Bono and The Edge: Tiny Desk Concert

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[@JaneKellie-si1gt]

U2 Performing @ The Tiny Desk. 👍

[@noelhernandez8649]

😊😊😊😊

[@shkoff]

These guys should start a band

[@sandrarodrigues5278]

😄

[@justinlouismusic]

Would never work out!

[@sandrarodrigues5278]

@@justinlouismusic No never 😁

[@antoniog2854]

U2? ...I thought the same thing

[@oraach]

They should.. never too late..

[@RiottBandVA]

It's nice of NPR to give these kinds of smaller indie artists a big platform like Tiny Desk Concerts.

[@juandicorrea08]

so you've never heard of U2🤣

[@Banofree]

​@@juandicorrea08so you never heard of sarcasm😂

[@segunmola1]

@@Banofree HAHAHAHA

[@mikejones-vd3fg]

maybe they were being sarcastic? so you never heard of double sarcasm? or are you being triple sarcastic?@@Banofree

[@christopherwhite7347]

Bringing in bigger bands on occasion gives more visibility to smaller bands who make up most of the performers.

[@shanghaiffgg]

I am a 51 year old irishman. I have followed u2 since 1982 when I was 10 years old. Their music is essentially the soundtrack of my life. While its a little sad to see them age I just feel so grateful for the countless memories and uplifting messaging for decades.Thank so much boys.

[@dudoklasovity2093]

100% same here! only i am 44

[@Iiikkkkppppppphh]

I agree. However I love them so much

[@victorpadilla2893]

"the soundtrack of my life" beautifully put.

[@saolálainn]

Pretty much the same as you but Irishwoman, love them and have seen them live twice in Dublin, first when I was 14 then 31....will listen until I die x

[@morningglorify]

Bono had a terrible accident about a decade ago, it had a huge impact on his physicality. Still, that voice, that thing that moves us.

[@NovaScotiaSteve.]

These guys PACK stadiums world wide…..and have for years. They could easily sit back with huge egos and count royalty money forever. Yet they show up as gracious and gentle performers thanking and shaking hands!! I wish they would do some children songs now so I could play them to my newborn granddaughter!! When she is old enough……she will enjoy U2 with her Nono on a quiet porch one day!! Thank you NPR from Canada!!

[@shiftfocus1]

I’ve been reading his book and watching a lot of interviews lately. There’s an uncommon depth and self-awareness to these guys. It shines in moments like this.

[@RowenMyBoat]

Play U2 to your little one anyway!

[@DonPasquale_]

Never realized how solid Edge's backing vocals were

[@juniwilliams]

Me, too. Honestly one of the best backing vocals from a band member I’ve heard.

[@fc7alibi]

Guys a rock.

[@Marcelo-on9rc]

oh yeah. and he´s proved that during some live performances and acoustic ones.

[@jeremygunther9403]

Listen to him sing lead on “Van Diemen’s Land” from rattle and hum. Beautiful

[@matheusqueiroz1805]

Listen he singing Love is Blindness ❤

[@haigw]

"Laughter is the evidence of freedom." I will commit this line to memory.

[@brianoliver2016]

When is that mentioned?

[@mpgski9598]

@@brianoliver2016 3:05

[@haigw]

@@brianoliver2016 during "Beautiful Day."

[@ozziejones1043]

Thought the exact same thing. Gorgeous

[@whatilearnttoday5295]

Must admit Bono makes me laugh.

[@Oldo]

Edge is such a MONSTER performer always at the edge of the limelight but he really deserves an award for his decades of excellence.

[@deljay1840]

His paychecks are a real big reward

[@ritec]

He did just receive the presidential medal of freedom with Bono ❤, well deserved indeed.

[@mkrd2000]

Agree - and the fact that he can so easily convey the grooves and chord progressions of their original songs when limited to just an acoustic guitar also shows his talents as a musician, regardless of the huge rig of effects he employs on recordings and at U2 shows.

[@strongforlife4352]

​@Three Six Nine I'm not quite sure what you're expecting here. It's one acoustic guitar and a voice. If they had a rhythm player to lay down the chords then we might see something more complex? Seems a fine guitarist, agreed he's never going to be Tommy Emmanuel but that's not his job.

[@tuanistico]

minimalist guitar at its best

[@MuddogMusic]

I keep coming back to this video. It shows the actual talent of these two guys. Edge doesn't need the effects, and Bono is an amazing singer.

[@ajoenamedjoe]

The choir was such a nice touch. Thank you Tiny Desk, Duke Ellington School, and U2.

[@parkereberhard7580]

Of course none of them had any idea who those two old farts are

[@natalia001]

O yes, great!

[@John_Alford]

Bono simply asks for an "Oohh" and they come in and harmonize perfectly. Pretty impressive and nearly stole the show for me.

[@pitchforkcustom]

then he says pick a note.. there are actually endless notes 😂

[@DevunWalsh]

and Dave Chappelle!

