Oh yeah I remember that. What is even more shocking, didn't they also omit the song from some of those early Vertigo shows? And then Paul McGuinness said you can't have a U2 concert without WOWY.
Actually you're right, that's true. I meant from a musicianship pov. The Stones rehearsed 90 songs for their bigger bang tour and played lots of rarities.
After hearing the set which is likely to precede it, it might well turn out to be an apposite chant for the fans to walk out of the arena singing.
The Troubles would be the ideal closer with a lengthy guitar solo.