FANTASTIC!| FIRST TIME HEARING U2 - Pride (In The Name OF Love) REACTION

[@minkgraver]

“Free at last, they took your life, they couldn’t take your pride”. Always gives me chills. Great song.

[@TheIgisas]

Sameseeessssss

[@colibri1]

Gives me chills and brings tears to my eyes.

[@charlier711]

The MLK reference is powerful. Also, one man betrayed with a kiss. The best. Good catch Amber.

[@jamiedianne6778]

That line always gets me!

[@ronbloom728]

❤

[@michelkanin13]

It´s amazing how she understand the meaning of the song specially in the part of April 4th :), Amber thank you for your reaction

[@innerscapearts]

Amber is brilliant...she doesn't miss a damn thing.

[@michellez1414]

THIS is the U2 I fell in love with in 1984.

[@eternity68]

Me too!!

[@Scott80847]

Me too!

[@happypapi1903]

First record on the Eno/Lanois era.

[@jeffreystephens9469]

Me too!!!

[@johnalden5821]

The man washing on an empty beach is Gandhi. The man betrayed with a kiss is Jesus. And then of course MLK. This song is about the long line of people who changed the world through their movements based on nonviolence: Satyagraha, Christianity and the Civil Rights Movement, respectively. Each one was murdered, but nobody could kill the powerful truth of their messages. U2 was telling us to listen to those messages -- good advice even today, or maybe especially today.

[@jasonsamson2082]

Amber's reaction to the reference to MLK was so strong and powerful...best real raw reaction I have ever seen. Love you guys.

[@RavinManiac]

The fact that she paused to listen intently gave me chills

[@PhysicalMediaPreventsWea-bx1zm]

Jay focuses on the music and instrumentation but Amber always listens to the lyrics. That's why they are so good as a team doing this.

[@manyourground]

“Early morning, April 4…shots rain down on the Memphis sky”, still sends chills. Very powerful song.

[@jasonscragg4056]

There is a historical inaccuracy here. MLK was shot at 6:01 pm.

[@coybig6731]

Always thought it was”shots ring out in the Memphis sky” could be wrong though!

[@alejandro8649]

youre right, that is what Bono says@@coybig6731

[@johnnycalvino7490]

​@@coybig6731It's actually "shot rings out in the Memphis sky".

[@youdosuck]

@@coybig6731 You are correct

[@joiedevivre2005]

Finally, Finally FINALLY!!! I knew y'all would love this! And Amber's face when she realized who Bono was singing about says it all. Another song with a similar theme that I think y'all would like is "Biko" by Peter Gabriel - about Steve Biko, a leader in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa in the 1970's who also gave his life "in the name of love".

[@juliewhite7469]

Great suggestion 🥰

[@mamatay7]

That moment when it clicked with Amber brought me to tears!

[@Spiderific]

Biko is an incredible song. Great suggestion ✌️

[@annereidy7981]

I've suggested that song many times on different channels, no luck.

[@joannecunliffe8067]

OMG yes. I love U2! The Unforgettable Fire is awesome as well. I love all of Peter Gabriel's songs (more than U2) especially Biko. Johnny Clegg (The White Zulu, RIP) and Savuka sing about Nelson Mandela and honour Steve Biko in Asimbonanga (Mandela) (kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3vYm6ywdpeEZ6c ).

[@peternolan5501]

Meanwhile, while researching a bit of family history recently I discovered U2 recorded some of their early demos in my house! My Dad was a live-in manager of a nightclub, and we had the apartment on the top floor, but in between was a small recording studio that was usually used for recording radio ad jingles and stuff but which it turns out U2 used to use too because they couldn't afford a top of the line one yet. I have vague memories I used to sit on the stairs and listen to the music of the different acts, but I had no idea what I was listening to or who they'd become!

[@GroupieDoBTS]

OMG

[@SandraKaye56]

So Very cool!

[@jimcomvideos]

Wow! Seriously.

[@ultraviolet6989]

Cool! I'm currently reading Surrender, 40 song by Bono. I'll check out this part again.

[@jtoland2333]

Contact some local tour companies and see if anyone is interested in adding the house as a stop. As a TG myself, I know if I lived in Dublin, I'd 100% want to add it to my itinerary. That's gold!

