U2 - Beautiful Day (U2 At The BBC)

In an exclusive performance at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London, Adam, Bono, Edge and Larry play one of their biggest ever hits, accompanied by an orchestra and choir for U2 At The BBC - a special programme for BBC One.
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[@PaisleySundance]

When I was 21 I was diagnosed with cancer. When I left the doctor's office after receiving the news, this song was the first thing that started playing on the car stereo. I decided I could take it as either a cruel joke or a rallying cry. That was nine years ago yesterday. This song still brings tears to my eyes. I love this band.

[@aatamaraolech8309]

M

[@nickkabbabe1953]

Every day we live is a beautiful day. I like your story and I adore this band.

[@jamieconroy2651]

How u now??

[@PaisleySundance]

Jamie Conroy Doing well now, thanks! 😊

[@jamieconroy2651]

@@PaisleySundance great to hear keeping fighting

[@MortalPhantomYT]

Ahhh man. It doesn't matter if Bono is 20, 40, 60 or 100. His voice is still brilliant 🤩

[@danielfatu2090]

To be honest, I think it’s the best version I’ve ever heard. Brilliant. Mind blowing

[@colorojo145]

This song is legendary

[@LindalciCardosoD]

lllllllllllll

[@slavinki1259]

Always has been

[@Romchikthelemon]

and overblown at the same time

[@paulburrows8165]

How do 1600 people who don't enjoy this fantastic song

[@maximus1295]

@@paulburrows8165 he is a micro whisper, he cant sing a studio fake hero, like all from this commercial freak indusrty for masses

[@PhotographyOleg]

If you’re listening this masterpiece in 2021, you’re a hero.

[@OlgaVoskresenskaya]

No I just still in love with Bono voice😌

[@stanhanssens5647]

i do :-)

[@paulburrows8165]

What is a great hero when he's not attending home

[@littleman1240]

@@OlgaVoskresenskaya me too ☺

[@segue0716]

it's 2024... I love this song and with or without you, still haven't found what I'm looking for and other U2 great songs... Never fades away. U2 is love, is forever!

[@pauljordan4452]

As a badly depressed teenager, this song saved my life. As though the Lord and Paul Hewson wrote this for me.

[@2steaksandwiches665]

Tears. My wife and I walked into our wedding reception with the studio version. Still going strong 18 years later.

[@JRichter25]

Hermosa historia

[@johnnyandluther]

❤

[@oswaldohernandez8686]

There is nothing more motivating than this song when hearing my alarm before going to work, and knowing that a BEAUTIFUL DAY begins ...

[@riccardomariani3432]

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[@user-dv1kg1yp7f]

I'm Japanese. but I AGREE IT!!!!

[@raquelmancilla7269]

Debes tener un trabajo de mierda. Porque la cancion es una porqueria, de las peores. Y si a ti te gusta imaginate la mierda en la que vives (y seguro ni notas)

[@renaudabel5161]

Song just help me making every day a beautiful day....

[@octavioalanhernandezbastid6906]

@@raquelmancilla7269 Calma Regatonero

[@Stratman_Gary]

That was a fucking flawless performance. They’re one of the few bands that sound even better live than they do in the studio

[@shishirmaharana4022]

I fucking agree with you! Fucking flawless. Sounds fucking nice, especially when you lived through the fucking 2000s.

[@johnnyandluther]

They're up there with Thin Lizzy for sure

[@Andresvideo]

It's not flawless but that's the main charm of live music! I love it when Bono misses the beat at 03:57, that's live performance!

[@goldenhourkodak]

@@shishirmaharana4022 Fucking this, fucking that. Expand your vocabulary.

[@pauljordan4452]

@@shishirmaharana4022 Fuck it. It's like Gene Wilder's lines in a movie.

[@cairnsyboy100]

The girl in the choir at 3.18 says with her eyes to her friend - 'we ain't ever gonna forget this, are we' 👍

[@live3512]

3:18

[@lauracelentano8107]

Anche io vorrei cantare insieme a Bono Vox.Sono una sua grande fan.

[@slavinki1259]

God Edge's guitar tone is so beautiful

[@benyoung4305]

The edges vocals and guitar lines are so underrated.

[@slavinki1259]

That's why he's my favorite guitarist

[@johnnyandluther]

Edge is the band quite a bit 💙💙

[@inaskorina834]

Здесь всё прекрасно, и гитара , и вокал , и аранжировка, и хор классный!

