Shuttlecock XXV: Cool Hats Club

[GirlsAloudFan]

I will read Bono's memoirs.

 

[david]

I’d actually listen to the entire thing if it’s entirely narrated by Bono.

 

[mikal]

I’d actually listen to the entire thing if it’s entirely narrated by Bono.

Yep, I'm not a big audio book person but I might actually prefer this version.

 

[lazarus]

If there’s not a chapter called “Wet My Willy in Chile” I’m not buying it.

 

[Hewson]

If there’s not a chapter called “Wet My Willy in Chile” I’m not buying it.

The book best be dedicated to Leo.

 

[mikal]

The book best be dedicated to Leo.

 

[DeVaul]

The book best be dedicated to Leo.

The Third Son Rises

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

Posted this in the other place as well. Look at me, 2 posts in one day!!

Got this email today:

Dear Elfa,

Bono's memoir, 'SURRENDER', will be published on 1 November 2022.

The subtitle, '40 Songs, One Story,' is a nod to the book's 40 chapters, each named after a U2 song.

Preorder a hardcover copy and receive a limited-edition 5x7 photo print of U2.

Offer available to Canada based U2.com subscribers only, in partnership with a third party bookseller.

This offer is valid until Sept 24 or while stocks last.

Preorder your copy here.

Best Wishes

The U2.Com Team

(Offer available to Canada based U2.com subscribers only, in partnership with a third party bookseller. Offer valid until Sept 24 or while stocks last. )

 

[lazarus]

I’m confused as to the significance of this email.

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

I just want attention

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Canada only? What's that all aboot?

 

[lazarus]

I wonder what they'll offer to the Australian fans who pre-order the book.

 

[DeVaul]

Kinda holding out for book signing events

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

Canada only? What's that all aboot?

 

[Hewson]

I wonder what they'll offer to the Australian fans who pre-order the book.

They'll allow them to swap the dimmies for potato cakes, and one flake grilled one fried

 

[cobl04]

Nearly cried reading that, you beautiful man.

 

[lazarus]

They'll allow them to swap the dimmies for potato cakes, and one flake grilled one fried

Keep talking like that, soon you’ll be eating a parma for brekkie.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

https://twitter.com/nbnnews/status/1531153451169697793

 

[gump]

Friggin'

 

[u2popmofo]

Friggin'

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

The guitar solo in "Another Time, Another Place" is absolutely exhilarating. Why did I not notice this in my 20+ years of being a die hard U2 fan. Fuck.

 

[lazarus]

Probably because it's followed by the solo in Electric Co.

 

[david]

Yeah, that solo slaps.

 

[the tourist]

Another Time Another Place is near the top of Edge’s early 80s solos.

 

[cobl04]

Another song from the time with a similar name that doesn't get the love it deserves is Another Day. I love Edge's guitar in that song.

 

[mikal]

Funny you guys are talking about this. Been spinning early U2 more and more lately. "Like A Song" came on in the car and I totally forgot how great that song is!

 

[the tourist]

Listening to October on cream vinyl while I work today and I know this is a wildly unpopular opinion among U2 fans, but Is That All? might be my favorite song on this album. The guitar on the chorus is one of my favorite simple Edge riffs.

 

[cobl04]

I've always liked Is That All.

I think it's pretty special to have such visceral song, borne out of pure frustration and time pressure, be committed to record forever.

 

[djerdap]

The guitar solo in "Another Time, Another Place" is absolutely exhilarating. Why did I not notice this in my 20+ years of being a die hard U2 fan. Fuck.

My favourite song from Boy precisely because of that solo.

And I do like Is That All? for the reasons Cobbler mentioned.

Like a Song is one of their best songs from that era in general.

 

[Hewson]

My favourite song from Boy precisely because of that solo.

And I do like Is That All? for the reasons Cobbler mentioned.

Like a Song is one of their best songs from that era in general.

All 3 great songs. Though my favorite from October is Rejoice.

I wish modern day Edge would get some inspiration form early 80's Edge on some guitar playing.