[@poguemom3]

One man betrayed with a kiss refers to when Jesus was betrayed my Judas. I’ve always loved this song. It’s definitely my favorite U2 song. 💜

[@rwschumm]

Hi! Yes, I agree. Though as a Christian, We believe that Christ was More than a Man. He was The Messiah & Savior.

[@yaimavol]

Still havent' figured who the guy washed up on an empty beach is

[@macmcgee5116]

​​@@yaimavolI assume that they are talking about Jonah. In the Bible, Jonah didn't want to do what God asked of him, so he fled. He was lost overboard in a storm and was swallowed by a large fish. While in the belly of the fish he repented and the fish spit him out onto a beach and from there Jonah went preaching the gospel.

[@jeffcobb2734]

​@@yaimavol D-Day soldiers

[@poguemom3]

@@yaimavol I was thinking maybe the troops who stormed the beach at Normandy, which led to defeating the nazis in WWII? That’s all I’ve come up with so far.

[@tomenrico6199]

I loved the look on Amber's face when she caught on to the reference to MLK in the last verse. Great reaction.

[@petercourtien4581]

U2 is my favorite band by far. I’ve heard this song hundreds and hundreds of times. I just got chills watching Amber get it.❤️

[@seanprice6535]

I was lucky enough to see them at Sundevil stadium, two days in a row, for $10/day while they filmed footage for Rattle and Hum. One of the highlights of my life.

[@glynsmith5508]

Alright in the 80s shat now

[@SF_Bud]

Here is which persons are meant (courtesy of @curtisthomas2670 ): "One man caught on a barbed wire fence" - Dietrich Bonhoeffer - anti-Nazi German dissident "One man he resist" - Mahatma Ghandi "One man washed on an empty beach" - Roger Casement - an Irish revolutionary who was betrayed by the Germans shortly before the Irish Eastern Rising of 1916. He was left on a beach, too sick to travel and was caught by the English who executed him after a controversial trial. "One man betrayed with a kiss" - Jesus betrayed by Judas " One man to overthrow" - Malcolm X And of course the third verse is about MLK Jr. Peace from SF

[@patrickdudley9]

Love Amber's reaction on the last verse. Most reactions I've seen don't catch the meaning of it. Such a wonderful song!

[@johnf-americanreacts1287]

I knew she would. Amber is a smart woman.

[@amyaeschbach3581]

I’m going to keep pushing for you guys to watch music video of One! U2. Must watch. Love your reactions to U2!❤✌️☀️

[@leroyrs]

I absolutely love the 80s U2 era - great music arrangements and sounds. Bono‘s voice at its best.

[@cassianfalkener3706]

The live version I'm hoping for is "Bad". As a DJ put it once, it's eight of the best minutes on the radio. Would also LOVE to see them react to the Numb video. First time I heard that on the radio, I didn't know who it was and had to resist the urge to change the channel. Song ended and they said it was U2, and my brain exploded. It has since become one of my favorite songs of theirs, just because I enjoy things that are different.

[@NOLAgenX]

We were listening to this my Senior year of HS in ‘85. It sounds as good now to me as it did then!

[@m.gideonhoyle409]

I saw them on this tour... I had floor seats and Adam Clayton's bass was so powerful it literally vibrated my chest cavity.

[@forzaitalia3046]

Really😮

[@harlowrioux5790]

He deserves piles of credit for his bass playing and anchoring the rhythm with Mullen jr, But Adam is never, ever mentioned.

[@rebellibrarian]

I'm not a huge U2 fan but this song is so powerful. 💓

[@People_of_the_Mouse]

It’s a great look into what it means to be Irish. The poetry and music is just them trying to explain a feeling we can’t get. U2 is a high school band from dublin that just worked. Despite the atrocities many of us papists still root for the church to find a better path. Bono’s catholicism is inspiration for a huge part of songbook.

[@buckynance]

I am a history teacher and I ALWAYS PLAY THIS SONG when I teach about Civil Rights. One of the most powerful songs ever written. There are a few other songs by U2 as well as some other groups that I will play for that Unit as well as when talking about the Berlin Wall. Powerful, POWERFUL stuff. Kids today, and even adults in their 30s and 40s don't get this stuff because they didn't live through it. LOVE THIS CHANNEL and LOVE YOUR REACTIONS!!!!!

