09 - U2 Kite (Slane Castle 2001 Live) HD

[@victorsanabria8951]

Anybody listening to this beautiful song in the middle of the 2020 quarantine? Great music. One day we'll be singing these anthems in a stadium together again. Life should be fragrant, rooftop to the basement!

[@remingtonpenaranda7762]

Hell yeah!

[@Frazzyboy123]

Oh yes... Still playing this one

[@gavrishakin]

2022 уж)

[@julianromero3097]

Still here waiting for a U2 tour

[@steveb6718]

why did you quarantine? how many vaccines did you take? see people are now dying....

[@tanujsingh1134]

Given what had happened with his dad, Bono's voice breaking at 3:44 is one of the most touching things I've ever heard

[@xTheFly]

I couldn't agree with you more. The performance of One in Mexico on Popmart for Michael Hutchence is also on this list.

[@belau2]

I'm a man, I'm not a child A man who sees The shadow behind your eyes

[@JohnMegaton2062]

What a line.

[@hilwhite]

Will never forget standing in the audience at this show and noticing tears running down my face during this song, and then looking at my friend and his girlfriend also crying, and then noticing everyone I could see around me also in tears. Still the most powerful emotion I've ever felt at a rock concert all these years later, and devestating to watch back with my own dad now passed away.

[@davegnr1984]

Such an amazing song and performance

[@caseycompton7141]

I was at work tonight, listening to a podcast about this song. I lost my daughter in 2005. My parents in 2009 and 2011. Tears were flowing.

[@RowenMyBoat]

I see a few tears in Bono’s eyes. Emotional performance. I don’t even want to call it a performance. Everyone was saying goodbye to Bob Hewson and his son was the ringleader. 😢😢❤❤ He looks to the audience shortly after with an incredible look on his face, and a smile, like “thank you for helping me through this or being her for me”.

[@JohnMegaton2062]

I can't listen to this version without crying

[@tonypap1]

This is the ultimate tribute & send off for your dad. I wish I could do this ❤

[@rex788]

Listened to this song non stop after I lost my dad in 2013. Still, coming back to it breaks my heart all over again. U2 fans stand up. This is hands down one of the greatest rock bands ever!

[@AdrianRamundo]

If you love him then tell him so and try to get closer. My father died when I was 22, last time I saw him he was asleep, at the hospital. I had to go to work to another city and after a few days my sister called me to say he passed away. He was an excellent man, not such a good father cause he never figured out how to approach me I guess... when I was young I didn't care but now I miss him A LOT, I always wonder why I didn't try to get closer to him. Don't make my mistake. God bless you.

[@dmrobbins73]

My Dad died when I was 21, I was just starting life. Trying to find myself. That was in 1995. When Kite came out, the tears just kept coming. Amazing and beautiful lyrics and voice.

[@thomaswyn5104]

His dad died week before this, he buried him the day before this I believe.

[@ularsach]

my dad died a few days ago. I am 28 years old now, since a long time ago he bought this DVD and we listened to this song and now the tears keep coming out. I miss my Father...

[@WhiteHartMart]

Quite possibly the most emotional live performance ever - stunning.

[@theghosttourmusic7156]

Goosebumps every time

[@BlurnGanston]

When Bono turns to face Edge at the guitar ‘solo’ - the look at 2:31 - I melt. ❤

[@RowenMyBoat]

@@BlurnGanstonI agree. Would love to know what was communicated but that’s between them and it should stay there. When Edge shakes out of his trance is moving too. 😢❤

[@ChrisBrownshazbomb]

Lost my lovely wife before Christmas and we played this at her service, brings tears now and always will. Love you jane "Jungy " Brown. Xxx

[@colmmccarthy9547]

I'm sorry for your loss...Greetings from Ireland

[@colmmccarthy9547]

I'm sorry..for your loss..

[@henriqueerenner5741]

my deepest condolences

[@Shocka1111]

16 years ago as a teenager watching this DVD with my Dad this moment was my musical awakening. Before that I had a closed mind to any type of music besides grunge rock. I'm forever thankful to my Dad for watching Slane Castle what seemed like every weekend for about two years. And of course a big shout out to Bono and U2 for this very special performance just a few days after his father passed.

