Set list party : BOK Center, Tulsa; May 2, 2018

[Hewson]

The only thing I don't understand is why it took them so long to figure this out.

Cause too often they just can't get out of their own way.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Cause too often they just can't get out of their own way.

Woah oh oh? Ahhh

 

[Rachel D.]

I never understood the idea that Acrobat wouldn't be a good live song (provided they didn't fuck it up, of course). It's got great drums, a scorching guitar part, good beat, and a great hook.

The only thing I don't understand is why it took them so long to figure this out.

They must have been scared or something. I thought I heard Bono say “We did it!” afterwards, like he was relieved.

 

[TheGeekyU2Fan]

I'm exciiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiited for San Jose!

Me too!!! I'm going there too!!!

 

[YBORCITY]

Just heard full Acrobat! Sooo scorching! Take a bow, Edge!

Also just yt'd LOH very good but not quite up at top-notch. Maybe because mAdam didn't play the Bass of Doom on second verse. (first version)
OTOH- The Blackout was fantastic!!!

I agree with you Edge just plain nailed that song!

 

[corianderstem]

Me too!!! I'm going there too!!!

Good, I'm glad you're able to go!

Did you finally talk your folks into doing GA, or are you in the seats?

 

[corianderstem]

I never understood the idea that Acrobat wouldn't be a good live song (provided they didn't fuck it up, of course). It's got great drums, a scorching guitar part, good beat, and a great hook.

Also, you can waltz to it. What's a good GA experience without some waltzing?

They must have been scared or something. I thought I heard Bono say “We did it!” afterwards, like he was relieved.

I'm frankly surprised he didn't add ".... now stop fucking asking us about it!"

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Also, you can waltz to it. What's a good GA experience without some waltzing?

 

[corianderstem]

That's a bingo!

 

[deltau922]

Just adding my name to the list of people who thought Acrobat was incredible. After all the hype, I didn't think there was a chance that the live performance could live up to peoples' expectations but I was wrong - it was a scorcher. I *really* hope they do this one every night.

Agreed. It sounded pretty much just like the album version (instrumentally). I didn’t think it would ever live up to the hype either but it was excellent and I imagine will still improve.

 

[YBORCITY]

Agreed. It sounded pretty much just like the album version (instrumentally). I didn’t think it would ever live up to the hype either but it was excellent and I imagine will still improve.

I always thought it would be a great song to play live but wasn't sure if the actual buildup would equal the performance and I really thought it did... it was

 

[TheGeekyU2Fan]

Good, I'm glad you're able to go!

Did you finally talk your folks into doing GA, or are you in the seats?

Thanks! Unfortunately I'm still in the seats, behind the I stage most likely all the way back where I can't see the screen.

 

[daygloeyes2]

If they keep Acrobat in the setlist, I'll have seen that and Exit live more times than Stuck. Left is up, down is right. Anyways, I am excited as fuuuuuuuck for this tour.

 

[The_acrobat]

I’ve been to 13 shows since 1997. I have seen Exit twice, and Desire once... that’s a weird factoid.

 

[dan_smee]

I’ve been to 13 shows since 1997. I have seen Exit twice, and Desire once... that’s a weird factoid.

That is weird.

I’ve been to four shows, and I’ve seen Kite, Miss Sarajevo, Walk On, Scarlet, Stingray Guitar, and Zoo Station more than I’ve seen I Will Follow

 

[DeVaul]

Would kill for Kite to come back.

 

[brooklynmike]

Would kill for Kite to come back.

Depends on which way the wind blows.

 

[Hewson]

Depends on which way the wind blows.

And if Charlie Brown's tree is still standing.

 

[dan_smee]

The version we got on Vertigo was pretty special..

 

[brooklynmike]

The Cate Blanchett special.

 

[DeVaul]

Keep the solo, kill the name-drop

 

[kabigon]

Keep the solo, kill the name-drop

'DeVaul, this is for you. Edge!?'

*Edge has technical difficulties and they have to end the song early*

 

[dan_smee]

Re Edge technical difficulties, who else picked up Edge starting the Acrobat riff half a bar early for the second verse? Sounded jarring

 

[The_acrobat]

Re Edge technical difficulties, who else picked up Edge starting the Acrobat riff half a bar early for the second verse? Sounded jarring

Yeah... between that and Bono being a beat ahead of the rest of the band for awhile really threw me off. They'll get it!