Bono and Edge Perform "Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of" | Letterman

[@dfents]

"We can do a little bit of it if you like" * Plays the whole of what could be the definitive version *

[@frankz479]

This is the kind of performance that sends chills up your spine, in the most wonderful kind of way.

[@carminerichards8299]

Exactly right

[@milanbaros-gi4pm]

theres audio tune on his voice.

[@frankz479]

@@milanbaros-gi4pm There's auto-tune on your ass too

[@JB-Thatisme]

​@@milanbaros-gi4pm I don't think so. You're an idiot 💯

[@MCW1955]

Imagine being able to sit down and do this with no auto tune or trickery. Bravo!

[@tbam73]

It can be done

[@mjk625]

sure, but that's a hell of a lot of reverb on his voice.

[@rjminar1980]

@@mjk625reverb and vocoder (autotune) are VERY different when it come to vocal talent. One enhances it, the other fakes it. And not very well.

[@pamelagarcia2653]

That's because they're world class musicians! Above & beyond anything out there today!

[@cheekyboy5000]

I can ;)

[@kellymulderino7156]

many dont people realize how much Edge has contributed vocally to several of their songs. he has an exceptional voice

[@jdc1957]

A Better .......

[@RyanONeill-dy6pc]

Van Diemen’s Land is a fantastic show of his vocal talents

[@daboosreviews8819]

RIP Michael Hutchence of INXS. When Bono loved you so much that he wrote a song this beautiful about you... Michael Hutchence, one of the greatest rock stars of all time! We all miss you man.

[@tandod269]

Beautiful words about Michael Hutchence.. Yes one of the greatest of all time.. Greetings from Croatia, Tanja

[@Edkowalczik]

Hutchence espetacular. Saudações do Brasil, São Paulo

[@lancewatt8514]

The older that I’ve gotten, the more that I’m convinced that these guys are (undeniably) the best band in the world.

[@Johnnykefa]

Im 23 and I can tell you, they are sir!

[@brendanward9877]

At me being 62 years old now and having seen the Sphere concert twice ,they are incredible. My other favourites is Springsteen who have I have seen 37 times. Fully recognise there are multiple others I have seen that are amazing. Music is amazing!

[@ScottH.]

I agree.

[@RyanMPatrick]

Amen

[@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078]

The older I’ve gotten, the more I realize how delusional people’s opinions are when it comes to the best band in the world. All kidding aside, I’ve been a mega fan of these guys since the first time I ever heard Bad on the radio in 1984. So I am approaching this from the perspective of someone who loves these guys. But to say they are undeniably the best player in the world is absurd.

[@shoop4040]

No auto-tune no special equipment, Just a guitar and two very talented musicians engaging in a incredible emotional and strong song.

[@GokuSmoothie]

Not denying the talent but they've clearly put reverb on Bono's voice. And polished the performance in post-production

[@milanbaros-gi4pm]

theres auto tune. In post, they fixed it up, made it cleaner. Im an audio engineer

[@RhetoricalMuse]

@@milanbaros-gi4pm There is no auto tune in this performance. He is clearly missing several notes, as is The Edge. As the other poster said, it has reverb and some polish, not much, but just enough.

[@milanbaros-gi4pm]

@@RhetoricalMuse this is pre recorded then aired later. his voice has had work done on it.

[@RobinStovall-v2m]

This is where if you don’t know Edge and his talent … you find him❤❤❤❤

[@marton349]

These guys have firmly cemented themselves in music history.

[@compostsmurf5519]

They did that about 30 years ago

[@TucBroder]

Imagine being in the audience that night. What an absolute treat.

[@mariai9549]

Too bad those lard asses couldn't get up and applause.

[@chrishyde1216]

For me, the best version of this great song.

[@johnpapaeliou1334]

I have been following them since their first album came out when I was in high school. And to this day they are one of my all time favourite bands. My wife and I have seen them in concert a couple of times and what a treat that was. But when we visited New York, we were lucky enough to get into the studio audience for that day's taping of Letterman, and were thrilled to see that these two greats were on the guest list to be on the show....but when they surprisingly decided to do this song while sitting there, brought tears to our eyes and still does. This was one of the best musical experiences we ever have had.

[@lordralph9277]

That’s a great story, this performance was amazing, I can only imagine what it would be like live.

[@MrJdubes]

I love the look in Bono’s face around 5 minutes when he realizes they’re killing it.