[@wesleymaduro5795]

Almost the same for me. I got this as my first U2 concert on dvd from a friend. It has certainly awakened me to U2 music (although I already liked their music in general). Have played this so many times. Still one of the best, if not the best performance they gave on video.

[@thelakesescape]

"The last of the opera stars..." Tribute to his Father.

[@jannovak9337]

He is crying. Bono is great singer and great person.God bless U2

[@SimonRobeyns]

+jan novak they say this was for his father who was buried the day before this performance (or the 1st slane castle performance)

[@astridhersbach2971]

jan novak that was for his father i love bono

[@DoYouLoveU2]

I like bono the most without his sunglasses. What a beautiful man, you can see his eyes, his emotions, every word comes straight of his heart. U2 4ever

[@burnningbridges]

As a mother of two grown adult children, this song touches my heart to the core. God, it rips me apart inside.U2 Fan for 37 years and swill alway be!

[@nianfiedler5291]

I’m with you. Fan for 27 years and this song brings tears every time. As a dad. As a son. Seeing my daughter grow and become her own person. Seeing myself grow older. This song is a treasure.

[@caseycompton1461]

This song, and so many other U2 songs, reflect events in my life. Absolute love for this band. Always.

[@Streetwalkeriain]

+iman mo lol wut

[@hr3904]

+iman mo dude.. what´s your problem?..

[@outfield1988]

me too

[@davidellis295]

Likewise 😉 (Future tense as well.)

[@AtomicBeal]

You can see that the Edge fading into a emotional abyss at 3:18

[@RowenMyBoat]

Gets me every time. 😢

[@bonavox11]

Bono is a genious, The Edge is a god with a guitar in his hands, Larry is the coolest drummer alive and Adam kicks ass . And then there is 'KITE' ... 'KITE' IS ONE OF THOSE RARE SONGS THAT IS PERFECT ! WE'VE ALL LOST SOMEONE WE LOVED, SO I SAY : CHERISH THE ONES WHO ARE STILL ALIVE AND LET'S NEVER FORGET THE ONES WE LOVED AND PASSED AWAY ALREADY ...

[@MattJocks]

So many powerful moments in this. Particularly Edge at 3:15, reflecting on the words and the loss and slightly shaking his head.

[@logozennelandvzw9754]

His voice is out of this world in this concert

[@gzz8551]

How is this not one of the biggest songs of all time? Jeeez. It’s absolutely magical.

[@jimiguitar100]

You can see tears in his eyes, the song is about father. ... i cried now. Talk to eachother. Love

[@Nigelxman]

I watch this a about once a month and it never fails to bring tears to my eyes. Bono might have an ego the size of Texas but he's also a really beautiful person. Seeing U2 for the first time all those years ago in 1983 when I was 17 helped change my life in such and important and meaningful way. Cheers all from California. :-) I feel a deep bond with anyone who was affected in a profound way by U2's music.

[@jasonmacfarlane7885]

I have Bad lyrics tattooed. I had it written out on my wall too.

[@henriqueerenner5741]

hope you doing well now

[@tariqnasir6227]

I was there. Greatest night of my life.

[@jjzamora8435]

This song just brings tears to my eyes I’m 26 and I’ve been listening to them for exactly 26 years there So many Core memories with my Old Man, and u2 playing in the back ground.. long road trips just me and him listening and singing to every single album and song at the top of our lungs just wow .. one of his greatest gifts was showing me their music since I was a child im Forever thankful to you dad and thank you! U2 for being amazing 😭😭❤️

[@candybanks8717]

How great to have that closeness. An amazing treasure.

[@iminapeoplesuit]

I love this song. The tears you can see in his eyes...amaazing. Can't believe he did a concert the day after he buried his father. Just amazing. Thank You Bono.

[@gregbowden1552]

It was probably the only place he wanted to be at the time with his three best friends ,20,000 people and doing what he loves and is amazing doing it.♡☆♡

[@JoawMebs-im6ix]

Way more than 20,000 people

[@luiselder8938]

2 dias antes lo dejo su padre, es tremenda la letra, dedicada en que momento, sublime!! Su voz se quiebra, gracias por tan espectacular recuerdo y recital Bono, y la música 🎵 de U2 🇦🇷❤️🌠

[@wanderingspirit7021]

A highly underrated song and a masterpiece for sure.