[@bednarfmpdianomk1683]

Love the part here he sings, 'touch me now, take me to that other place' What a beautiful song! Whuaaa 🔝

[@michelelodi9538]

Bono is 57 and still has such amazing vocals.....

[@bootymanager]

57 is old

[@bootymanager]

Is NOT old

[@TheBlewie]

@@bootymanager Make your mind up.😂

[@nightstalker6324]

58 this year

[@seancampbell98]

It looks a SM58

[@lauracelentano8107]

Bono Vox per miracolo é vivo e lui in questa canzone mi é entrato dritto nel cuore. Con la sua musica vivrà per sempre e resterà nella storia del rock.

[@kimmiekardesh8514]

everyone, the operators, the violin, piano, bass guitar, most importantly the players, the lyrics, the atmosphere, the the sound system, and you having ears to hear this song and able to appreciate it. All that to make this LEGENDARY CONCERT. THIS IS "GOD" Level Orchestration. Glory to God. Thank you for Bono.

[@josephdecorazon8100]

Never get tired of Edge’s intro for this song honestly could just listen to that part all day lol

[@jtokatelian]

Yes yes yes that's right

[@slavinki1259]

Same

[@pappahines2899]

his intro sets the tone for the whole song..

[@Britboy2877]

Delay Pedal God

[@kcgilford518]

When Chuck Berry said "But he could play the guitar like ringing a bell," this is what he meant.

[@honewhetstone1732]

On the worst day, this song has the power to make me feel alive... it’s such a beautiful day!!!

[@pulsa01]

Me too!!

[@Mr_Choco428]

Me too.

[@jhogonzales9598]

Same! A legend

[@user-gk5zo5qs3f]

Me too

[@pauljordan4452]

This was released just after I suffered a very bad depressive episode at 16.

[@jasonlacour8839]

When he staring singin' Bowie ... I cried. #Respect

[@jvdcy]

The heart is a bloom Shoots up through the stony ground There's no room No space to rent in this town You're out of luck And the reason that you had to care The traffic is stuck And you're not moving anywhere You thought you'd found a friend To take you out of this place Someone you could lend a hand In return for grace It's a beautiful day Sky falls, you feel like It's a beautiful day Don't let it get away You're on the road But you've got no destination You're in the mud In the maze of her imagination You love this town Even if that doesn't ring true You've been all over And it's been all over you It's a beautiful day Don't let it get away It's a beautiful day (Oooh, ooh) Touch me Take me to that other place Teach me love I know I'm not a hopeless case See the world in green and blue See China right in front of you See the canyons broken by cloud See the tuna fleets clearing the sea out See the Bedouin fires at night See the oil fields at first light And see the bird with a leaf in her mouth After the flood all the colors came out Day, Day Day, Day It was a beautiful day Don't let it get away Beautiful day Touch me Take me to that other place Reach me I know I'm not a hopeless case What you don't have, you don't need it now What you don't know, you can feel it somehow What you don't have, you don't need it now Don't need it now Was a beautiful day. Songwriters: Clayton Adam / Evans David / Mullen Laurence / Hewson Paul David Beautiful Day lyrics © Murlyn Songs Ab, Polygram Int. Music Publishing B.v., The Madden Brothers Publishing, Kmr Music Royalties Ii Scsp. (U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin, formed in 1976. The group consists of Bono, the Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr.) (Wikipedia). Origin: Dublin, Ireland. Genre: Rock Members: Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr. Ivan McCormick, Peter Martin, Dick Evans.

[@lauracelentano8107]

Testo tutto sbagliato.

[@daniellevesmirovsky5833]

Bono's voice sounds sooooo good at this concert. this performance shows us why they´re the best band ever.

[@johnhinds6540]

These guys are a gift from God. Absolutely awesome.

[@rebelzroxhard]

They are

[@Radrugan]

If Bono wasn't such a communist. But, yeah. U2 is awesome!

[@pauljordan4452]

​@@RadruganYou need to own things to do good with them.

[@user-zw1uj6xy7k]

A great band wonderfull

[@azaz911c]

As Bono gets older, his voice becomes more multi-dimensional and has a little rasp. This gives the songs a different feel. I like it.