[@samirnassif]

Actually that's when they made a mistake, both in the chords and in the lyrics, hehe

[@Murat531454]

Oh he knew they would be killing it before the first note was played 😊

[@danielsamuel7993]

The best rock band in the world 🌎 ❤️ U2

[@debragatz2647]

Along with INXS

[@rikurodriguesneto6043]

bono has such a great voice.. he really puts his all into a performance. even on a lowly talk show

[@shawnuel]

I love how Paul subtly comes in with that soulful B3 sound about 2/3rds of the way through and it is hardly noticeable yet adds so much at the same time.

[@Floodywin97]

Can you please explain this in terms that somebody nonmusical like myself might understand or with a timestamp perhaps please?

[@adamdurbin3801]

@@Floodywin97 The B3 is a type of organ, like you would hear in church. He starts sneakily playing it along the two U2 guys and it adds a lot to the sound. Time: 5:30. Paul Shaffer is a legendary musician and leader of Letterman's band.

[@Floodywin97]

@@adamdurbin3801 thank you very much

[@akeenamateur7844]

Yes, I did wonder where it was coming from! Thanks for elaborating!

[@anonmortal]

@@Floodywin97 Hammond B3 organ. Some say the most beautiful music in the world comes from a B3 through a Leslie speaker.

[@tommybarquinero7242]

Magical. One of many stunning musical moments on the show.

[@felipesaezmunoz5971]

No auto tune...so pure talent you can feel the energy of them Amazing performance

[@MarijeVanhagen]

Amazing

[@Sif3r]

No auto-tune, but normalisation.

[@heshamkhalfan9804]

Just beautiful. In a haunting, ethereal, introspective way.

[@contishock2452]

Bono is a legend

[@PrinzBackenbart]

What a great, great, wonderful performance!!!!!!!!

[@LauraJ96]

started tearing listening to this. Makes so much sense to my life and I felt inspired

[@Club1981]

Beautiful tribute to Michael ❤️

[@vincentparker860]

A true masterpiece

[@AliojinCS]

Holy god, it's so hard to understand how two people can just sitdown with a guitar and perform at such a high level. Amazing.

[@JoDunkley-Lewis]

Omg Bono and Edge as a Proud Black Indigenous Australian mum of 6 grown and 32 grankids this song got me through some hard times, thank you this was as raw a song can get and u guys killed it. Michael would be proud, i know its was ya irish anger saying f mate why didnt ya call me what happened, so he would be proud u getting a lot of us Aussie peeps through dark times❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MedalionDS9]

I love this performance, saw it years ago... acoustic U2, a wonderful surprise... without Edge's effects, just chords/melody, and Bono's soulful vocals and Edges' backing falsetto

[@keefriff99]

The Edge is an amazing singer…his voice is probably more reliable than Bono’s at this point, unfortunately.

[@MedalionDS9]

@@keefriff99 It helps that Edge doesn't do the lead singing duties means his voice can be rested while Bono reaches those soaring extended notes and falsettos

[@keefriff99]

@@MedalionDS9 Yeah, that’s basically what I mean. Bono has been belting out songs for two hours at a time, 100-200 shows per tour for decades…it takes a major toll on the vocal cords, especially at his age. Plus he drinks and smokes on and off…that’s horrible for a singer. It’s amazing he still sounds as good as he does these days.

[@thedude4672]

@@keefriff99 I watched Bono and Edge live in Kyiv performance from this May of this year and Bono sounded like he still has it to me. His voice was fantastic. They were great

[@keefriff99]

@@eugeneport1748 True…smoking is obviously the worst thing you can do to your voice, but drinking isn’t great for it either. A lot of it comes down to the individual.

[@fv_90s]

They've been my favourite band since I was 16 years old, I'm 27 now. U2 forever ❤

[@angelaortenzi-maccoll2747]

Long may your love last. I've been a fan since 13 yrs old. I'm 51 😊

[@gregoryharvey8188]

Since I was 16 ...& I'm 56 🎶🙌💜

[@anngulliver5964]

Since I was 15. I shall be 42 soon.

[@CynthiaHutchinson-c1m]

They've been my favorite band since I was 16. I'm 57 now.

[@chelseaharris800]

Unreal talents and version of this song. The most genuine part is once its done, Bono leans over to the Edge and says "sorry about that" as he made The Edge mess up earlier in the song. Then Bono says to Dave "Sorry about that.....a Senior moment", which Dave quickly passes over. Even after all the years and accomplishments, its nice to see a performer of their status make a mistake, apologize and move on. Class act.

[@veritascurat5283]

Not. Of. This. World. Tears in my eyes from the catharsis and purity.

[@sero216]

I think this song is very beautiful song.

[@IntoTheWildernessBushcraft]

So beautiful.

[@dannordenbrock483]

Edge briefly hits the wrong chord/fret at 5:00 and quickly and flawlessly corrects. Live music is FANTASTIC!