[@Eric_Beatty]

I’m always amazed at how well Amber picks up on the lyrics and meanings of songs. Most of the songs they listen to I know the lyrics and what they’re about but I sure didn’t my FIRST TIME listening to them!

[@Kim-dm4yb]

This is my favorite song of U2 and one of my faves of all time. Sends chills when they speak about MLK and the day he was murdered...they cannot take his Pride. This tribute to him is just beautiful! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@BigDaddy-dr8gf]

One of my favorite songs is one that U2 performed with the late, great BB King, "When Love Comes to Town". Man that guy could play the blues.

[@kellyreiterman]

I met Mr. King once back in the 80s when I interned at a radio station and my boss took me to the show. We hung out with him and his band afterwards and he was so sweet and kind. And, as you said, he sure could play the blues.

[@coldwhite4240]

This is one of my favourite U2 songs - full of heart and passion, and with a powerful message. As Amber realised, this is a tribute to Dr Martin Luther King ( assassinated on April 4 1968, hence the reference to "Early morning, April 4" although he got the time of day wrong) -and this song is very much informed by Bono's own faith. The various men referred to have never been identified for certain by Bono to my knowledge (although the last one is obvious), but given his personal faith: "One man he resists" could be Gandhi whose non-violent resistance was famous; "One man washed on an empty beach" is probably a reference to St Paul washed up on the shore in Malta after a shipwreck (but could be Jonah); "One man betrayed with a kiss" is Jesus Christ, of course. It's been speculated that some of the men referred to were perhaps Irish rebels/freedom fighters or soldiers from WWI or the Cold War, and so on, but to me that seems unlikely as they are not necessarily supporters of love, and the song has more of a religious foundation, so they are more likely to be people counted as non-confrontational advocates of peace and love like saints or martyrs. Having said that, "One man caught on a barbed wire fence" is very specific, and there is an infamous case of 18 year old German bricklayer Peter Fechter who died at the Berlin Wall when he tried to cross from East to West Germany in 1962 to be with some of his family who he had been separated from. He was shot, got trapped on barbed wire and was left to bleed to death by guards who would not approach to help him. His last act could be said to be "in the name of love" because he was trying to get to be with his sister and her side of the family.

[@benjammin7729]

One of Bono’s best vocals.

[@yw1971]

That relentless guitar... The classic sound of U2

[@keymack2477]

Great reaction to an awesome song! I would recommend "Angel Of Harlem" for a future U2 reaction!!

[@nelsonferreira5024]

I totally agree and support/recommend Angel of Harlem - one of my faves

[@helindove2237]

This is one of my favorite U2 songs. It's so powerful! "I Will Follow" and "All I Want Is You" are my picks for your next reactions.

[@KatMasters1970]

You really should check out the song "When Love Comes to Town " You can't go wrong with U2 and B.B. King teaming up.

[@StarLTaylor]

OMG! I hadn't heard "When Love Comes To Town" so I checked it out. That rapidly shot to the top of my łist of favorites! I'm nearly 60 years old, and not much makes me get up and dance, but that one did. Well done, BB and U2!!!!!

[@Jessica_Roth]

Yes! Very Underrated. ("I was a sailor, I was lost at sea…")

[@vincentjoyce5100]

The live version kills

[@tonygreene3941]

I totally forgot about that collaboration wigh BB King, great song

[@saucyempress9803]

Great song when love comes to town

[@bloodnokgoon5020]

Goosebumps with this song right from the opening chords every...single...time. Such a deep banger! Love U2 💖💖😎👍

[@mcoati7]

You should listen to The unforgettable fire and MLK both from the same album this wonderful song came from. I love early U2 🤟🏻

[@hectorsmommy1717]

This was on their 4th album "Unforgettable Fire" released in 1984. Impossible that it is 39 years old! This was the first song I heard by U2. I had heard of them, but in the days before the internet, KZbin, and various music streaming the only way to hear someone was to go to the record store and see if they have a sample copy to play or wait for the radio to play something. I heard this song and knew right away it was U2 and was immediately a fan. Still am.

