ESPN FIFA World Cup 2010 spot - Magnificent (with Bono narrating)

[MrsSpringsteen]

Sorry if it's already here somewhere but who narrates the Streets ad?

 

[Y2K]

Paul Hewson most definitely wrote this. Filled with Bono-isms.

Actually, nope. They handed the script to Bono, and he laughed and asked, "Did I write this?" in a joking manner, since it sounded like his writing.

How U2 Got Involved with ESPN Again - @U2 Blog

When we presented it to Bono, who does the voice-over, he kind of smiled and said, ‘Did I write that?’ Because it’s his voice, it’s his point of view and that’s why he was so agreeable to help us do the voiceover.

 

[Zooropa man]

I like this new add... The number '10"... wear it well.

The Power Of 10 - ESPN Video - ESPN

 

[AiRMaRcI9o0]

ESPN's latest ad using Desire

YouTube - 2010 FIFA World Cup: Passion

 

[subnet]

^ i can't play the video due to rights issues in Canada

suppose there is a TSN version of the same ad?

 

[lauramullen]

These ads get me excited for the tour.

 

[Purplereign]

^ not trying to be a smart ass . . . but the ads are getting me excited for . . . . . . the world cup

 

[popacrobat]

Just saw an ad using Unknown Caller

 

[Jeannieco]

^ not trying to be a smart ass . . . but the ads are getting me excited for . . . . . . the world cup

Purple!!

 

[Rob33]

Just saw an ad using Unknown Caller

same...U2 is everywhere in the sports world these days...pretty awesome

There's also a recent promo using a newly recorded version of GOYB with the Soweto Gospel Choir which was cool.

 

[cobl04]

^ not trying to be a smart ass . . . but the ads are getting me excited for . . . . . . the world cup

& red bull & apples & coke (whichever kind one prefers ) & coffee & holding your eyeballs open & the massive month-long economy downturn

 

[broker]

same...U2 is everywhere in the sports world these days...pretty awesome

There's also a recent promo using a newly recorded version of GOYB with the Soweto Gospel Choir which was cool.

That promo with GOYB is really great/ really interesting - manages to celebrate Africa, the sport, and U2 . . .

I love these promos. I can't think of another band/ musician with songs that would work as celebration/ inspiration the way U2's songs do in these spots.

 

[coolian2]

^ not trying to be a smart ass . . . but the ads are getting me excited for . . . . . . the world cup

LOL

for real

 

[este07]

Wish I had Cable to see it! I My uncle has an iphone, so I saw it there! I got the chills and i was like woooow!

 

[nielsgov]

I wish they had them here too.

 

[Jeannieco]

So the USA and Britain play today in a little over an hour.
Who do you think our boys are rooting for?
Bono would probably give some diplomatic answer...and remain neutral. The rest of them?? I would think that if the US beat Britain that would help Ireland's team right? I have no clue...
I am a novice. Just now getting excited about this...it has taken the US a while to warm up to football (soccer) but here in the Seattle area people have been on fire for a while now...

 

[xaviMF22]

World Cup

And Argentina will win this year

 

[ramblin rose]

Ireland didn't make it to the World Cup.

 

[Jeannieco]

Ireland didn't make it to the World Cup.

Oh, see I told you I am a novice! Ahhh too bad. I was going to root for them too!

 

[xaviMF22]

Oh, see I told you I am a novice! Ahhh too bad. I was going to root for them too!

And here's the reason Ireland aren't in the World Cup


YouTube - Ireland v France and Thierry Henry's hand ball that stole victory from Ireland

 

[Jeannieco]

^^Awww man. They were robbed!!!! Poor Ireland. I love them.

That is crazy. Just like the baseball pitcher here in the US that pitched a PERFECT game recently and the umpire made the WRONG call and gave a base hit to the opposing team in the 9th inning. (the end of the game)
The ump even said he was sorry and said it was a mistake but they couldn't reverse the call.
Sad, but the pitcher was so gracious and kind about it... that became the story!
I forget what team and what his name is.

Aren't sports fun? It's life in a game.

Sorry to derail the thread. ..... I am loving all the U2 music during the game!!

 

[A stor]

USA vs. England....1...1 a drawl.

 

[MikeyJB]

Excrutiating as ever!

 

[digitize]

The Streets spot sounds beautiful.

 

[Danny Boy]

Here's the GOYB/Gospel Choir mix with some of today's highlights:

YouTube - Get On Your Boots - World Cup 2010

 

[trojanchick99]

I love that they included Beckham's bitch face. That was classic.

 

[Jeannieco]

I love the EDGE bounce in that clip! Did you see it?

 

[trojanchick99]

^ Yes, and it's the only time you see him.

 

[gherman]

These U2/World Cup commercials are great!!!

They might actually make U2 cool again

 

[coolian2]

england ≠ britain

scotland, northern ireland and wales aren't there.