(06-23-2005) I Can't Sing With or Without You -- Daily Record*

dsmith2904 · 06-23-2005, 12:03 PM

I Can't Sing With or Without You

Maria left speechless over Hampden dance with Bono

By Craig Mcdonald

MEET the student who is the envy of U2 fans the world over.

The Record have uncovered Maria Pia Coppola as the girl lifted onstage beside Bono at the Irish group's Hampden gig on Tuesday.

But she revealed yesterday that he told her to keep quiet while he was singing to her.

Maria was plucked from the baying crowd for a cheek-to-cheek dance with singer Bono during the anthem With Or Without You.

Overcome with joy, Maria, 25, from Edinburgh, said: 'I was trembling - I couldn't believe it. Bono grabbed me. I just started crying.

'He put his finger over his mouth to gesture me to keep quiet.

'Then I couldn't say anything. I had been waiting for this moment since I was 12. I'm still shaking.'

Maria, studying marketing at Strathclyde University, said: 'I've been to so many U2 concerts and I know Bono often takes a girl up on stage for a dance during one of the songs.

'I've been following U2 since I was 12. It has always been my dream to be the one on stage. I love Bono - I love his music, the way he looks and everything he stands for.

'When the song Zoo Station came on I managed to catch his eye. I asked, using hand signals, if I could get up onstage and he seemed to give the go-ahead.

'I was at the edge of the crowd and a security man helped meup.'

Maria's moment was filmed by a fan on his phone and he emailed it to her later that night

--Daily Record

ludilobrate · 06-23-2005, 12:20 PM

I could imagine how she felt that moment

one4u2 · 06-23-2005, 12:21 PM

u2girlcj · 06-23-2005, 12:28 PM

agentmissa · 06-23-2005, 01:36 PM

angelordevil · 06-23-2005, 02:10 PM

This big man would've been screaming like a little girl

I think Bono should start taking us guys up!

Lally1011 · 06-23-2005, 02:55 PM

LOL..too funny. I also dig the story about the chick in Montreal. She was freakin out after the show when they ended up at Tim Horton's (here: http://forum.interference.com/t131936.html)

I'd probably piss my pants down to the LED's on stage and cause an electrical short.

Earnie Shavers · 06-23-2005, 03:33 PM

It would be hilarious if one of these girls didn't keep their mouth shut and said something rather forthcoming and inappropiate to Bono - and it was picked up by the mic for 50,000 people to hear.

BonosBaby12 · 06-23-2005, 07:07 PM

I would just stand there like a complete idiot if Bono ever pulled me up! lol. She is one lucky girl!

peach · 06-23-2005, 07:20 PM

What a lucky girl. So happy for her.

Does anyone know where I can see the picture?

faithingrace · 06-23-2005, 11:16 PM

sooooooooooooooooo JEALOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

UnforgettableMe · 06-27-2005, 06:07 AM

OMG!! amazing!!

nbcrusader · 06-27-2005, 11:58 AM

06-23-2005, 12:03 PM	#1
dsmith2904 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Just keep me where the light is Posts: 12,290 Local Time: 04:17 PM	(06-23-2005) I Can't Sing With or Without You -- Daily Record* I Can't Sing With or Without You Maria left speechless over Hampden dance with Bono By Craig Mcdonald MEET the student who is the envy of U2 fans the world over. The Record have uncovered Maria Pia Coppola as the girl lifted onstage beside Bono at the Irish group's Hampden gig on Tuesday. But she revealed yesterday that he told her to keep quiet while he was singing to her. Maria was plucked from the baying crowd for a cheek-to-cheek dance with singer Bono during the anthem With Or Without You. Overcome with joy, Maria, 25, from Edinburgh, said: 'I was trembling - I couldn't believe it. Bono grabbed me. I just started crying. 'He put his finger over his mouth to gesture me to keep quiet. 'Then I couldn't say anything. I had been waiting for this moment since I was 12. I'm still shaking.' Maria, studying marketing at Strathclyde University, said: 'I've been to so many U2 concerts and I know Bono often takes a girl up on stage for a dance during one of the songs. 'I've been following U2 since I was 12. It has always been my dream to be the one on stage. I love Bono - I love his music, the way he looks and everything he stands for. 'When the song Zoo Station came on I managed to catch his eye. I asked, using hand signals, if I could get up onstage and he seemed to give the go-ahead. 'I was at the edge of the crowd and a security man helped meup.' Maria's moment was filmed by a fan on his phone and he emailed it to her later that night --Daily Record __________________

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angelordevil Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Inside a sound Posts: 5,830 Local Time: 08:47 PM	This big man would've been screaming like a little girl I think Bono should start taking us guys up!

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Lally1011 The Fly Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 272 Local Time: 11:17 PM	LOL..too funny. I also dig the story about the chick in Montreal. She was freakin out after the show when they ended up at Tim Horton's (here: http://forum.interference.com/t131936.html) I'd probably piss my pants down to the LED's on stage and cause an electrical short.

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Earnie Shavers Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London/Sydney Posts: 6,609 Local Time: 11:17 PM	It would be hilarious if one of these girls didn't keep their mouth shut and said something rather forthcoming and inappropiate to Bono - and it was picked up by the mic for 50,000 people to hear.

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BonosBaby12 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: East Coast girl living in Chi-Town Posts: 14,889 Local Time: 05:17 PM	I would just stand there like a complete idiot if Bono ever pulled me up! lol. She is one lucky girl!

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peach Acrobat Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: City of Angels Posts: 360 Local Time: 04:17 PM	What a lucky girl. So happy for her. Does anyone know where I can see the picture?

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faithingrace War Child Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Nowhere I'd rather be Posts: 655 Local Time: 04:17 PM	sooooooooooooooooo JEALOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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