what is this clip at the end of Running to Stand Still?

[Zoomerang96]

U2 live Running to Stand Still HQ 1992 - YouTube

easily, far and away the greatest version of this song... ever. that's not up for debate.

but when you listen to the hallelujah's at the end, he's snippeting a song. is it just something he's made up or is it something else? i'm completely oblivious.

it's been bugging me and i want to know.

help me out right now.

 

[djerdap]

I'm pretty sure it's just improvised with a touch of Bongolese. But the finest sort of Bongolese possible. Truly one of the finest versions of that song.

This one was always my favourite though:

U2 - Running to Stand Still (Rotterdam 1990-01-06) - YouTube

 

[Vlaco]

double post

 

[Vlaco]

^^
The moment when Larry hits the drums at 4:03, the little harmonica part and Bono's added verse. Just fantastic!

I might be in the minority, but I've always liked the Lovetown versions way better than the Zoo TV versions.

I agree with Djerdap Zoomerang, I think it's Bongolese.

 

[Von Schloopen]

I don't know where that clip is from, but now I'm curious.

Where is it from?

 

[djerdap]

If you clicked on that link Schloop, you'd know.

It's Tempe, October 24th 1992.

 

[jeevey]

He probably didn't do this bit as a conscious nod to Van Morrison, but the influence is there. You've got to love a total religious ecstasy thrown into a rock and roll song. Or I do, at least. This one might be a little better than Rotterdam, imo.

 

[Zoomerang96]

this is still a very nice live song, guys.

 

[sonichka11]

Original poster is right Zootv was the best ever performance. No argument. And segueing into Streets.....f*ck... As far as I'm concerned their greatest on stage moment ever. Nothing will ever come close.
Recent tour was a disappointment though. It's one of my all time favs of their and sadly the audience used it go get drinks and shit. Lame.