[@sherry0079]

Love the part here he sings, 'touch me now, take me to that other place' What a beautiful song!

[@faizansiddiqui3841]

“What you dont have you don’t need it What you dont know you could feel it somehow “ ❤️

[@pattiroy6427]

I could play this song Everyday. And Be happy

[@Allagi22]

This song made so much sense to me in my darkest days. "You love this town, and even if that doesn't ring true, you've been all over and it's been all over you. It's still a beautiful day! Sky falls you feel like, it's a beautiful day. Don't let it get away!" Life is hard. But time is our only real currency. Appreciate life and time while we have it. It does run out. Long live U2

[@user-kv6ud9xy9d]

Лучший комментарий !! Спасибо тебе ты простыми словами донес такую мысль!! Thank you. 🙏🏿

[@bassplayyer8497]

I love it when the guitar comes in at 1:00. Its like Magic!❤

[@Omy_Per]

Bono’s voice has matured like a fine wine ❤️

[@schrodingerdiscovery]

My go to song when I am driving alone on a beautiful sunny day.

[@user-pk6uj3id4y]

Man, if this song does not render goose bumps and inspire the divine, supreme and infinit8 living within, we are most certainly a doomed, uninspired, insipid, fleeting and fake existence existing without. But we not. How do I know?, what proof?, it's very simple, Any beautiful day, this song, MY SON. Even if i was blind his my "Beautiful day"and what I've had, will or wont have, Ive never needed anyway, my son is all I need. He is the entire experience of what this song is trying to say. MY ABSOLUTE.

[@ashoknair6535]

The Starman interlude with the last verse is simply awesome... Takes it to another level altogether. 19 years and this is still my No.1 song of all time.

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

it was absolutely perfect

[@paulvanwal4875]

The Power of this Song is really Unbelievable ! Thanks to U2 !

[@utubediegolara]

The more they get old the more I like them. Just like every good rock n' roll band in the world.

[@SyonNathanAaronAstinHewson]

This song is so uplifting it’s not true cheers me up every single time I hear it❤

[@jirisvacina8724]

U2 has the most beautiful compositions I've ever heard. 😌❤

[@9bryanrafter749]

Forty plus years of sacred music. A stunning achievement. Bono is 57 and still has such amazing vocals.....

[@victorrodriguez5765]

My favorite U2 song....... greetings of Perú....

[@jonasmeier417]

What makes this song great? The magic U2 puts into it. They feel, live and know music and this over 40 years!

[@GarageStudio7]

I've never seen this performance; such a beautiful version of the classic! So tranquil!

[@JohnSmith-kq3fi]

Bono's voice sounds sooooo good at this concert.

[@michaelmurray4369]

it didn't' at the start hey hey beautiful day haha when he was walking in lol

[@omghd2358]

the cute why cant i be you

[@ulrichyemadje2202]

And any other concert as well

[@YourLoyalDeserter]

@@michaelmurray4369 Maybe when he was singing to himself in the hallway he wasn't hearing the orchestra or anything and had nothing to give him the key of the song.

[@spartangobble]

His voice literally has not changed one iota in the past 40 years

[@XmanSully]

There's a starman Waiting in the sky He'd like to come and meet us But he thinks he'd blow our mind R.I.P. David

[@dzone9068]

this version is much better than the original fantastic performance by bono

[@OTTERMANN2]

U2 = A band who use their power to help others !!!

[@cosmicphoto05]

U2 is unique in that every album they make speaks to the era in which it is created, and yet the songs are timeless. They’ll sing something from 10, 20, 30 years ago, and it will still sound fresh and new.

[@javiermartinezgoytre1282]

Amazing voice of Bono after all those years and superclean sound of The Edge across all the performance Loved them since October back in the 80’s. They were fresh air at the time. They still have soul. Brilliant

[@barryburton7755]

it was recorded years ago ,not good now a days sounds rough and old lol

[@frankmolnarjr6234]

On my last deployment to the desert in the Air Force we were driving around the base out processing for my last time (over 26 yrs service) and this song came on…. Home to my family, home from that overseas shithole, home for good. Will never forget this song!!!!

[@peterbromley7553]

Forty plus years of sacred music. A stunning achievement.

[@GeorgeMcCauley]

Greatest band of all time

[@cezarcaruntu]

George McCauley LOL

[@Riki85Ce]

For sure! U2 is still the greatest band!

