the return of 'Walk On'...

[mofo82]

As I was getting ready to go to bed tonight, I had the images of the tragedy in the South (Louisiana, Mississippi, etc. ) burned in my head and all of a sudden 'Walk On' was ringing in my head. I thought to myself that this song brought new hope to many people several years back, and I believe that the latest happenings really bring 'Walk On' back to life.

The lyrics speak volumes- the families lost and torn apart, the hopelessness and yet there is some salvation and just enough hope for the victims in the form of all the emergency workers, doctors, volunteers, etc. All very close in nature to the events of 4 years ago. 'Walk On' became an anthem for that little bit of hope that's left in such difficult times. I'm not a devout religious person, but the song is very much like a prayer.

I'm not really sure where I'm going with this post, but I believe we will hear 'Walk On' on the 3rd leg for some of the reasons I just mentioned. There are many people on the forum that are wondering how the show might change since the tragedy of last week, and I think just the simple addition of this song to the set will make a world of difference in the minds of many. Of cousre, this post is much bigger than a simple 'I hope they play this song or that song'- I just really think there's some healing power behind it. I'm at a loss for better words right now, so just give 'Walk On' a listen and hopefully you might understand what I'm trying to say...g'night all

 

[00Kevin]

I hope they bring walk on back

 

[KUEFC09U2]

the snippet of walk on during running to stand still on the european leg was so so haunting, the way bono sang it, but i agree hopefully it will come back in full

 

[God Part III]

the snippet of walk on during running to stand still on the european leg was so so haunting, the way bono sang it, but i agree hopefully it will come back in full

It's quite funny, in Dublin everyone sang along to that, but not Running To Stand Still

 

[Numb1075]

makes sense to me, a song of hope

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

walk on would be a nice finish to the first set... before the encore, me thinks.

 

[phanan]

I think it would work well in the Running To Stand Still / Miss Sarajevo spot, before the Africa trilogy.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

i'd like to see a new intro song for streets, myself... and i think walk on right after streets, leading into the first encore, would sound quite nice.

 

[MumblingBono]

It's the best song they've done since 2000. Bring it back.

 

[nurse chrissi]

really good idea

it really is a great song choice that speaks volumes after a tragedy

I know its been mentioned before but MLK-Streets-Walk On would work very nicely

 

[U2Man]

We've needed Walk On since day 1 of this tour.

 

[U2@NYC]

Walk On rules...

Much better than Vertigo x 2.

 

[Miricale_Drug]

walk on is the best song of the past 5 years. its only rival is city of blinding lights and maybe kite.
It could work nicely but what would go for it? I dont think running/sarajevo would go.

It could work quite nicely after One i suppose. But why not do the biggest shock ever, drop Pride, put WOWY in its place and then put One back into ZOO TV

 

[KUEFC09U2]

We've needed Walk On since day 1 of this tour.

no we havent?

 

[U2Man]

I have needed Walk On since day 1 of this tour.

 

[KUEFC09U2]

I have needed Walk On since day 1 of this tour.

thats better, but why? you didnt go to any shows

 

[phanan]

i'd like to see a new intro song for streets, myself... and i think walk on right after streets, leading into the first encore, would sound quite nice.

Oh, I agree, but I'm thinking the trilogy of Pride/Streets/One ain't gonna change, so having it just before it (or after it) would probably be best.

 

[thetitans2k]

good idea. I love walk on.

 

[yimou]

thats better, but why? you didnt go to any shows

So what KUEF???


I think Walk On fits right into this tour. I dont remember who said that they should replace it with Pride, but anyway then i agree

They should atleast try it out

 

[ruffian]

I agree. I'm pretty happy with the setlist but would absolutely love to see Walk On swapped for Pride. There was a snippet at Croke 3 (at least I think it was a Croke) and it fit so well.

 

[Axver]

Forget Pride/Streets/One. Streets/Crumbs/Walk On would rule so much.

 

[yimou]

Streets/Crumbs/Walk On would rule so much.

 

[ruffian]

thats better, but why? you didnt go to any shows

so people aren't allowed an opinion if they don't go to any shows? KEUF, you're getting grumpy and the third leg hasn't even started. What, are you just getting limber for the setlist parties?

Be nice.

 

[schnazdoodle]

Forget Pride/Streets/One. Streets/Crumbs/Walk On would rule so much.

 

[ramblin rose]

so people aren't allowed an opinion if they don't go to any shows? KEUF, you're getting grumpy and the third leg hasn't even started. What, are you just getting limber for the setlist parties?

Be nice.

He's probably a little grumpy because he won't be able to go to any of the setlist parties unless he decides to be up in the middle of the night for the east coast shows or the break of dawn for the west coast ones.

 

[ruffian]

He's probably a little grumpy because he won't be able to go to any of the setlist parties unless he decides to be up in the middle of the night for the east coast shows or the break of dawn for the west coast ones.

ah, that makes sense. So he's using up the hostility now he would have otherwise unleashed at the setlist party...






i see U2 a week from tomorrow!

 

[ramblin rose]

i see U2 a week from tomorrow!

Give Bono my regards.

 

[yimou]

i see U2 a week from tomorrow!

Seven weeks until my Coldplay gig

Wrong forum

 

[ruffian]

^

 

[starsgoblue]

i see U2 a week from tomorrow!

I see Ruffian a week from tomorrow!