[@garciahouse99]

actually, Bono skipped a line and Edge corrected immediately. That's why Bono tells Letterman "had a senior moment there"

[@Folk-rock]

@@garciahouse99 oh yeah! Bono fluffs the lyrics and the edge cleverly follows his mistake. well noticed.

[@deepwaterlife48]

@@garciahouse99 bono actually skips 2 lines, goes back to the second line he skipped and then jumps back to the 4th line. edge just followed him.

[@garethharrison5797]

Poor Edge. Bono seemed to whisper something to him after the performance. No doubt a good humoured apology.

[@methdxman]

@@garethharrison5797 Yeah you can see him whisper "Sorry about that"

[@Aiklinc]

The rawness of the performance makes this a particularly wonderfully unique performance.

[@Folk-rock]

Bono and the edge are without doubt my favourite entertainers.

[@steven6611]

Here in 2024. Been a fan of this band since the early nineties.

[@thelettermanpodcast]

One rock star with one name is cool. Two Rock stars with one name are unstoppable. U2’s appearances on Late Show were magical. Remember U2 week? Great stuff!

[@Patrick-k8o6s]

I’ve always known that Bono had an amazing voice. This just proves that. Sitting in a chair with only a lapel microphone and sounding completely amazing and beautiful. Fantastic and who knew that Edge could sing falsetto so well. Crazy good!

[@CANDLESWIFE]

Love this version of the song! RIP Michael Hutchence! ❤ You are missed!!

[@Adam-oy4ix]

I grew up on U2, from the early 80's to today...this is great music and real talent. I think talent like this is a long way way from what people 50 years from now, will be able to refer to as their early influences. Music is so much more about image these days, that musical talent seems to take a distant back seat, and I only see that worsening.....many of the great bands of yesterday wouldn't get a chance today

[@tonywheatley6728]

Its so deep, meaningful and raw. RIP Michael..

[@EpicLib]

EDGE singing at 5:25 what a blast!!!

[@lizi.2503]

This song comes to me when I’m down and when those around me are bringing themselves down. ❤

[@Saralene-n2o]

THIS IS VERY BEAUTIFUL SONG

[@midlifemikey2913]

Beautiful song and tribute ❤️..but made me miss Michael even more. 😪

[@elvisthekingdiaz1850]

I love how they love make music with passion

[@jody-annesullivan4547]

This version. Don’t care for the others, nothing better than this u2.

[@Folk-rock]

this is the best version acoustic or otherwise

[@undercrackers56]

Incredible talent + fantastic song = amazing performance.

[@seresajenos]

Beatiful ,perfect song!!!

[@act318]

Remember seeing that performance live. Beautiful and timeless.

[@Quasistache]

What a beautiful guitar!

[@chello70]

What????? 😂

[@anthonyward8587]

All jokes aside, these guys are the real deal. The vocals are spot on.

[@alexandresensealexandremin1887]

Immortal performance. BRAVO ❤🇧🇷

[@DerUbermensch-lp2tt]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ - Merci/Thank you/Dankeschön U2 for years of great songs !!!!

[@Mgh-r]

Perfect ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ thank uuuuu allllll

[@angelabrock2224]

How amazing! Bono & The Edge just singing with an acoustic guitar. " My oh My what the world is missing now"!

[@theinternationalstyle]

What a beautiful performance! ❤

[@susanfitzpatrick7755]

Powerful lyrics , great performance 👏 🙌

[@lisamalone5219]

Beautiful! 👀🩷☮️🤟🌻🙏

[@Jim-pt8kk]

The best musical moment on letterman

[@glowgirl8072]

Beautiful! A stunning song by gifted musicians.

[@joefeldpausch]

In all the years I've known of KZbin, this is the one time I wish I could find the "Love" button. Incredible, from my favorite album, All that You Can't Leave Behind!

[@lockster75]

OMG, music before was amazing before, just soulful melodies with real voices in it's rawest beautiful form...

[@kittykat226]

Here listening after Spencer Matthews mentions this rendition on ‘Spencer & Vogue ‘ podcast. Unbelievable ❤

[@craighamilton1299]

The passion…!

[@SuperJralph]

Two extremely talented Musicians. What a great version of that song. I met them years ago when i was the drummer in the wedding band at Bono's wedding to Ali in Dublin. What a great night of Music and dancing.

[@kevronkawasaki5701]

Gosh darn it, the end of the song is the best. Its just a moment and too shall pass🎉

[@rra1762]

I love them so much.

[@chriskasatka2095]

Phenomenal lyrics, melody and performance.