[@rinderknorpelmuhle1790]

I love that when Bono sings you always feel like you're being told a story. It doesn't just feel like simple singing.

[@MrShbbz]

NO, YOU DONT. THIS GUY IS A FAKE. A MILLIONAIRE SUPPORTING BANDERA FASCISTS AND PRAYING TO "END THE WORLD HUNGER" LOL

[@jonathan-livingstone-acoustic]

Couldn't have put that better, spot on!

[@drakebunch9807]

I love how good his voice is after nearly 50 years.

[@davidtaylor111]

​@@drakebunch9807 it's not so good

[@VanessaLeavitt]

I agree. I always liked U2, but I finally got to see them in concert a few years ago and seeing them live is a whole other thing. I was like oohhh, THIS is why they are who they are. Even in a huge stadium, Bono can make you feel like he's singing just to you. Amazing.

[@Tragpie33353]

I’m a 50 year old Canadian. Boy was the first album I remember buying. To say U2 have had an influence in my life is a massive understatement. Every album and every song has a personal meaning in my life. They have been my “ travelling companions” to steal a phrase from Bruce Springsteen.

[@jstory6402]

Boy and October got me through some of the hardest parts of my life.

[@jasonbean2764]

Seen the lads 3 times, worked 2 of their shows, once as security, once as staging. They are among the kindest, most generous of acts I have had the privilege of working for.:)

[@igorjajic2726]

Yet bono suporteed nazies nd isis in balkan and nazies in ukraine.... He s payed

[@cmadelaide56]

@@igorjajic2726 Whatever drugs you are on, might be time to get off them. Nothing says Nazis in Ukraine like having a Jewish President. (Yes, yes, Vladimir is paying you to troll KZbin on his behalf - we get it…)

[@latentsea]

Is bondo on the list? This stuff is kinda cringe, not sure, maybe I’m wrong. Sounds s little pitchy dogg.

[@paulharrisonadventuregearm5457]

​@@igorjajic2726 Absolutely NOT

[@paulharrisonadventuregearm5457]

​@@latentsea no it's not pitchy

[@Boss3388]

Two men and one acoustic guitar... Is enough to stop the world. Absolutely stunning .

[@lee4547]

It's crazy that U2 isn't remembered for the incredible force they were in the 80's and 90's. I like to think of them as Gen X's Rolling Stones. I lived through that time and they were everything. Love this band so much.

[@GuadalupePicasso]

And, yet they played nothing from either the 80s or 90s here

[@Havanorange]

I remember first hearing a full album of U2 in 1986 on a bus ride to a group ski trip in '86 and bought a Joshua Tree in '87. I liked it a lot then and still have it and listen to it sometimes. There's so much good music recorded by musicians from that era.

[@nancykisser]

They were everything. SO BIG. Hottest ticket of the day. I love them as much now as I did back then.

[@theempire00]

Its because they’re still very active. Think they’ll be regarded as legends when Bono passes away

[@rodfriesen4370]

Ya that's exactly how they are remembered

[@episodeVIwastheworst]

My wife and I saw them last week in the Las Vegas Sphere… Mind blowing and powerful! Now, today, I just discovered this… Small, intimate, but just as powerful! We're pushing 60 years old and it's been a joy to have them as part of the soundtrack of our lives!

[@AtomicPeace]

Beautiful!!!!

[@28th_St_Air]

Likewise. Beautiful day and the rest of the performance at the sphere was an all time concert experience for me. I have such respect for these guys. They are involved in so many other beneficial world helping causes beyond their music too.

[@Послушано]

Setlist: 0:00 - Beautiful Day 5:01 - In A Little While 10:08 - Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of 16:09 - Walk On

[@nandosouzaoficialmusic4622]

Thank You My Fran

[@ScottKorin]

They went all with songs from All That You Can't Leave Behind

[@mariancapitano]

Thank You

[@letsrockgold407]

I LOVE U2!!I I have scene them in concert 3 times!!! I would LOVE to see them 1 more time I am 63

[@fredinplop]

❤

[@thomaswagner455]

Watch the happy faces of the girls in the choir. They will tell their grandchildren about this exceptionally beautiful day.

[@eco6jg]

And just casually, Bono reminds us all what it means to be a master of your craft. Whether in a room of a dozen people or a stadium of thousands, the charisma and warmth underlying the voice shine through. Just thank you.

[@VHRushRyche]

Two guys who don't need anything else to deliver enormous sound, their talent is off the chart!!

[@PatrickClarkin]

I've followed them since 1986. I had no idea at the time that they'd still be able to make me smile 37 years later.

[@davidscott202]

Me too. I discovered them when Columbia records and tapes sent me one of their albums by mistake and the first listen was so different than what I was into that I didn't like it at first but by the 4th time listening through I was a huge fan. I finally got to see U2 live in 2018 and it was a "bucket list" moment.

[@aidie57]

same! their performance has all the feels 🥰

[@PatrickClarkin]

@@aidie57 Apparently, we are getting older. I have no idea how this happened.

