Zoo TV was their peak of relevance and creativity in pop culture. This version of Love Is Blindness elevates the intensity and drama with an extended guitar solo from Edge and Bono’s theatrics. Bullet The Blue Sky is another must see performance from this concert

@lauraallen55

2 ай бұрын

Bullet the Blue Sky is the best track on The Joshua Tree! * looks around for people saying it's Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For * Seriously, Bullet was a foreshadowing of what was coming a few years later with Achtung Baby.

@nianfiedler5291

Ай бұрын

@@lauraallen55Exit is the real foreshadowing

@lauraallen55

Ай бұрын

Good call! Inching closer and closer....@@nianfiedler5291

There is no other frontman in the world like Bono and no other show like a U2 show. I’ve seen them 21 times and every show has been absolutely incredible.

@barrybragg4015

Ай бұрын

Could not agree more!

When the Edge recorded to solo for this track on the Achtung Baby album, he played so hard that one by one, the strings started snapping as he played. That's the take that's on the record. He was going through a nasty divorce at the time, and channeled all his rage, sadness and confusion into that solo.

Zoo TV was probably the most influential stadium tour of all time. A multimedia overload. They were the first music act ever to have a stage out in the crowd and a walkway going to it. Every stadium tour you see today has a hint of zoo tv in it It’s a must see concert

@lauraallen55

2 ай бұрын

It is a must-see concert! It's available on YT too! The set for Zoo was a technological marvel too.

I subscribed because of your Beatles reactions. However, U2 has been the most important band to me since I was 13; I’m 53 now. They are, arguably, the biggest band of the last 40 years. Constantly challenging themselves to create in different musical spaces. The deep cuts from every era are stellar and identifiable as U2, even though they run the gamut from punk to pop to folk to rock anthems to discotheque chic to atmospheric and ballads among others. As entertainers, they are peerless in their use of technology as visual art and their performances as theater. If you haven’t yet, check out U2 October/Bullet the Blue Sky live in Paris; I believe it’s from 2015. Keep following your bilss! You’re doing great 👍🤘🏽

If I can make a suggestion, listen to the last 3 songs on Achtung Baby!!! I am a big U2 fan, have all of their albums but my favorite is Achtung. The “Trilogy” (as I call it) at the end is composed of “Ultraviolet”, “Acrobat”, and one of their greatest , “Love Is Blindness”. I love the dark mood surrounding these songs. They take you to another place where you feel vulnerable & lonely in the midst of darkness. Ultraviolet opens with the lyric … “Sometimes I feel like I don’t know, sometimes I feel like checking out….. And love it won’t be long”. “Acrobat” tells a story of someone who is conflicted. Bono says “Don’t let the bastards grind you down.” Love is Blindness is just amazing and you heard that one for yourself!!!

I was lucky enough to catch some ZOO TV shows in the summer of '93. I was always blown away by this show. Ending it on such an intense song followed by an Elvis cover was so unexpected. To leave the crowd with that rather than a bit hit, really served the show well. The beaten down version of MacPhisto with the smudged make up and the melancholy self reflection is such a contrast to the outrageous bombast of 'Daddy's Gonna Pay for Your Crashed Car' and 'Lemon' just a few songs before it. It's superb theatre mixed with technology and powerful songs. If you like that, check out 'Acrobat' from them too, 'Mothers of the Disappeared' and maybe 'Exit' - live from The Joshua Tree tour 2017 or even the Sphere for Acrobat. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

So glad you liked it, Lee! It closed the show on the ZooTV tour. And, yeah, live and deep cuts are the way to go for most U2. Bono seemingly takes in the energy of the crowd and sends it right back out to everyone. Seen them in person twice, but sadly not for Zoo. Best live performance I've seen of anyone or thing, ever. Genesis in the late 90s was damn good, but there's just something special about these guys live. The lyrics to this are incredible too, as are all the lyrics on Achtung Baby. The band was about to break up during this time, and they were best friends and family for almost two decades by that time, and still all together now. Bono still married to his childhood sweetheart. The Edge has always taken his guitar playing very seriously, and works really hard to achieve just the right sound always. Yes, Bono has a way of making it seem like he is singing to each individual. Imagine how it is live! Thanks so much for doing this, Lee! :)

@goatnuts624

2 ай бұрын

@lauraallen55 You are so right about the deeper cuts. I could start listing cuts most haven't heard but I'd be here all day. Was lucky enough to see Zoo TV in Ames Iowa, hard to believe it was in Iowa. Also saw them in Iowa City for the first Joshua tree tour way back when. Had backstage passes and was standing in a hallway as they exited and Larry mullen jr. Handed me his drumsticks. They hang in a glass case on my wall to this day. Excellent choice one of my favorite songs by them.

