Street Mission - 1978 demo

[dabiggestu2fan]

WOW i just heard U2's street mission. I thinks its the closest they ever came to heavy metal! Imagine how much this song would rock if they redid it!!! Its fll of potential, too bad its only a demo. If you haven't heard it i suggest listening to it its great if you like heavier songs!

Nico

 

[dabiggestu2fan]

does anyone know if this was a u2 song or a cover?? the guitars are insane!! so much energy!!!

 

[catlhere]

http://www.u2wanderer.org/disco/dalb004.html

Here's a little info I found about their first recordings (I believe) which Street Mission was featured! Hopefully someone knows a little more than me! And yes, I like the song too!

 

[Axver]

does anyone know if this was a u2 song or a cover?? the guitars are insane!! so much energy!!!

It's a U2 original.

Although U2 did covers in their earliest incarnations, the earliest recording of a cover that I know of dates from 1 February 1981, All Along The Watchtower at a London gig.

The various early demos (some officially released, most not) are U2 originals.

 

[typhoon]

It's an original song. It was one of their first recordings and is fairly heavily bootlegged. It was only released officially in 2004 as part of their Digital Bullshit, I mean, Digital Boxset.

(Edit: I had this open in a tab for a while, so I didn't notice Axver totally beat me to the punch.)

 

[Nisse]

ttt.. Axver...
what about Glad To See You Go in Cork 79'

 

[Utoo]

If you like the song, check out the video---classic!

 

[SunBloc]

^What a Blast!! Reminds of Franz Ferdinand - a little.

 

[dabiggestu2fan]

thanks everyone for the replies! Its awsome to see its a U2 original! must go listen to it again hehehehe

 

[gareth brown]

ttt.. Axver...
what about Glad To See You Go in Cork 79'

hehe, was going to say that.

Street Mission is a great track but I much prefer The Fool.

 

[dabiggestu2fan]

i am trying to get the fool but cant get it anywhere :-(

 

[dabiggestu2fan]

and looking for inside out as well

 

[LemonAid]

check this out....


http://www.you tube.com/w/U2-Street-Mission-1978?v=dhKSWY7tZ1E&search=u2


classic!

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