Bono was wrong!

xrayjohn · 05-17-2005, 03:59 AM

Anyone else notice that Bono goofed on opening night in San Diego? When he is intorducing "40" he says "We haven't played this one since '83" - I heard them sing it in Boston Garden's on the JT tour back in '87... Anyone else remember times since '83 that it has been performed?

Hewson · 05-17-2005, 04:04 AM

They closed the entire Unforgettable Fire Tour in '85 with it.

timothius · 05-17-2005, 04:05 AM

Several. I think its been about 30 +. It was done extensively through the JT tour. And a touch on Lovetown. It was done twice on PopMart (just Bono & Edge) and there was obviously the snippet fest on Elevation.

So a lot.

bono_man2002 · 05-17-2005, 04:06 AM

'40' was played at most Joshua Tree shows, If not all...MOST of them.

'40' was last played before this tour in Rotterdam, at the end of the LoveTown tour......oh and they did it a couple of times on PopMart.

mirrorballman · 05-17-2005, 05:21 AM

bono is wrong with many things, mostly lyrics

he just doesnt pay attention to this kinda stuff (as to when they played "40" last for instance). and why should he really, he can't keep track like us...

Eliv8 · 05-17-2005, 06:00 AM

They played it 2 nights before at the dress rehearsal

Ellay · 05-17-2005, 06:22 AM

They played it February 2001 at the London Astoria...

Joshua_Tree_Hugger · 05-17-2005, 07:18 AM

But how many of the above were FULL BAND versions, not snippets? Bono is obviously referring to when they last played the full arrangement of the song. And yes, he does get it wrong sometimes

knox · 05-17-2005, 07:57 AM

Was '83 the last time they did it with Edge on bass and Adam on the guitar, maybe? Or did they ~always~ do it like that?

njelevation06 · 05-17-2005, 08:34 AM

bono is notorious for changing the length of time since a song has been played ... he used to say the same thing with 11 O'clock tick tock last tour and so on , , , i think it's a joke

starsgoblue · 05-17-2005, 10:09 AM

I don't think Bono really pays attention to the nitty gritty details....and I don't really see why he'd go look up the exact year or date to be honest.

Give or take a few years on the song, it was still a big deal and that's the main point he was trying to convey.

xrayjohn · 05-17-2005, 12:03 PM

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Originally posted by Joshua_Tree_Hugger
But how many of the above were FULL BAND versions, not snippets? Bono is obviously referring to when they last played the full arrangement of the song. And yes, he does get it wrong sometimes

It was the full band in '87 with edge on bass and adam on guitar... I agree with everyone, it doesn't really matter at all. I just happened to notice and wondered what was up...

mysticchild · 05-17-2005, 01:17 PM

If I were performing night after night , I would probably not remember alot of things that I say or have said. And I do remember that every show I saw in 87 they played 40. I was suppose to be in NYC tomorrow but I had to change the date until Nov so I am really having withdrawls now. Yikes!:eek laugh:

hluvslmj · 05-17-2005, 01:31 PM

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Originally posted by Hewson
They closed the entire Unforgettable Fire Tour in '85 with it.

Yes that's when I last heard it - people were singing it in the parking lot afterwards.

2heartsboston · 05-19-2005, 03:12 PM

I am have seen 4 tours incl JT
and I am Delighted they are Playing it Again ..
I hope Boston helps out Loud and Proud and Carry it on for a few after they are thru........
100th Post oh boy where does the time go

Val · 05-19-2005, 04:57 PM

Bono remembers everything he has ever said and to whom he said it to. He also remembers every face in the crowd, and every place he has visited. He just doesn't remember LYRICS.

blueeyedgirl · 05-19-2005, 05:15 PM

I read in a book written about fans once that if you were to put a rock star and their fan on a quiz show about that star's career, the fan would win hands down every time. No way would the star remember every detail like the fan would know.

And that's cos we are all step from being psycho stalkers!

diamond · 05-19-2005, 05:45 PM

it's all George Bush's fault

daygloeyes2 · 05-19-2005, 05:47 PM

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Originally posted by diamond
it's all George Bush's fault

That's what I was going to say!

MattFromNYC · 05-19-2005, 10:29 PM

george bush cant even remember what his name is....

i bet if someone asked him if hes male or female.. he'd have to ask Cheney....

