GORGEOUS BALLAD! First Time Reaction to U2 - " With Or Without You"

[@Wowzersdude-k5c]

You know you're getting old when a young whipper snapper says "I am diving into a band I know nothing about" and that band happens to be U2.

[@JLR9698]

Indeed lols

[@robertgieseler1220]

I think you've nailed it...

[@prestontucker1687]

Ya... We know!🤣 Too well🤣 Ya know?

[@TNgirl546]

Yes!!! I could not believe I heard that. Never hearing of U2??? lol

[@warrenbfeagins]

Seriously. I thought the same thing. 🤣🤣

[@danielcampbell3686]

I've seen U2 in concert 4 times in total, brilliant band

[@mtdualie1039]

The Joshua Tree album is excellent! Three of U2's most iconic songs in one place 🎶

[@edleifer6719]

Four of U2's most iconic songs ever written. In God's Country is the sleeper on The Joshua Tree album.

[@luisphillipeferreiramachad1171]

Not excellent. It is a masterpiece.

[@grechan]

Best 3 song opening to any album, ever. Some Friendly by Charlatans UK is a nice 2nd place in this regard.

[@jackschleich9475]

first time at Joshua tree I saw the landmark tree and then a few years later it was gone. So sad, because I wasn't originally a fan when I first saw it.

[@victoriadavis3745]

One of the greatest albums of all time ❤

[@helenespaulding7562]

Wow…this is one of those moments where I cannot believe you haven’t heard a band. They just finished the inaugural residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas. I saw them and it was a peak concert experience. They closed with this song and 20,000 people sang along. Goosebumps moment. Stupefyingly good . They are now in their 60’s and still outstanding.

[@g54b95]

I was thinking the same thing. It's not exactly like they're some garage band from a few blocks over. It'd be like saying you just became aware of the moon. 🤣

[@helenespaulding7562]

@@g54b95 yep. Good analogy

[@chaddubois8164]

Ya , I can understand not hearing some bands but U2? Wow.

[@Dreyno]

@@g54b95This “moon” you speak of, where would I find it? 🤔

[@dougdougw]

​@@g54b95Because she's full of it, like most reactors.

[@mldkenny]

U2 have sold 175 million records worldwide. With 52 million certified units by the RIAA, U2 rank as the 22nd-highest-selling music artist in the US. One of the best ever!

[@UckU7777]

Even more impressive is that they have won the most Grammys (22) and are neck and neck with The Rolling Stones as the biggest touring band ever. One has sold a few more tickets, and the other has grossed a little more money. I forget which is which.

[@christianreynolds9252]

@@UckU7777I’m pretty sure U2 will have gone above the Rolling Stones on both after their 40 shows in Vegas. They grossed 250 million dollars off the shows playing to 700,000 people.

[@GranpaMike]

Ooops! 3 million of those might have been me. :D

[@dougdougw]

Ain't Wikipedia great?

[@mldkenny]

Absolutely, where would we be without it?@@dougdougw

[@helenespaulding7562]

You will never hear another guitar sound like that of The Edge. Unique. And Bono? One of the best vocalists and frontmen in rock. And a humanitarian. Deeply spiritual guy and it shows in his lyrics.

[@baritonebroker]

He’s one of the best singers to ever exist. His range is ridiculous, piano or forzando doesn’t matter, he can put us to sleep or blow us away. One of the best male vocalist I’ve ever heard in my life.

[@medb8882]

And a tax evader 😂 but I still love him tho, he’s done a lot for my country, U2 as a whole have

[@garryiglesias4074]

The first song from Korn I heard was "Good God", and somehow, Jonathan Davis sounded to me a little like Bono (in the soft singing phase of this weird piece).

[@martinkingston1498]

Gotta react to ONE by U2. One of the best songs EVER writen. MYSTERIOUS WAYS from the same album -Achtung Baby - is also incredible. If you like Bono's voice here, you will be blown away by the vocals on those two songs.

[@joescott8877]

Yup, def both of those are some of the best by U2, or , yes, ANY BAND! They had their "Golden Age" of mind-blowingly great, adventurous-yet - popular masterpieces. "One Tree Hill," "Seconds," "I will follow," the list goes on!

[@roughtakes7271]

Yeah its likely my favourite overall song of theirs. Another song that has an EXCELLENT intro and verse is "One Tree Hill" but sadly the choruses don't reach the same high....

