One man betrayed with a kiss: jesus, betrayed by judas. the whole song is people who tried to move humanity forward, and lost their lives for it.

@AndTheRoadGoesEverOn

3 жыл бұрын

Yep. Jesus, MLK. Stunningly beautiful song. The rhythm section, the ringing guitar. U2 are rock legends.

@timomastosalo

3 жыл бұрын

And moved humanity forward, because with their blood, they donated love that people remember. And so they get forward :)

@merittrayner5312

3 жыл бұрын

The "washed up on an empty beach" is about D-Day and the defeat of the Nazis at Normandy (or so I've been told)

@cinderellsworth

3 жыл бұрын

@K LM Jesus didn't "lose his life". He gave it willingly.

@randyestridge

3 жыл бұрын

This song came out during the time of should MLK day should be a holiday. Being from the south, this song to this day means alot to me and it should be for others

April 4th shots rings out in the Memphis sky, free at last they took your life, but they could not take your pride. Lead singer Bono is singing about the assassination of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. ♥️

@artsilva

3 жыл бұрын

Pride, not price.

@Shadox66

2 жыл бұрын

Duh....catch up lol

@bonsai67

2 жыл бұрын

Too sad you had to explain this.

@andreitiberiovicgazdovici

2 жыл бұрын

✊

@falsenostalgia-shannon

2 жыл бұрын

@@bonsai67 It’s heartbreaking. My mom really liked U2, and 20 - 30 years ago I realized she didn’t know that was about MLK so I explained it to her. She was totally surprised- and she was 18 when he was killed!

The song is about Martin Luther King Jr. One more killed in the name of love.

@muitomaisqueumshow9343

3 жыл бұрын

And Jesus!

@wreckingKREW1

3 жыл бұрын

@@muitomaisqueumshow9343 Martyrs in general was always my take on it. "One man caught on a barbed wire fence" I kind of see as people trying to get out of the Soviet bloc before the Berlin Wall and other barriers came down.

@deadinsider2024

3 жыл бұрын

mlk was shot and killed in memphis on april 4th. its in the lyrics.

@muitomaisqueumshow9343

3 жыл бұрын

@@wreckingKREW1 "One man caught on a barbed wire fence One man he resist One man washed up on an empty beach One man betrayed with a kiss". Jesus.

@wreckingKREW1

3 жыл бұрын

@@muitomaisqueumshow9343 Jesus was never caught on a barbed wire fence,FFS. I KNOW the betrayed with a kiss line is about him,I KNOW the Memphis references are about MLK,but they are NOT the only lines in the song and I think the song is about martyrs in general,with 2 specific references to JC and MLK. But hey,I've only had the Unforgettable Fire album since the day it was released back in '84 and only seen the lads live over 2 dozen times,so what do I know? (FWIW,the BEST song on that album is "A Sort Of Homecoming",in my opinion.)

The look on your face when you realized who they were singing about!! Priceless!

As a long time U2 fan, I was very touched by your reaction.

I love watching you experience new (old) music. Unlike others... you are real. You always put a smile on my face. Thank you. RIP MLK Jr... even though there are many still trying to destroy everything you worked so hard for.

Ah Bono...the perfect man. Heart, soul, 3 chords and the truth.

@CrociatoAzzurro

3 жыл бұрын

he's definitely not perfect.

@lisakaz35

Жыл бұрын

He WAS awfully fine. Even the quasi-mullet. Sigh.

@pcrtwentekanaal8458

11 ай бұрын

Four chords on pride

in 1986 Rolling Stone named them the "Band of the Decade" and most people were like "what took you so long!"

Some notes that Bono sings are so full of emotional it'll make you cry. "Bad" is one of those songs for me.

@Manders13

3 жыл бұрын

Music snob poking nose in here: Agreed on "Bad," but for me, only the live version off "Wide Awake in America." As I said, music snob, I admit it.

@caityl.charnoski7774

3 жыл бұрын

The Demo version of”unforgettable fire” is a tear jerker for me

@wesleygrimes9977

3 жыл бұрын

Running to Stand Still is heartbreaking.

@lisakaz35

Жыл бұрын

Esp. the live version they issued.

They've been together since the mid 70s. They met in high school in Dublin, Ireland. Same four guys since then, and still together. The drummer was only 14. Not many bands that can say that after 4 decades!

@laurakali6522

3 жыл бұрын

Ken Farr ZZ Top maybe?

@Cor-jy8xn

2 жыл бұрын

I have a close one I think Angus was 15 on their 1st album. High Voltage.

@farrken

2 жыл бұрын

@@Cor-jy8xn definitely acdc have had amazing staying power, but then again u2 has never had a lineup change!

