Slow Dancing: Bono or Willie Nelson?

[Zoocoustic]

Well, since we had the discussion about the two versions of The Wanderer, I thought it would be interesting to get everyone's thoughts on this song as well.

Which do you prefer?

While I think the Willie Nelson version is a nice change of pace, I much prefer the Bono version. It's one of the simplest, most beautiful songs they've ever done. A nice contrast to ZooTV at the time.

 

[Zoots]

Willie Nelson's version!

 

[BVS]

Well the u2 version is pretty stripped down, it's good, but lacks a real production.

The Willie one is really good.

I still listen to both on a regular basis.

 

[KhanadaRhodes]

bono.

 

[MrBrau1]

Willie.

 

[catlhere]

Aflack.

I mean I haven't heard either so I can't make a pick.

 

[KhanadaRhodes]

Aflack.

I mean I haven't heard either so I can't make a pick.

lemme hook you up, cattlehere

 

[catlhere]

lemme hook you up, cattlehere

Moooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Hook a brutha up yo!

 

[KhanadaRhodes]

Moooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Hook a brutha up yo!

 

[~BrightestStar~]

bono.

Willie.

Must.


Resist.



Temptation.












It's just begging to be said.




PS. While both are awesome, I prefer Bono's.

 

[Zoots]

Must.


Resist.



Temptation.












It's just begging to be said.

Bri!!!

 

[Axver]

I hate the Willie Nelson version, and it's a shame the Bono one isn't the full band form of the song.

Must.


Resist.



Temptation.












It's just begging to be said.

You have GOT to be kidding. Stupid.

 

[~BrightestStar~]

Bri!!!

 

[Mr Gloria]

has anyone got as a link to the nelson version??

please,
please

 

[fly so high!]

I have not heard Willie's version.....wow...i must have been livin' under a rock!

 

[U2girl]

Bono.

 

[Popmartijn]

I have not heard Willie's version.....wow...i must have been livin' under a rock!

It's one of the B-sides of the If God Will Send His Angels single (Two Shots Of Happy, One Shot Of Sad is another one on that single).

 

[zoopop]

It's one of the B-sides of the If God Will Send His Angels single (Two Shots Of Happy, One Shot Of Sad is another one on that single).

An underated single I might to that.


Bono wrote slowing dancing for Willie right? I think it took U2 an arm and a leg to get together with Willie to record it. Great version though

 

[LMP]

Willie

Bono's version is good in its own right, but Willie's is just amazing

*Bono's surprisingly good at writing country songs, or atleast songs for country artists: Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and Roy Orbison *

 

[popacrobat]

bono's. was really cool seeing it played in concert.

 

[rjhbonovox]

Willie Nelsons vocal version is a great song. What I love most about this version is Mullens symbol crash on the "Daaaaaaaanccccing" bit. Superb version and the best cos it has the whole band on it.

 

[Hallucination]

Well I have nothing against Willie Nelson but I honetsly think the version with him on vocals utterly sucks. The version with Bono on vocals is fantastic.

 

[KhanadaRhodes]

has anyone got as a link to the nelson version??

please,
please

no, because it is a commercial release and thus will not be linked here. asking or posting commercial material is a violation of the faq.

 

[BonoIsMyMuse]

I like both versions, though I prefer the arrangement in the Bono version.

Willie Nelson is coming to my town next month He puts on a good show.

 

[Carek1230]

Bono without a doubt is the better version

 

[vivalapopedge]

I like both versions, though I prefer the arrangement in the Bono version.

I totally agree, the vocal performances are both great, but the arrangements give them totally different feels, which is nice