[@redred222]

yes the album that got them on the map, then the amazing joshua tree that came a few years later made them supper stars and legends

[@09penny1]

I was 15 when I first heard this song on American Top 40. From the beginning when the guitar sounds like a bell tolling, Bono's compelling vocals and the guitar solo that sounded like nothing I'd heard before. I was electrified!

[@RDRussell2]

Amber you hit upon it perfectly: This song is about individuals who, yes, can be taken down, but their message of love goes on. They stood proud; they spoke truth to power and resisted. A U2 song with a similar theme - sung not about the people who resist, but TO the people who resist - is a lesser known song called "Walk On." It will raise your spirits.

[@calliestephen]

I LOVE Walk one!!!

[@gergemini2993]

its written about teh asian woman ang sung suki who was under house arrest for over 20 yrs

[@gergemini2993]

another song written about one of Bonos heros Nelson Mandella is "ordinary love"

[@joesmith8725]

'80s U2 was alt rock, post-punk. Great band! Lot of their songs have deep messages.

[@ThomasTreece-mp8md]

Amber, thank you for both catching and mentioning the MLK reference. Free at Last! Another great reaction! 🎼💜🎤

[@juliewhite7469]

💖💖💖

[@brianvigneau2074]

One man crossed an ocean looking for another answer! Suddenly the biggest wave that he's ever seen before!!!

[@jennhurl]

For 36 years, my favorite song of all time has been "I STILL HAVEN'T FOUND WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR". For whatever reason the lyrics & gospel influence speaks to me. Blessed to have heard this song at their concert. Bono & The Edge 🔥

[@shirleyjones9460]

That's my favorite U2 song also, and this is my second favorite.

[@benshafer5198]

Love that track as well! Was fortunate enough to have seen them a couple times too. The last time was at MSG about a month after 9/11 & they had a bunch of FDNY and EMS workers come on the stage during the song 'Walk On,' and they shone all the names of the perished on the walls via laser. The most emotional show I've ever been to by a long shot & pretty sure there was not a dry eye in the place. These guys are the real deal in my book!

[@shirleyjones9460]

@@benshafer5198 wow, that concert had to be so emotional! I love that the whole group fight and stand up to injustices and such. They absolutely are the real deal, I agree! 👍

[@davidthaler7018]

Did someone say “gospel”? On their album “Rattle and Hum”, based on the eponymous 1988 documentary, they sing this song with a gospel choir. FIRE! 🔥

[@jennhurl]

@@davidthaler7018 yes!! It's one of my favorite videos when they sing with the Harlem Choir. Talk about takin' you to church!!!

[@lynnhettrick7588]

"Shot rings out in the Memphis sky. Free at last. They took your life, they could not take your pride." Makes me tear up and gives me chills. Every. Single. Time.

[@niallmcentee9400]

This girl knows her history. She picked up on the MLK reference immediately. The video was shot around the bands home town of Dublin, as we're many of their early videos. For your next one I suggest Unforgettable Fire or Gloria. Both from the early days of their catalogue

[@redred222]

the man betrayed by a kiss is referring to Jesus, this was a great song that has a religious meaning along with the amazing king reference

[@jodyjackson5475]

She does her homework

[@jomorales8446]

Yes for Unforgettable Fire!!

[@heidichristensen7919]

I believe both J and Amber are teachers so it doesn’t surprise me that Amber got the April 4 reference.

[@TheOriginal_BigMac]

She's some woman, no doubt

[@johnharding7650]

Amber's on it. And MLK's message was so strong because of the non-violent peaceful resistance. This was VERY IMPORTANT and it changed hearts and minds.

[@johnpayan9813]

Always loved early U2. The Edges guitar style was unique to him.

[@agneskurzaj]

OMG flashbacks. Feet up on the balcony with a beer in my hand overlooking the yaught club with "Joshua Tree" album playing in the background. Such great times. Canadian Grandma Lori. C.

[@Giveittome2012]

Great reaction you two. A meaningful song from U2. Amber was spot on. A life is lost ... but the message (love) is still received. Someone suggested "When Love Comes to Town". A great one they performed with the legendary BB King. Rock and blues come together.