@ultraviolet6989

2 жыл бұрын

@@farrken and for decades they had the same crew and management

@cehinton

Жыл бұрын

Before seeing your comment, I was just thinking about them today, and how great they are not just as artists but as people. My aunt "knew" U2. (She passed away). But when they came to Atlanta to do their Live Aid concert in 1985, they went to my aunt's house to take her out to lunch. Who TF does that??? (Well, only Bono and Adam Clayton came, but still.) And during their lunch, Bono wrote a poem on a napkin. My aunt brought it home to me. (I immediately put it in an album for safekeeping; lol) All these guys are just real genuine people. And they're arguably the biggest superstars on the planet.

I like you and what you're bringing. The fact your checking out U2 one of the greatest bands to do it is fantastic. So glad your not missing out on true musicians. So many of the younger generation have no clue what they missed. Your not one of them. That makes you different.

One of my favorite rock bands along with Cold Play. This song gives me chills every time I hear it. RIP MLK we will continue to carry your torch until we reach the promised land.

@nabilbelmokadem

Жыл бұрын

🙏

Its a great song and about MLK... The line about "free at last they took your life but they could not take your pride" Bono once said here was a man willing to die for his cause but never kill for it. My favourite song of all time

yeah, agreed, young Bono was fine, lol. and he can sing. "One" is their best song. Others are Sunday Bloody Sunday and With or Without you. They were the biggest band in the world for awhile

@susanhaney3437

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I actually laughed out loud when she said that! It was so cute!

@annaconway7009

3 жыл бұрын

They still are the biggest band in the world their following is bigger than any other band in history I've been a fan for over 30 years and have made so many wonderful friends through their music, it's one big family or as Bono says We are their tribe we are more than fans We are like family What other band has ever said that, none To see them live is very much like a spiritual experience Ask any diehard fan! The whole band is phenomenal but Bono is the glue that binds them Greatest frontman every! And they hold the record for winning the most Grammy's At one point Bono was the only person to be nominated for a Grammy, Oscar and the Nobel peace prize all at the same time. Phenomenal!!!!!

@pascalmerschaudio

3 жыл бұрын

Still the Biggest with the Stones

Any song from the Joshua Tree album is great. Phenomenal album. Thanks.

@SueProv

3 жыл бұрын

I agree When Love Comes to Town with BB King

@melgardener1973

3 жыл бұрын

It's my fave and unforgettable fire

@leroyrs

3 жыл бұрын

But Pride wasn't on the Joshua Tree album...

@FredericoRoberto

3 жыл бұрын

Pride is in The Unforgettable Fire album...

@krypto_9872

3 жыл бұрын

@@FredericoRoberto unforgettable fire, Joshua tree and Achtung Baby are my three favorite. Zooropa is also an honorable mention though I count it as AB part 2

You're one of the best reactions! U2 loves you back!!!

"Early morning, April four Shot rings out in the Memphis sky Free at last, they took your life They could not take your pride" He's singing about MLK

@Richardtv1968

3 жыл бұрын

Ofcourse

@peterstrickland8679

3 жыл бұрын

In live versions since the 90's Bono has regularly switched the line to the more historically accurate early EVENING April 4

@kathleenarchacki7875

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@elementcuatro584

2 жыл бұрын

The whole song is about MLK and the differences between him and Malcolm X. "One come in the name of love. One man come and go. One man come here to justify. One man to overthrow."

@mr.invisable6919

2 жыл бұрын

@@elementcuatro584 Malcolm X recanted later in his life his stance on violence, which some believe led to his murder.

“I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” is their best song. Might want to do a reaction to that one too.

@robertdoerr5999

3 жыл бұрын

Gloria might have something to say bout that.

@orboobleck5366

3 жыл бұрын

Have you not heard "One?"

They were without a doubt the best live concert I ever saw

This song was written when they were into the teachings of MLK. Bono still talks about love and peace. A great song, but for me, "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For," is their best song. A gospel song.

I love U2 they have some great songs. Sunday Bloody Sunday, Where The Streets Have No Name, Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For, & One are all great songs.

Happy Thursday beautiful queen! Great reaction of the 80s era of U2! You should definitely check out their stuff from Achtung Baby album. It's a lot different than what they did in the 80s but still one of their best albums along with The Joshua Tree.

@toolyshaulson4533

3 жыл бұрын

You are so right! I'm with you! Although I have to say "Joshua Terry" is their best album!

@UniversalBlackRocker

3 жыл бұрын

@@toolyshaulson4533 That's so true!

Many amazing songs by U2, who evolved their music very impressively over the years. You'll get lots of different U2 song recommendations here. My favourite U2 song is Angel of Harlem. Cheers :)

Yes, they are a great band that has stayed together for so long. They sing about things that matter and what and things that are going on in the world!

Do "Sunday, bloody Sunday", I loved their earlier music.