[@cyclops60]

Nice reaction! U2 are a hugely successful rock band from Dublin, Ireland. Comprising Bono (vocals), the Edge (guitar), Adam Clayton (bass) and Larry Mullen Jr (drums). They emerged in the early 80's and grew gradually more successful until by the mid 80's they had become well established and were one of the highlights of the 1985 live aid concert. They have gone in and out of fashion as is the way with bands that endure for such a long time. Some of my favourite early songs include - 'Into the heart', 'Out of control', 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' (from the 'Rattle and hum' live album is incredibly powerful and highly recommended!), 'Two hearts beat as one', 'A sort of homecoming' and 'Pride (in the name of love)'. I'm sure someone will recommend some of the later stuff but the early ones tend to get overlooked by reactors. Cheers.

[@scottcrosby-art5490]

U2 are an incredible band, Bono has one of the greatest voices ever. You should react to Where the streets have no name

[@GrahamDay-ec9de]

Second that!! Classic U2 song

[@Wowzersdude-k5c]

"One" would be my recommendation. But if she wants to stick to Joshua Tree, then yes, Where Streets Have No Name is a good choice.

[@amyaeschbach3581]

One MV would by me next recommendation!!!! Their discography is huge. U2 has been so loved around the world for so many years!! Bono is also a great. U must watch them live as well. Do yourself a favor if u love this song and watch it live, either reacting or on your own! kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYrIaXqChbqJqa8si=ZuqBgvgIdhNeqhev Also Where the Steets have no name live on top of a building in La!

[@amyaeschbach3581]

One MV would be my highly highly next recommendation. Great job here. U2 is one of the most beloved bands of all time around the world. Their discography is massive. If you love this song please consider giving the live video of it a watch, either personally or as a reaction! kzbin.info/www/bejne/roXcfquPnsR-e9Usi=tbIyMKxvYQYzzZYV It shows how amazing Bono really is. And he is an amazing and kind man. Also watch “where the streets have no name“ video on top of a building in LA! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fau9iIaop5qqfKssi=rXJmqladn1HuJRB6 Another favorite All I want is you!! ❤🫶🏻✌️

[@brandonmichaeledwards8983]

The live version in Slane is magic.

[@MiguelDo0omsdayAngelo]

I grow up listening to U2, Pink Floyd, Guns and Roses, Nirvana, Metallica, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Radiohead, The Smashing Pumpkins, Blur, Queen, Foo Fighters, Aerosmith and many many more. Music back than, was MUSIC. Achtung Baby is an amazing album from U2, the songs One and Mysterious Ways are my fav, but the all album is a master Piece. Thank you again, for a complete and brilliant reaction.

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

I love the bands you do.❤

[@hihoktf]

The whole Joshua Tree album is phenomenal.

[@Prsboy78]

Great reaction. Another great U2 song to react to is "All I want is you" it is a great song and the film clip is beautiful.

[@Cadinho93]

This song is just about as perfect as a song can get. Beautifully arranged. Amazing vocals. Impeccable instrumentation. The video is even stunning and this is the song that really made the band superstars. The whole "The Joshua Tree" album is really amazing from start to finish. Also, that guitar riff at the end could just go on forever. The Edge is a seriously underrated guitarist.

[@helenespaulding7562]

The “Tone Chaser”. 😁

[@philproffitt8363]

I saw The Edge talking about the simple guitar chords coming in at 7:20 as being his favourite in any song.

[@helenespaulding7562]

@@philproffitt8363 thanks for sharing that. A nice bit of info. I’ll have to check it out

[@martinb3619]

One of the world’s greatest rock super bands with a huge body of work for you to listen to. Also one of the best live bands you will ever see. Maybe check out some stuff from the Zoo TV concert in Sydney.

[@eizeoosting843]

Especially “Love is blindness” from that Sydney concert. That moment with the fan near the end.

[@Sahaabdullah]

My favorite ballad from U2 is "All I Want Is You". Beautiful haunting lyrics about endless love with amazing vocals from Bono, excellent music video + the live version in italy were even better, and i still can't believe you never heard this song "With Or Without You" before. I believe the lyrics was about drugs addiction.

