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Beyonce's Best Live Performances

Beyoncé's 15 Greatest Live Performances, Just Because You Need This Today

Jan 24 2019

Some days, it's really hard to believe that the rest of us mere mortals occupy the same planet as Beyoncé herself, a dance and vocal extraordinaire who may be found in the dictionary under the definition for "perfection." Seriously, the only reminder that she too is one of us is her widely discussed Target run. It's no secret that Queen B is notorious for her energetic and powerful stage presence, which is evidenced in everything from her riveting Coachella medley to her showstopper at the Super Bowl 50's halftime show. Read ahead to see the very best live performances in her career (so far!), and revel in her absolute flawlessness.

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1. The Oprah Winfrey Show (Chicago), 2006: "Listen"

On a classy, understated set at The Oprah Winfrey Show, Beyoncé flawlessly sang her infamous ballad from Dreamgirls.

2. Fashion Rocks Awards (New York City), 2008: "At Last"

Etta James's "At Last" requires a helluva lot of vocal prowess, and it's obvious here that Beyoncé is more than up for the challenge.

3. Good Morning America, (New York City), 2008: "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"

Beyoncé can sure work up a crowd — look at all the joyful audience close-ups in this firecracker performance where she's dancing left and right without losing her singing breath even once.

4. I Am...World Tour (Chicago), 2009: "Say My Name"

The singer paid homage to her Destiny's Child roots with this fun and rambunctious performance of "Say My Name" that's topped off with shirtless dancing gentlemen.

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5. 2010 Grammy Awards (Los Angeles): "If I Were a Boy"

Even before uttering a word, Beyoncé floored everyone at the 52nd Grammys by marching rhythmically onto the stage with an army of men behind her. And then she belted a passionate, masterful rendition of "If I Were a Boy," reminding us all of her beautiful vocal chops.

6. 2011 Billboard Music Awards (Las Vegas): "Run the World (Girls)"

The queen herself has said that she's never worked on anything so hard as this performance. The catchy track and synced-up dance moves will seriously convert any Sasha Fierce sceptic.

7. Live in Roseland, 2012: "I Care"

How the pop vocalist manages to sound technically perfect in this version of "I Care" as she dances on a chair is beyond our understanding.

8. Live at Roseland Concert, 2012: "Love on Top"

"Love on Top" is a feel-good banger by itself. With Bey's live growls and perfect high notes, we have to include this performance on the list.

9. United Nations World Humanitarian Day (New York City), 2012: "I Was Here"

This rendition of "I Was Here" is fairly quiet when compared to other Sasha Fierce stage stunts, but you'll nevertheless be impressed with her controlled long notes and warm tone.

10. Wynn Las Vegas Concert, 2012: "Halo"

Beyoncé told the crowd that she'd start off "nice and easy," by which she meant she was going to bring heaven down to earth with an impassioned, emotional performance.

11. On The Run Tour (Paris), 2014: "Run the World (Girls) / ***Flawless / Yoncé "

Beyoncé sealed her powerful stage presence by inviting Nicki Minaj to jump in for some rousing verses.

12. Brit Awards (London), 2014: "XO"

Even when she's not dancing around, Beyoncé still draws us in with her beautiful look and sultry, yearning vocals in this live version of "XO."

13. Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show (Santa Clara), 2016: Formation

Literally, the only person who could follow Bruno Mar's spitfire "Uptown Funk" performance is Beyoncé herself. Dancing, twirling, jumping, and hair-flipping on top of killer vocals, Queen B, as she belted in her song, slayed. She even had flames!

14. Coachella (Indio), 2018: "Sorry/Freedom/Drunk in Love/***Flawless/Crazy in Love/Déjà Vu/Baby Boy"

It's easy to see why critics dubbed Coachella "Beychella" after the powerhouse vocalist and dancer brought down the house with this perfect medley that's accompanied by step-inspired choreography. Bye, we're just all going to wear yellow hoodies and shorts for the rest of our days now.

15. Global Citizens Festival (Johannesburg), 2018: "Perfect"

Ah yes, this is the performance with Queen B's beautifully outlandish pink dress that launched a thousand memes. Sartorial commentary aside, both Beyoncé and Ed Sheeran sounded "perfect" in this tender duet that's bound to become your next wedding song.

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