Why this is the REAL setlist

[broken toy]

Originally posted by Lancemc



Plus, considering this will be my first U2 concert, it would just seem like a kick in the nuts if they suddenly decided to not play it. I know that's selfish, but I can't help but feel that way.

Ah!

Now I understand. Yeah, if you haven't seen them before, you want to see Streets. I'm coming from a rather jaded position of several shows over tours going back to 1987.

There is NO QUESTION after seeing them on six tours that Streets is THE crowd/band experience unlike any other, even moreso than Bad.

It's just that it's so automatic, that I'd like to see them challenge themselves to create NEW, unforgettable traditions. And I'd hate for any of their songs to ever feel stale in concert. I've gotten that feeling from WOWY, Pride, Bullet and a few others. I think Bad really benefited from being shelved for awhile.

I admit that when I see them on this tour, I'm sure I'll groove to Streets as much as ever, and I don't begrudge you wanting to taste that particular Manna.

[BonoIsMyMuse]

Originally posted by Axver


... U2 without Bono. Edge without arms. A day without a sunrise. The world without an orbit.

Poor Edge would look funny without arms!

Admittedly, Streets isn't one of my favorite songs when I listen to the Joshua Tree, but I love it live. I'm sure they'll play it. And if they're going to have that long catwalk connecting the main stage and B stage, Bono has to run around on it sometime--and what better song to do it during than Streets?

[MsMofoGone]

I want to hear "New Year's Day", because during the Elevation tour, they did play it during one show, but not on the show I was there for....so that was disappointing. Also I think 11 O'Clock Tick Tock sounds good too.... But actually (from the new music) I'd love to hear "A Man And A Woman", because that would be the perfect time for Bono to dance w/ someone on stage. They can forget "All Because Of You" & "Crumbs.." They aren't that great.

[broken toy]

You'll get All Because of You. It's a U.S. single, and one of the few really up-tempo songs on the new album. They need to spice the set with those numbers, because most of their popular catalog is mid-tempo or at least has a less-racy feel.

[whasjoewahn]

Originally posted by broken toy
You'll get All Because of You. It's a U.S. single, and one of the few really up-tempo songs on the new album. They need to spice the set with those numbers, because most of their popular catalog is mid-tempo or at least has a less-racy feel.

Agree, imo the only new songs that they will leave out are:

- Crumbs
- AMAAW

And One STep Closer will be the perfect opener for Streets...

[Axver]

Originally posted by whasjoewahn


Agree, imo the only new songs that they will leave out are:

- Crumbs
- AMAAW

And One STep Closer will be the perfect opener for Streets...

Considering the DVD performance and the fact that the lyrics are the kind of thing Bono would want to sing, I have a hard time believing Crumbs will be left out.

[broken toy]

Originally posted by Axver
Considering the DVD performance and the fact that the lyrics are the kind of thing Bono would want to sing, I have a hard time believing Crumbs will be left out.

I would have thought the same thing about Peace On Earth, although the music wasn't as solid as in Crumbs.

You may well be right, though, especially given Bono's recent lecture tour.

The question becomes one of numbers, as in how many new songs will they play, thus squeezing out classics or "exotics"?

The first six songs from HTDAAB are guaranteed. Original is a must. I think we all agree that One Step Closer is likely to be snippeted at most. A Man and A Woman is highly unlikely, unless as an acoustic (and then probably rarely).

That leaves Yahweh and Crumbs, which both boast some evidence that they would be played. If they both are, that would be 9.5 out of 11 songs; almost half a standard show.

[lazarus]

Yahweh is definitely being played. Adam said he wanted to play this live. It's a VERY likely show- closing possibility.

Crumbs would seem obvious to me. While I know it has its detractors, it's upbeat and there's no denying the chorus is catchy. How often do they leave something like that out of the show?

Plus the guy in the other thread has a friend who works at the rehearsal space and said they've been playing Crumbs.

I know that's secondhand info but it's better than pure speculation.


laz