"We can do a little bit of it if you like" * Plays the whole of what could be the definitive version *

Imagine being able to sit down and do this with no auto tune or trickery. Bravo!

@tbam73

Жыл бұрын

It can be done

@mjk625

Жыл бұрын

sure, but that's a hell of a lot of reverb on his voice.

@rjminar1980

Жыл бұрын

@@mjk625reverb and vocoder (autotune) are VERY different when it come to vocal talent. One enhances it, the other fakes it. And not very well.

@pamelagarcia2653

Жыл бұрын

That's because they're world class musicians! Above & beyond anything out there today!

@cheekyboy5000

Жыл бұрын

I can ;)

No auto-tune no special equipment, Just a guitar and two very talented musicians engaging in a incredible emotional and strong song.

@paintballing489

Ай бұрын

Not denying the talent but they've clearly put reverb on Bono's voice. And polished the performance in post-production

many dont people realize how much Edge has contributed vocally to several of their songs. he has an exceptional voice

@jdc1957

7 ай бұрын

A Better .......

This is the kind of performance that sends chills up your spine, in the most wonderful kind of way.

@carminerichards8299

2 ай бұрын

Exactly right

These guys have firmly cemented themselves in music history.

@compostsmurf5519

7 ай бұрын

They did that about 30 years ago

RIP Michael Hutchence of INXS. When Bono loved you so much that he wrote a song this beautiful about you... Michael Hutchence, one of the greatest rock stars of all time! We all miss you man.

The older that I’ve gotten, the more that I’m convinced that these guys are (undeniably) the best band in the world.

@Johnnykefa

6 ай бұрын

Im 23 and I can tell you, they are sir!

@brendanward9877

6 ай бұрын

At me being 62 years old now and having seen the Sphere concert twice ,they are incredible. My other favourites is Springsteen who have I have seen 37 times. Fully recognise there are multiple others I have seen that are amazing. Music is amazing!

@ScottH.

6 ай бұрын

I agree.

@RyanMPatrick

5 ай бұрын

Amen

@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078

5 ай бұрын

The older I’ve gotten, the more I realize how delusional people’s opinions are when it comes to the best band in the world. All kidding aside, I’ve been a mega fan of these guys since the first time I ever heard Bad on the radio in 1984. So I am approaching this from the perspective of someone who loves these guys. But to say they are undeniably the best player in the world is absurd.

I love the look in Bono’s face around 5 minutes when he realizes they’re killing it.

@samirnassif

Жыл бұрын

Actually that's when they made a mistake, both in the chords and in the lyrics, hehe

@Murat531454

Ай бұрын

Oh he knew they would be killing it before the first note was played 😊

I love how Paul subtly comes in with that soulful B3 sound about 2/3rds of the way through and it is hardly noticeable yet adds so much at the same time.

@Floodywin97

Жыл бұрын

Can you please explain this in terms that somebody nonmusical like myself might understand or with a timestamp perhaps please?

@adamdurbin3801

Жыл бұрын

@@Floodywin97 The B3 is a type of organ, like you would hear in church. He starts sneakily playing it along the two U2 guys and it adds a lot to the sound. Time: 5:30. Paul Shaffer is a legendary musician and leader of Letterman's band.

@Floodywin97

Жыл бұрын

@@adamdurbin3801 thank you very much

@akeenamateur7844

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I did wonder where it was coming from! Thanks for elaborating!

@anonmortal1152

5 ай бұрын

@@Floodywin97 Hammond B3 organ. Some say the most beautiful music in the world comes from a B3 through a Leslie speaker.

Imagine being in the audience that night. What an absolute treat.

How amazing! Bono & The Edge just singing with an acoustic guitar. " My oh My what the world is missing now"!

I have been following them since their first album came out when I was in high school. And to this day they are one of my all time favourite bands. My wife and I have seen them in concert a couple of times and what a treat that was. But when we visited New York, we were lucky enough to get into the studio audience for that day's taping of Letterman, and were thrilled to see that these two greats were on the guest list to be on the show....but when they surprisingly decided to do this song while sitting there, brought tears to our eyes and still does. This was one of the best musical experiences we ever have had.

Magical. One of many stunning musical moments on the show.

I grew up on U2, from the early 80's to today...this is great music and real talent. I think talent like this is a long way way from what people 50 years from now, will be able to refer to as their early influences. Music is so much more about image these days, that musical talent seems to take a distant back seat, and I only see that worsening.....many of the great bands of yesterday wouldn't get a chance today

The best rock band in the world 🌎 ❤️ U2

@debragatz2647

Жыл бұрын

Along with INXS

This is where if you don’t know Edge and his talent … you find him❤❤❤❤

For me, the best version of this great song.

bono has such a great voice.. he really puts his all into a performance. even on a lowly talk show

No auto tune...so pure talent you can feel the energy of them Amazing performance

@MarijeVanhagen

Ай бұрын

Amazing

started tearing listening to this. Makes so much sense to my life and I felt inspired

What a beautiful guitar!