[@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman]

This song hits 2 ways, my birthday is April 4 & MLK was shot on my 1st birthday 1968 ✌💖☮

[@simonwindebank4394]

Unforgettable fire too,Sunday Bloody Sunday the list of great track is endless

[@pachena]

Amber’s facial expression to the last verse gave me all the feels. So emotional.

[@seajaytea9340]

I doubt that any others will recommend this song, but U2's Mothers of the Disappeared from the Joshua Tree album has startling and heartbreaking lyrics and music. It shows what the band could do when motivated to send an important message.

[@Peter-Warton]

It's so hard to listen to, truly haunting and heartbreaking. Running to Stand Still is also a masterpiece (and also tragic). They were never quite a rock band the way we think of rock - they were too political to fit that mold

[@DavidSingerSongwtr]

New Years Day and this song were U2 first two American hits.

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

This is early U2 and I love this song! Martin Luther King Jr. is part of the songs subject “…April 4, shot rings out in the Memphis sky, free at last, they took your life, they could not take your pride”. and I was so impressed by that as a young black girl in the eighties! It always makes me tear up! I believe he was also referring to Jesus early on when he said “one man betrayed with a kiss” when Judas kissed Jesus on the cheek as a signal to the soldiers to arrest him!❤❤

[@kwamagu]

OMG I've been waaaaiting for y'all to hear this one! So glad Amber recognized the MLK reference. Gorgeous song

[@peternolan5501]

This video is possibly their biggest love letter to their home town too, with all the shots of the working class areas of Dublin. I also love the hunger you feel coming through the speakers - this is the U2 that were still on the relentless cycle of small gigs trying to make it work. In fact this was their first ever #1 (in New Zealand! It didn't even hit the top in their native Ireland and only got to #33 in America where they were almost completely unknown) and they were still 3 years away from their first US #1 at this point.

[@MDElam]

Larry Mullen, Jr., is one of the strongest drummers in rock, and this song is an example. Adam Clayton on bass rounds out the solid foundation underneath The Edge's brilliant guitar work. And what else is there to say bout the powerful, soulful voice of Bono. Such a great song. Hoping you'll get around to checking out "Bullet the Blue Sky" sometime in the future, but I'm happy to see you reacting to this too!

[@yaimavol]

Larry screwed up his back from years of pounding the drums. It is painful for him to play now

[@robertreichle1]

Bullet the Blue Sky is one of those rare songs where I don't care if they do the album version or the live version. I'm usually 100 percent behind studio when it's a first time listen to any song, but the live version is just as polished and has plenty of added live energy.

[@rustyshackleford1507]

Edge's brilliant guitar work? Are you kidding me? The dude has 2 tons of effects to make his sound. Watch It Might Get Loud. That tool is completely useless without a semi loaded with electronic assistance. He looked like a toddler when he played with Jimmy Page and Jack White.

[@CathyHolton-jh1xv]

@@rustyshackleford1507Eh, he doesn’t want to sound like anyone else and he made a lot of money doing it. I don’t like to sound like everyone else either and I tend to use a lot of effects. Granted, I play in my living room, but finding simple things that go a long way on the guitar is pretty tough within a band. I used to cover GnR and Metallica and they’re great and all, but U2 probably wouldn’t have gotten the attention they did if they sounded like everyone else.

[@timinglismusic6707]

This song is the reason I'm a musician. I was 14 years old and in the kitchen making some breakfast one Saturday morning when I heard the opening riff from the guitar, went rushing into the loungeroom (the song was on the TV) and was totally mesmerised.

[@rplhouse]

The fact that you got the meaning of this song still proves that the 80’s is still and will always be the greatest musical decade.