[@WS102]

That's a Gibson SJ-200 Pete Townshend Signature, handmade in Bozeman, Montana. Gibson’s Pete Townshend SJ-200 Signature Artist Series guitar is a painstaking recreation of the 1960s acoustic he used to compose such classic hits as “Pinball Wizard” from the legendary 1969 rock opera Tommy, and the Who concert staple “Won’t Get Fooled Again.” This new version-which Townshend uses regularly on stage-has many of the same features as his vintage J-200, but with several modern appointments.

[@Ayekonyk]

Simply phenomenal

[@angusgallagher6130]

@David letterman FAKE ASS

[@TheBoyzweekend]

We've been blessed with that voice. He's used it. Well done!

[@deanpapadopoulos3314]

What a treasure they are.

[@cacasarq3503]

this song goes to MY top 100 songs ever made. this was a great suprise after beig a u2 fan for decades.. Loveit!

[@boticelli9957]

R.I.P Michael ..the whole world miss you 😢❤❤❤❤

[@rbtraveler255]

Beautiful ❤

[@giovannibuscarini6732]

I'm not afraid Of anything in this world There's nothing you can throw at me That I haven't already heard I'm just trying to find A decent melody A song that I can sing In my own company I never thought you were a fool But darling, look at you (Ooh) You gotta stand up straight, carry your own weight These tears are going nowhere baby You've got to get yourself together You've got stuck in a moment And now you can't get out of it Don't say that later will be better Now you're stuck in a moment And you can't get out of it I will not forsake The colors that you bring The nights you filled with fireworks They left you with nothing I am still enchanted By the light you brought to me I listen through your ears Through your eyes I can see You are such a fool To worry like you do. Oh I know it's tough And you can never get enough Of what you don't really need now My, oh my You've got to get yourself together You've got stuck in a moment And you can't get out of it Oh love, look at you now You've got yourself stuck in a moment And you can't get out of it I was unconscious, half asleep The water is warm 'til you discover how deep I wasn't jumping, for me it was a fall It's a long way down, to nothing at all You've got to get yourself together You've got stuck in a moment And you can't get out of it Don't say that later will be better Now you're stuck in a moment And you can't get out of it And if the night runs over And if the day won't last And if your way should falter Along the stony paths And if, and if the night runs over And if, the day won't last And if your way should falter Along this stony paths It's just a moment This time will pass

[@2kspontypool700]

Is that the best ever live performance of all time. It's the best ever version of the song, with 'a beautiful' back story. You can't fail to enjoy and appreciate 'a moment'

[@mildredcolmenares7543]

Amazing beautifull, the BEST in the world

[@gloafman68]

Just Amazing!

[@kevinbraden798]

Wow.....Awesome. What a blessing to have this beautiful band for so many years........

[@grantwalker2307]

Just two guys and a guitar.......great stuff.....memorable performance......

[@carminerichards8299]

It never gets old listening to these guys! My God it's unreal!!

[@flycornwall]

Watching this for the 1000th time. Love it 👏🏻👏🏻

[@marton349]

That bloody clapping!

[@TopQuarti1e]

The beauty of the music, the story and to top it off with the greatness of Letterman. An iconic performance and he says “ I was waiting for my part, THEN we would have had something.

[@MedalionDS9]

4:58 Edge lands on a wrong chord but slides up to the right one, and you can see Bono crack a smile cuz he realized what happened

[@thelettermanpodcast]

That’s the magic of live :)

[@brettneuberger6466]

Bono actually flubbed the lyrics and asked Edge to do it over. Just shows how well they work together that the song still sounds seamless. You can hear Bono tell Dave at the end, senior moment.

[@MedalionDS9]

@@brettneuberger6466 I am sorta used to Bono's eccentric performance live where he will change the structure of a performance to not fit exactly how the song is on the album... because people get bored of the same exact thing over and over and over... and by this time, even a song from the 2000's is now oldhat to them, let alone their hits from the 80's

[@sepplamorgia]

La magia di una chitarra ed una voce straordinaria ❤️

[@marcosfarahnagato4886]

Absolute magic from both!

[@anderstjernstrom7173]

Absolutely magical!

[@Paul-d6l]

Ladies and gentlemen this his what heaven sounds like !!!

[@jamesyoung3006]

Just incredible

[@margaretfitzgerald7187]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@BakoTV]

que grandes son.

[@zeb4562]

I love U2 since the beginning and all of them four, but nowadays, I start thinking The Edge must be an angel. 🪽🪽🪽

[@SZSUMI]

Wow.... talented God bless both of you 🙏🙏🙏

[@BenitoVanderbosch-z4d]

Tears to my eyes that I can tell you

[@pikkuapuri]

One of my favourite songs.

[@TheLukeguy7]

Goosebumps, just phenomenal.

[@harshgolas9944]

Pure magic❤❤❤❤❤