Bono is a legend

I love how they love make music with passion

A true masterpiece

I love this performance, saw it years ago... acoustic U2, a wonderful surprise... without Edge's effects, just chords/melody, and Bono's soulful vocals and Edges' backing falsetto

@keefriff99

Жыл бұрын

The Edge is an amazing singer…his voice is probably more reliable than Bono’s at this point, unfortunately.

@MedalionDS9

Жыл бұрын

@@keefriff99 It helps that Edge doesn't do the lead singing duties means his voice can be rested while Bono reaches those soaring extended notes and falsettos

@keefriff99

Жыл бұрын

@@MedalionDS9 Yeah, that’s basically what I mean. Bono has been belting out songs for two hours at a time, 100-200 shows per tour for decades…it takes a major toll on the vocal cords, especially at his age. Plus he drinks and smokes on and off…that’s horrible for a singer. It’s amazing he still sounds as good as he does these days.

@thedude4672

Жыл бұрын

@@keefriff99 I watched Bono and Edge live in Kyiv performance from this May of this year and Bono sounded like he still has it to me. His voice was fantastic. They were great

@keefriff99

Жыл бұрын

@@eugeneport1748 True…smoking is obviously the worst thing you can do to your voice, but drinking isn’t great for it either. A lot of it comes down to the individual.

They've been my favourite band since I was 16 years old, I'm 27 now. U2 forever ❤

@angelaortenzi-maccoll2747

10 ай бұрын

Long may your love last. I've been a fan since 13 yrs old. I'm 51 😊

@gregoryharvey8188

5 ай бұрын

Since I was 16 ...& I'm 56 🎶🙌💜

@anngulliver5964

4 ай бұрын

Since I was 15. I shall be 42 soon.

Beautiful tribute to Michael ❤️

So beautiful.

I think this song is very beautiful song.

Edge briefly hits the wrong chord/fret at 5:00 and quickly and flawlessly corrects. Live music is FANTASTIC!

@garciahouse99

Жыл бұрын

actually, Bono skipped a line and Edge corrected immediately. That's why Bono tells Letterman "had a senior moment there"

@Stratman389

11 ай бұрын

@@garciahouse99 oh yeah! Bono fluffs the lyrics and the edge cleverly follows his mistake. well noticed.

@deepwaterlife48

10 ай бұрын

@@garciahouse99 bono actually skips 2 lines, goes back to the second line he skipped and then jumps back to the 4th line. edge just followed him.

@garethharrison5797

9 ай бұрын

Poor Edge. Bono seemed to whisper something to him after the performance. No doubt a good humoured apology.

Bono and the edge are without doubt my favourite entertainers.

These lads should start a band

@pamelagarcia2653

Жыл бұрын

😅

@rikurodriguesneto6043

10 ай бұрын

dude.. they have a band. its called u2 🙄

@neilcash8040

10 ай бұрын

Wow, their band has lots of really good songs. They've been around for a long time too

@rikurodriguesneto6043

10 ай бұрын

@@neilcash8040 yeah.. exactly 🙄

@gonzalotoloza2915

4 ай бұрын

Sure, they will a have a brilliant future!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

The Edge is a master of any strings.

Not. Of. This. World. Tears in my eyes from the catharsis and purity.

I'm not afraid Of anything in this world There's nothing you can throw at me That I haven't already heard I'm just trying to find A decent melody A song that I can sing In my own company I never thought you were a fool But darling, look at you (Ooh) You gotta stand up straight, carry your own weight These tears are going nowhere baby You've got to get yourself together You've got stuck in a moment And now you can't get out of it Don't say that later will be better Now you're stuck in a moment And you can't get out of it I will not forsake The colors that you bring The nights you filled with fireworks They left you with nothing I am still enchanted By the light you brought to me I listen through your ears Through your eyes I can see You are such a fool To worry like you do. Oh I know it's tough And you can never get enough Of what you don't really need now My, oh my You've got to get yourself together You've got stuck in a moment And you can't get out of it Oh love, look at you now You've got yourself stuck in a moment And you can't get out of it I was unconscious, half asleep The water is warm 'til you discover how deep I wasn't jumping, for me it was a fall It's a long way down, to nothing at all You've got to get yourself together You've got stuck in a moment And you can't get out of it Don't say that later will be better Now you're stuck in a moment And you can't get out of it And if the night runs over And if the day won't last And if your way should falter Along the stony paths And if, and if the night runs over And if, the day won't last And if your way should falter Along this stony paths It's just a moment This time will pass

@ScottH.

6 ай бұрын

Bono is one of the greatest songwriters ever.

@gregoryharvey8188

5 ай бұрын

Thank You 🎶🙌💜

@DavidMcMillan-do2mi

Ай бұрын

Thanks for pasting the lyrics. Stopped me from welling up infront of my mum. I miss my love stav. Keep strong adrenaline junks. No joke

All jokes aside, these guys are the real deal. The vocals are spot on.