@lauraallen55

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Also, I am soooo not jealous, not at all. No, not me lol! That must have been so awesome to have drumsticks handed to you by Larry. I probably would have still been standing there holding them five minutes later with my mouth hanging open :D What a great memory! Yeah, I actually did try to list some of their songs most haven't heard of in another post, and didn't get far because, like you said, it would take all day. I got the Best ofCDEs with the limited bonus disc of b-sides when it came out, and listened to that disc more than the others. It had a different version of Sweetest Thing (that turned out to be the original with the alternate getting radio play).and it was a bit edgier then the one I knew and I preferred it by a mile. Their cover of Dancing Barefoot, Bass, Trap, so many great songs on there!@@goatnuts624

@goatnuts624

2 ай бұрын

@@lauraallen55 lol yeah I dont even let people touch them. Lots of people don't like the passengers cd but I love the song miss Sarajevo with pavoratt, the wanderer featuring Johnny cash. Two shots of happy one shot of sad bono wrote for Sinatra oh and if you've never heard mystery girl aka she's a mystery to me which they wrote for Roy Orbison it's a beautiful song. Sorry I'm rambling but I can go on for hrs about U2.😊

@lauraallen55

2 ай бұрын

Ooh yes, Miss Sarjevois great! I like the Passengers CD too (unsurprisingly lol!). Yes, I have heard Mystery Girl! I think it would fairly safe to say I've heard everything they've put out. How do you feel about SoS?I was here ready to hear them all the. moment they posted, and a friend and I listened together online and compared notes on each song. Yeah, not sure which one of us could go on longer about them lol! We would probably wear ourselves out and need a nap after a few hours before resuming :D Have you seen them other than for Zoo? That's the ultimate, and I would give up every concert I've seen to have seen that one, bold statement that that is! I've seen them for Elevation and then a few months ago at the Sphere. @@goatnuts624

@goatnuts624

2 ай бұрын

​@@lauraallen55yes saw original Joshua tree in 80 something, zoo Tv, vertigo twice, Chicago and Minneapolis, and 360 tour Chicago soldier field. I even have a CD of the Boston symphony playing U2. Have you ever seen the movie killing bono? I liked it (of course) the trailer is on KZread. You made my day talking U2😊

Bono wrote this song (Love is Blindness) for Nina Simone, in the late 80s. The band rehearsed it, and The Edge asked for it to be held back for U2's next album. The Edge was going through a multi-year separation from his wife, and he developed a connection with the song ... playing it was cathartic for him. I think he was deep in the divorce trenches at the time of this live performance.

@lauraallen55

2 ай бұрын

Yes, I think so too as far as the divorce during this performance. I believe it was final or all but final at the time. Lucky coincidence (for him and her) that Morleigh was their belly dancer for Mysterious Ways, I would say!

You were introduced to a deep cut. U2 fans love this song! Great reaction, you broke it down in a real way. Subscribed!

I’ve seen U2 live many many times over the years and the Zoo TV tour was the pinnacle of their greatness. For me the best live band ever and Bono the greatest frontman bar none (sorry Robert Plant).

Based on your review, you should check out running to a standstill/where the streets have no name from this same concert- zoo tv livevin sydney. Or Until the end of the world/new years dsy from this concert. Ah, hell, just watch the entire show. It's amazing.

@lauraallen55

2 ай бұрын

Exactly my goal in requesting this - to show him another side to them, and pique his interest to see more from them, and specifically from Zoo. :)

It's not gonna get blocked. The entire concert has been available on you tube

I warn you now lol. If you go down this rabbit hole you will find amazing things. go for it.

Awesome stage design for this tour. Bono had a Cure/Joker thing going on. The Edge is a unique modern pop guitarist. One of my faves.

@lauraallen55

2 ай бұрын

It was a persona called Mr. McPhisto and it was kinda more the devil than Robert Smith or the Joker lol! Yeah, the stage design/set was a technological marvel no one had done anything like at the time.

Best rock concert I've ever experienced. I was a fan from the bands early success in Britain. Saw them in London in 1984. But this evolution blew my mind.

That entire show is amazing, the Zoo TV tour was ground breaking, do Bullet the Blue Sky for an incredible banger from one of their best shows. Enjoy! I sure did. 🎵🎸🎤🎸🎹🎶

@lauraallen55

2 ай бұрын

Unpopular opinion that it is, I think Bullet was the best song on Joshua Tree!

@vicprovost2561

2 ай бұрын

@@lauraallen55 Me too! Banger, big time.

