Wouldn't U2 do a kickass cover version of...

[DaveC]

Run Like Hell by Pink Floyd?

I mean, imagine it.

 

[gherman]

I've thought the same thing. Its got a sort of "Edge" sound on the Gilmours guitar.

 

[WinnieThePoo]

No , Floyd were much better musicians and composers ...and writing the lyrics
better do Another One Bites The Dust by Queen , now that will be awesome , for Run Like Hell , in order to play it live , you need at least 6 more guys on stage , now if they can use thier technicians .......

 

[DaveC]

No , Floyd were much better musicians and composers ...and writing the lyrics
better do Another One Bites The Dust by Queen , now that will be awesome , for Run Like Hell , in order to play it live , you need at least 6 more guys on stage , now if they can use thier technicians .......

No you don't. 1 guitarist (hell, I can play it myself), 1 bassist, 1 singer, 1 drummer, and they would need someone to play a fairly easy keyboard part. I bet Bono could even do that one.

I still say that U2 could do an incredible version of this.

 

[Diemen]

No , Floyd were much better musicians and composers ...and writing the lyrics
better do Another One Bites The Dust by Queen , now that will be awesome , for Run Like Hell , in order to play it live , you need at least 6 more guys on stage , now if they can use thier technicians .......

Um, that's assuming they were to do an exact copy of the song. Since when have U2 played a cover exactly the same as the original?

 

[WinnieThePoo]

maybe Clash , INXS , Presley , but not Floyd , too risky for them , they will never ****ing do it .

 

[DaveC]

Probably not, but I can (wet) dream can't I?

 

[WinnieThePoo]

sure , you can , after release of Slane DVD , everything is possible .

 

[AcrobatMan]

Run Like Hell by Pink Floyd?

I mean, imagine it.

I think U2 can do a good cover of songs like "Run Like Hell"


I am not too sure if they can do justic to a Comf numb or high hopes.

 

[gareth brown]

Run like hell is one of Pink Floyd's BEST songs. Great show close for most of Pink Floyd's post-wall shows. But I really don't think U2 could cover that particular song. As Pink Floyd are one of my favourite bands, right next to U2, I really couldn't lie and say they could play the song well. Sure many of The Edge's guitar sounds are reminiscent of David Gilmour's (incl. Run Like Hell) but I don't think Bono and The Edge could really do Roger Waters and David Gilmours almost 'Call-and-response' vocals with the same qualities that the Pink Floyd front-men gave to the song.

If you listen to 'Is there anybody Out There?' (The Wall played live in it's entirety at Earl's Court. One of the greatest Rock concerts ever!) you'll see what I mean. The studio version doesn't have the same energy as the live one. Roger Waters' does the vocals on his own (probably using two tracks for the 'call-and-response') and it just sounds like he's wailing and moaning it the whole time. Bono and The Edge have too nice singing voices to 'live up to' the frustrated tone in the voices of Pink Floyd.

Pink Floyd songs I'd love to hear U2 cover:

'Mother'
'Wish you Were Here' maybe they could place a cover of that in their mini-accoustic sets they play each show, as a tribute when one of the Floyd dies.
'Money'

Like it was said above, 'High Hopes' is a big No-no for U2. As is Comfortably Numb.

 

[what a bomb!]

yeah would love Comfortably Numb by U2 but given the U2 makeover! lol

 

[gareth brown]

Now you mention, U2 Make-overs. It sounds okay(ish). Because they take it and kind of make it THEIR song in a way with some of their covers! I've they gave it the 'U2 Treatment' it would be okay, but not trying to emulate the original. Not until Bono can do all the synths in the background and Edge simply playing guitar..

 

[WinnieThePoo]

Originally posted by
Run like hell is one of Pink Floyd's BEST songs. Great show close for most of Pink Floyd's post-wall shows. But I really don't think U2 could cover that particular song.
probably using two tracks for the 'call-and-response') and it just sounds like he's wailing and moaning it the whole time. Bono and The Edge have too nice singing voices to 'live up to' the frustrated tone in the voices of Pink Floyd.

Pink Floyd songs I'd love to hear U2 cover:

'Mother'
'Wish you Were Here' maybe they could place a cover of that in their mini-accoustic sets they play each show, as a tribute when one of the Floyd dies.
'Money'

Like it was said above, 'High Hopes' is a big No-no for U2. As is Comfortably Numb.

you know , i believe U2 perform covers not for funeral reasons
, i still do

and david gilmour sings his verse ( there is no pain... ) during earl's court CN perfomance

 

[gareth brown]

I never said the boys cover songs just for funeral reasons. That was just a bit of dry humour!

 

[DaveC]

I don't think U2 should touch C. Numb or High Hopes. That would be sacrilege. I love Comfortably Numb more than I love One! And that's a lot, seeing as One is my favorite U2 song.

 

[gareth brown]

Comfortably Numb is a fantastic record! Love that!
DaveC, which is your favourite Pink Floyd album? Mine would have to be Piper at the Gates of Dawn.

 

[DaveC]

Animals.

 

[gareth brown]

Animals, my very close second. There's something about that one that makes it stand out from the rest, in my opinion! It doesn't get near as much praise as DSOTM, WWYH, and The Wall wherever *I* Chat about them.