@seelenwinter6662

3 жыл бұрын

the early songs are great... the older U2 get the worse they are... same with bowie, sting, metallica, tool and and and...

"Mothers of the Disappeared" from The Joshua Tree is an underrated classic.

You can go back to the 70s and see them a decade younger! Same guys, no band changed, since 1976. Watch the performance at Live Aid, it was groundbreaking. As a fan girl, it will make you cry happy tears.

Great reaction. They have been my favorite band for years. They still make good music.

U2 is just PHENOMENAL!!! Incredible group, ADORE them!! So happy they're Irish (like me!!)

Powerful song.

First Elvis, and now U2! you made my day! Omg I love you ..😍 Have I already told you that? Next , Foo Fighters! (I'll love you even more, I promise!😜)

U2 Angel of Harlem 👍👍

The Best Intro for me its from the live DVD Rattle &Hum where the Streets have no name, thats blow me away.

@salvatorerizzo8640

Жыл бұрын

And best version of with or without you

Go into more of there music Bono sings with alot of emotions. U2 are legends

U2 is everything to me. Longest relationship of my life. Bono is not the best technical singer, but for passion and power none can top him. The Edge us one if the most unique guitarists. Adam us a virtuoso on bass. Larry is completely solid and driving on drums. A world without a U2 songbook is unthinkable to me.

I'm a Queen and Freddie Mercury girl here, but I saw U2 in concert and they were fantastic!! Incredible European bands came out of the UK back in the 70s/80s.

@colmobrien1739

3 жыл бұрын

U2 are Irish 😎

@Irish780

3 жыл бұрын

Yep irish thats a no no lol

@garytaylor6408

3 жыл бұрын

And still it goes on, the brits appropriate Irish people if they are successful and call them brits. Maggie Thatcher called Bob Geldof "a true brit with true grit" only problem is that he is Irish also.

At the time, early 80's, Boston absorbed their fresh, angry w/ cause, melodic: w/ fab riffs, darkly poetic prose and all you needed was combat boots. Globally, have contributed to sociopolitical awareness and the inequities in third-world countries. Financially supporting funding, etc. But the "War" and "Boy" to "Joshua Tree" love love love these songs....

So much charisma the children are mesmerized

@mikekelly5869

2 жыл бұрын

The children were given free ice cream and several £5 notes to be mesmerised.

Thank you beautiful woman for playing u2 all the old stuff is the best thanks again

They are 100% heart and soul. 40 years on, their new music is still beautiful and meaningful, and they are still the best live act on the planet. Check out their performance at Live Aid in 1985, which introduced them to the masses, and their 2002 Super Bowl performance, just a few months after 9/11. Keep up the great videos!

Got to check out U.2 with Mary j Bligh doing the U2 classic ONE.🇨🇦😍

You missed the reference to the assasination of Martin Luther King Jr. Early morning, April four Shot rings out in the Memphis sky Free at last, they took your life They could not take your pride

@Rock_Snob

3 жыл бұрын

The only incorrect part is U2 says "Early morning April 4... It was actually "Early evening" a little after 6:00 pm when MLK was shot.

@continentalaquatics2725

3 жыл бұрын

bwellkel He corrects it when he sings it these days to “early evening”.

Great reaction! My favorite of theirs is "11 O'Clock Tick-Tock" live at Red Rocks. Lots of young Bono for your eyes and ears in that one.

One of the greatest rock bands ever.

I saw them live in the late 90s. His voice is amazing live!

Yes he sure was fine 😂 I remember being nine years old when the “With Or Without You” video came out and though I don’t think I called it a crush at that age, I was definitely glued to the TV every time it came on. He and Michael Hutchence from INXS (RIP) were probably my first rock star crushes.

Of incidental note, he IS fine. He's also 60 years old and has been married to Ali since he was 18. Happily. An impressive man all the way around.

You really nailed it there, in the 1970's '80s's people did not get signed unless you had something, I mean thousands auditioned, few got chosen, you had to have serious talent. But also many had a LOT to say, where is this now when there is so much wrong?

I feel you girl....he was fine!

Best U2 song EVER!!!

Oh this song is so gooood! Bono's Voice od so strong . I love it .

*@THE JAYY SHOW* Ty for playing it...That was U2`S AND BONO`S Ultimate Props for the Courageous Warriors of Peace that Died....MLK AND Jesus...That Props Moved me..Again,Ty!

You might want to check out their performance of Bad at Live Aid.

@AndTheRoadGoesEverOn

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Yes. Yes. The Live Aid concert version of BAD is one of the most iconic live performances of the past 50 years. A must-do reaction.

Amazing ,so good and so 80s....

IN THE NAME OF LOVE!!!!

A wonderful honor to MLK!!