[@rosariapenz]

Same here!!

[@serrielu8025]

80.

[@Sashman077]

What makes a legendary band? The one that plays songs they played a million times like it was the first or their last. A lot of soul and obviously still a lot of joy in making music. This reinterpretation of their classic song was just incredible and heartfelt.

[@morganthedruid1]

This is a bland singer trying his hardest to sound like Lou Reed. If you're a lover of U2 you've almost certainly never heard of Lou Reed so you may have to google the fella

[@bhornannawindeedeigh5007]

​@@morganthedruid1 wow... nothing like being a stick in the mud, druid. Sure, Lou Reed was great 🙂 ... but Lou being a wonder doesn't automatically exclude the greatness of others. I wonder if Lou was as philanthropic as Bono, or as giving of his time to causes like supporting high school choirs. Probably not. In fact, Mr Reed was quite the narcissist. But hey, he had a few good tunes. I'll give you that.

[@morganthedruid1]

@@bhornannawindeedeigh5007 Philanthropy doesn't trump talent although if you shout it loud enough it seems to.

[@Grimpus1972]

@@morganthedruid1 It’s really a magnificent honor that Bono is paying tribute to Reed like this.

[@mjw12345]

@@morganthedruid1 I would probably respect more the opinions of Pavarotti, Sinatra, Leonard Cohen, the Ramones, Beyonce....or African artists (Album: Africa Sings U2) than your flatulant burping.

[@mvm3016]

Tiny Desk is an absolute gift. So is the sound engineer. Every one of these is fantastic. 🔥🔥🔥

[@marinom3380]

👏👏👏

[@karlwinkler66]

That’s Josh Rogosin!

[@tim73639]

Interesting set up on the guitar isn't it? Blend of direct and the mic I'm guessing, don't often see that live. Not sure if there were pedals involved.

[@Alpha_7227]

The sound engineer is the best. All the shows sound great.

[@debpicard]

I thank U2 for existing even if only for Stuck in a Moment (let alone everything else). What a song.

[@davidharding200]

I didn’t get this lyric “stuck in a moment you can’t get out of” until I was forced to confront it. Then all of a sudden I got it.

[@howellbuzz]

@@davidharding200 I wouldn’t wish it upon anyone but hang tough, and remember Edge’s voice “..and if your way should falter, upon that stoney pass..” Bono: “It’s just a moment This too, shall pass.” ✊🏼

[@julieridgeway8539]

I never knew about the connection between this song and Michael Hutchence. Whenever I hear an INXS song, it's bittersweet.

[@xxyes8879]

In a little while is such a tender, beautiful song. Bono's voice is still just the best. So expressive and hits all the right spots.

[@ZariahCummings-z1k]

Such an organic, unselfish, and transparent performance. True brilliance.. Really impressed with Bono's voice, after all these years, very touching..

[@oliverschulte9659]

:))))))))

[@MsLouise1960]

Did you know he invest in unethical GM Corporations.? 🐝🤕

[@jamesfitzgerald6636]

🤡

[@artlover1477]

​@@MsLouise1960You have an axe to grind against Bono....fine. Now let us just enjoy the music.

[@MsLouise1960]

@@artlover1477 I think it is fair to say as Bono is a celebrity. One of which was one my late elder brothers favourite is like alot of other successful persons with terrible ethics looking into shares to increase their wealth.

[@JulienMENARD]

i'm usually not a U2 guy but this 20 minutes of music make me really happy.

[@IrishCelt7]

I wasn't too until I went to their concert, favorite band now since then...they are awesome live

[@UNITED-WITH-UKRAINE]

That’s what i thought 40 years ago when the first BOY cd came out , it was my first CD that I bought, exactly 40 years ago . Life is short enjoy the moment or „ get stuck in a moment „ !

[@todmainzer2241]

Same

[@avrilridge9055]

@D R it's 2023, we've all moved on! For the better!!

[@TheBlueskyson]

Thats what its all about Jules

[@BC99]

What a beautiful St. Paddy's Day gift, thanks to everyone involved!

[@simonjm10]

I know

[@broseywales5538]

You're welcome.

[@rotapp7268]

I'm not a big fan of U2, but still enjoy their music and no one can deny these guys' expertice and art. Amazing.

[@gwynwellliver4489]

I'm old and so is my band. What a great end to my day. Thanks everyone!!❤❤❤❤

[@LecyPereiraSousa]

You don't old. You listen songs of experience. This is It.

[@tuckerfrd1]

I was 20 going to a Community College, their radio station - KFJC played "I will follow" from a new band U2 and I still am. Oh so so good!

[@kurtfirla1871]

2:40 kills me - "Edge, do an Edge thing... there he is!" Bono enjoying the moment, and the happy face of the girl at the front of the choir. So much love in that tiny office.

[@ToolFan68]

Whats up with wearing the ridiculous face-diapers after all these years? Trendy signaling leftist much? 😅 Jesus, how embarrassing.