[@clarkbarrett6274]

Both songs are about Bono's wife Ali Stewart Hewson - his real name is Paul David Hewson - and the challenges of loving a rockstar and being a rockstar who is married. "All I Want is You" is "our song" for my wife and I. We heard it first the night we met when watching the movie "Reality Bites" and it was our first dance wedding song. (Which I can't really recommend as it's 6+ minutes long with a long instrumental ending). That said I'd probably say "Where the Streets Have No Name" is still my all time fav U2 song followed by "AIWIU" and then "With or Without You." Add "Bad" and "A Sort of Homecoming" into the mix for a top 5 of the ages.

[@denster1964]

My wife and I enjoy this song, the live version from Sloan Castle is excellent and has one of the best live transitions into "where the streets have no name"

[@KoYou9NWTM]

@clarkbarrett6274 Agreed. All your Top 5 U2 are fantastic and among my favs, too. Bad (live extended version) is my all-time fav & I especially enjoy seeing A Sort of Homecoming get some love-it’s tremendous.

[@clarkbarrett6274]

@@KoYou9NWTM Cool. Thanks. So let's add "Ultraviolet (Light My Way)", "Stay (Faraway, So Close)", and "The Unforgettable Fire" to the end of that list. Edit: "One" and "City of Blinding Lights" round out a Top 10.

[@KoYou9NWTM]

@@clarkbarrett6274 Wow. My U2 music twin.

[@MrUndersolo]

This was the song that made them world famous. I was a teenager when it came out, and I knew who they were before its release, but after...it was like night and day in terms of their popularity. Thank you for this!

[@christianreynolds9252]

Great reaction, U2 is a proper rabbit hole. Their first 20 years from their debut album is outstanding. They moved with the times album on album changing their sound and image. Sometimes losing fans along the way but also gaining a lot of fans with their new direction. The song is written from Bono’s perspective of being a rock and roll frontman but also being a married man. Not being able to live without the one or the other. You need to do U2 live though they are arguably the greatest live band of all time You need to hear One Where the streets have no name Still haven’t found what I’m looking for Mysterious ways Stuck in a moment Vertigo

[@blackstreek]

Every 80s boy and girl in their teens fell in love and got their hearts broken to this song.

[@philiphenning8493]

Fact bro!

[@tamaraandersson2532]

Yeah, me 2.

[@body_by_depuy]

This song and "One"

[@coffeemanandy1966]

One of the best albums of the 80's, seen them live a few times, Cardiff, Wales in 2009 they played a stripped down version of this and 80,000 people sang their hearts out - wonderful experience,

[@CarolynLuvsElvisForever0910]

They are musical geniuses. Nobody sounds like U2. Amazing reaction! Thank you.

[@ZEPnALE]

"New Year's Day" is my favorite U2 song. It's haunting and evokes post-apocalyptic images.

[@tomislavkosanovic1104]

I know a girl, a girl called party...

[@Paul-jj5wy]

I fogot what a great voice Bono has. I remember the first time I learned of U2 when I was a kid. MTV was playing a U2 concert at Red Rocks which is an ampitheatre cut into the side of a mountain in Denver. The mist was rolling in from the mountains while they were performing and it was magic. I believe "The Joshua Tree" was voted best album of the 80's if I'm not mistaken. "Bullet the Blue Sky" was the best song on that album IMO.

[@PianoDentist]

Big fan of their earlier work. New years day and Sunday, bloody Sunday are amazing.

[@robforrest2069]

Having seen quite a few of your reactions now, I can confidently recommend that you listen to U2's All I Want Is You. It's a gorgeous song that I think you'd absolutely fall in love with!

[@chrisgray8741]

When U2 War came out in the 80s it was my soundtrack for the summer… the cassette had the entire album on each side of the tape so you could listen all the way through uninterrupted and then it would flip… good memories

[@kellysimrell3007]

You should try their live version of "All I Want is You / Where the Streets Have No Name"

[@GranpaMike]

I love this band. When I set up my U2 playlist, I told myself to not get carried away with it and just pick the "good ones". My U2 playlist has 62 songs. So many to choose from, "MAGNIFICENT" and "VERTIGO" are nice picks, highly recommend. After that, you've only got 59 more to experience. ;)

[@KennyRansom-l5k]

The album this is from "The Joshua Tree" is their master piece . It is a don't skip a track album that is best listened to in one sitting to properly take it all in . For a Truly Emotional performance check out their performance of "Bad" at LIVE AID in '85 . Everyone always talks about Queen stealing that show but U2's performance that day was just as good . BTW the "whistling" tone is guitarist The Edge , playing & controlling his guitars feedback . He is not a traditional "shredder" type guitarist but he uses the instrument to "paint" colors of soundscapes on the bands songs .

