Ok, I know what you’re thinking..another Bono’s voice thread. However without delving into the largely subjective debate, at least not in this first post, about when Bono was a better singer or when you or me personally think Bono sounded the best according to what YOU think is pleasing to the ear this comparison of Gloria, 1983 vs. Gloria 2005 demonstrates in a very clear way how the strength and power of his voice has changed over time. Notice I didn’t say which is “better” or even which one I prefer but maybe you can guess…
Now of course inevitably this will turn into a debate of “Bono can’t sing anymore” vs. “He’s sounded better in the 2000’s than he ever has”. However I think the bottom line is that being a skilled singer (which I think he still is) who can make the best of his abilities at the time doesn’t necessarily mean having a strong voice…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK34DVYsICY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkaI_8SUv4c
Now of course inevitably this will turn into a debate of “Bono can’t sing anymore” vs. “He’s sounded better in the 2000’s than he ever has”. However I think the bottom line is that being a skilled singer (which I think he still is) who can make the best of his abilities at the time doesn’t necessarily mean having a strong voice…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK34DVYsICY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkaI_8SUv4c