Game Time: A History of Super Bowl Performers

Missy Elliott's songs top the charts again, and more.

Missy Elliott, Lenny Kravitz, John Legend and Katy Perry - This year's Super Bowl brought in record ratings, and the musical performances were certainly part of the draw. John Legend opened with a rendition (vocally and on the piano) of the national anthem and Katy Perry brought out Lenny Kravitz and Missy Elliott for her halftime set. It was such a spectacular showing, in fact, that afterwards fans moved three of Missy's timeless songs (released more than a decase ago) to the top of the iTunes charts the following day.Read on for other esteemed game time acts.(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
Ella Fitzgerald - Always one to pave the way, Ms. Ella took the stage during the halftime show of Super Bowl VI in New Orleans in1972 — making her the first African-American artist to perform on the big stage.(Photo: George Konig/Keystone/Getty Images)
4701021P SUPER BOWL XXXWynton Marsalis - “Flee As A Bird To The Mountain (Live)”  - Wynton Marsalis does a great job covering this Louis Armstrong number, while adding his own spin to it. Marsalis — a master at his craft. (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for HBO)

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Missy Elliott, Lenny Kravitz, John Legend and Katy Perry - This year's Super Bowl brought in record ratings, and the musical performances were certainly part of the draw. John Legend opened with a rendition (vocally and on the piano) of the national anthem and Katy Perry brought out Lenny Kravitz and Missy Elliott for her halftime set. It was such a spectacular showing, in fact, that afterwards fans moved three of Missy's timeless songs (released more than a decase ago) to the top of the iTunes charts the following day.Read on for other esteemed game time acts.(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

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