[@marcelopessoa4911]

U2 were a great band from the 80's - with some massive worldwide hits - some must-listening songs: "Sunday bloody Sunday"; "New Year's Day"; "Pride (in the name of love)"; "Beautiful Day"; "Vertigo"; "I still haven't found what I'm looking for".

[@patrickwouters6568]

❤❤❤

[@Viskovitz]

"were"

[@anthonymotta8264]

That "whistle tone" is actually the guitar. The guitarist (The Edge) basically helped a friend to invented a tool to make the guitar sound like that. True pioneers of their time

[@CathyHolton-jh1xv]

The “Infinite Guitar” was made by Edge’s friend, Michael Brooks. I own one that has a derivation of that system. WOWY is probably the only song where the infinite sustain system was put to great use. Radiohead uses a similar system on one of their guitars, but they haven’t come near what it’s done on this song.

[@uv77mc85]

Its not a guitar. It's a microphone plugged into a stylaphone inserted into bonos arse.

[@zoeherriot]

@@CathyHolton-jh1xvits used a ton by The Church. It’s just an E-Bow. Edge’s innovation was to implement it in the guitar (like a modern sustainiac pickup) - so he didn’t have to hold the E-bow - the e-bow has been around since the 60’s though.

[@CathyHolton-jh1xv]

@@zoeherriot I like the Sustainiac system. I’m not sure if you’ve ever used it, but it keeps all strings at the ready in the force field and the player has to control it. Play with a slide and use the tremolo and it sounds like an entirely different instrument. I play around with the Ebow every now and then, but switching strings takes a moment. The Sustainiac is always ready. I put the Sustainiac on an older, cheaper off-brand Stratocaster and it’s more satisfying. It’s like punting a midget when no one is looking.

[@zoeherriot]

@@CathyHolton-jh1xv lol - yes, I’ve used it - it’s really cool. I know Ed O’brien of Radiohead has a signature strat with a similar system built in. It’s good enough that the Edge actually uses them on tour. :)

[@JakeLegear]

U2, one of the greatest rock bands ever to exist. Truly unique, talented, and rated so by musicians and non musicians alike.

[@animistchannel]

Basically, U2 took over where Led Zeppelin cut off, and they carried the banner of conscious rock'n'roll with an emphasis on conscience for the next 25 years. They aren't as improvisationally dazzling in some ways, but with a vast perspective and carefully crafted effects and meanings. They wrote anthems about both personal struggles/evolution and social/human-rights issues around the world. So many great songs! "Pride" "One Tree Hill" "Mothers of the Disappeared" "Bullet the Blue Sky" "God Part 2" "Rattle and Hum" "One" "Sunday Bloody Sunday" "The Fly" and on and on... They became such an important voice in human rights and policy that they were literally consulted by senators and prime ministers and top church leaders for inspiration and advice. Their fearless passion for the human condition, both personal and social, affected the world in important ways. They made it COOL to care... to REALLY CARE... what happens to both your own soul and your fellow humans right here on earth. Right now, you are living in a better age to some extent because they dared to stand up and challenge poeple to make better of themselves, inside and out, and to throw off the tyrant, both inside and out. The also had a sense of humor about themselves, and they made it fun... and perhaps that makes just as much difference.

[@dazediss6629]

The instrumental at the end of this song is fantastic

[@briankuczynski4375]

Pink Floyd and U2, my two faves!

[@necia13xx]

High five! 🙌 Two of my faves as well!

[@gerrydantone6834]

This is a truly beautiful and deep song. Utterly perfect! U2 has many great songs, this is one of the best.

[@hugobranco2345]

Im 20y and U2 has been my favorite band since i was 10y, Bono, Edge,Adam Clayton, Larry M together make you feel so touched in so many ways.

[@fraggit]

I met my wife when this was in the charts, so it always has a special place in my heart. 36yrs later and two very grown up daughters, it's still special, and oh my, how time has flown by.

[@jimmymac4559]

One of the best outros ever in a song. So simple and beautiful.

