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U2 - The Little Things That Give You Away
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Songs Of Experience (2017)
  1. I was on the rail at the tree stage in Croke Park and everyone in the first few rows enjoyed it but beyond that I think most people were confused when that was the closer
  2. Little things was a big void on the last tour it's the best song on the album 13 was such an anti climax as a closing song it just didn't work ,screw the narrative just play the best bloody songs most fans don't care for the narrative they are half wasted anyway they just wanna Rock.
  3. Originally posted by popmarter:Little things was a big void on the last tour it's the best song on the album 13 was such an anti climax as a closing song it just didn't work ,screw the narrative just play the best bloody songs most fans don't care for the narrative they are half wasted anyway they just wanna Rock.
    I agree with you. I do not understand why they wouldn't play this song during the tour, even once. This song has some of the best vocals, lyrics, and music on the album. It is my favorite song by far. I think that closing with this song would have left the fans shook and thinking "what just happened" which is exactly what they should be going for. With Edge's guitar echo at the end it would've been an incredible end to the show.
  4. Originally posted by onetreeman:[..]
    I agree with you. I do not understand why they wouldn't play this song during the tour, even once. This song has some of the best vocals, lyrics, and music on the album. It is my favorite song by far. I think that closing with this song would have left the fans shook and thinking "what just happened" which is exactly what they should be going for. With Edge's guitar echo at the end it would've been an incredible end to the show.
    exactly. I am just hoping they include it on their last tour, maybe like a farewell song and leaving everyone longing for more.
  5. I just cannot understand why not a single person have asked them personally why they didnt played it on EI TOUR.
  6. You don't have to think about that point any futher: We asked Bono. And he answered, because the song was ""too emotional" for him to sing. As simple as that. As heavy as that.
  7. Originally posted by onetreeman:[..]
    I think that closing with this song would have left the fans shook and thinking "what just happened" which is exactly what they should be going for.


    Pretty accurately sums up how I felt when it debuted in Vancouver. A little rough around the edges of course but stunning all the same.
  8. Originally posted by ZOOTVTOURist:[..]
    You don't have to think about that point any futher: We asked Bono. And he answered, because the song was ""too emotional" for him to sing. As simple as that. As heavy as that.

    And before Amsterdam night #1, there was this little chat with Edge. So we tried everything possible, but the band had obviously decided not to play it on E&i for the reason mentioned ... But please, also note: When it had been played on various occasions during the 2017 TOUR as the gig closer in the US and Europe (sadly not in Berlin and Amsterdam), not everybody was that enthusiastic abou the song. Often it was reported as being a "Downer". And what we've known for ages from the band: When U2 think, that a song does not work live, it gets scratched from the setlist. This may be another reason, why the band decided for the One/Love is bigger/13 slow/balladesque/hymn ending in 2018 as the final chapter of their staged show concept. Just a theory, but worth reflecting, I guess.
    So: When someone tells you, not a single fan requested this gem to be played live (again) in 2018, this is not only a rumour. Or a myth. It is simply wrong. And that's a fact.
  9. Originally posted by ZOOTVTOURist:[..]
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    And before Amsterdam night #1, there was this little chat with Edge. So we tried everything possible, but the band had obviously decided not to play it on E&i for the reason mentioned ... But please, also note: When it had been played on various occasions during the 2017 TOUR as the gig closer in the US and Europe (sadly not in Berlin and Amsterdam), not everybody was that enthusiastic abou the song. Often it was reported as being a "Downer". And what we've known for ages from the band: When U2 think, that a song does not work live, it gets scratched from the setlist. This may be another reason, why the band decided for the One/Love is bigger/13 slow/balladesque/hymn ending in 2018 as the final chapter of their staged show concept. Just a theory, but worth reflecting, I guess.
    So: When someone tells you, not a single fan requested this gem to be played live (again) in 2018, this is not only a rumour. Or a myth. It is simply wrong. And that's a fact.
    Good points to note. Still wish they would've played it, but understandable.

    Also thinking now, though: if Little Things was too emotional for Bono to handle night after night, how was the man able to sing songs like Kite and Sometimes You Can't Make It regularly in 2001 and 2005? I don't mean that as a criticism for leaving out Little Things - more like I'm impressed by his dedication.
  10. Originally posted by ZOOTVTOURist:[..]
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    And before Amsterdam night #1, there was this little chat with Edge. So we tried everything possible, but the band had obviously decided not to play it on E&i for the reason mentioned ... But please, also note: When it had been played on various occasions during the 2017 TOUR as the gig closer in the US and Europe (sadly not in Berlin and Amsterdam), not everybody was that enthusiastic abou the song. Often it was reported as being a "Downer". And what we've known for ages from the band: When U2 think, that a song does not work live, it gets scratched from the setlist. This may be another reason, why the band decided for the One/Love is bigger/13 slow/balladesque/hymn ending in 2018 as the final chapter of their staged show concept. Just a theory, but worth reflecting, I guess.
    So: When someone tells you, not a single fan requested this gem to be played live (again) in 2018, this is not only a rumour. Or a myth. It is simply wrong. And that's a fact.
    thanks for clarifying mate! I would have never thought about it that way like bono replied...
  11. Absolutely epic live. I saw it Chicago and London.
  12. I feel extremely lucky now to have seen this in London 2017. If I’m being honest at the time I was still hoping to hear it but part of me thought it would be played regularly on the next tour anyway so I would hear it again but I was very wrong.
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