A Man And A Woman

rica · 02-23-2005, 06:13 AM

The chances of this song being in the rotation on the tour are probably slim due to the tempo but I can't get enough of it. The melody of Bono's lyrics with the acoustic guitar and Adam's under rated bass driving the whole song! This song takes me away and gets my mind and soul wanting more. Hoping to hear it live this tour.

corner · 02-23-2005, 06:22 AM

Yep, it's grown SO much on me: from what used to be a pretty average song, to one that's really soaked into my musical senses.
I'd love to see them play this live, even if they have to sacrifice an old classic like Pride, All I want is you or Streets (

ok, maybe not Streets).
How do the rest of you feel about the inevitable sacrificing of older material to make space for the newer songs? I'd guess that for those who haven't seen U2 play live before, you'll feel less happy about it in general than the rest of us?

Aardvark747 · 02-23-2005, 07:02 AM

It should get a little rotation on this tour

corner · 02-23-2005, 07:58 AM

This is one of the few U2 songs which I loved initially because of the lyrics...and then later the music. Usually, it is the music that appeals to me first in a U2 song, before later coming round to the lyrics.
I also reckon that this song means that little bit more, for people that are in a long term relationship. I'm often reminded of the line "I could never take a chance, on losing love to find romance" whenever I see a pretty lady.

beatlesboy · 02-23-2005, 09:22 AM

I could see it easily fitting into the little acoustic set!

MsMofoGone · 02-23-2005, 10:30 AM

As I've mentioned on other threads...
This is my "favorite" song off "HTDAAB" (which is kinda surprising..
because I usually like more "rocking" songs first...)
But I do believe...it's the lyrics... that "reeled" me in...(to this "mellow-er" tune)

"How I can hurt......when I'm holding you"......

Now, that's absolutely......"CLASSIC"......
( just imagine Bono singing those lyrics to a fan onstage...)
OMG!! That would definitely..."SEND" us into orbit...wouldn't it??

mcranston · 02-23-2005, 11:59 AM

I can't agree. I am praying this song sees no rotation at any U2 concert.

Mike

corner · 02-23-2005, 12:03 PM

I guess it's the kind of song you either

or you

rica · 02-23-2005, 12:05 PM

I agree w/ Corner that it may have more meaning to somebody in a marriage / long term relationship. There will always be temptation but it is not worth risking a commitment to a loved one.

In regard to the tune itself, music is subjective. Turn up the bass on this song and listen to it more than 3-4 times. I garuntee you will be humming "little sister" in your head for days straight.

Axver · 02-23-2005, 12:34 PM

I get this feeling Adam will really want to play AMAAW ...

corner · 02-23-2005, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rica
In regard to the tune itself, music is subjective. Turn up the bass on this song and listen to it more than 3-4 times. I garuntee you will be humming "little sister" in your head for days straight.

Yep, I don't deny the quality of the music...it just didn't appeal to me as quickly as most of the other tunes on the record.
I think you could be right beastleboy. I'd imagine that this will be included in the acoustic set (maybe the equivalent of wild honey), at some point during the tour.

mads · 02-23-2005, 01:28 PM

oh, i absolutely love it. it'd be amazing live.

broken toy · 02-23-2005, 01:35 PM

If not technically "acoustic," they certainly could do it as part of a "cabaret" set on the b stage (or whatever it will be on this tour).

There are several songs from their catalog that would play better in a more intimate atmosphere, but would still benefit from the full band/electric treatment.

BonoIsMyMuse · 02-24-2005, 08:00 PM

This was the first song on the album I really fell in love with. It would be fantastic live, and I'll be really disappointed if they don't play it. Bono at his songwriting best. It does seem like it would be a good B stage song, too. Let's keep our fingers crossed!