[@christiangirl2222]

6666❤

[@blloodstone8762]

Classic

[@dreamerofgame555]

Pure heaven!

[@hendriksomers8805]

That little moment is so sneaky and yet so majestic it fully explains the magic between them

[@GSB876]

Have been a u2 fan for over 30yrs, 2021 sadly I was in a coma for 28 days. Waking was very confusing yet once I heard their music again it brought everything back and rediscovering their music was ❤

[@eire3215]

Hope you are doing well today my friend and I can understand what you say about their music...Love from Ireland 🙏🏻💚✌🏻

[@solangemundaca1174]

Sending you love from New Zealand, I've been a U2 fun for 35 years, born in Chile and living in NZ for 20 years, no matter where I am, U2 music for me is home

[@davidcohen2631]

❤

[@davidcohen2631]

I’m a British fan now living in Israel. First time I saw them was on the OGWT in 1981 and then bands like Marillion used to play ‘War’ on the PA before they made their entrance at the Hammersmith Odeon around 1983….Fan ever since..They never faltered on that stony path

[@graceykei1776]

Loving U2! sending hugs and kisses from the Philippines

[@adellittle3547]

Wow glad I found this. I really enjoyed it. Beautiful, natural and down to earth. Thank you Tiny Desk concert, Bono, The Edge and the kids singing. 😊🥰👏👏👏

[@Bobsofax64]

This was glorious. It's impressive how precise and clear Bonos pitch and voice still is after nearly 5 decades. Both of them brought their Irish charm ;).

[@WaIkr]

Come on... the guy can barely sing lol.

[@alfonsodelafreg259]

@@WaIkr You are so correct! I would just say "can't sing" and leave it at that.

[@rioslatino]

​@of Man and Moth you have to think before writing such no sense comments... Bono can't sing 😂😂😅

[@winterbird4447]

It is more impressive to me how good he was at an early age. Because with 5 decades of experience obviously he is going to be a Pro.

[@alloralou4722]

Interesting story of his I heard recently where he was talking about how there were bands that had everything, the music, production, but they didn’t have ‘it”. Whereas he said that they didn’t have all the technical stuff, the only thing they had was ‘it’.

[@seanmclaughlin2900]

"Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away." --Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Hearing these songs without the electronics and seeing these larger-than-life artists in an intimate space reveals the mastery. Thank you, NPR, from a proud (renewed) U2 fan!

[@Bobsofax64]

The recording engineer is a master of his craft

[@nufcedkidyup8627]

OR "HER" CRAFT

[@globalsoundconcerts]

Thanks for watching ❤☘️

[@fleyva33]

@@nufcedkidyup8627 or “their” craft

[@TheHungryPigeon]

@@nufcedkidyup8627 It's a dude.

[@neirrad]

@@globalsoundconcerts Stop reading your reviews, slick.

[@WatchesAndPhotography]

I love listening to new artists and discovering new edges of musical horizons, but then you see this performance by Bono and the Edge and you immediately understand the levels of performance between new artists and ones like U2 with decades of experience behind them. Amazing.

[@patienceisnotmyvirtue7606]

We need a Duke Ellington School of Music tiny desk concert! Incredible voices!

[@marcussebastian3986]

"Stuck in a Moment" is a masterpiece of songwriting. I am not aware the song inspired by Michael Hutchence. Thank you NPR for making this jam session possible.

[@Ignatius1972]

@D R oh, Come on! You have a serious problem, that's for sure. You should see a doctor right now. A psychiatrist, to be more specific

[@absta100]

@D R get a life

[@kilrahi8696]

​@D R why?

[@birdiedog5]

The version on David letterman before bonos voice was half shot was good and they explain the back story

[@James-3000]

6:32 I mean, when Bono puts his hand on Edge's back while singing "My, how you've grown" and Edge smiles back at him, you get a sense of the deep friendship still there after years of rock'n'roll superstardom...that's just lovely to see

[@fallinginthed33p]

Bono looks like he's really grown old while Edge looks the same as he was twenty years ago.

[@SonicVision]

​@@fallinginthed33p that what I thought too.

[@MrSean03839]

​@@fallinginthed33p Bono has has a bunch of health issues in the past decade, including heart surgery.

[@bakebide]

It really IS. It's "bigger than anything un this world. L❤VE

[@bakebide]

​@@MrSean03839 and back surgery during 360 tour...and a cycling accidente in NY. But his voice and heart beat strong. Love Bless.

[@azaz911c]

I really like the current Bono. As Bono has become older, his voice and interpretation of songs has become more nuanced and interesting. I don't know quite how to put it, but it's more vulnerable and personal.

[@thearchivist250]

He (like all singers eventually) can't belt out the notes like he used to, but he definitely makes up for it with subtlty and phrasing.

[@AdamBoguszart]

The world needs more things like this right now.