[@80z05]

"For the Reverend Martin Luther King: Sing!" My most favourite version of this song was always from their Rattle & Hum (1988) album. Because of the emotion in Bono's voice. To this day it causes a lump in my throat, and tears threatening to fall. Ta, for reacting to this heart-felt song. 💌

[@pennstatefan2011]

For timeline purposes of the reactions so far: Year - Album: Song(s) ‘83 - War: Sunday Bloody Sunday, New Years Day ‘84 - Unforgettable Fire: Pride (in the Name of Love) ‘87 - Joshua Tree: Where the Streets Have No Name, With or Without You ‘91 - Achtung Baby: One ‘00 - All That You Can’t Leave Behind: Beautiful Day ‘04 - How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb: Vertigo ‘05 - (Mary J Blige): Breakthrough: One (ft. U2) I hope to report back from the U2: UV Sphere show in October to all the RSR fam that can’t make this (going to be epic) show. I cannot wait to see Amber and J do some U2 live performances of these and other classic songs (Bad from Live Aid, I Still Haven’t Found… from 360*, etc.) to get the live appeal for this iconic band. I will update the list as they do more U2 reactions so that we can all have a timeline of the songs (enjoy them somewhat jumping around the almost 50 yrs of U2’s existence).

[@aaronbarlow4376]

For a while back in the 80s they were the biggest band in the world. I remember the hype going to the 'Love comees to town' tour concert with BB King opening. It was huge. A great concert too.

[@jrhaughey2481]

Early morning April 4th, a shot rings out in the Memphis sky, Free at last, they took your life, they could not take your Pride. So powerful, the radio stations use to play this every MLK day in his memory. I know ya'll don't do very long videos but I Highly recommend "Bullet the blue sky" live iin Paris, just knowing you two I'm sure will leave you speechless. Great reaction as always from you two.

[@spola33]

I second this very strongly

[@bernardsalvatore1929]

ABSOLUTELY !!even the studio version of that song is awesome!!!

[@jco207]

OMG yes. I hope they see this and do it.

[@humphreygruntwhistle3946]

The lyric is inaccurate. He was shot in the evening. 6:05 p.m. to be exact. Odd Bono didn't notice it was wrong when the song was written.

[@jrhaughey2481]

@@humphreygruntwhistle3946 because it was early morning on April 4th in Ireland when they heard the news

[@mariodelarosa5722]

My favorite U2 era is from the album Achtung Baby (1991) and back.

[@surlechapeau]

Jay/Amber, you'll love their "Two Hearts Beat As One" and "Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" !!! Thanks for doing this one!! edit - Amber, you got the April 4th/Memphis reference immediately ❣

[@jennieeveritt7776]

Definitely will love that song 🙂

[@joeloedeman5160]

MLK was shot in the evening, but Bono, a kid in Ireland probably heard about it early the next day.

[@louisb5563]

Yes, STILL waiting for "Two Hearts..."🤘🏻😎

[@davidthaler7018]

“Rattle and Hum” is a documentary about U2 released in 1988. In the film and the double album released after, the band sings “Still Haven’t Found…” with a gospel choir. Find it! Listen to it! Love it!

[@ClaudeJordan-rh4zx]

I love the message, the history lesson, the spiritual lesson...strong music...U2 are it!!

[@sergiodavila5269]

Such an uplifting song about MLK & Jesus….saw em play this live a few years ago & the live version moved me to tears ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ShannonR1969]

I can't believe you haven't listened to this before! Many people would consider this U2's signature song. It's absolutely amazing. I'm glad you picked up on the MLK Jr. references, Amber. And Jordan -- the "one man betrayed with a kiss" references Judas' betrayal of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.

[@curtjarrell9710]

Sending hugs, Amber. This is a powerful song. Its' an emotional journey for all of us.

[@juliewhite7469]

💖💖💖

[@reznik232]

I remember seeing U2 live in Sydney in 1989. What a concert! Even before anything happened on stage there was a real party feeling in the crowd with seemingly everyone there singing along to the music being played over the pa...giant beachballs being thrown and bounced around the arena...more Mexican waves than the beach at Cancun...just a fun atmosphere! B.B.King and his band opened which was incredible. B.B. later joined U2 during their show for Love Comes To Town. U2 did a fantastic set, playing all their old (then current) classics. They finished the concert with Pride (In The Name Of Love) and when they started it the roar from the crowd was just incredible. A physical thing. To this day I've never had another live music experience like that concert. It's something I'll remember 'til my dying day.

