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The Top 40 Most Iconic Live Performances Of The Early 2000s

There's some things in life you don't appreciate until it's gone, and this takes the cake.

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The Top 40 Most Iconic Live Performances Of The Early 2000s

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Growing up, no one can argue that we were able to witness some of the most iconic live performances of our generation. It's no question that these performances will top those of the next generation. We might have been too young to understand the roots behind these songs and performances— but by rebelliously staying up to watch them, little did we know we were watching history.

This era of music is without a doubt irreplaceable. The level of pure genius was completely amplified with all the scandalous, artsy, fun and memorable live performances. These moments were almost too iconic for its own well-being.

Let's be real, being a little nostalgic never hurt anyone— here's a ranking of the most iconic live performances of the early 2000s:

40. "Reggaeton Latino" / "Abayarde" / "Gasolina" Don Omar, Tego Calderon & Daddy Yankee (2005)

39. "Gold Digger" Kanye West & Jamie Foxx (2005)

38. "Complicated" / "Sk8er Boi" Avril Lavigne (2002)

37. "Not Afraid" / "Love The Way You Lie" Eminem & Rihanna (2010)

36. "Paparazzi" Lady Gaga (2009)

35. "You Belong With Me" Taylor Swift (2009)

34. "Party in the U.S.A" Miley Cyrus (2009)

33. "Dirrty" / "Fighter" Christina Aguilera (2003)

32. "Whatever You Like" / "Live Your Life" T.I. & Rihanna (2008)

31. "Since U Been Gone" Kelly Clarkson (2005)

30. "The Anthem" Good Charlotte (2003)

29. "Just Like A Pill" P!NK (2002)

28. "Empire State of Mind" Jay-Z & Alicia Keys (2009)

27. "Ass Like That" / "Mockingbird" Eminem (2004)

26. "Get Right" Jennifer Lopez (2005)

25. "Wall To Wall" / "Umbrella" / "Kiss Kiss" Chris Brown & Rihanna (2007)

24. "Genie in a Bottle" / "Come On Over (All I Want Is You)" / "Livin' It Up" Christina Aguilera (2000)

23. "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" Panic! At The Disco (2006)

22. "Everybody" / "We've Got It Going On" / "That's The Way I Like It" Backstreet Boys (2000)

21. "Toy Soldiers" / "Just Lose It" Eminem (2004)

20. "Lady Marmalade" Christina Aguilera, Mya, Pink, Lil Kim, Missy Elliot (2002)

19. "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" / "Oops!... I Did It Again" Britney Spears (2000)

18. "Love Don't Cost A Thing" / "I'm Real [Remix]" Jennifer Lopez & Ja Rule (2001)

17. "Hips Don't Lie" Shakira & Wyclef Jean (2006)

16. Introduction of Whitney Houston (2000)

15. "My Love" / "Sexy Back" Justin Timberlake (2006)

14. "Baby Boy" / "Crazy in Love" Beyoncé with Jay-Z (2003)

13. "The Real Slim Shady" / "The Way I Am" Eminem (2000)

12. "This I Promise You" / "Bye Bye Bye" / "It's Gonna Be Me" *NSYNC (2000)

11. "Lose Yourself" Eminem (2003)

10. "Confessions: Part II" / "Yeah!" Usher (2004)

9. Janet Jackson / Justin Timberlake Super Bowl (2004)

8. "Like A Virgin" / "Hollywood" / "Work It" Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Madonna, Missy Elliot (2003)

7. "Like I Love You" Justin Timberlake (2002)

6. "The Rising (9/11 Tribute)" Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band (2002)

5. "Michael Jackson Tribute" Janet Jackson (2009)

4. "Without Me" Eminem (2002)

3. "Pop" *NSYNC with Michael Jackson (2001)

2. "It's Gonna Be Me" *NSYNC (2000)

1. "I'm a Slave 4 U" Britney Spears (2001)

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There's some things in life you don't appreciate until it's gone, and this takes the cake.

40. "Reggaeton Latino" / "Abayarde" / "Gasolina" Don Omar, Tego Calderon & Daddy Yankee (2005)

39. "Gold Digger" Kanye West & Jamie Foxx (2005)

38. "Complicated" / "Sk8er Boi" Avril Lavigne (2002)

37. "Not Afraid" / "Love The Way You Lie" Eminem & Rihanna (2010)

36. "Paparazzi" Lady Gaga (2009)

35. "You Belong With Me" Taylor Swift (2009)

34. "Party in the U.S.A" Miley Cyrus (2009)

33. "Dirrty" / "Fighter" Christina Aguilera (2003)

32. "Whatever You Like" / "Live Your Life" T.I. & Rihanna (2008)

31. "Since U Been Gone" Kelly Clarkson (2005)

30. "The Anthem" Good Charlotte (2003)

29. "Just Like A Pill" P!NK (2002)

28. "Empire State of Mind" Jay-Z & Alicia Keys (2009)

27. "Ass Like That" / "Mockingbird" Eminem (2004)

26. "Get Right" Jennifer Lopez (2005)

25. "Wall To Wall" / "Umbrella" / "Kiss Kiss" Chris Brown & Rihanna (2007)

24. "Genie in a Bottle" / "Come On Over (All I Want Is You)" / "Livin' It Up" Christina Aguilera (2000)

23. "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" Panic! At The Disco (2006)

22. "Everybody" / "We've Got It Going On" / "That's The Way I Like It" Backstreet Boys (2000)

21. "Toy Soldiers" / "Just Lose It" Eminem (2004)

20. "Lady Marmalade" Christina Aguilera, Mya, Pink, Lil Kim, Missy Elliot (2002)

19. "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" / "Oops!... I Did It Again" Britney Spears (2000)

18. "Love Don't Cost A Thing" / "I'm Real [Remix]" Jennifer Lopez & Ja Rule (2001)

17. "Hips Don't Lie" Shakira & Wyclef Jean (2006)

16. Introduction of Whitney Houston (2000)

15. "My Love" / "Sexy Back" Justin Timberlake (2006)

14. "Baby Boy" / "Crazy in Love" Beyoncé with Jay-Z (2003)

13. "The Real Slim Shady" / "The Way I Am" Eminem (2000)

12. "This I Promise You" / "Bye Bye Bye" / "It's Gonna Be Me" *NSYNC (2000)

11. "Lose Yourself" Eminem (2003)

10. "Confessions: Part II" / "Yeah!" Usher (2004)

9. Janet Jackson / Justin Timberlake Super Bowl (2004)

8. "Like A Virgin" / "Hollywood" / "Work It" Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Madonna, Missy Elliot (2003)

7. "Like I Love You" Justin Timberlake (2002)

6. "The Rising (9/11 Tribute)" Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band (2002)

5. "Michael Jackson Tribute" Janet Jackson (2009)

4. "Without Me" Eminem (2002)

3. "Pop" *NSYNC with Michael Jackson (2001)

2. "It's Gonna Be Me" *NSYNC (2000)

1. "I'm a Slave 4 U" Britney Spears (2001)

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

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