[@charlestwisted9890]

Somehow, through a brilliant convergence of work, talent, determination, and luck, Mr. Bob Boilen and his remarkable team have crafted THE concert series. All in a corner of an office, around a Tiny Desk at NPR. And I am grateful beyond words for it.

[@danny51295]

Their chemistry is unparalleled. I love how they gave each other props. Ever since I first listened to u2 I’ve been stuck in a moment and I can’t get out of it.

[@d1p70]

strange... ever since i listened to u2 i still haven't found what i'm looking for.

[@shabbychicnyc]

I see what you did there

[@rayfranco1259]

I’ve been following them for a long while. Achtung brings back memories during a troubled time in my life. Their music kept my mind on the straight line. Music often does.

[@sanabordugana6600]

Bist Du "mein" Franco aus dem Erzgebiege stammend Wenn ja grüßt Dich jetzt Anne

[@goncalopires30]

Oh my... what have I just witnessed... That gave me shivers, tears, thank you everyone who made this happen. The best duo ever from the best band ever. Sublime, no more words.

[@Artemis_Prix]

Agreed. Truly a pleasant surprise. Highly recommend you watch the Sting & Shaggy Tiny Desk concert. It's just as magical. Enjoy

[@troypakura272]

It made my day as well fantastic❤

[@isaacmathews4693]

Bono and The Edge in a minimal musical setting is so profound. wow.... amazing concert. *salute!*

[@jamesmcdonough7414]

Chills, barely 3 minutes in!!! Love how Bono interacts with the chorus!! Thanks for showcasing that St. Pat's and the Irish culture is all about music, stories, friendship and making connections! So much fun!!

[@mirandaryan3362]

Certainly one of the best parts of my life this band with me from age 17 to 61. Thank you U2❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@HoojipIsHere]

Was never expecting them to play In A Little While after so long. Lovely surprise addition to the set

[@coachU2]

I wish this album would've just popped into my library magically.

[@luisdetomaso867]

What album?

[@toasterboy708]

@@luisdetomaso867 You must be an Android user?

[@CharlieKnolesPlus]

LOL. If you know you know. 😂😂😂

[@dominicstevenson8932]

It's easy to forget they're incredible musicians and song writers at the core of it. This is a reminder.

[@katharinenoble1682]

Bono & Edge are so finely tuned to each other.... I mean, you'd hope so after 40+ years.... but that's they're singing melody/ harmony on a very difficult rhythm. They're so bomb. And I love those kids every time I see them.

[@antoniodelahoz1021]

The chorus girls can't hide how excited they are. Their face show us theirs emotional time.😂😂😂

[@brianmiller1077]

I'd be surprised if half of them even knew who Bono and Edge were.

[@redshift8302]

@@brianmiller1077 I spend quite some reading comments on most videos I watch and I read some that showed that 10-12 year kids listened to U2 every day in the school bus when they released their free album, so I would not presume anything about these girls.

[@richardervins]

They‘re part of a wonderful process and they‘re doing something they obviously love and are probably working hard towards mastering. So why wouldn‘t they cherish the moment?

[@LecyPereiraSousa]

​@@redshift8302 Me too. But U2 is a kind of resilience .

[@theempire00]

@@brianmiller1077 why

[@mattsnyder1629]

This was refreshing to see an unplugged performance from them. Just poetry, acoustic guitar and stories to tell. Can't beat it!

[@07BSPtC]

You’ll enjoy their new album. Mostly or all acoustic interpretations of 40 of their songs.

[@jwhite6855]

I saw them on May 27, 1983. I remember the date because I was an OBSESSED 14 year old fan. Me and my sister and her friend waited in the lobby at the Benson hotel in Portland after the show to try to get autographs. ( The nicest hotel in town, we just assumed they would stay there) They never showed, so we we drove home, disappointed, but spirits lifted from an incredible show. We happened to pass by the street leading down to the back of the Paramount Theater. We saw buses and a few people. We quickly turned down the street, parked jumped out of the car, and got to meet Bono and Edge just as they were leaving. (Adam and Larry were already on the bus) They signed the back of my shirt and gave us a hug, and boarded the bus. My 14 year old self would have never been able to imagine my 54 yr old self watching this with a tear in my eye all these years later.

[@rbabich]

Love it. Great story

[@alloralou4722]

That is such a sweet story. I was obsessed with them since their album “War” came out. I’m 59 and I don’t know how many times I saw them in concert but I was lucky I did get to see them when they were younger. They are an exceptional band in so many ways!

[@katiekitchen6408]

I met them in my city unexpectedly one day a couple of years ago and my inner 14 year old was over the moon :D

[@brentwalker8596]

@@alloralou4722 Yeah, "War" was fire.

[@alloralou4722]

@@brentwalker8596 it is and after that album I was obsessed!