LOVE your reaction!!! and yeah, a fine man indeed. :)

That’s a Banger ❤️Sunday Bloody Sunday ❤️and they were all fine I was 13 years old like Dayum!!!

Truth. Ty for this song and reaction💜

Another by U2 is One. It's beautiful. We are the human race.

Listern to the specials from the 80s good ska music

I think with or without you is another great tune, where the streets have no name, I still haven't found what I'm looking for, one and all I need is you. Five there which will really touch your soul.

‘O man’ as you say😊 So nice of you to appreciate my generation. ‘My my my generation’ 😆 I felt you got it💚 I get stars in my eyes when I hear that my children understand what was going on back then in the 80 s and how we expressed ourselves.💕

U2 redeemed the 80s! Since they were Irish ☘️ they stood out amount many many Terrible rock bands of the 80s.

Bono, the voice, whatever you want to call him. You should probably watch their epic live performance of Bad at Live Aid. Epic. On the note of beautiful, talented men with insane live performances, please watch INXS Suicide Blonde live at Wembley stadium. 😳

U2 song bad at live aid, you wont be disappointed. Probably bring the tears. Love ya

Listen to sunday bloody sunday ...if your are not yet in love with this band than you will be after hearing sunday bloody sunday in the live version ...check it out

Hardcore fans will tell you he had that high voice until around about 2000...but big catalog before that time..big!

Linda música💕

Your face when you realized Bono was singing about Rev Dr King was really, really cool

You have to do with or without you and also” one”

This song is about Dr.Martin Luther King being shot in Memphis on April 4 , 1968 !

My Home Town..Dublin back in the Day!

This is the one that got me!!!

I fully agree with ya girl...Bono? More like yumm-O!

It's a civil rights song, not just about MLK. It's about Unity.

U 2 was one of the greatest bands of 80s and 90s and Bono always puts his money where his mouth is he is making a difference in the world by fronting so many great causes around the world

Your reactions are gold. Love you and your channel ❤️

First cranberries now u2 your becoming very irish 😋

The songs lyrics Early morning, April four. Shot rings out in the Memohis sky. Free at last, they took your life. But they could not take your pride" is a direct reference to the murder of Dr. Martin Luther King. In fact the whole song is a tribute to King and other activists, freedom fighters and non violent protesters who lost their lives trying to help humanity, all in the name of love; it pertains particularly ti the civil rights movement, although the song even makes referernce to Jesus. U2 have long been an activist band for human and civil rights, the end of apartheid in South Africa, the fight for justice reform and the fight for human rights and humanity. They are an exceptional band, and exceptional human beings particularly the lead singer Bono.

Bloody Sunday is another amazing, albeit very sad song of theirs that shouldn't be missed.

As low rider says. Anything from the Joshua Tree is phenomenal. 1987\88. Forgive me if my history is off. 30 years and still going.

Makes me cry every time

The Joshua Tree....one of The Goats

Written for MLk Hence the line Early morning April 4 shot rings out in a Memphis Sky free at last they took you're Life they could not take you're Pride " 🙏🙏🙏

@Rock_Snob

3 жыл бұрын

It was actually in the evening around 6:00pm when he was shot. (I was alive and still remember the breaking news)

@reactionfan1448

3 жыл бұрын

@@Rock_Snob " Yeah it was but what the Hell still a Great tune though 🙏

On your own watch elevation concert, stuck in moment, streets have no name, with or without you..love your reactions jayyshow peace stay safe stay healthy stay alive

5:06 beautiful enough to make you cry .

Not bad for a song almost 40 years old..and your right he was young and fine..😁

Bad from Dortmund Germany 1984 will move your heart. Or Moment Of Surrender from the 360 tour.

I love bono n 7 U2 concert was awesome, elevation

For the Reverend Martin Luther King ... Sing!!!!

Rolling Stone magazine dubbed them the greatest live band in the world...

You are just the cutest thing ever.

Please react to "I Still haven't found what I'm looking for", "Bad", "One". So many but my favorites.

Three of the band were religious, so, like in the first verse here, they occasionally would make lyrical references, cause it was part of their lives, but they didn't push it. They were very politically and environmentally aware though, and 'Sunday bloody Sunday' is an even earlier song you should react to. That one addresses 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland between Catholics and Protestants amidst the terrorist bombings, shootings and reprisals on civilians on both sides of the religious divide.

Sugarland. Raw emotion today..

Mothers of the Disappeared. There's a 'official/unofficial' version; you can search with those terms and it should come up. There was another version in South America where the band brought several women onstage; holding pictures of their children and asking the corrupt government "where are they?"

“All I Want is You” - his love song to his wife ❤️🎶🔥

Check out “Bad”....probably their best tune and extremely overlooked. When they performed at Live Aid, that was the only song they played....an 11-minute piece of perfection. One of the all time great live performances.

They took your life. They could not take your pride