[@andymageen5308]

I love turning on this channel when I already know how they will react, I just knew if Amber would listen to the lyrics that she would melt, and she didn’t disappoint. Love these guys for bringing joy to us all ✌️

[@bitcrafter]

Modern U2 is a shadow of itself, but the young, fiery, angst riddled band was incredible and incredible to see live. I've seen them many times, starting in this era, but Bono is one of the few front men who REALLY, and I mean REALLY connects with his audience. It's amazing to watch him work the crowd in a live show. Pure genius. I've met MANY famous people in the world, including Beatles, sports figures, etc., and I always say if you could sit with one person and have a conversation, it would be Bono. He's an interesting figure.

[@davidbordonaro1631]

Heard this a bazillion times and it still gives goosebumps

[@scottyhotty1003]

For me the best part is when Amber gets that the song is all about Martin Luther King Jr and seeing her face register that so freaking awesome!! I've watched other reaction channels and they are completely oblivious to him which is in a way shocking but typical of today. Anyways great moment and reaction guys!!!

[@renecasillas1308]

You guys should listen to I Still Haven't Found what I'm Looking For by U2

[@roberteatwell6827]

Only reactor so far to get the MLK reference. Kudos. I love how you pay atention to he lyrics. So many reactors throw shapes and smile, trying to draw the audience in. I like you. I think you are for real..

[@blanetalk]

It is impossible for me to pick a favorite U2 song. I have favorites. This is one of them. Interesting short story from SongFacts: U2 began their Joshua Tree Tour in Tempe, Arizona, where the governor was opposed to Martin Luther King Day being made a US federal holiday. By the time the band headed back to Tempe to close out the tour, they were receiving death threats for supporting the proposed holiday. Things took a serious turn before their gig at Sun Devil Stadium when someone claimed he would shoot Bono on stage if he sang the King-inspired song. Bono recalls in the band's book U2 by U2: "One night the FBI said: 'Look, it's quite serious. He says he has a ticket. He said he's armed. And he said if you sing 'Pride (In The Name Of Love),' he's going to shoot you.' So we played the show, the FBI were around, everyone was a little unnerved. You just didn't know, could he be in the building? Up in the rafters? On the roof? During 'Pride,' I was singing the third verse, 'Early morning April 4, a shot rings out in a Memphis sky.' I just closed my eyes and sang. And when I opened my eyes, Adam Clayton was standing in front of me."

[@Dr_Bombay]

holy crap. i have been a fan since the War album, and i have friends who were at both the Red Rocks show for that album's tour AND at Sun Devil Stadium for this concert, and i've *never* heard this story before. whoa. Adam was ready to take a bullet for Bono... now that's real love and friendship there. U2 continues to inspire...

[@U2Ricardo525]

It warms my heart as a U2 lifer to hear U2 newbies get it right away and appreciate not just the performance and talent but the sincerity and love in their music. So happy both of you enjoy U2! I just discovered your channel. You are both genuine and fun. Much love. Keep it up. You have a new fan in me. 🙂

[@williammcgady4640]

BB King with U2 Love comes to town

[@filifolia]

Finally! My favorite U2 song since when it first came out! Loooove!!

[@firefighterchick]

This song is about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr but it's also about a second person, Jesus Christ. Bono said once that Dr. King and Christ are his biggest heroes he would like to have been able to meet.

[@StevenHoward-z6o]

It's about a lot of people. Not just those two

[@smillstill]

Thank you so much Amber for catching that reference at the end that every American should understand. You've no idea how many reaction videos miss the point of the song and who it is dedicated to. "Free at last" and "they took your life" should be a dead giveaway.

[@zgoodpet]

Love how you experience music of my generation!

[@mattperiolat]

Why I love U2 - the minute you figure out what the song is really about. Watching Amber’s face the minute the penny dropped (Early morning, April 4, a shot rings out in the Memphis sky, Free at last, they took your life, they could not take your pride) and it’s like “It’s about MLK!” U2 is so great about getting a message through without you even realizing it. Would refer to Hands That Built America as another song like that.

[@bigjoe330]

Another U2 masterpiece.....Amber always seems to get it...❤

[@benjaminparkinson5255]

U2 are Irish hall of fameers in Irish music

[@elizabethfranco1284]

My favorite U2 song of all time and that is saying something!

[@ellefitzpatrick6339]

Mine too.