[@wattyh1]

i had this live version played at my brothers funeral on 22/08/2012 as his coffin slowly went behind the crematorium curtains . brings a tear to my eyes every time i hear this song. I KNOW THAT THIS IS NOT GOODBYE

[@Megazoup]

I have so much respect for this man. Bono is so beautiful, thank you for all this love. Love U2

[@anthonycapelle2447]

Given everything.. those hits were insane. Everyone was on point

[@robpallot5058]

Larry, Adam and the Edge are so rhythmically solid here that they give Bono the freedom to sit just behind the beat and sing over the groove. Great performance; great song!

[@manart3954]

The underrated beautiful Kite ! and for me the best performed live music ever!

[@jaimolasssss]

2:37 i love this song, and i love this moment. AMAZING, just love.

[@andreapetretti920]

that's right.

[@Morten_Nielsen1979]

Yes, fantastic moment. My favorite moment too. The guitar solo leading up to the soulful release at 2:37 is also great. Great song, great band, great performance.

[@mattkelly9000]

Morten Nielsen the actual lead guitar for kite is a pretty easy one to learn. I recommend it for anyone. Love this song!

[@JonathanAdamsPhoto]

One of their best moments by far....you can feel the guttural scream....and learning that he had just been at his father's funeral that week...makes it even stronger

[@alirlandes2238]

This quite simply is the best live performance by a rock n roll band that there;s ever been. Go raibh!

[@alanrodrigoperezgarcia6039]

Tears in his eyes, what a great performance

[@tpatto12]

i chain listen to this song for an hour at times, u2's music is like drugs to me.

[@RowenMyBoat]

Same! I’m setting up a new bird cage for two of my birds. By the time I get the ropes, swings, food dishes and all, and how I keep hitting repeat on this video, my birds will have heard it enough maybe they can sing it too.

[@dedehewson2996]

That song really helped when my great grand mother and grandpa passed away. Such a powerful and painful song. Love it.

[@fulsomekitten2585]

I'm not crying, you are! Heartbreakingly beautiful!

[@JaneKellie-uh3mo]

I know of Bono's Struggles. I was quite sore watching Bono coming through the painful times with his father. And of the pain & loss that Paul endured after loosing his father. His Band Brother's Are his life. If I Could _ I wish that I was able to give Paul/ Bono A Hug 🫂. Stay Strong x

[@luisoctavio3916]

U2 is the best rock n roll, kite is a song to remenber people who you love and their future after you die.

[@trinikav]

2019... Still feel all the emotions and goosebumps with Bono's performance ♥️

[@outfield1988]

me too

[@nianfiedler5291]

Having lost his dad days earlier. Maybe the first time I’ve seen Bono break during a song. My top 5 U2 songs. Sad so much about fathers and children. Now go listen to 13 from SOE.

[@muttonhead7739]

That was my first time seeing U2 play live and what a gig it was. That song really stuck in my head at the time too. It wasn't long afterwards that the whole world changed forever too.

[@Victor-xf4fz]

Still listening in 2019 🤟 Lyrics: Something is about to give I can feel it coming I think I know what it means I'm not afraid to die I'm not afraid to live And when I'm flat on my back I hope to feel like I did And hardness, it sets in You need some protection The thinner the skin I want you to know That you don't need me anymore I want you to know You don't need anyone or anything at all Who's to say where the wind will take you Who's to say what it is will break you I don't know which way the wind will blow Who's to know when the time's come around Don't want to see you cry I know that this is not goodbye In summer I can taste the salt in the sea There's a kite blowing out of control on a breeze I wonder what's gonna happen to you You wonder what has happened to me I'm a man, I'm not a child A man who sees The shadow behind your eyes Who's to say where the wind will take you Who's to say what it is will break you I don't know where the wind will blow Who's to know when the time's come around Don't want to see you cry I know that this is not goodbye Did I waste it? Not so much I couldn't taste it Life should be fragrant Roof top to the basement The last of the rockstars When hip-hop drove the big cars In the time when new media Was the big idea That was the big idea

[@astromanicdave]

2:36 every time. Every single time.