One rock star with one name is cool. Two Rock stars with one name are unstoppable. U2’s appearances on Late Show were magical. Remember U2 week? Great stuff!

What a great, great, wonderful performance!!!!!!!!

Remember seeing that performance live. Beautiful and timeless.

Beautiful song and tribute ❤️..but made me miss Michael even more. 😪

The Edge‼️..💫

Immortal performance. BRAVO ❤🇧🇷

Always a few people who have to start clapping along to a song that doesn't need it. Just enjoy.

That's a Gibson SJ-200 Pete Townshend Signature, handmade in Bozeman, Montana. Gibson’s Pete Townshend SJ-200 Signature Artist Series guitar is a painstaking recreation of the 1960s acoustic he used to compose such classic hits as “Pinball Wizard” from the legendary 1969 rock opera Tommy, and the Who concert staple “Won’t Get Fooled Again.” This new version-which Townshend uses regularly on stage-has many of the same features as his vintage J-200, but with several modern appointments.

This version. Don’t care for the others, nothing better than this u2.

@Stratman389

Жыл бұрын

this is the best version acoustic or otherwise

4:58 Edge lands on a wrong chord but slides up to the right one, and you can see Bono crack a smile cuz he realized what happened

@thelettermanpodcast

Жыл бұрын

That’s the magic of live :)

@brettneuberger6466

Жыл бұрын

Bono actually flubbed the lyrics and asked Edge to do it over. Just shows how well they work together that the song still sounds seamless. You can hear Bono tell Dave at the end, senior moment.

@MedalionDS9

Жыл бұрын

@@brettneuberger6466 I am sorta used to Bono's eccentric performance live where he will change the structure of a performance to not fit exactly how the song is on the album... because people get bored of the same exact thing over and over and over... and by this time, even a song from the 2000's is now oldhat to them, let alone their hits from the 80's

EDGE singing at 5:25 what a blast!!!

THIS IS VERY BEAUTIFUL SONG

The passion…!

Simply phenomenal

@angusgallagher6130

Жыл бұрын

@@Donmoen06 FAKE ASS

Here listening after Spencer Matthews mentions this rendition on ‘Spencer & Vogue ‘ podcast. Unbelievable ❤

talent

Perfect ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ thank uuuuu allllll

Just incredible

this song goes to MY top 100 songs ever made. this was a great suprise after beig a u2 fan for decades.. Loveit!

What a beautiful performance! ❤

Beautiful ❤

Beautiful. Thank you.

I love them so much.

I love this song - I think that most of all of us could relate to it at some time. I think the emotion in Bono's voice was genuine. I remember Jimmy Carr as a guest on a podcast talking (respectfully and not as part of any gag) about the subject of someone passing in such a way. (In general he - wasn't talking about Micheal Hutchence). Jimmy made the comment "A permanent solution to a temporary problem". This might not always be the case but I think I could hear this frustration and anger in the song.

Pure magic❤❤❤❤❤

Absolutely beautiful

Phenomenal lyrics, melody and performance.

Fantastic!!! ❤️❤️❤️

Perfection !

Just Amazing!

That was cool. Love it.

It never gets old listening to these guys! My God it's unreal!!

Man...this gets me outta that moment EVERY time!❤

One of my favourite songs.

We've been blessed with that voice. He's used it. Well done!

Just One Thing , NO AUTOTUNE... Beautiful

Watching this for the 1000th time. Love it 👏🏻👏🏻

Pure talent

Tears to my eyes that I can tell you

In all the years I've known of KZread, this is the one time I wish I could find the "Love" button. Incredible, from my favorite album, All that You Can't Leave Behind!

Powerful lyrics , great performance 👏 🙌

That bloody clapping!

You can see Bono apologizing to Edge towards the end 6:22 “Sorry about that” Maybe for the lyric mismatch 4:53 that led to the wrong guitar chord. Great raw performance anyways

Incredible.

Such a beautiful song!!! ❤ U2

Que tal versión, la mejor de se tema sin duda, el acústico y la voz perfecta, bono un acústico en éstos momentos nos haría mucha falta.... Lima Perú

The beauty of the music, the story and to top it off with the greatness of Letterman. An iconic performance and he says “ I was waiting for my part, THEN we would have had something.

The Legend

Legend

Wow! Forgot this. Amazing, goose bumps.

Amazing beautifull, the BEST in the world

Goosebumps, just phenomenal.

The best of the world

Ahhhhhh, the irish. Gotta love their soul

@davetech1269

Жыл бұрын

Irish I had some of that

@sidconnor8813

Жыл бұрын

Poesia...🇨🇮❤

Such haunting lyrics.

Momento mágico. Simples assim

Beautiful

Oh my………talk about beautiful…..magical

Wonderful !

*wow without autotune its so beautiful*

That was amazing! Does The Edge look a little like Zidane or is it just me?

That is one gorgeous guitar. I’m jealous.

Incredible