Denver II Setlist Watch and Thread Party.

[U2dork]

I get tired of Pride ....don't know why?...i like the song...i just don't always feel like hearing it....

Pride was my intro to U2 so I have a tender spot for it. I get tired of Pride, often, but then I'll sit and watch that Making of video and see Bono belting out the lyrics and it makes me appreciate it again. That being said, I've seen it at almost every show I've been to and it wouldn't kill me if they switched Pride out for a song that I've never seen live.

 

[tsweeney]

I liked the Zoo TV Running to Stand Still>>>>Streets transition the best.

 

[MrBrau1]

Which make up probebly 10 to 15% of the total audience. U2 are about pleasing the masses. When you are as successful as U2 you have a TON of casual fans that came to hear those songs. The fact that U2 are throwing The Ocean, Electric Co, and An Cat Dubh out there tells me they are throwing the diehards a few bones. They may not be YOUR song choices. Cant please everyone, not even with the diehard songs.

Right, their out of touch with their hardcore audience. That 10-15%.

 

[Chizip]

I liked the Zoo TV Running to Stand Still>>>>Streets transition the best.

yes

although please into streets was a very close second

both give me goosebumps everytime

 

[timothius]

I liked the Zoo TV Running to Stand Still>>>>Streets transition the best.

I see you're RTSS->Streets and raise you a Please->Streets.

 

[angel_28]

I miss the red light in Streets as well unfortueatly i won't be seeing U2 til November

 

[Axver]

Right, their out of touch with their hardcore audience. That 10-15%.

So I'm not part of the hardcore audience now?

 

[tsweeney]

Pride was my intro to U2 so I have a tender spot for it. I get tired of Pride, often, but then I'll sit and watch that Making of video and see Bono belting out the lyrics and it makes me appreciate it again. That being said, I've seen it at almost every show I've been to and it wouldn't kill me if they switched Pride out for a song that I've never seen live.

I remember during the first few shows of Elevation they dropped Pride from the setlist and a lot of people brought signs asking them to play Pride.

 

[Chizip]

So I'm not part of the hardcore audience now?

youre softcore

 

[Zoomerang96]

Yep. It's pretty standard. You know a set it pretty boring when people are clamoring over Bad. A song they've played on every tour since it was recorded.

couldn't agree more. such a shame when they have so many songs...

 

[ericnurgles]

I know a lot of people love Pride and Elevation. A lot of people I know, including myself, like the songs. But really, every show? Would not someone that into Pride want to hear With or Without You just as much? Or Walk On or Kite instead of Elevation? I can't argue with the band wanting to play them. They need to do what they want and have every right to do so.

 

[Axver]

I see you're RTSS->Streets and raise you a Please->Streets.

I see RTSS --> Streets and Please --> Streets and raise you a Resolution And Independence --> Streets Lovetown in all its glory.

 

[popmuzik99]

Ally, you're in law school right? Just thought you said that before. I mention it because I am too.

 

[CPTwister]

Right, their out of touch with their hardcore audience. That 10-15%.

Well, then they always have been. Why are you expecting something different now? If it bothers you so much, dont go to the shows, or look at the setlists. Simple.

 

[U2MaNaIcWeIdO]

I'm not a hardcore fan...as of yet.

 

[*Ally*]

Which make up probebly 10 to 15% of the total audience. U2 are about pleasing the masses. When you are as successful as U2 you have a TON of casual fans that came to hear those songs. The fact that U2 are throwing The Ocean, Electric Co, and An Cat Dubh out there tells me they are throwing the diehards a few bones. They may not be YOUR song choices. Cant please everyone, not even with the diehard songs.

very true. U2 is about appealing to the masses, on some level. which is why i think they keep songs like Pride, NYD, SBS... b/c everyone in the crowd knows these songs, everyone will sing along, and i think they like seeing that kind of mass reaction.

 

[timothius]

I remember during the first few shows of Elevation they dropped Pride from the setlist and a lot of people brought signs asking them to play Pride.

These people are sad, and should be shot.

 

[Chizip]

I remember during the first few shows of Elevation they dropped Pride from the setlist and a lot of people brought signs asking them to play Pride.

probably zootopians

 

[MrBrau1]

So I'm not part of the hardcore audience now?

If you think these sets are great, and couldn't be better, nope.

 

[tsweeney]

I see you're RTSS->Streets and raise you a Please->Streets.

I'll see your Please>>Streets and raise you a Pride>>Streets.

 

[timothius]

I see RTSS --> Streets and Please --> Streets and raise you a Resolution And Independence --> Streets Lovetown in all its glory.

You're bluffing.

*reveals Royal Flush*

 

[knox]

I'm not a hardcore fan...as of yet.

You're posting to an online U2 setlist party.

Face it. You're a hardcore fan.

 

[CTU2fan]

does anybody remember what performance of one had the "walking away" snippet at the end?

i think it was like a 1 time thing

after remembering it i really want to download it now

One w/Walking Away & Walk On snippet - 2001-02-26 Brit Awards, London.

A very cool version IMO.

 

[Zoomerang96]

These people are sad, and should be shot.

haha

 

[angel_28]

I'm a hardcore fan...i do believe ...and proud of it!

 

[Chizip]

One w/Walking Away & Walk On snippet - 2001-02-26 Brit Awards, London.

A very cool version IMO.

sweet thats right, thanks a lot

 

[*Ally*]

Ally, you're in law school right? Just thought you said that before. I mention it because I am too.

yes! i am graduating in may- cannot WAIT. i have my last final next friday... wooohooo! send me a PM if you ever want to commiserate- if you're a 1st year, try not to stress too much, it's totally not worth it. and if you're a 2nd year, look forward to the fact that you'll have a lot less work during your 3rd year. hooray to encountering a fellow law student in the U2 world!

 

[pub crawler]

probably zootopians

 

[Lila64]

I have a solution - they should play for another 30-60 minutes

 

[angel_28]

SETLIST

* COBL
* Beautiful Day
* Vertigo
* Elevation
* GLORIA
* Ocean confirmed - thanks Queen Bee
* NYD
* Miracle Drug
* SYCMIOYO
* LPOE
* SBS
* BTBS // johnny comes marching home
* RTSS
Declaration of Human Rights
* BAD
* Pride // Mr. B's "Mandela MLK Jr. Africa" speech

Mr B asked that the house lights be turned on for his ONE speech. At the conclusion, he asked that they be turned back off

* ONE