[@Derwichmusique]

No. . . . But the greatest live band I've experienced that's sure !

[@Dylan-bs3lf]

they really not

[@audiofreak]

They may not be the greatest rock band in the world, but they are the greatest rock band in the world.

[@user-wn5pw4yy9t]

Happy new years 2024

[@elliot_koh]

Forget the beautiful day.......this is a beautiful song

[@Joanne-vi2jb]

Love the way you think g b

[@dougdoug9268]

2020 still the biggest band on earth

[@margiesampson9709]

ABSOLUTELY!!!🙏❤🥰🙏

[@ayshaalsinan6384]

Yes!!!

[@hendrypardede8134]

Exactly..!!!

[@lucky80man41]

Exactly agree!

[@FredrickRockson]

The best band of all time! Can't stop listening

[@stevenhendry841]

Age doesn't matter when you have class evidence in this performance after all these years long may it continue

[@pattiroy6427]

Battling a long fight of cancer-this song has been as the top choice to played at my funeral- thank u2 and god- love u all- see u alll friends

[@tomthumb3500]

❤️❤️❤️❤️God Bless You Patti.

[@arellanokelvin3730]

Bono's voice sounds sooooo good at this concert. I never get tired of hearing this song, and this performance just gave me goosebumps it's so good.

[@liamvandeseijp6901]

Arellano Kelvin his voice sounds great in every concert. Such an underrated singer. At this age already and he still has it

[@arlottonick]

No matter what darkness you are going through in your life eventually the clouds will clear, the heavens will open, and the sun will rise inevitably once again.

[@ralphchesterrodriguez3719]

In the philippines U2 is the great band in early 80 .great music like with or without.

[@guddumallick6293]

I'm in tears after listening to this .....

[@Thebeachjam]

How could you not like this performance!

[@wisozkvuzroccodum5119]

the edge hasn't aged a bit Goosebumps... Best ever rendition of this song. Joyous. amjmetaltomotown I love U2

[@wimazelvillanueva2137]

listening U2 music is my stress reliever !!! bono is the best rockstar i love him❤️❤️

[@baxy919]

broooo how about that start with the guitars. One of the greatest of all time.

[@bethaniearena7521]

Bono is 57 and still has such amazing vocals..... I never get tired of hearing this song, and this performance just gave me goosebumps it's so good.

[@meltemdinler8840]

and amazing hairs..

[@MrBamcito]

U2 Style = simply the best.

[@SyonNathanAaronAstinHewson]

Must not forget Keighan😊he’s very special too all three make our lives better for us

[@pietrosalerno972]

just beautiful, life is only one

[@oktavianuseltamolle2171]

This song safe many lifes from depressions and another bad things that make people feels like it’s their bad day. I love you u2

[@carloshumbertoferreira3088]

In love this Band too..

[@ripplebear]

LOVE

[@greywolferhm]

The Star Man is the One from before beginning of time. He is here within us - we only have to realize that he is within us.

[@SyonNathanAaronAstinHewson]

A little boy on his way here ❤a truly beautiful day

[@jannethcarreon9576]

I hope they live forever ...the world need a good musicians like them 🥰😍

[@vickdick8411]

this performance shows us why they´re the best band ever.

[@rosacruz235]

The master piece and voice and lead guitar,lead bass and drumss.

[@haroldchabayanzara7496]

Anthemic. U2 have kept me going through situations nothing else could.

[@daseindasein7783]

Girls at 3.17. Utterly brilliant.

[@msglimmertwin52]

I never get tired of hearing this song, and this performance just gave me goosebumps it's so good.

[@SchnellTim]

msglimmertwin52 I love the part from 2:48 to 3:46! 😍 It’s especially meaningful and powerful (for me, personally) in the wake of the Trump administration. “There's a starman waiting in the sky He'd like to come and meet us But he thinks he'd blow our minds There's a starman waiting in the sky He's told us not to blow it Cause he knows it's all worthwhile” David Bowie’s lyrics here are said to be about a boy who’s hearing a message of hope meant for Earth's youth (through a radio), from an alien referenced as “Starman”. Still, regardless of party, Earth is going through some rough times. Earth isn’t ready for extraterrestrial or more international communication, but we shouldn’t blow our chances, because we’ve got something going for us. :)

[@msglimmertwin52]

That's my favorite part too. It still hurts to knowing we lost Bowie. He is irreplaceable. Thank God he left a lot of wonderful music.

