Steve's Top 5 Top 5's-- #4 Top Five Performances of 2009

Today I present to you my top performances of 2009. These are live performances of some kind. On Stage or on TV. Basically to qualify for this you had to be in front of some kind of a crowd. Let me know if you saw any performances I may have missed.

5) Adam Lambert and Kris Allen perform with Queen on American idol Season Finale:
Okay, Kris Allen was there, but all eyes were on Lambert, his showmanship and flare fit in perfect with the flash and style of Queen. Lambert practically channeled Freddie Mercury. Look back at this performance and ask yourself, "What was America thinking by picking Kris as the winner?"

4) Paul McCartney playing at Citi Field in New York: When the Beatles played Shea stadium in the 60's, crowds went crazy, girls screamed, and great music was heard throughout the stadium. When Paul McCartney played the inaugural concert at the stadium that replaced Shea stadium some 45 years later, things didn't change much. A few more older people in the crowd, mixed with their children and grandchildren, but the music was still great. Own the CD/DVD combo now to relive the night over and over.

3) Taylor Swift's SNL monologue: In the midst of an amazing year fro the country superstar, she lands a job not just as the musical guest, but also the host of the late night comedy mega-show. Her monologue was a cute little song that poked fun at her ex-boyfriends (Like a certain Jonas Brother), confirmed rumors of her relationship with Taylor Lautner, and of course got in a jab at Kanye West. Find the video on YouTube if you want a good laugh.

2) The 25th Anniversary Concert for the Rock-n-Roll hall of fame: Bruce Springsteen, U2, Billy Joel, Simon & Garfunkel, John Fogerty, Aretha Franklin and about a zillion other stars jammed for two nights, and HBO managed to cram it into two or three hours. I'm only hoping they put out a DVD with the complete shows.

1) My Birthday Party AKA U2 live at the Rose Bowl: Yes, I was in the crowd for this amazing concert that also featured Black Eyed Peas as the opening act. This concert was broadcast live on YouTube, and was watched by millions around the world. Totally the most amazing night EVER!