[@mmaxsters]

2015...STILL THE BIGGEST BAND ON THE PLANET

[@astridhersbach2971]

i agree with you it's magnificent

[@carlosclaptrix]

There is no ONE best band or musician. This is not onedimensional like a race, but multidimensional as art. Why this addiction to superlatives?

[@jelmernoordhoek8268]

2019*

[@dennyplays4531]

and they are in 2019

[@Milahvee]

man this is just an honest song. i almost cry every time i hear it, especially when it's played live

[@kereddddd]

Dad you are finally free from all that pain goodbye rock out with your brothers now xx

[@jrdnsmmy8]

WOW! I've been stuck on the Boston performance so long I've overbooked this...the quality and focus on his face and that @2:37 brings me to tears. I'm not going to decide which is my favorite I love them both... On Boston his "I'm not a child"after 3min mark his voice breaks 💔 kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6iwlYJpfbCSrdU Derek, I'm so sorry about your Dad, I lost mine in Dec the grief is hard-but you're not alone we're all here for you and of course the boys still bring you through 🇮🇪 ✌ 💙

[@kereddddd]

@@jrdnsmmy8 God bless ya Renee yep i was there in Howth when Bono said goodbye as well to his father,so we are all going through the same sadness but Bono's lyrics are a real help :)

[@javierl.91]

I can say that this song is the soundtrack of a specific time in my life ... from the time I knew my father was dying, from the time when it was impossible for me to let him go.

[@ReidosHouse]

One of my favourite live performances ever

[@marklowe7036]

For Bob Hewson(Beautiful)

[@fabethmorrissey5989]

Yep!

[@benoitlp6305]

All is so emotional here : the song, the music, the lyrics, the loss of his father, the fact they play it at home during one of their greatest show, and of course, of course the way Bono sings the song here with so passion in his voice. Every time I listen to it, I know that I will have a ball in my throat. By the way, I prefer so far this version than the album version because of the way they play it here

[@zralkzsmaon]

Obviously one of the greatest songs ever!

[@SaraTalarico]

bono's eyes...are..so SWEET :)

[@dirrrrrtyjessica]

I'm listening to this in 2020, but this has been my favorite U2 song for more than 10 years. My father means the world to me, but if it werent for me trying to COMUNICATE, we would be too far apart. I thank U2 for that. I cry everytime I hear this song.

[@tracybrown2827]

The best band ever 👍🍀💚

[@dennischaim]

What a great live version, love it so much emotion

[@09sadiedog]

Is this not the best ever song, so so emotional, best ever, god i love it !!!

[@anthonyjude4726]

A close friend of mine who was a few years older than me, thankfully got me into U2 when I thought it wasn't cool. lol This was the first U2 single that came out after I was a real fan. He recently passed away and this song has a special place in my heart. I can't help but think of him whenever I hear this song. Thank you James. Taken far too soon. Rest in peace. You know that this is not goodbye.

[@AdrianDragassakisOfficial]

Talk to each other...

[@pldolan1]

I love this song. I always think of my Dad when I hear it.

[@carmeliocenci2014]

Absolutely engaging song and moment! A great Bono! No words needed

[@tonypap1]

Dave "The Edge" Evans was born in Upney Hospital, Barking, Essex. So was I..... so was Bobby Moore....... I'm so proud !!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[@niallyb80]

Whos listening in 2019 ?

[@kevinchin2171]

Niall Browne who’s still listening in 2020?

[@johnvdkammen8170]

Kevin Chin 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Music-world-20986]

You can hear an emotion in Bono's voice

[@Ilyeana]

I get goosebumps every time I listen to this song ... So emotional, so beautiful

[@claricestarling5278]

Beautiful. I know that this is not goodbye.------

[@migguelch]

I can´t believe it... this song is amazing ... and the edge´s sound is astonishing...

[@karlossilva9309]

Until today, this was the Best live ever

[@duncanwcraig9668]

who's to know when your time is coming round.

[@viniciusdoche4870]

This song is beautiful... A lot.

