacks,
5370:2002 in American music
4760:results (2006–present)
4444:Awards and nominations
4074:Original Soundtracks 1
3927:No Line on the Horizon
3871:The Unforgettable Fire
2698:Edinburgh Evening News
2362:The Hollywood Reporter
2283:The Times (Shreveport)
2266:Telegram & Gazette
2021:Orange County Register
1763:"E Trade, NFL Agree".
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994:Top Pop Catalog Albums
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5385:Events in New Orleans
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4855:Bears–Packers rivalry
4733:Super Bowl TV ratings
4060:Under a Blood Red Sky
4050:Live albums, fan-club
4012:Wide Awake in America
3973:The Best of 1990–2000
3966:The Best of 1980–1990
3172:(February 12, 2023).
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2399:The Indianapolis Star
2216:Entertainment Tonight
1286:"Super Bowl Update".
1217:The Saints Are Coming
1087:". Jim Harrington of
999:The Best of 1980–1990
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4313:A Conspiracy of Hope
4040:Wide Awake in Europe
3460:McGee, Matt (2008).
3136:(January 28, 2014).
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2640:St. Petersburg Times
2616:Entertainment Weekly
2570:The Orlando Sentinel
2288:The Associated Press
2213:(January 29, 2002).
2196:Entertainment Design
1970:Entertainment Weekly
1848:. November 30, 2001.
1451:. sec. Encore, p. 2.
1363:McGee (2008), p. 237
1332:McGee (2008), p. 228
1306:McGee (2008), p. 220
1294:The Associated Press
1057:Entertainment Weekly
946:St. Petersburg Times
939:Entertainment Weekly
925:The Orlando Sentinel
908:Tim Kawakami of the
784:backing rhythm track
743:Performance synopsis
731:SKM 5000 microphone/
568:2001–02 NFL playoffs
507:New England Patriots
328:September 11 attacks
190:September 11 attacks
176:. It featured Irish
4933:Minneapolis Miracle
4803:International games
4480:With or Without You
3941:Songs of Experience
3413:. September 6, 2006
3150:on January 31, 2014
2535:. February 4, 2002.
2489:New York Daily News
2437:The Washington Post
2060:. January 18, 2002.
1014:reached number 35.
892:New York Daily News
879:The Washington Post
725:wireless microphone
623:Tad Gormley Stadium
614:Louisiana Superdome
389:Louisiana Superdome
381:2001 regular season
166:Louisiana Superdome
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4130:Artificial Horizon
3948:Songs of Surrender
3934:Songs of Innocence
3372:(August 4, 2021).
3322:. February 3, 2013
2881:. February 1, 2019
2726:The New York Times
2327:Detroit Free Press
2074:The New York Times
1921:The New York Times
1687:The New York Times
1653:Sports Illustrated
1544:. pp. E1, E8.
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1161:Sports Illustrated
977:episode featuring
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308:Record of the Year
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1752:. pp. B1–B2.
1564:. October 1, 2001
1488:. pp. C1–C2.
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1289:The Tampa Tribune
1197:Hurricane Katrina
965:Commercial impact
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256:Hurricane Katrina
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