02-23-2005, 06:13 AM	#1
rica The Fly Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 79 Local Time: 10:34 PM	A Man And A Woman The chances of this song being in the rotation on the tour are probably slim due to the tempo but I can't get enough of it. The melody of Bono's lyrics with the acoustic guitar and Adam's under rated bass driving the whole song! This song takes me away and gets my mind and soul wanting more. Hoping to hear it live this tour. __________________

02-23-2005, 06:22 AM	#2
corner Acrobat Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Scotland Posts: 381 Local Time: 10:34 PM	Yep, it's grown SO much on me: from what used to be a pretty average song, to one that's really soaked into my musical senses. I'd love to see them play this live, even if they have to sacrifice an old classic like Pride, All I want is you or Streets ( ok, maybe not Streets). How do the rest of you feel about the inevitable sacrificing of older material to make space for the newer songs? I'd guess that for those who haven't seen U2 play live before, you'll feel less happy about it in general than the rest of us? __________________

02-23-2005, 12:34 PM	#10
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 08:34 AM	I get this feeling Adam will really want to play AMAAW ... __________________ "Mediocrity is never so dangerous as when it is dressed up as sincerity." - Søren Kierkegaard Ian McCulloch the U2 fan: "Who buys U2 records anyway? It's just music for plumbers and bricklayers. Bono, what a slob. You'd think with all that climbing about he does, he'd look real fit and that. But he's real fat, y'know. Reminds me of a soddin' mountain goat." "And as for Bono, he needs a colostomy bag for his mouth." U2gigs: The most comprehensive U2 setlist database! Gig pictures \| Blog

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BonoIsMyMuse Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 5,241 Local Time: 06:34 PM	This was the first song on the album I really fell in love with. It would be fantastic live, and I'll be really disappointed if they don't play it. Bono at his songwriting best. It does seem like it would be a good B stage song, too. Let's keep our fingers crossed! __________________

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02-23-2005, 07:02 AM	#3
Aardvark747 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Obscured By Clouds... Posts: 22,413 Local Time: 11:34 PM	It should get a little rotation on this tour

02-23-2005, 07:58 AM	#4
corner Acrobat Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Scotland Posts: 381 Local Time: 10:34 PM	This is one of the few U2 songs which I loved initially because of the lyrics...and then later the music. Usually, it is the music that appeals to me first in a U2 song, before later coming round to the lyrics. I also reckon that this song means that little bit more, for people that are in a long term relationship. I'm often reminded of the line "I could never take a chance, on losing love to find romance" whenever I see a pretty lady.

02-23-2005, 09:22 AM	#5
beatlesboy War Child Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chicago, IL (In the kingdom of South Suburbia!) Posts: 550 Local Time: 04:34 PM	I could see it easily fitting into the little acoustic set!

02-23-2005, 10:30 AM	#6
MsMofoGone Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where is not important... Posts: 26,742 Local Time: 04:34 PM	As I've mentioned on other threads... This is my "favorite" song off "HTDAAB" (which is kinda surprising.. because I usually like more "rocking" songs first...) But I do believe...it's the lyrics... that "reeled" me in...(to this "mellow-er" tune) "How I can hurt......when I'm holding you"...... Now, that's absolutely......"CLASSIC"...... ( just imagine Bono singing those lyrics to a fan onstage...) OMG!! That would definitely..."SEND" us into orbit...wouldn't it??

02-23-2005, 11:59 AM	#7
mcranston The Fly Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 100 Local Time: 10:34 PM	I can't agree. I am praying this song sees no rotation at any U2 concert. Mike

02-23-2005, 12:03 PM	#8
corner Acrobat Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Scotland Posts: 381 Local Time: 10:34 PM	I guess it's the kind of song you either or you

02-23-2005, 12:05 PM	#9
rica The Fly Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 79 Local Time: 10:34 PM	I agree w/ Corner that it may have more meaning to somebody in a marriage / long term relationship. There will always be temptation but it is not worth risking a commitment to a loved one. In regard to the tune itself, music is subjective. Turn up the bass on this song and listen to it more than 3-4 times. I garuntee you will be humming "little sister" in your head for days straight.

02-23-2005, 01:28 PM	#12
mads Refugee Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 1,041 Local Time: 06:34 PM	oh, i absolutely love it. it'd be amazing live.

02-23-2005, 01:35 PM	#13
broken toy The Fly Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Eugene, OR, USA Posts: 145 Local Time: 10:34 PM	If not technically "acoustic," they certainly could do it as part of a "cabaret" set on the b stage (or whatever it will be on this tour). There are several songs from their catalog that would play better in a more intimate atmosphere, but would still benefit from the full band/electric treatment.