@lauraallen55

2 ай бұрын

Nice! Everyone usually goes for one of the first three on the record, and thinks I'm nuts for liking Bullet best. Then, again, they aren't usually really big fans of the group. @@vicprovost2561

@MBeano

2 ай бұрын

@@lauraallen55 What are your thoughts on the October/Bullet performance from Paris on the I+E tour 2015? ZooTV was my favorite Bullet Performance, with it segueing into Running to Stand Still... Until the I+E Paris performance. That extended version is a masterful performance by all the band members, in terms of music, showmanship, storytelling and entertainment. Whatever one's views on the politics, the passion, commitment and execution are undeniable.

I was there that night , best concert I have ever been to by a country mile

One of the best songs ever!!!

The Fly - U2 it’s a great gritty sound

@lauraallen55

2 ай бұрын

I came really close to requesting that one instead!

@MBeano

2 ай бұрын

@@lauraallen55 I didnt think it was possible, but the Sphere performance of The Fly rivals ZooTV.

@lauraallen55

2 ай бұрын

It sure did! At least it did when I went. I was there Dec. 6th. How about you?@@MBeano

@MBeano

2 ай бұрын

@@lauraallen55 @$&*%$#!?! Get Out! I went to 6 shows at Sphere, and was also there Dec 6!

If this is up your alley you have to listen to sometimes you can't make it on your own. He hits me in the feels every time

Until the End of the World live from ZooTV is a must if you like this side of them

My favorite artists. The best live rock band still doing it today. Great reaction. Try U2's Bullet the Blue Sky next.

The 2nd song, I Can't Help Falling in Love With You is an Elvis Presley song.

@lauraallen55

2 ай бұрын

Yes, they're known for doing snippets of songs by others in every live performance, most songs.

I really hope you do some more live U2. great job on your review

He always does that with girls! I'm his live concerts 🥰 I love them so so much ❣️

Fantastic!

You need to watch Bullet the blue sky live from Paris another level...

fantastic stuff great reaction

Bono looks like a mix of Dave Vanian, lead singer of The Damned and Dean Stockwell in Blue Velvet. U2 - Surrender U2 - Gloria U2 - Unforgettable Fire U2 - Wire U2 - Two Hearts Beat As one

Also, I don't think that U2 blocks. They own everything - not record companies. They do pretty good on the front for being the "corporate sellouts" that they are pegged as.

The guitar cry.

One the best live performance by them

U2 is amazing, please more U2 reaction

Since 1984 I’ve worked in record stores, been in bands worked at a music studio. Run into so many people that think U2 suck. I’d just tell them well you just let me know you’re a moron. Even one of my bands had a publicist that didn’t want us to include U2 or Edge as inspiration. Too bad. They are great.

Never been a fan of watching people listen to music with no breakdown but you get it brother, please try U2''s Please' live from Mexico or the feriocious MTV awards version, my sister pased away in March at only 46, i am 10 years younger and i was the U2 fan but she adored that song, that and 'Your Blue Room', even if you don't do a video if you would listen to them i would be grateful, I'm going to get off your lawn at your gaff now mo dhearthair, respect from Dublin 🇮🇪🤝🇺🇸

Do mesmo Show ZooTv, você pode reagir a canção Running To Stand Still cuja musica faz uma transição para a fantástica cancão: Were The Streets Have No Name. Simplesmente sensacional

U2 is my top 2 favorite bands! ❤🎶 ❤🎧❤️

try every breaking wave at the EMAs ;-)

A 6/8 song in Bb minor about love gone wrong and an IRA bombing - hard to get it wrong, but they knocked it out of the park here.

@lauraallen55

2 ай бұрын

And the guitar solo The Edge expressing his pain over his divorce.

Can you do me a favour brother, my big sister passed away at only 46 and although im the U2 fan she loved 'Discotheque' by U2, live or studio, dont matter, much respect from Dublin 🇮🇪🤝🇺🇸

Love is blindness. I don't want to see. Won't you wrap the night around me. Blindness. The lyrics are like he wants love and to be in love is to be blind, and he'd rather be blind than not have love. There is a lot more to some of the verses, like - in a parked car on a crowded street you see your love made complete - is about bombings in London, I believe. They're Irish, and all of that conflict over time with England and Northern Ireland is meaningful to them. One of their big arena songs that I do really like more than most of that type is Sunday Bloody Sunday, which is of course about Bloody Sunday in Ireland when the British army shot and killed about 30 people in the streets in Derry. It was 1972 and they were young teens at the time, so they grew up with the conflict. Religion, man. It seems like it's always that. The lyrics - a little death without mourning refers to - from Wiki: 'La petite mort ('the little death') is an expression that refers to a brief loss or weakening of consciousness, and in modern usage refers specifically to a post-orgasm sensation as likened to death.' Bono's lyrics for majority of their songs are very personal to him, and tend to be about a lot of things at once. He writes lyrics like a stream of consciousness at times. One of my favorite lyrics is from another song from Zoo/Achtung Baby, The Fly: Every artist is a cannibal. Every poet is a thief. All kill their inspiration and sing about the grief. I'm so happy that my intuition was right and that you would prefer this side of U2 as I do. I wish I'd come across your channel long before I did, but glad I'm here now! I believe it was London Calling that I saw first. Subscribed right away then. My top favorite artists are The Beatles, U2, Genesis, The Who, The Clash, Bowie but I have a really wide variety of taste when it comes to music. Love that you have a schedule you show us the day before, and that you keep to. Haven't seen that before, and subs really appreciate that, btw.