05-17-2005, 03:59 AM	#1
xrayjohn Babyface Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 19 Local Time: 02:13 PM	Bono was wrong! Anyone else notice that Bono goofed on opening night in San Diego? When he is intorducing "40" he says "We haven't played this one since '83" - I heard them sing it in Boston Garden's on the JT tour back in '87... Anyone else remember times since '83 that it has been performed? __________________

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Hewson Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Your own private Idaho Posts: 34,420 Local Time: 02:13 PM	They closed the entire Unforgettable Fire Tour in '85 with it. __________________

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05-17-2005, 04:05 AM	#3
timothius Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In the late 70s, early 80's... Posts: 8,465 Local Time: 05:13 AM	Several. I think its been about 30 +. It was done extensively through the JT tour. And a touch on Lovetown. It was done twice on PopMart (just Bono & Edge) and there was obviously the snippet fest on Elevation. So a lot.

05-17-2005, 04:06 AM	#4
bono_man2002 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: In the wrong band Posts: 28,506 Local Time: 05:13 AM	'40' was played at most Joshua Tree shows, If not all...MOST of them. '40' was last played before this tour in Rotterdam, at the end of the LoveTown tour......oh and they did it a couple of times on PopMart.

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mirrorballman Refugee Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Miami, New Orleans, London, Belfast and ..... ? Posts: 1,798 Local Time: 07:13 PM	bono is wrong with many things, mostly lyrics he just doesnt pay attention to this kinda stuff (as to when they played "40" last for instance). and why should he really, he can't keep track like us...

05-17-2005, 06:00 AM	#6
Eliv8 Refugee Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: A Place Called San Diego Posts: 1,842 Local Time: 11:13 AM	They played it 2 nights before at the dress rehearsal

05-17-2005, 06:22 AM	#7
Ellay Refugee Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: England Posts: 2,077 Local Time: 07:13 PM	They played it February 2001 at the London Astoria...

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Joshua_Tree_Hugger Refugee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Galway, Ireland Posts: 1,164 Local Time: 07:13 PM	But how many of the above were FULL BAND versions, not snippets? Bono is obviously referring to when they last played the full arrangement of the song. And yes, he does get it wrong sometimes

05-17-2005, 07:57 AM	#9
knox Refugee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicago, IL, USA Posts: 1,611 Local Time: 01:13 PM	Was '83 the last time they did it with Edge on bass and Adam on the guitar, maybe? Or did they ~always~ do it like that?

05-17-2005, 08:34 AM	#10
njelevation06 War Child Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 680 Local Time: 02:13 PM	bono is notorious for changing the length of time since a song has been played ... he used to say the same thing with 11 O'clock tick tock last tour and so on , , , i think it's a joke

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starsgoblue Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Looking for direction to perfection Posts: 17,828 Local Time: 01:13 PM	I don't think Bono really pays attention to the nitty gritty details....and I don't really see why he'd go look up the exact year or date to be honest. Give or take a few years on the song, it was still a big deal and that's the main point he was trying to convey.

05-17-2005, 01:17 PM	#13
mysticchild Acrobat Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: N. Hollywood Posts: 421 Local Time: 11:13 AM	If I were performing night after night , I would probably not remember alot of things that I say or have said. And I do remember that every show I saw in 87 they played 40. I was suppose to be in NYC tomorrow but I had to change the date until Nov so I am really having withdrawls now. Yikes!:eek laugh:

05-19-2005, 03:12 PM	#15
2heartsboston The Fly Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 162 Local Time: 02:13 PM	I am have seen 4 tours incl JT and I am Delighted they are Playing it Again .. I hope Boston helps out Loud and Proud and Carry it on for a few after they are thru........ 100th Post oh boy where does the time go

05-19-2005, 04:57 PM	#16
Val Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: New York Posts: 3,875 Local Time: 02:13 PM	Bono remembers everything he has ever said and to whom he said it to. He also remembers every face in the crowd, and every place he has visited. He just doesn't remember LYRICS.

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blueeyedgirl Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bottom of the earth Posts: 6,776 Local Time: 03:43 AM	I read in a book written about fans once that if you were to put a rock star and their fan on a quiz show about that star's career, the fan would win hands down every time. No way would the star remember every detail like the fan would know. And that's cos we are all step from being psycho stalkers!

05-19-2005, 05:45 PM	#18
diamond ONE love, blood, life Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tempe, Az USA Posts: 12,856 Local Time: 11:13 AM	it's all George Bush's fault