Stupid me, who else could come up with it?
Originally posted by RUMMY:Great show. Usual setlist (which was fine by me).
Here's my take on the show, if I may.
The crowd loved the EBTTRT intro but (for some strange reason) seemed to lose a bit of energy during “The Fly” – which was well-performed. Fortunately, the crowd got back up for MW but then lost it a bit during UTEOTW. Whatever it was (maybe it was because there was still some daylight left), I still enjoyed hearing that foursome of AB songs “in the flesh” immensely! “I Will Follow” was certainly a highlight. I help a relatively-young fan (teenager) hold up an Irish flag during the song. The guy was there with his dad – very nice. My son is only one, so I might not get the same chance one day. Anyway, back to the show.
“Boots” was next – good intro but also an excellent opportunity for a washroom break and get a beer. I wasn’t alone in this move. Got back during the intros before ISHFWILF (which the crowd loved but I will admit that I was hoping for AIWIY – haven’t heard that one live since 1992). “Stay” was a nice “rest” – I don’t know why everyone complains that they do it acoustically instead of as a “full-band.” I think it’s beautiful this way. Speaking of “beautiful”, B-Day was next and it got a roaring reception, as did “Elevation.” “Pride” was solid (although once again I was hoping for a minor miracle and they’d play “Bad” instead as I have still yet to hear it live). “Miss Sarajevo was nice but it had a bigger impact on me during the Vertigo Tour. Sadly, the crowd didn’t seem to be at all into “Zooropa.” I also found Bono’s vocals were difficult to hear during this song. I’m still surprised by the reception COBL gets – I never thought of it as a “popular” song. When “Vertigo” was played the crowd went nuts. Then came “Crazy” and one last beer run – I was back in time to watch/hear the “Discotheque” part of the song (I’m not sure if I am allowed to use “snippet” here).
The Irish flag from the young guy behind me can back out during SBS – which was great. “Scarlet” and “Walk On” were very good. “One” is, and will always be, a true classic – everyone was singing along to that one. No “can you hear us coming” this time around, however.
Obviously, the REAL highlight of the night for pretty much EVERYONE in the crowd was “Streets.” The place simply erupted for it. I was jumping and singing like a 38-year-old idiot for this one. If you can believe it, there were a few people around me sitting – but not for long as I reached out my hand and pulled them up out of their seats! I know some of you think that this song needs to have a break – I don’t know how on earth they could forgo “Streets.” It’s simply the greatest (live) song EVER. I’ve been to many concerts but no song has such an impact on an audience as this one. I love it.
Got to hear “Batman” for the first time – it was well-played and well-received. The crowd also loved WOWY – I suppose that came as no surprise – and Bono sings that song just fine, if you ask me. MoS was a nice finish but I was hoping for a “bonus” song a la Nashville or Chicago. Oh, well.
It’s so bittersweet now that the show has come and gone. The year-and-a-half build up to the show was excruciating. (When I bought the tickets, I had one kid and two cars. I now have two kids and one car.) The performance/setlist/crowd was awesome (I’m not biased, am I?) and now it’s...over. Now to go through those wonderful bootlegs so many of you have posted to start making a “Best of 360 compilation” – and keep my fingers crossed for a respectable (and reasonably-priced) Achtung Baby remaster.
Originally posted by RUMMY:Great show. Usual setlist (which was fine by me).
Here's my take on the show, if I may.
The crowd loved the EBTTRT intro but (for some strange reason) seemed to lose a bit of energy during “The Fly” – which was well-performed. Fortunately, the crowd got back up for MW but then lost it a bit during UTEOTW. Whatever it was (maybe it was because there was still some daylight left), I still enjoyed hearing that foursome of AB songs “in the flesh” immensely! “I Will Follow” was certainly a highlight. I help a relatively-young fan (teenager) hold up an Irish flag during the song. The guy was there with his dad – very nice. My son is only one, so I might not get the same chance one day. Anyway, back to the show.
“Boots” was next – good intro but also an excellent opportunity for a washroom break and get a beer. I wasn’t alone in this move. Got back during the intros before ISHFWILF (which the crowd loved but I will admit that I was hoping for AIWIY – haven’t heard that one live since 1992). “Stay” was a nice “rest” – I don’t know why everyone complains that they do it acoustically instead of as a “full-band.” I think it’s beautiful this way. Speaking of “beautiful”, B-Day was next and it got a roaring reception, as did “Elevation.” “Pride” was solid (although once again I was hoping for a minor miracle and they’d play “Bad” instead as I have still yet to hear it live). “Miss Sarajevo was nice but it had a bigger impact on me during the Vertigo Tour. Sadly, the crowd didn’t seem to be at all into “Zooropa.” I also found Bono’s vocals were difficult to hear during this song. I’m still surprised by the reception COBL gets – I never thought of it as a “popular” song. When “Vertigo” was played the crowd went nuts. Then came “Crazy” and one last beer run – I was back in time to watch/hear the “Discotheque” part of the song (I’m not sure if I am allowed to use “snippet” here).
The Irish flag from the young guy behind me can back out during SBS – which was great. “Scarlet” and “Walk On” were very good. “One” is, and will always be, a true classic – everyone was singing along to that one. No “can you hear us coming” this time around, however.
Obviously, the REAL highlight of the night for pretty much EVERYONE in the crowd was “Streets.” The place simply erupted for it. I was jumping and singing like a 38-year-old idiot for this one. If you can believe it, there were a few people around me sitting – but not for long as I reached out my hand and pulled them up out of their seats! I know some of you think that this song needs to have a break – I don’t know how on earth they could forgo “Streets.” It’s simply the greatest (live) song EVER. I’ve been to many concerts but no song has such an impact on an audience as this one. I love it.
Got to hear “Batman” for the first time – it was well-played and well-received. The crowd also loved WOWY – I suppose that came as no surprise – and Bono sings that song just fine, if you ask me. MoS was a nice finish but I was hoping for a “bonus” song a la Nashville or Chicago. Oh, well.
It’s so bittersweet now that the show has come and gone. The year-and-a-half build up to the show was excruciating. (When I bought the tickets, I had one kid and two cars. I now have two kids and one car.) The performance/setlist/crowd was awesome (I’m not biased, am I?) and now it’s...over. Now to go through those wonderful bootlegs so many of you have posted to start making a “Best of 360 compilation” – and keep my fingers crossed for a respectable (and reasonably-priced) Achtung Baby remaster.
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Before the roof was opened
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That's a pretty special shot. Did you take it?
