New York in New York

partygirl33 · 10-04-2001, 05:06 PM

A lot of people here have said that U2 should avoid this song, or change the lyrics a bit and perform it as a tribute.

As a NYer my feeling is that the song is perfect for the time... though it will strike us right to the core, no doubt. The only line that bothers me is "religious nuts, political fanatics". I see where that could be a bit too much to take.

But for me personally, this song performed live right now would be somewhat cathartic. I'm really hoping they will still play New York at MSG. Does anyone else feel this way? Is there a side to this that I'm not seeing?

Just interested in other's perspectives...

PG33

*Ally* · 10-04-2001, 05:08 PM

i totally agree, partygirl! i, too, live in the city, and i really hope that they keep New York in the setlist. in fact, i'd love to see bono come out for that song wearing a FDNY hat!

partygirl33 · 10-04-2001, 05:13 PM

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Originally posted by *Ally*:
i totally agree, partygirl! i, too, live in the city, and i really hope that they keep New York in the setlist. in fact, i'd love to see bono come out for that song wearing a FDNY hat!

Holy crap...how cool would that be... I bet he does wear one, too! I'm glad my tickets are for Saturday, but I'm sort of jealous of those who will get to experience the first night at MSG!

Mysterious_Ways · 10-04-2001, 05:16 PM

They will play NY for us!!!!

Why!!????!!!

Ummm because I said so

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*Ally* · 10-04-2001, 05:27 PM

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Originally posted by partygirl33:
Holy crap...how cool would that be... I bet he does wear one, too! I'm glad my tickets are for Saturday, but I'm sort of jealous of those who will get to experience the first night at MSG!

nah, don't worry about- the last show in a particular city is usually the best! (that's when they usually mix up the set-list, etc.) i'll hopefully be at the 24th and 25th- can't make it to the 27th- but only if prop comes through!! *bites nails nervously*

10-04-2001, 05:06 PM	#1
partygirl33 The Fly Join Date: May 2001 Location: NY, NY Posts: 287 Local Time: 09:47 PM	New York in New York A lot of people here have said that U2 should avoid this song, or change the lyrics a bit and perform it as a tribute. As a NYer my feeling is that the song is perfect for the time... though it will strike us right to the core, no doubt. The only line that bothers me is "religious nuts, political fanatics". I see where that could be a bit too much to take. But for me personally, this song performed live right now would be somewhat cathartic. I'm really hoping they will still play New York at MSG. Does anyone else feel this way? Is there a side to this that I'm not seeing? Just interested in other's perspectives... PG33 __________________

10-04-2001, 05:08 PM	#2
Ally New Yorker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,714 Local Time: 05:47 PM	i totally agree, partygirl! i, too, live in the city, and i really hope that they keep New York in the setlist. in fact, i'd love to see bono come out for that song wearing a FDNY hat! __________________

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Mysterious_Ways The Fly Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Hoboken, NJ USA Posts: 101 Local Time: 09:47 PM	They will play NY for us!!!! Why!!????!!! Ummm because I said so ------------------ ...Its no secret that a liar won't believe in anyone else...