[@TheIgisas]

Here too

[@Deano4322]

At the line early morning April 4 shot rings out in a Memphis sky , Amber immediately recognised what it was referring to and her reaction was heartbreaking , bless her .

[@richardhenderson9767]

Gotta listen to this song on April 4th. It has a lot of meaning for that day..❤❤❤ U2 is awesome... Gotta react to All I Want Is You by U2

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Oh Amber, my allergies started acting up right around the time the full impact of that Martin Luther King assassination reference hit you full force. What a beautiful song and I was lucky enough to see them back around this time or actually a little earlier, and then again much later.

[@daltonnardino]

Here in Brazil we have a quote "caiu a ficha" something like "drop down the coin inside of the machine". Amber's eyes when she listen to "Shot rings out in the Memphis sky" was amazing. In fact, you two are always amazing. And U2 too. 😅

[@anniebroadbent7961]

The English equivalent is 'the penny drops'. 🤗

[@daltonnardino]

​@@anniebroadbent7961thanks!!!

[@sunnybearbuds]

U2 has a sound...there it is...yeah. You can't confuse them for anyone else.

[@WristwatchAddiction]

Requesting “All I Want Is You” because I don’t remember you guys doing that one yet 👍 Always good music choices from you guys!

[@andyford8587]

Loved it in "Reality Bites"(maybe a movie reaction, hint-hint). One of my favorite songs.

[@mamatay7]

​@@andyford8587omg, exactly what I came here to say!

[@Mike_Huntt]

"All I Want is You" is fantastic. I'd also love to see a reaction to "Bad."

[@pdog547]

@@Mike_Huntt Both of those songs can bring me to tears at the right time...

[@Rob-eo5ql]

Bad by U2 at Live Aid is amazing. Also, A Sort Of Homecoming (Wide Awake in America version) are my favorites since 1985

[@dianegoldeneye7207]

Great song. !! Thanks for doing this one. Great catch Amber as always. ❤

[@nmtb1972]

You could see in Amber's eyes and expression when she understood it was about MLK. Amber, do yourself a favour and search for Sunday Bloody Sunday Live Rattle and hum. The 7:26 version is the most powerful U2 song performance ever and quite political. Amazing live performance. I'm glad to have seen a few U2 concerts, but would really have loved to have attended that one.

[@davey9221]

U2 back in the day were their best music.80s..I feel they fizzled out after that

[@LaPinturaBella]

Not only can these Irish lads deliver on the rock Every Single Time, but they are also true Irish poets. They just happen to set their poetry to music. They are truly gifted and iconic. My all time favorite band...and I have a lot of favorites.

[@paulf2123]

A very moving song. Y’all are so wonderful in the analysis. No doubt, Amber is awesome how she can read a song. Real talent

[@Jacob_D4433]

Congrats on the 444k subscribers! A magical number for a magical duo! 💯✌️❤️🇺🇲🌟🌎🌍👏👏

[@frederickpando9444]

The lyric is "One man betrayed with a kiss." This is in reference to Jesus when Judas kissed him before betraying him to Pontious Pilate.

[@mickem4322]

You need to do their Live performance at The SuperBowl after 9/11.. it`s Epic !!! .. and This Song will always be important !! True Legends !!

[@rbb9753]

By far the best Super Bowl halftime show ever.

[@scottyhotty1003]

I remember this being released in the 80s as a teen and all the fellas loved this and sang this when we rocked it out on our boom boxes at the yard!! ❤🎉🎶💯

[@ellefitzpatrick6339]

My favourite song of all time. “One man betrayed with a kiss”… is Judas betraying Jesus, and you got the Martin Luther King reference. Well done guys!

[@mikeedwards2537]

“All I want is you” and “Red Hill Mining Town” are fantastic.

[@hedgewitchherbarium]

So happy you reacted to this - one of my favorite U2 songs! The Unforgettable Fire is also awesome - from the same album! ❣

[@robinbitrick5196]

Great catch Amber "Shot rang out in a Memphis sky" always makes me cry. U2 started in Ireland as a Christian Rock Band. I have never heard of scandals of drugs, infidelity, or abuse. They opposed the war and during concerts called Pres George Bush II live on stage. I thought that was cool.