The Best Of The Olympic Closing Ceremonies
#15 The Flying Bicycle
Though many did enjoy Emeli Sande's performance on top of a pile of newspapers, a performer's take-off and landing while on "a flying bicycle" was remarkable to see given its design and it's relation to the history of British entertainment.
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The Flying Bicycle
Though many did enjoy Emeli Sande's performance on top of a pile of newspapers, a performer's take-off and landing while on "a flying bicycle" was remarkable to see given its design and it's relation to the history of British entertainment.
14:
The Dance-Off
Think average spectators were the only ones happy to see some of the artists at the closing ceremony? Borris Johnson (Mayor Of London) and England's Prime Minister David Cameron got their boogie on too and it was almost too public.
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Then There Was "The Life Of Brian"
Eric Idle was a favourite for many as the iconic member of Monty Python sang "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life", a tune featured in the film "The Life Of Brian" and adored at the Olympic Stadium.
12:
The Reign Of British Pop Culture
Complimenting the opening ceremonies' decades theme, the conclusion highlighted Britain's best new acts which included an array of talent such as Ed Sheeran, Tinie Tempah, Kaiser Chiefs, Tao Cruz and The Pet Shop Boys just to name a few.
11:
An Introduction To Rio
Closing out the London Olympics was a difficult thing to do as Britain orchestrated a historic year but they added grace to the passing of the torch to Brazil which was accented by an appearance from renowned supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio.
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Retro-Fitted
There was Annie Lennox and then there was George Michaels, who came out to an honest and loud applause and didn't shy away from "breaking it down".
9:
The Boys Prevail
Despite their age when compared to living legends like The Who, Paul McCartney and Queen, One Direction wooed the crowd before them with an energetic performance of "What Makes You Beautiful" that got everyone out of their seats towards the beginning of the ceremony.
8:
Fatboy Slim & His Giant Octopus
As Russell Brand struggled trying to cover The Beatles and an image stripped from Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory, Fatboy Slim saved the day while he spun records inside of a giant inflatable octopus.
7:
Lolo Goes Loko
One of the most publicized athletes of the Olympics, Team USA track star Lolo Jones was criticized for how she was marketed throughout the entire Games. Then at the final ceremony, she got her positive moment, happily singing at the top of her lungs as Oasis' "Wonderwall" was performed.
6:
My Generation
A warm-up before their upcoming world tour, rock legends The Who showed even at their age, they still fire off a few good tunes as they helped close out the night with guitar solos and Roger Daltrey's notable voice.
5:
The Batman & Robin Cameo
Director Christopher Nolan may have purposefully kept Robin out of his Batman series on the big screen, but the duo returned with their retro look to keep the Olympics safe for one more night.
4:
Annie's Entrance
Many celebrities made sure their entrances caught the eyes of everyone in the building and at home, but Lennox's take on the "Pirates Of The Caribbean" was entertaining from start to finish.
3:
The Spice Girls Reunite
Perhaps one of Britain's biggest pop acts to ever grace a stage, the Spice Girls put on a special performance of a few of their chart-topping hits that allowed us to see Sporty, Scary, Baby, Posh and Ginger, back together again.
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Or Did They?
Even as the five of the girls got their groove back, for a moment it seemed like one was left out in the cold. Literally.
1:
John Lennon
After Sir Paul McCartney performed the song "Hey Jude", he was followed by a video of past counterpart John Lennon singing his famous tune "Imagine" while children's choir accompanied the arrangement.
