A Man and a Woman … overlooked smash hit

EXIT_TO_THE_NORTH · 11-12-2004, 10:36 AM

this thing has radio all over it. not that I value that sort of thing with any song by U2, but I see this tune exploding. I've listened to it a 1000 times — something about Bono's vocals makes this song somehow great for me. and the bass line of course. The perfect love song.

Hoodlem · 11-12-2004, 10:39 AM

It's Edge in the backgroung that does it for me. Sounds so U2 but so fresh at the same time. Some new ground here I would say.

purpleblackeye · 11-12-2004, 10:41 AM

yes, i think it has broad appeal. although a pretty good song, probably the weakest one on the album. too adult contemporary though, like something you would hear on the banana republic or gap soundtrack. who knows, it may grow to become my favorite.

Jaxx · 11-12-2004, 10:42 AM

I love that song. When I first read the title and song descriptions I was expecting something really lame. I was very pleasantly surprised when I heard it. Really cool bass, good lyrics, some soulful vocals from bono. It sounds great. I think it could become a b-stage classic. I just hope they do it full band and not just Edge and Bono, because it would really be a shame to miss Adam's bass.

AtomicLemon · 11-12-2004, 10:42 AM

THIS is the one that always seems to get stuck in my head at the end of the day. Even if I'm jamming to COBL or another tune, AMAAW is the one that stands out.

RademR · 11-12-2004, 10:47 AM

Adam runs the shows on this track, his bass is incredible. I love the "rue st. divine" verse with the background vocals. Great song, if the rest of the album wasnt so strong, I would say it could be released as a single. Dont think it will happen though.

LPU2 · 11-12-2004, 10:49 AM

It's going to get a lot of radio play regardless of whether it's released as a single or not. LOVE this song. That urban, almost salsa-like rhythm makes me want to put a rose in my mouth, click my heels and shake me arse.

EXIT_TO_THE_NORTH · 11-12-2004, 10:50 AM

I prefer U2 making a tune that is a bit adult contemporary as opposed to a tune made to appeal to the teen-agers, a la Vertigo. Somehow AMAAW seems more real. I'll take AMAAW over Vertigo any time.

boosterjuice · 11-12-2004, 10:53 AM

I'm sure this song will go to Radio. It really is great and I appreciate more and more with every listen.

That said, it doesn't sound typical U2. By releasing this song to radio, it may introduce U2 to new fans.

atikicat · 11-12-2004, 11:01 AM

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Originally posted by purpleblackeye
yes, i think it has broad appeal. although a pretty good song, probably the weakest one on the album. too adult contemporary though, like something you would hear on the banana republic or gap soundtrack. who knows, it may grow to become my favorite.

It is quite adult contemporary, but no more so than any of Sting's music...so it doesn't bother me. It kind of reminds me of Love Comes Tumbling actually. The only thing I really don't like about it is the falsetto in the middle of the song. At the end it's alright, but the falsetto in the middle is just...

kevink · 11-12-2004, 11:09 AM

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Originally posted by LPU2
It's going to get a lot of radio play regardless of whether it's released as a single or not.

Very true. Just like how In A Little While wasn't released as a single, but it got radio play too.

mikeuk · 11-12-2004, 11:19 AM

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Originally posted by kevink

Very true. Just like how In A Little While wasn't released as a single, but it got radio play too.

Will be the real surprise in terms of radio play- will be massive, and as others have written- open up a whole new audience to/for U2

Mike

starsgoblue · 11-12-2004, 11:36 AM

I really hope this song makes the radio....I absolutley love it!

purpleblackeye · 11-12-2004, 01:24 PM

gee, i hope it doesn't sound any more adult contemporary than Sting...cuz he sucks (well, everything post-The Police, to be fair)

and i see no resemblance to Love Comes Tumbling, which is a much better song IMO.

sjakie · 11-12-2004, 02:32 PM

its my favorite up till now, don't really understand why al lot of people don't like it...

Axver · 11-12-2004, 02:35 PM

It's my least favourite on the album, but that's not saying a lot because I love every single track. I can see why it would be a major hit, though I'm hoping they choose other songs to be singles.

one4u2 · 11-12-2004, 02:38 PM

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Originally posted by starsgoblue
I really hope this song makes the radio....I absolutley love it!

**Diemen** · 11-12-2004, 05:14 PM

This song has yet to really grab me. It's nice and all, but nothing about it really grabs me as special. In fact right now it's my least favorite on the album.

chintito · 11-12-2004, 06:11 PM

AMAAW is very pretty and complete, one of the few songs that sounds so on the record. hope they release it as a single. it sounds like a more tuneful and classier version of wild honey. a highlight for me so far.