[@bennylassis935]

Stacey, This is the song in the Summer of 1987, I went from 🇸🇪Sweden to work @ Diabetic Kids Summer Camp in Penn State (Spring Mount Camp Firefly)!!! My Coworker from Scotland, promoted the song & made it known to all of us, so after about 8 weeks we all had a hard time into the end of camp's to separate with kids, staff & other staff! We became like a Family! After Camp break, travelling around visiting Coworkers, Kids etc we finally hapened to visit Boston & @ the "Old" Garden we sat in the Ice hockey Penalty box & first saw Little Steven & Disciples of Soul as a warm up to the all summer hyyped U2 in their "Josuah Tour" Concert! Still reading?!😉 Anyway, still 37 years ago... This Great piece of music - Gives me chills & Great memories back!🫶 A very special reaction, Thank YOU! Take care & Keep it up! Greetings from 🇸🇪! B🙃

[@robertstrohm2412]

Welcome to the U2 rabbit hole. They are amazing and world famous and universally loved for a reason. Maybe check out Where the Streets Have No Name, live at Slane Castle. Actually the version where they perform All I Want Is You which evolves into Where the Streets Have No Name. It’s absolutely incredible and gives one a good understanding of how great this band is live. Love your content ❤

[@pulvi3329]

The whistle tone that you refer to in the background is actually a guitar played with an E-Bow, which is what gives the song its high pitch whistle -esque effect in the background. It’s an underrated effect, but gives this song its beautiful sound.

[@alancleveland7715]

The drums are the best part for me on this one ! Use to play it over and over beating my desk to death ! Back in 87 when it was released ! lol

[@CathyHolton-jh1xv]

How many drum patterns are on this song? I noticed at least 2 changes; they’re typical for big U2 songs. I counted at least 2 drum patterns on “Pride” also.

[@joescott8877]

@@CathyHolton-jh1xv Their awesome drummer is way underrated, i myself cant even remember his name right now, dammit, lol.

[@CathyHolton-jh1xv]

@@joescott8877 Larry Mullen Jr.

[@philproffitt8363]

My all time favourite rocky ballad (The only thing matching the feels for me these days is 'Daydreaming' by Band-Maid...also a little of that chiming guitar style early on). U2 were the biggest ticket in the world for a while...epic songs, Bono a great poet, and what comes to mind next is 'Pride (In The name of Love)'...their tribute to Martin Luther King.

[@winchester7861]

Hello Stacey,😁 You should listen to their song Sunday Bloody Sunday 😁

[@landisix9709]

👏 Yes .. but the1983 Live at the Red Rocks version for it is far more electrifying than the studio.

[@uv77mc85]

I am sure this girl is very interested in the 1970s Northern Irish political shenanigans. Maybe you could link her to a collection of Ian paisley speeches. i am sure her seat will be soaking wet in minutes.

[@justinwilton4603]

U2 " I still haven't found what I'm looking for"..........."bad" (live aid performance) x 😊

[@ursmetzger]

Hi Stacey. make sure you're gonna watch the 2001 live version in Boston. All I say is: "when a dream comes true" 😉

[@sbk4me]

HI Stacey! Thanks for coming into U2...This band spews emotions on all levels and that in combination with inspiring lyrics will move you every day! They go back a long way and I can't wait for you to dive in to more of this journey...Thanks

[@ronbruder3828]

Great reaction again Stacey. For U2 it all begins and ends with the song “Bad” at Live Aid. A must watch.

[@joescott8877]

OMG, yeah, i saw that with friends as it was happening! That girl getting on stage and Bono holding her as they swayed to the tune!

[@JollyRogerVF84]

U2 is my favorite band ever. The Joshua Tree was my first album I bought by myself back in the day. Oh I love the 80s forever. Best music decade in my opinion. Most number 1 hits. Glad U2 is still there performing.

[@phaethonprime3790]

Nailed it. This song is about being presented with a rock and a hard place, when all you wanted is for everything to work out. If you can't give up your rock and she can't give up her hard place then it's not going to work out and you know that. This is about realizing that's where you are in that relationship.

[@tomclark7551]

He wrote it about his father

[@kellylassen6769]

My favorite song of all time!!! Seeing them in concert was epic!!

[@uv77mc85]

Did you see them before Bonos voice fell to pieces?