[@Ibaglo1]

I have never been more grateful to the youtube algorithm than now and for life because just today on my birthday I get this incredible video of a Tiny Desk with U2 my favorite band of all my life, God I'm in tears! my first musical love and even after so many years it still is, each of their songs have accompanied me throughout my life, making them the main soundtrack of my life, with every good or bad moment I've gone through their songs were there to give me that boost of encouragement to move forward, making the song “Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out Of” the one that has marked me the most and which defines everything. I know they may never know how much their music helped me in the darkest moments of my life and through all the valley of tears I went through, but I would like to say THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!! And a big hug from an exotic but full of life country, with an incredible people that in spite of the difficulty continue smiling and being kind, called PARAGUAY🇵🇾❤💋

[@smcassara]

This performance is enough to make you fall in love with the band all over again. Amazing.

[@ninevehguitar]

Exactly what just happened to me.

[@zebratroopfan6695]

Never stopped.

[@michelleherter269]

My favorite Irish men! Thank you Bono, Edge, Adam and Larry for lighting up my life! I can't imagine my world without U2 in it! 💚🧡

[@kurtheavenly]

and Kurt Cobain 😏🍀

[@ValdemarDeMatos]

And Jeff Buckley 😊

[@sircoynie]

All through my teens, twenties and thirties I just couldn’t understand the love for U2. In my forties married, with kids and long lost friends dotted around the world that I miss. For some reason these events, circumstances coupled with U2’s music have just clicked. I can’t get enough of the lads now. Always thought Bono was an ego but now I see a very caring man who genuinely has love for his mates. Big up U2…..

[@RuliManurung]

Haha, I'm the complete opposite. I was a huge U2 fan throughout my teens, twenties, but sadly they were left behind by the progress of music. Their early catalog is still dear to my heart, but I haven't paid attention to them for the last 2 decades. I'm actually a bit saddened by this video, as it clearly shows their best days are in the past. They should call it a day and keep their legacy intact.

[@coreyhathaway2202]

@@RuliManurung Wow, I'm like you too with loving the 1980's U2 and not caring at all about U2 in the 2000's. But this video is one I'll watch over and over. The tone, the music, the feeling, the intimacy is as real as music gets. Well done Bono and The Edge

[@dteezle]

​@@coreyhathaway2202 yeah this makes me want to go and see them. I grew up with U2 as my parents listened to them alot.

[@RAGproduction]

What an awful story. Life has taken a road in which U2 have become satisfying. There is hope yet brother. Don't give up

[@atomicdmt8763]

except.......... his (woke 'caring') is harmful...

[@kooskansloos4834]

These tiny desk concerts are something special, man, can't describe what it does... The vibe, so soothing, it takes me away to a time and a placeI've never been before.

[@JordanSugarman]

The whole concept is that it's like you're attending a tiny, private concert. When you go to a regular concert you're typically in a noisy venue with hundreds (or in this case, thousands) of screaming fans, and massive amps that distort everything and make it impossible to really appreciate the music. Here you have a small gathering with minimal amplification, everyone being quiet and enjoying the vibe. So there's a level of direct connection with the audience that isn't normally possible. And I feel like the artists really appreciate that, too. Having all those screaming fans is great, but sometimes you just want people to shut up and listen when you're performing.

[@MusicMotivator]

Bono phrases so freely then when the Edge harmonizes they are so perfectly in sync. I guess 50 years will do that.

[@aaortegapos]

Do you know any videos where they show how to play that edge solo?

[@UncleMontysPython]

Stuck In A Moment is an absolute masterpiece.

[@Kindnessisnotweakness]

It always makes me tear up in this arrangement. Micheal's death still is a hard one for me.

[@Gil1976]

It really is. Incredible

[@ChrisOliver4307]

I want it played at my funeral. I'm sure it will be great.

[@RobertSmith-up9rz]

It’s not, stop.

[@gugy68]

Yes, that song is so emotional for me. Beautiful lyrics.

[@acachubaca]

Probably one of the most intimate "concerts," I've ever witnessed. You can feel their years of creativity, friendship, comradery and world travelled, sold out concert love amazing experience , pouring through the vocals and guitar and melodies. I must have gotten the chills at least 8 or 9 times. Thank you U2 for so many years of giving it all to your fans. This NPR was exceptional.

[@MrWallybones]

Well said Brent. I just finished "It's a beautiful day" - so good!

[@archmanek6835]

Could you breath through the mask?

[@yeeooow1291]

The Edge' falsetto is a thing of beauty!

[@basscase78]

They don't just make music, they make medicine for the soul!

[@ADIDASects]

Settle down. They make music.

[@gwilson420]

They make chicken soup, then you say ?? 🎉

[@yousuck6222]

@@ADIDASects Settle down, they make 'popular' music.

[@willykayak]

The voices of youth, vitality and hope. Thank you Duke Ellington choir.......Bono and Edge were a'right too 😊

[@ciarraibuzz]

That brought tears to my Irish eyes. Jaysus. I can't resist anymore - I love these guys. The choir from next door was outasight. They brought a tear all by themselves, too. The choir member in the front row, I think, 2nd from R had a smile on the whole time and I think she is full of faith, hope, and love. Keep on that path, all of the choir members. We need you. Btw, Bono's friend, Michael Hutchence, is missed here. Thanks for reminding of that loss. I'm not the first to say it, but The Edge and Bono made me think of John and Paul, sorta kinda, in the greatness aura department. What a pleasant surprise early Saturday morning, the day after Patrick's Day., 2023.