[@scottbonnett7313]

His father died either 3 days, or a week before their Slane concert. You can hear his emotion and thoughts of his father.

[@AvirtualSwitzerland]

Their greatest song by far. I printed out these lyrics from my computer, and handed them to my wife. I promptly asked her for a divorce about an hour later. Insanely powerful stuff !!

[@kobyashimaru1353]

That’s courage

[@DoyenThe]

Quite beautiful song!!! DoyenThe

[@igorbrezovic]

Mega song. One of U2' best. Deep, true and man .... those drums

[@rockroll8736]

Kite lyrics Something is about to give I can feel it coming I think I know what it means I'm not afraid to die I'm not afraid to live And when I'm flat on my back I hope to feel like I did 'cause hardness, it sets in You need some protection The thinner the skin I want you to know That you don't need me anymore I want you to know You don't need anyone, or anything at all Who's to say where the wind will take you Who's to say what it is will break you I don't know, which way the wind will blow Who's to know when the time has come around Don't want to see you cry I know that this is not goodbye In summer I can taste the salt in the sea There's a kite blowing out of control on a breeze I wonder what's gonna happen to you You wonder what has happened to me I'm a man, I'm not a child A man who sees The shadow behind your eyes Who's to say where the wind will take you Who's to say what it is will break you I don't know, where the wind will blow Who's to know when the time has come around I don't want to see you cry I know that this is not goodbye Did I waste it? Not so much I couldn't taste it Life should be fragrant Roof top to the basement The last of the rocks stars When hip-hop drove the big cars In the time when new media Was the big idea What was the big idea

[@vimalkhullar2381]

beautiful. 😊 thank you U2. 🙏

[@modestim538]

thanks god! no one dislikes such a marvelous demonstration of art and love. U2 ES LO MAAAAAS! AGUANTE EL ROCK Y BONO TE LLEVO EN MI CORAZON

[@joseluisuribe4206]

"I'm a man, I'm not a child A man who sees The shadow behind your eyes"... Para mí es una canción muy especial.

[@bonavox11]

0 dislikes for this amazing song, as it should be .. My faith in human race is restored ..!!

[@fabethmorrissey5989]

Amazing voice, great perfomance.

[@byronorellana2527]

nothing like a great song. life is short injoy

[@derekw26x]

his father died the day before this concert,people were thinking they would cancel but bono wanted to play,god bless

[@nanaT64]

So sorry for your loss, glad like me and millions of others you can find some peace in the music xx

[@haveyoucalledsaul]

This song gives me chills. It's amazing!

[@katrinasjansone]

Awww i just wanna give him a hug

[@JariLiitolaPikkuApuri]

For me, one of top5 for U2 - and that's a lot.

[@carloscosano1229]

Primo, Carlos te sigue echando de menos 7 años después. Esto no es un adiós. Nos veremos pronto. Te quiero.

[@Belzebubko]

@RockDesk I think his father was already dead at the time of this concert... It gives me chills because of my own complicated relationship with my father

[@SamirCamargo]

sensacional perfeito U2

[@moniquelagrenyeux]

that song was dedicated to his father ...very emotional ...

[@astridhersbach2971]

tears sooooooo beautiful

[@JohnMegaton2062]

This is the best u2 song imo.

[@olliespike2]

Awesome Bono Bro...I feel such respect for you're bravery here..and the love you show for your Father.....Total Respect man....Love always from Finglas. We are always proud of you..xxx

[@AngelPerez-ce3ty]

Éste es un homenaje a mi Padre Silvestre Pérez Silva con todo mi amor... Bono homenajea a su Padre... Yo al mío a un año de su partida hacia el cielo... Te amo papá.....

[@TheUncleJane1]

one of the best song of all history

[@LupoBiancorosso]

una delle più belle canzoni della storia... per quello che significa... brividi

[@imwillingandable]

This is so strong.. Anyone who's lost anyone they where not ready to let go of will feel this. Just when i had "let go of" U2, this album and song came out. In my opinion what happened to Bono took them out of golden cowboyhats, gave him something important (personal) to write about and put u2 back on the map as maybe the most important band in modern rock. Thank You!

[@SMC84601]

Perfect !!

[@FormadorMadureira]

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