[@kellylassen6769]

@@uv77mc85 Yes, I did. They came to Baltimore MD. That was in the early 2000's. That band has been my favorite since the early 80's! Bono is so interactive with the crowd! Bring people up on stage. Getting the crowd hyped with lots of love for the world! It's definitely a "Bucket List" moment. 😀

[@brandonwilliams957]

U2 is an amazing band, and they are amazing humans. They give back.

[@RP_Williams]

YES! Do more OFFICIAL VIDEOS (of ANY artist, not just U2) as it's really different from a live performance, but really cool ART!

[@vorpal120]

One of my favorite bands of all time! Glad to see you getting exposed to their signature sound. The best Of 1980-1990/The B-sides is a double album CD i got in the very late 90s and almost all those songs are on my regular playlist. Pride (in the name of love) and Where the Streets Have No Name are two of my favorite iconic songs from that decade.

[@stevesmith4600]

They're a great band, and an excellent live band. If you have a chance, I would recommend reacting to a live version of the next U2 song you watch.

[@Tiisiphone]

One of my favorite rock ballads. Melancholic and thoughtful.

[@rabudman]

Their hit's from The Joshua Tree album would be the next logical place to go.

[@VinE83656]

I was a big fan in the 80s and then early 90s but my interest waned over time, but still really like their late 1970s and 1980s albums. Thank you for the nice reaction.

[@markv1113]

U2 ROCKS. And Bono is a genuinely lovely person. Please check out "One" and "Vertigo" !

[@moimeme8827]

Love U2 ! a great band for sure. sonority of guitars are so special of this period: 80-90's. But check the live version of this song in the "Live in Boston 2001". A great moment for a fan girl. she will remember for all her life !!! here another one to check: "the cure" !

[@kindalikechicken2299]

The Joshua Tree Album is worth a listen top to bottom. The flow is nice.

[@TheBTG88]

She must have lived under a rock for her whole life if she has never heard of U2.

[@fb-gj7yi]

don't expect anyone under 30 to know music like U2. They haven't done anything in like 2 decades. And the world has changed.

[@TheBTG88]

@@fb-gj7yi The Beatles have not done anything since 1970, so you expect her to not know them either?

[@loveloochay]

🎼🔥🔥🍀 ... these are the famous rockers from Ireland. .. they have been megastars for over 35 years. It is hard for someone my age (.. college in the mid 80s ..) to think that someone has never heard of U2. That really seems impossible, but you are younger. Not only are they phenomenal artists .. but they have been world statesman for equality , peace and for feeding the hungry. They have large voices in the world of celebrities trying to make a difference. I will suggest one of my favorite songs for you... it is " Desire " .. from one of their early albums .. - Rattle And Hum - Looking forward to your discovery of U2. 🍀🔥🔥🔥🎼

[@ryancampbell165]

Gotta give The Sweetest Thing a listen. Ive been a fan of U2 since i was 14 and seen them live in Vancouver bc when i was 17. Loved all of their music since. If you like an emotional connection to your music, U2 will do that for you.

[@trulskristiansen9194]

Somehow this song will always remind of "Friends" when Rachel sat in the window....can't remembering why though🙈😂

[@jonlight670]

This song/album propelled them to superstar status. Never looked back since.

[@joebarrera9741]

ANOTHER BANGER FROM U2...I LOVE THIS BAND

[@barryhickman6911]

An Irish band with a DEEP catalog of wonderful music! Terrific reaction by you!

[@penguinsfan9192]

U2 is an all time great band in music history. Too many songs to suggest, but I will recommend reacting to their song "One" - a song Rolling Stone magazine listed as one of the top 50 songs of all time.

[@OCRay1]

Part of the sound of my 80’s childhood, I miss those times to no end.

[@anthonyguadagnino2681]

Where the streets have no name, all I want is you, one, I still haven’t found what I’m looking for, pride (in the name of love) I could go on and on

[@andreajuanitodicandia5186]

This song brings your heart in places it doesn't even imagine they exist... those places in wich you realize there's someone or something you can't live with or without. Everytime I listen to this song I feel a sort of "happy sadness"... it's a masterpiece. Greetings from Italy!

[@clifton8929]

Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart; you are a beautiful, Bright Angel letting the music flow through you and expressing how it touched your heart - so you are the music. All your hard work and commentary are greatly appreciated. Thank you for all the diversity of songs and genres you play. Try their song "It's A Beautiful Day".