Brian Eno produced the album this song (Love is Blindness) is from. Album came out before Zoo tour and before Zooropa, called Achtung Baby, and Brian Eno was a producer on that album. Zoo Station was the opener and this was the closer. Every song was more of not what you would expect from U2. They completely reinvented themselves for AB. The costume and makeup was Mr. McPhisto, and at one point included devil horns lol! One of the songs from Zoo and AB is Mysterious Ways, and for Zoo they had a belly dancer who turned out to marry The Edge, still married today, too. :) On the album, The Edge, who typically had a light touch on the guitar, broke a few strings he played so hard on this song, and just kept going. He was going through a divorce from his first wife, along with the band on the brink of breaking up. The song One is one of their biggest from the early 90s time period. Radio play and a really good song on top of it for fans that were more into them, both. That song, more than any other was about the band nearly splitting. It also became the name of a campaign of theirs. U2 are a bunch of 'do-gooders' and for whatever reason, it's something Bono has been criticized for. He's met with political leaders, including various Presidents of ours for the purposes of reducing the debt of Africa, and ending extreme poverty, and AIDS research, and on and on. Using one's voice for such things seems a noble thing to do, but people will complain about anything. The set for ZooTV was insane and taller, bigger and more elaborate than any that had been done before. There were dozenss of actual TVs broadcasting from various places. One or two of the songs show them. There was a giant camera and boom that Bono 'interacted' with at one time... you'll have to see that one lmao! He called the President at one point, had something like 300 pizzas delivered to the audience, all kinds of things going on with this concert. I'll probably request The Fly or Zoo Station next month so you can see more! Thank you so much for the reaction, Lee.

@vicprovost2561

2 ай бұрын

Achtung Baby was ground breaking for them, great album, End of the World, especially live, is beyond killer.

@lauraallen55

2 ай бұрын

Until the End of the World is fantastic live! So, is Ultravolet!@@vicprovost2561

Bono was a huge Elvis fan.

@lauraallen55

2 ай бұрын

Still is ;)

The intro is the best intro ever .

@dionisioiacobelli6689

2 ай бұрын

The pop concert was great .

@lauraallen55

2 ай бұрын

I liked Pop almost as much as ZooTV concert, but not quite@@dionisioiacobelli6689

There is a performance of the Elvis song by Arlo Guthrie which has a brilliant and funny monologue and then a very emotional audience sing along.

Only Bono would cover Elvis.

KZread is certainly a good band they are extremely successful and I understand why. I wanted to start out with that. Because of what I'm about to say and I didn't want it misconscrewed. But as far as I'm concerned, the reason I stopped listening to or following KZread, many years ago was because they were repetitious in that every single song they put out sounded like the song before it. And of course, their sound is great. That's easy to tell who they are, even if you hear them doing a song. You've never heard previous. But once again they became monotonous. They sounded the same constantly. No matter what new song they did, whatever changes might have been. It just stopped working for me. What I do like is the kind of a man that Bono is. He obviously recognized. There was more to life than just music and he put his money where his mouth is. And he's done a lot of personal good with his success and his money's that he's earned with that success. Another thing that bothers me, which is not their fault is the way music stations played the hell out of them to the point where a song you really loved, you couldn't even Force yourself to listen to Anymore. Because I've how they played it into oblivion. One thing I do love though is your channel.

The hate they receive is usually from people who’ve never listened to them, have listened to a bit after they already made their mind up or people who’s politics have infested so much of their life that they can’t listen to someone sing a song because they lean to other way politically. Sad but that’s where we are these days.

This is peak U2. Then came POP, their last great album and it all went downhill from there. They became U2 impersonators.

@JamesKovacic

2 ай бұрын

ATYCLB still had great songs and their 2001 tour was awesome

@lauraallen55

2 ай бұрын

It really was! There are clips from the Elevation tour (from ATYCLB) in Boston that are fantastic!@@JamesKovacic

@250278

2 ай бұрын

@@JamesKovacic Bono started struggling with his voice on that album. And the songs, so cheesy.

@JamesKovacic

2 ай бұрын

@@250278 It was an album people needed after 9/11

Nope its garbage need Poco Cmon Live from Kirshners Rock Concert