[@amandakruger858]

I always get goosebumps

[@scivales]

never and never :)

[@ciroeinstenalvaradotrejo5194]

YO TAMPOCO ME CANSO DE ESCUCHAR ESTA CANCIÓN YA QUE ES UNA DE LAS MEJORES QUE EXISTE EN EL MUNDO...SALUDOS

[@russellben1234]

I love this it just makes you glad it’s in our time

[@jachu7090]

This song helps me with life

[@umair111]

3:15 is so so powerful

[@lucassouzacavalcante5322]

The best version of beautiful day

[@thesongtowoody]

man, these bbc versions of these classic u2 songs, are delicious, arent they? wow!

[@parakeet8157]

Great live performance 👏 Love this song. U2 ALWAYS & 4 EVER!

[@giulianoeliaspereira4511]

U2 is the best rock'n roll band of all times!! For sure, for me!

[@cacildoneto5090]

Yeah!!! This is it 🇧🇷

[@angiealbania3133]

U2 is really a living legend band...never di banded...still kicking off ...more concerts.... #watching now...dec 16,2019

[@patriciaguzman7538]

This should be an album...epic performance!!!!! with choirs...goosebumps!

[@michaelmurray8839]

Definately, if not put one of the Dublin or London shows on dvd off the new tour :)

[@igorzaric9648]

@@michaelmurray8839 I believe that they are about to release the Dublin show on DVD as well as a package of it, the Paris show from the Innocence tour, SOE and SOI in the following month or two :)

[@nathangillmore5064]

That Starman riff, so amazing.

[@Evocati-Augusti]

I am and was a family of USAF going back to the Army Air Corps, while overseas as a 7-year-old I saw them on tour with Boy...my dad liked them because there named after the USAF U2 spyplane...and i bought every album since..

[@Evocati-Augusti]

just bought a 2,000$ electronic drum kit...and I've worked my way to Unforgettable Fire,re-learning songs I've played and songs I haven't, I'm having fun with Indian Summer Sky, I had to buy a mounted tambourine when Joshua Tree comes up next and bought another 12-inch tom pad so I have one on each side so I can play how Larry has his kit set up...

[@24IC]

Lit AF. It blows my mind every time I see their performance... The adrenaline.. The pump.. The energy.. The drive.. Gifted indeed. #U2 @U2

[@pianodrew]

It's like art that you can hear.

[@teresa99804]

Starman by David Bowie fit so well in the song, what a genius Bono is 2:45-3:15

[@alexsanderbranquinho5881]

My first international band concert was U2 360 at Morumbi, SP on my B-day and it's a kind of experience I will never forget Now I can say that today I have reached rock button in all ways, my life has been turning upside down searching for a dream I will never be able to reach and I am so sad and down. Listening to U2 songs is one of the few things that fill my soul with joy 'cause I remember that night like it was yesterday. My favorite band always.

[@e.simpsonjoseph8092]

Bono is 57 and still has such amazing vocals..... A música mais linda do mundo!!!! the edge hasn't aged a bit

[@adamfull3181]

He’s almost 60

[@littleman1240]

@@adamfull3181 61 this year

[@bobboberson2024]

Simply awesome. I was privileged to be the only westerner on the top of The Clarence when they performed this song to a few media outlets. There were about thirty of us up their - and I remember people all over the rooftops of Dublin moving to the rhythms. A very special memory

[@michaelmurray8839]

Bob Boberson do they still own that hotel?? I only seen that on here your lucky

[@shellsea9520]

❤ This is my FAVOURITE 🥰💖❤️‍🔥 SONG EVER ,JUST learning to play and sing it❤

[@EDOGG62]

Still gives me chills after all these years. Amazing.

[@AlbertoAstorga98]

One of the best songs of all time

[@andrewbluebells2370]

Great to hear them with the orchestra

[@swedishchef4003]

Beautiful song.. and I specially love listening and looking at Adam when he is "walking" all over the bass. U2 - pure geniuses!

[@arcieldilly2750]

Such a perfect version for a perfect song!! And he sings a part of Starman from David Bowie.. and it fits just perfect in this music!!!