(11-22-2006) U2: From A to NZ - The New Zealand Herald*

[HelloAngel]

U2: From A to NZ

With U2 playing two previously postponed sold-out Auckland concerts we thought it was time to look at the group's 30-year history and examine what they mean now.

Check out the full list here.

 

[Vincent Vega]

O is for One

The song from Achtung Baby, the 1991 album which might have been an at times noisy, dark and funky reaction to the grandeur of its predecessors but this ballad is possibly their greatest and most misunderstood song.

Bono: "The song is a bit twisted, which is why I could never figure out why people want it at their weddings. I have certainly met 100 people who've had it at their weddings. I tell them, 'Are you mad? It's about splitting up!"'




having been postponed from its March dates due to the ongoing illness of the Edge's daughter Sian.

Do they know more than others?

As far as I know it's only speculation, and they make it to a fact.

 

[kimby]

having been postponed from its March dates due to the ongoing illness of the Edge's daughter Sian.

Do they know more than others?

As far as I know it's only speculation, and they make it to a fact.

Her illness is mentioned as the reason for the postponement in the "U2 by U2" book--but doesn't go into detail about what it is or anything.

 

[Vincent Vega]

Ah, ok. I will receive that book for Christmas or birthday.

 

[Carek1230]

^You will enjoy the book, it's a great read!

 

[Vincent Vega]

Can't wait. The Zoo TV DVD is there as well. One month to go