u2 On Radio 1's Live Lounge 27th Feb - U2 at BBC!

[Anji]

Wooohoo Sara Cox has just said U2 will be in Radio 1's Live lounge on Friday 27th Feb, more details to follow in the coming weeks

Scarpers to book day off

 

[Mr. V]

yeah... promo machine in full swing. i wonder what they'll cover?

 

[last unicorn]

Here's the U2 site at the BBC:

BBC - U2

 

[andyuk]

Do you think they will be in all day on Radio 1 or just for the live lounge?

 

[andyuk]

This news is truly MAGNIFICENT

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

i wonder what they'll cover?

This was the first thing I thought of as well. I hope it's something cool. Isn't the song that artists cover on the Live Lounge usually a track that is successful on the charts at the moment? Whatever it is, it'll probably be something that will be out of U2's comfort zone. Should be fun.

 

[andyuk]

bet this means they will be on Jonathan Ross as well on Friday 27th as the studios are very close to each other as they are both BBC

 

[andyuk]

This was the first thing I thought of as well. I hope it's something cool. Isn't the song that artists cover on the Live Lounge usually a track that is successful on the charts at the moment? Whatever it is, it'll probably be something that will be out of U2's comfort zone. Should be fun.

Yes i think artists look at the Radio 1 playlist and pick one from there

 

[UKTan]

First ticket-related stress on the horizon!

Anybody have any idea roughly how many tickets are made available for this sort of thing? I had a quick look but couldn't see any numbers

 

[last unicorn]

Is there a live stream of this show on the BBC site?

I will take this day (U2 day ) off, because I don't think I can handle all the excitement AND my work.

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

Yes i think artists look at the Radio 1 playlist and pick one from there

Yeah, that's what I thought, thanks. This will probably change a little bit in two weeks but here's the Radio 1 A-list playlist right now:

* Lily Allen - The Fear

* Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)

* Chase & Status feat Kano - Against All Odds

* Kelly Clarkson - My Life Would Suck Without You

* Alesha Dixon - Breathe Slow

* Eminem, Dr Dre & 50 Cent - Crack a Bottle

* The Killers - Spaceman

* Lady Gaga Feat Colby O'Donis - Just Dance

* MGMT - Time To Pretend

* N-Dubz - Strong Again

* Pink - Sober

* The Prodigy - Omen

* Pussycat Dolls feat Missy Elliot - Whatcha Think About That

* Shontelle - T-Shirt

* Britney Spears - Circus

* Take That - Up All Night

* Tinchy Stryder Feat Taio Cruz - Take Me Back

* The Ting Tings - We Walk

* U2 - Get On Your Boots

They should totally fucking cover "My Life Would Suck Without You"

Shit would be so hot.

 

[Greenlight]

The BBC site says that a number of listeners will be able to watch the session live -more details to come on Jo Whiley's show on the 23 Feb.
I thought Jonathan Ross's show was normally filmed on a Thursday but maybe they'll do that one as well. What do you think the chances are they'll do a mini concert outside the BBC like Coldplay did last summer?

 

[Aardvark747]

lOVELY STUFF :UP:

 

[Aardvark747]

bet this means they will be on Jonathan Ross as well on Friday 27th as the studios are very close to each other as they are both BBC

Hope so. Their last appearence on Wossy's show was superb

 

[MikeyJB]

This is brilliant news. If an artist plays an interesting cover it gets tons of exposure and potential credibility. Really hope they do Jonathan Ross as well.

 

[standrums]

The BBC site says that a number of listeners will be able to watch the session live -more details to come on Jo Whiley's show on the 23 Feb.
I thought Jonathan Ross's show was normally filmed on a Thursday but maybe they'll do that one as well. What do you think the chances are they'll do a mini concert outside the BBC like Coldplay did last summer?

I remember U2 doing one outside the BBC centre for HTDAAB plus they played a few tracks from ATYCLB live in the studio when that album came out.

Anyone remember?

 

[chrissybaby]

JESUS, It's happening now guys... It's time!

I can feel nervous ticket pangs already beginning!

 

[andyuk]

Yeah Jonathan Ross Thursday 26th in the evening followed by BBC Radio 1 Friday 27th 10am sounds perfect!

 

[popshopper]

I could see them covering Beyonce to be honest. Jay-Z and Beyonce are good friends of Bono

 

[last unicorn]

Wait a moment. Does that mean they have to cover some song?

 

[Anji]

I remember U2 doing one outside the BBC centre for HTDAAB plus they played a few tracks from ATYCLB live in the studio when that album came out.

Anyone remember?

I remember it pissing down with rain That would be cool if they did that again!

Any ideas where the live lounge is?

 

[Zoovation]

Jo Whiley says: "...debuting new songs..."

 

[standrums]

Jo Whiley says: "...debuting new songs..."

I knew they would play their own songs, make an exception for U2

 

[MikeyJB]

Playing outside last time round was for the now defunct Top of the Pops. I wouldn't be too bothered about an outdoor gig for the BBC as long as there is a quality show with Jo Whiley and a quality show with Jonathan Ross.

 

[Anji]

Playing outside last time round was for the now defunct Top of the Pops. I wouldn't be too bothered about an outdoor gig for the BBC as long as there is a quality show with Jo Whiley and a quality show with Jonathan Ross.

Well let's hope it is not like White Lies did the Live lounge a couple of weeks ago, they were cut short because of a fire alarm in the studios, they all but lost their spot to play in the show

 

[MikeyJB]

Well let's hope it is not like White Lies did the Live lounge a couple of weeks ago, they were cut short because of a fire alarm in the studios, they all but lost their spot to play in the show

Well we'd better cross our fingers that The Edge isn't feeling very flammable that particular morning then.

 

[Anji]

Well we'd better cross our fingers that The Edge isn't feeling very flammable that particular morning then.

Yes that DID cross my mind too

 

[U2Fan101]

I vote for Prodigy.

 

[Greenlight]

Chris Evans has just announced that U2 will be on his BBC Radio 2 drivetime show in 2 weeks time on the 27th. First hour they'll be in the studio answering questions etc. Second hour they'll be doing "something special" but he can't yet say what....

 

[KUEFC09U2]

Oh god, now these 2 weeks are just going to drag like crazy!!