Oregoropa · 11-13-2004, 04:18 AM

I completely agree that this will be the sleeper hit on the album.

Especially in the Banana Republic.

11-12-2004, 10:36 AM	#1
EXIT_TO_THE_NORTH The Fly Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 114 Local Time: 05:19 AM	A Man and a Woman … overlooked smash hit this thing has radio all over it. not that I value that sort of thing with any song by U2, but I see this tune exploding. I've listened to it a 1000 times — something about Bono's vocals makes this song somehow great for me. and the bass line of course. The perfect love song. __________________

11-12-2004, 10:39 AM	#2
Hoodlem War Child Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Payson, UT Posts: 816 Local Time: 02:19 AM	It's Edge in the backgroung that does it for me. Sounds so U2 but so fresh at the same time. Some new ground here I would say. __________________

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Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 07:19 PM	It's my least favourite on the album, but that's not saying a lot because I love every single track. I can see why it would be a major hit, though I'm hoping they choose other songs to be singles. __________________ "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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Oregoropa Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Polish-American Stronghold PA Posts: 4,144 Local Time: 04:19 AM	I completely agree that this will be the sleeper hit on the album. Especially in the Banana Republic. __________________

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11-12-2004, 10:41 AM	#3
purpleblackeye War Child Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 742 Local Time: 09:19 AM	yes, i think it has broad appeal. although a pretty good song, probably the weakest one on the album. too adult contemporary though, like something you would hear on the banana republic or gap soundtrack. who knows, it may grow to become my favorite.

11-12-2004, 10:42 AM	#4
Jaxx The Fly Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 175 Local Time: 09:19 AM	I love that song. When I first read the title and song descriptions I was expecting something really lame. I was very pleasantly surprised when I heard it. Really cool bass, good lyrics, some soulful vocals from bono. It sounds great. I think it could become a b-stage classic. I just hope they do it full band and not just Edge and Bono, because it would really be a shame to miss Adam's bass.

11-12-2004, 10:42 AM	#5
AtomicLemon War Child Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 995 Local Time: 02:19 AM	THIS is the one that always seems to get stuck in my head at the end of the day. Even if I'm jamming to COBL or another tune, AMAAW is the one that stands out.

11-12-2004, 10:47 AM	#6
RademR Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Washington D.C. Posts: 5,281 Local Time: 05:19 AM	Adam runs the shows on this track, his bass is incredible. I love the "rue st. divine" verse with the background vocals. Great song, if the rest of the album wasnt so strong, I would say it could be released as a single. Dont think it will happen though.

11-12-2004, 10:49 AM	#7
LPU2 War Child Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 706 Local Time: 02:19 AM	It's going to get a lot of radio play regardless of whether it's released as a single or not. LOVE this song. That urban, almost salsa-like rhythm makes me want to put a rose in my mouth, click my heels and shake me arse.

11-12-2004, 10:50 AM	#8
EXIT_TO_THE_NORTH The Fly Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 114 Local Time: 05:19 AM	I prefer U2 making a tune that is a bit adult contemporary as opposed to a tune made to appeal to the teen-agers, a la Vertigo. Somehow AMAAW seems more real. I'll take AMAAW over Vertigo any time.

11-12-2004, 10:53 AM	#9
boosterjuice Refugee Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,810 Local Time: 03:19 AM	I'm sure this song will go to Radio. It really is great and I appreciate more and more with every listen. That said, it doesn't sound typical U2. By releasing this song to radio, it may introduce U2 to new fans.

11-12-2004, 11:36 AM	#13
starsgoblue Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Looking for direction to perfection Posts: 17,828 Local Time: 04:19 AM	I really hope this song makes the radio....I absolutley love it!

11-12-2004, 01:24 PM	#14
purpleblackeye War Child Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 742 Local Time: 09:19 AM	gee, i hope it doesn't sound any more adult contemporary than Sting...cuz he sucks (well, everything post-The Police, to be fair) and i see no resemblance to Love Comes Tumbling, which is a much better song IMO.

11-12-2004, 02:32 PM	#15
sjakie The Fly Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: netherlands Posts: 59 Local Time: 10:19 AM	its my favorite up till now, don't really understand why al lot of people don't like it...

11-12-2004, 05:14 PM	#18
Diemen Resident Photo Buff Forum Moderator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Somewhere in middle America Posts: 13,663 Local Time: 03:19 AM	This song has yet to really grab me. It's nice and all, but nothing about it really grabs me as special. In fact right now it's my least favorite on the album.

11-12-2004, 06:11 PM	#19
chintito The Fly Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: London Posts: 44 Local Time: 10:19 AM	AMAAW is very pretty and complete, one of the few songs that sounds so on the record. hope they release it as a single. it sounds like a more tuneful and classier version of wild honey. a highlight for me so far.