[@skokokelli]

Well said. Yes, 2nd from the right had such joy on her face that it was contagious! Bono’s encouragement with the fantastic choir and connecting with them as fellow musicians was everything. 🥰 Stuck in A Moment…wow. INXS was one of my other favorites. Well, he was wearing John Lennon glasses. Still thankful for the music store employee that suggested Unforgettable Fire to my mom when she was looking for a gift for me.

[@TheAnabel70]

Youre not the only one that cry . So beautiful. !!!

[@mjw12345]

Agree - nice also they give the names of the kids in the choir in the description.

[@mathiasklein8143]

I dont know, man... when Bono comes up with lines like "laughter is the evidence of freedom" or the look they both have when he directs the "my, how youve grown" at Edge... it just transports you, man

[@leonwhildenjr4483]

😁What a treat! Thank you to Bono and Edge for making my day along with the choir.Also a Big thank you to Tiny desk for all the great concerts in the series. I’ve had a good time watching them all!🙂👏👍🤘💪🙌☮️💙⭐️🌅🕊🦋🕊✌️

[@ferdinandconcubierta1790]

I must commend the audio engineer for his exceptional work. I am impressed by U2's excellent performance even in such a tiny setting.

[@jco6528]

Love you guys! Thank you for the gift on St. Paddy's Day! Beautiful rendition of Walk On! Love it!🥰💚🍀🍀🍀

[@eoinbb]

Few bands can entertain a massive stadium and a small room to such effect. Brilliant, brilliant and brilliant

[@That.old.mountain]

Haven’t felt that passion from u2 from a long time. Nice to know they haven’t lost the direct and pure energy that made their early albums so unique and essential

[@nianfiedler5291]

Some really superb remakes on the new album. I was skeptical but there are about half that are magic, and the rest are strong with a few hits and misses. Songs that I never connected to much originally, have a new emotional punch

[@denaclauser6258]

Go see a live show next tour. It’s there. It’s been there. Every tour except maybe the Joshua tree anniversary in 2017/18

[@mikepedroza9218]

I actually got to see U2 in SF 43 years ago I was 12 years old the tickets were 10 dollars they were amazing I was blown away!

[@brotherchunkymusic950]

The Edge really shines in this format. GREAT guitar playing and vocals. Very cool to invite the youth choir too.

[@tubetwister76]

the interaction between bono and edge is magic. fantastic performance !

[@Mustaffa-Ahnus]

That was absolutely beautiful, these guys have aged like the finest wine. Big shout out to the choir also, well done guys and girls.

[@yousuck6222]

I would rather hear the choir sing than bono without delay and chorus.

[@Krog12354]

Absolute gem of a Tiny Desk Concert! 😀

[@nestormonterrubio313]

Four U2 songs in their purest form. Thank you NPR for this, cheers from Mexico.

[@ThePorraso75]

A huevo! Que chingon tocan!

[@Theboringartist72]

Bono and Edge seem so kind and charismatic. Super talented and created such a touching performance with the choir, killing it. A perfect performance.

[@dektrimusic]

Those tiny desk series are pure awesomeness…. Love that format.. I caught myself watching and enjoying even artists normally I don’t like much. Love the acoustic version of those U2 songs… Walk On was magical … thanks guy for sharing that

[@porridgeable]

What is really interesting is to hear The Edge play guitar without all the effects, peddles and occasional over production. I loved this.

[@todmainzer2241]

HATE their overproduction. Period

[@alexflower5313]

I'm sorry but his guitar playing is really nothing special, lacks any subtlety, surprisingly good voice though

[@suanhaupu3057]

@@alexflower5313 That's what I used to think. Try this in your tiny room, without the crowd. Try the accuracy and percussiveness in the strumming/picking and once you can do that sing the back-up in tune. Then you'd probably realise its something.

[@sammacdonald6382]

He really knows how to serve the song.

[@mattmorris2867]

@@alexflower5313 Ha !! What do you know chump.

[@curadhanpowell5007]

I love when Bono called Stuck In a Moment more of an argument...and one that never really got resolved. Then he says "Me and Michael will work it out later on..." Loved that.

[@Sam-yx9ry]

That was just beautiful, wasn’t it.

[@lilmsmunchkin84]

Do you think the people who were there all understood the reference? MH isn’t talked about too much these days

[@joenagle2595]

What an amazing cheerful vibe this is…music really is the language of the world 🇮🇪👑

[@markagnew6815]

Discovered this 3 weeks ago and cannot stop listening …. so touching …. the stripped down version of the songs with the choir is amazing.

[@derrickcarrington2378]

I've been to 1 U2 live show in my life. I can only describe it as a spiritual and life affirming experience. Bravo!

