Grr.. what happened to Zoo Station & Fly?

[ZooMoFo]

I'm seeing them in Dallas next week and was really really hoping to hear one or both of these... have they been dropped completely? I haven't seen them in many recent setlists

 

[theu2fly]

There was a rumor because of Larry's fatigue, that his wrists hurt playing those big numbers...

Also, it could be that Zoo Station and The Fly were meant for the outdoor stadiums, instead of indoor arenas.

Just a thought.

 

[Chizip]

Also, it could be that Zoo Station and The Fly were meant for the outdoor stadiums, instead of indoor arenas.

except that they played these two songs at most of the shows during the first leg, which was indoors.

 

[zoopop]

No one knows. You might be in luck. As there playing Houston the night before and Dallas the following night. If they decided to play Zoo Station or The Fly I would think it would be the 2nd night of a back to back. Plus it'll be a Saturday night!!!!

 

[Axver]

There was a rumor because of Larry's fatigue, that his wrists hurt playing those big numbers...

The more I think about this, the less I buy it. If it's Larry's wrists, the acoustic set would come in the middle of the main set to break up the intensity of drumming for over an hour straight. Why give him a rest for most of the first encore when he's just had one break and has another coming up before the second encore? You don't need a break after a break!

 

[LMP]

Maybe they wanted to vary the set more and got tired of playing them everynight?

I don't care, they should be played EVERY NIGHT, along with Bad

 

[bigwali]

There was a rumor because of Larry's fatigue, that his wrists hurt playing those big numbers...

Also, it could be that Zoo Station and The Fly were meant for the outdoor stadiums, instead of indoor arenas.

Just a thought.

Does he have carpal tunnel? If so surgery will correct it after the tour. In any event, it is unfortunate they have dropped The Fly & Zoo Station.

For drummers and percussionists, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common problem that affects the hand and wrist causing pain, numbness and a decrease in functionality. It may be viewed as a form of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI). A wrist support or brace is standard initial practice for CTS sufferers. This maintains the wrist in a stable neutral position which keeps the tunnel as wide as possible, it should give some relief.

 

[KUEFC09U2]

all i can say is people asked for setlist variation and they got it

 

[Mynthor]

Maybe they wanted to vary the set more and got tired of playing them everynight?

I don't care, they should be played EVERY NIGHT, along with Bad

Totally agree

 

[theu2fly]

Look on the bright side, we'll get 2 DVDs that feature the performances of the songs!

 

[cleazer]

The more I think about this, the less I buy it. If it's Larry's wrists, the acoustic set would come in the middle of the main set to break up the intensity of drumming for over an hour straight. Why give him a rest for most of the first encore when he's just had one break and has another coming up before the second encore? You don't need a break after a break!

Quite logical.

I think people are just going to have to accept the fact that U2 wanted to change these songs. They just got tired of playing the same stuff over and over again, and these were among the ones to get voted off the island.

Q: Why do they play acoustic songs like The First Time?
A: Well, duh, because they like to!

 

[dizzy]

Look on the bright side, we'll get 2 DVDs that feature the performances of the songs!

True. Very happy about that.

Ah, ZS and The Fly are just mind blowing live!

 

[PG Canada]

I'm so glad I went to the first Toronto show, because it's the only one where they played Zoo Station.

And I have to say, it was one of the greatest moments of my life

When I saw Bono doing the ZooTV throwback silhouette on the big screen, it was so great. He even did the needle in the arm bit.

Unreal.

On the outside rail with Edge pumping his fist at us and yelling "alright, alright, it's alright!"

Absolutely unbelievable. I took my sister to the wednesday show and I wanted her to see the Zoo Station bit so badly cause I've shown her the ZooTV dvd's...and they didn't play it.

 

[impy13]

Well let's look at it this way:

Larry (despite his injury) likes the hard stuff

Dallas is October 29

Larry's birthday is October 31

In essence, this is Larry's birthday show, so maybe it'll be his say on whether or not to rock the fuck out


Well, a guy can dream can't he? I really want to see these songs in Dallas too.

 

[Axver]

I'm so glad I went to the first Toronto show, because it's the only one where they played Zoo Station.

Not quite - they did it on the 10th of October at the third NYC show. It was also in the original set for the second NYC show but they didn't do it then ...

 

[timothius]

all i can say is people asked for setlist variation and they got it

Playing The First Time at every concert isn't exactly setlist variation now is it?

We had setlist variation for the first 5-6 shows of this leg.

 

[Canadiens1131]

I'd trade in Zoo and Fly if they just brought back the re-arranged Discotheque :-\

2-for-1 special at the Pop Mart, anyone?

 

[U2girl]

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[bono_man2002]

I'm missing Mysterious Ways....its been gone since Dublin III....

 

[djerdap]

I'm so pissed that the best part of the tour is gone...
U2 are making the same mistakes they did in 2001, when they deleted their best and most rocking songs (Gone, The Fly, Mysterious Ways) from the Elevation Tour Leg 3...

 

[Chizip]

I'm so pissed that the best part of the tour is gone...
U2 are making the same mistakes they did in 2001, when they deleted their best and most rocking songs (Gone, The Fly, Mysterious Ways) from the Elevation Tour Leg 3...

at least they had an excuse in 2001 with the 3rd leg coming after 9/11, but now, i really dont know what they're thinking. i've heard the edge wasn't that happy with discotheque, but it was absolutely mind blowing and everybody here pretty much agrees, so i think the edge is a little

 

[Blue Room]

I'm so pissed that the best part of the tour is gone...

I think thats debatable obviously. They changed up the setlist, something most here were screaming for. Zoo Station and The Fly were great. But I saw that on the first leg. I love that I get to see something different on the third. I actually like the third leg encore. I guess thats just me though judging by some of the responses on these setlist threads.

 

[Joshua_Tree_Hugger]

While Zoo Station and The Fly were definately among the high points of the show when I saw them, I think the most likely reason they have been dropped is that the band just want to mix it up a bit (they are playing most cities for the second time on this leg after all).

The reason they didn't mess with the main set is probably because I think U2 are believers that once they find a main set that really "clicks", they should just stick with it and spread it to as many cities as they can.

Also, I'd have to agree with Axver's logic regarding Larry's wrist. With that in mind, it does seem unlikely that that is the reason that ZS and The Fly were dropped.

 

[KUEFC09U2]

i would call an encore with wild horses, crumbs. and bad pretty damn great

 

[Clawgrabber]

bad, wild horses, and crumbs are great...

AMEN

BUT WE WANT DISCOTHEQUE

why only twice, U2???

 

[ZooMoFo]

I can't wait to see the setlist from Houston.. hopefully that gives us a good idea what they have in store for Dallas!

Three days!!

 

[KUEFC09U2]

bad, wild horses, and crumbs are great...

AMEN

BUT WE WANT DISCOTHEQUE

why only twice, U2???

maybe they didnt enjoy playing it?