(06-21-2003) U2 Performs at Special Olympics (MP3 and more!) - Interference.com *

[HelloAngel]

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Bands Plays "Pride" and "One"

On June 21st, U2 performed at the Opening Ceremonies of the 11th Special Olympics World Summer Games held at Dublin's Croke Park. The band played "Pride" and "One." Below, you will find MP3s of the performances courtesy of Interference's Mr_Lemon, and photos from various news outlets that we were able to find.

For MP3s of the performance, check out:
http://limelight.pcdome.hu/Audio/one_specolympics.mp3
http://limelight.pcdome.hu/Audio/pride_specolympics.mp3

For video of the performance, visit:
http://www.rte.ie/sport/games2003/index.html
U2 is on around the 3:38 mark. Enjoy!

Here are some photos from the performance, courtesy of Interference's U2Kitten:

Photo from the Special Olympics website:

For the latest on the Special Olympics, click here:
www.2003specialolympics.com

 

[Strato Edge]

Can't wait to hear them perform!

 

[DaveC]

LOL, I think it's funny how they called them a Supergroup!

I really hope someone videotapes it and posts it up, cause I won't get to see it otherwise.

 

[Edgette]

I posted this in EYKIW, but U2log reported that U2 did their soundcheck and played "Pride" and "One" (without Bono).

I hope there will be plenty of pictures up soon. I'm dying to see them.

I'm sure by tomorrow we'll have MP3's and video clips to watch/listen to.



~J

 

[verte76]

Bring on the video clips!!!

 

[adamswildhoney]

*waits for any signs of video or photos

 

[bonosloveslave]

Video clips should be available soon (it says "Watch the opening ceremony" on this page but the link doesn't work yet):

http://www.rte.ie/sport/games2003/index.html

 

[Jack In The Box]

I'm waiting for imagenes and videos!

according to a rumour, they could play "One" or "Pride"

 

[bono_man2002]

went to the offical olympics site....NOTHING!
looked around other sites....NOTHING!

hopefully there'll be some soon

 

[verte76]

The links aren't working for me.

 

[follower]

Can?t see...but I can listen.

http://wwa.rte.ie/radio/index.html

 

[Jack In The Box]

Can?t see...but I can listen.

http://wwa.rte.ie/radio/index.html

oh... thanx for the Link

 

[Edgette]

Reports are in...they played "One" and "Pride"

 

[priestvallon]

Hi from Cork,Ireland.they just played one and pride.Bono changed the words to "late evening june 21 croke park on the longest day.nelson mandela came to talk listen to what he was to say"and then ran off the stage to get Nelson.

 

[Pop Artist]

Hey follower, thanks for the link! Found the radio broadcast *just* (like to the second) in time to hear U2 perform One and Pride. They sounded great!

 

[Peter]

Fantastic live performance! I saw it on http://www.rte.ie/sport/games2003/index.html

At the end of Pride, Bono took Nelson Mandela with him

 

[verte76]

My stupid slow connection is giving me fits. I'm trying to find the performance on the video.

 

[verte76]

Just saw the performance! It was fantastic!!

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

i tuned in just in time... to see the closing credits of the a-team

 

[MrsSpringsteen]

i tuned in just in time... to see the closing credits of the a-team

The Special Olympics video starts after that -you can fast forward to U2, I think it's around 3:37

Here's a link for mp3s

http://www.u2tour.de/news/article1154.html

 

[Jack In The Box]

I this version of One

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

WoW!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a performance!

I Just that performance of ONE...fully orchestrated!

And then during Pride, bringing Nelson up there! DOUBLE WOW!

They just are amazing..now I wish I could fast forward to 2004 and be at one of many concerts that I plan on attending! Can't wait!
C'mon guys hurry up and finish that album!

 

[U2Soar]

Great performance by U2! We?ve seen an orchestra version of One with Bono / The Edge / Brian Eno (War Child Bosnia) ? with Bono / Zucchero (Net Aid) ? with Bono / Daniel Lanois (Millennium New Year?s Eve) ? with Bono / Zucchero? / female backing singers (War Child Iraq) ? and now with all of U2 (Special Olympics Dublin). What is everybody?s favourite?

Pride performed live usually features a snippet of MLK?s ?I Have Been To The Mountain Top? speech. So to have Bono bring out Nelson Mandela was quite special. And with the Mandela SOS Concert for the AIDS Emergency in Africa rescheduled the day before for November 30th we have another powerful moment to look forward to

 

[cmb737]

off the subject...but the hair is really starting to go quickly now for mr. frontman.

 

[ouizy]

Interesting version of Pride (re Mandela lyrics.)

whatever, that song always gives me the chills...

I love how raw it is, just edge scratching those strings...

This version actually reminds me of the Live Aid version if you can believe it...


What a great cause...

 

[I Move in Mysterious Ways]

off the subject...but the hair is really starting to go quickly now for mr. frontman.

I think it's time for a cut . . . maybe not quite to Popmartish extremes.

 

[bono_man2002]

is there any video to download?

i've tried to watch the streaming video....but on 56k its almost imposible to watch !

 

[verte76]

is there any video to download?

i've tried to watch the streaming video....but on 56k its almost imposible to watch !

I have a 56k connection also.