[@EricHenning]

It’s church.

[@GuadalupePicasso]

Which tour?

[@bbyface7145]

I'll never forget seeing them on the lakefront Soldier Field Chicago on a beautiful summer night and feeling out of body. Spiritual experience to say the least.

[@EricHenning]

@@GuadalupePicasso For me it was the “Elevation” tour, right after 9/11, on October, 19, 2001 in Baltimore, MD.

[@jeffforbus4810]

This is why U2 is great - Bono and Edge doing exactly what they did by exhibiting grace and respect for those young adults and everyone else in the room! Those young adults will never forget being part of this personal concert. I bet those young adults went home and believed they have a chance to be as inspirational as Bono and Edge! Gentlemen - well done! Thank you for your music. It kept me and my friends awake on a 15 hour drive from Houston to Red River New Mexico for a ski trip! We were rocking round trip!

[@micko6393]

Well it's like this...in Ireland, (where I am now), no matter how great or important you are, you can't "make it" by being an arsehole. Just the way it is here.

[@fallinginthed33p]

​@@micko6393they both showed incredible grace to younger singers. If I were one of those singers, I'd be grinning for weeks after that.

[@micko6393]

@@fallinginthed33p I'm sure it made their day, their week, their month even! Bono and the Edge clearly enjoyed themselves too. Pity Larry and Adam weren't there to round it off. Have you seen The Cranberries do the TDC? Excellent!

[@AbbeyRoadkill1]

Every time I see these guys perform, they nail it. Legends.

[@michaelcornish929]

Such warmth and genuine affection for each other. Exquisite performance from two absurdly talented musicians.

[@noellegillies2874]

Acoustic versions of the songs highlight how The Edge and Bono are great singing together and harmonizing.

[@CraigMaxwell-gz3vw]

My first ever live Tiny Desk Concert and it exceeded all expectations!☘️

[@nufcedkidyup8627]

There's a thousand awesome concerts!

[@MrMonikerjay]

So you were there?

[@jeffmpvd7689]

Tiny Desk is one of the best things on KZbin!!!

[@smreng1]

Horace and crew were/are amazing!

[@CraigMaxwell-gz3vw]

@@MrMonikerjay no I wasn’t there, I saw it live on KZbin but I was enchanted

[@nowyourefinished6481]

They are like U2's version of The Smile... It is amazing to witness their gentle and loving friendship after all of these years. And they sound magnificent! Bonus: being able to hear The Edge's beautiful voice like this!

[@OnShroomsAllDay]

Thank you thank you thank you all of you guys at tiny desk for your amazing work!!!!

[@vaughanbranch8376]

Epic, perfect performance. For a band that can STILL fill any stadium, this intimate show brought me to tears. Love these guys as rock stars and citizens of the world.

[@itzelmayoral729]

I know!!! I never had that happened to me!!!! Since I heard the first notes of the first I was in tears. Beautiful, beautiful.

[@ddieter603]

"Walk On" always got me right here (taps heart), especially now that my family and I are experiencing homelessness. We took "all that (we) couldn't leave behind" from our house, leaving much. U2 is one of my favorite bands of all time, Bono one of my favorite lead persons (we're about the same age); and Edge is an underrated singer! Loved this, loved the kids.

[@scarletred8888]

Really impressed with Bono's voice, after all these years, very touching.

[@almarosaguzmancasillas5542]

I love You guys❤❤❤❤❤. Excellent

[@smilesryan]

Edge is also totally awesome !

[@barrettlarson4187]

Insane how talented and amazing this was. Just effortless arrangement and execution.

[@kathyhollenbach7413]

OMGOODNESS!! Can't even believe what I just saw and heard. I loved U2 for a long time but I lost touch with them. This was fabulous! So touching and exciting at the same time. Thank you NPR for making my day beautiful.

[@le_th_]

So glad to see Bono is protecting his voice now. I can only try and imagine what it must have been like for him to have lost his voice. Nice to see Edge step up from backing vocals and sing a bit of lead.

[@antikebbonito]

His voice has surely aged but he still hits the notes and gives wisdom to the lyrics

[@63LIONHEART]

Yes, I understand he has to protect his instrument and age is a factor. I am a long-time U2 fan and always will be but...the energy and fizz that Bono once delivered have dissipated...and that's fine...it's just taking me a little to grow accustomed to how he sings now. Bono can still deliver in-your-face energy if he so desires but he must pick his moments carefully nowadays.

[@CEIVE4EVER]

He is 62, he has to

[@ScottKorin]

Edge has been singing since the band fromed.

[@4IndieForever]

@@63LIONHEART exactly how i feel, the fighting spirit and work ethic was what made me fall in love with him as a singer. Having said that he definitely deserves to take it slow now!

[@pwknapp6756]

Love it when high level performers include students and are so real!👏🏻👏🏻

[@somitchell]

absolutely brilliant, two musicians at the very top of their game!