[@carlbeasley1780]

One of your best reactions yet. As I have stated before, I never miss one of your shows. Your totally honest and from the heart . Keep up the good work pretty lady

[@martinchinnery2875]

Saw them on The Joshua Tree tour in 1986 at Wembley Stadium - London. No snazzy screens, or on-stage theatrics - just four musicians, playing to around 70000+ adore fans, and we sang along to ever song - for a live concert experience nothing matched it since. Now you feel its the show that is more important than the song - not then

[@FLudlow1]

You should try the live version from Rattle & Hum. There is a great extension to the ending of the song.

[@MelodyMan69]

My U2 favourite.. Love the 2 Guitars playing complementry but different music, especially towards the end.

[@UTU49]

Where The Streets Have No Name... is a must for any music lover. It's an upbeat partner to With Or Without You. Both songs have a couple of amazing live versions.

[@philipkudrna5643]

There is a live performance of this, were Bono pulls a girl from the crowd and sings the song lying next to her. Incredible!

[@shaunbyrne9037]

Great reaction as usual Stacey . I saw U2 at Wembley Stadium London in 1997 on the Popmart tour . It was spectacular complete with a 40 foot tall lemon which turned into a mirror ball that opened up to reveal the band inside . Crazy sight . 🙂

[@joehodgett3376]

arguably U2 is the one of the biggest pop rock bands from the 80's this is one of their best, I would also recommend Mysterious Ways, I still Haven't found what I'm looking for, Sunday bloody Sunday, Where the streets have no name, One, New Year's Day and Desire. Bono is an Icon of human rights and enviornmental issues as well as a powerful frontman.

[@LightningArt71]

U2 is one of the real supergroups of all time. More than 20 years after the release of this song, they still sold out their 360 degree world tour at all the biggest venues. I saw them in Johannesburg in 2011 with a crowd of more than 100000.

[@NorwayMan36]

Hi:) I realy like your Pink Floyd reactions, and now when you found U2 i like it even more:)) My two absolute favorite bands of all time. U2 has maaaaany big hits, spesially on this album, The Joshua Tree. But just like Pink Floyd, you can look forward to hours with top class music

[@davidboivin7996]

U2 was the first band to play a series of concerts at The Sphere in Las Vegas starting Sep 30th last year.

[@EdinMike]

That “whistle tone” is just The Edge pissing about 😂

[@matthewdooley7855]

U2 is SOOOO talented. I know they jealously guard their music rights, but I feel like they don't get the love they deserve. Early U2 has so much passion. Edge is an amazing, unique guitarist. Check out "One" which they've done multiple version for. "Sunday Bloody Sunday" really captures their early vibe. "Where the Streets Have No Name" is great. And "When Love Comes to Town" is a great glimpse into who and what U2 prioritizes in life.

[@johndankert4771]

Early U2. I will follow. New years day, Sunday bloody Sunday. Their major break thru was unforgettable fire. Bad, a sort of homecoming, MLK. A unforgivable fire. The big mainstream albums.

[@JosephGolnek]

Love U2 I grew up listening to them.

[@mario9249]

There was a time when we would go to the movies to watch U2's documentary: "Rattle and hum". It was awesome. Idk how we all already knew and loved all of their songs. They've always had that aura, sort of speak. U2 is basically a musical force, melodically, harmonically and pretty deep and emotional in terms of lyrics. Thanks for your reaction. It's clear that you get U2's vibes all over it.

[@Phgray58]

So much fun following your reactions. You are definitely hitting the best of the best bands in each era. U2 were a top band with some very relevant songs of the time. Love all your content.

[@KenCyrus-tb3nh]

This is one of my favorite songs by U2.

[@rodneythomas8482]

Saw U2 at the third show at The Sphere in Vegas last November. That was my 12th time to see them. Unbelievably experience. I recommend watching the live performance from Red Rock show (Sunday, Bloody Sunday - Pride (In the Name of Love) - New Year’s Day).

[@emeryharrison9325]

My favourite band in my teens. Thanks for doing this. There are so many great songs to choose from.

[@jwilywily]

Have seen them live twice and was spectacular each time!!! "Whose Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses" from Achtung Baby has always struck a deep cord with me.

[@michaelblaney4461]

This is a good song , I really like their older songs , New Years Day, I will follow , Sunday Bloody Sunday . Music with more of a edge and Edge! Their concert at Red Rocks is primo.😊

[@lobeznoblancoesp]

This "whistle" sound in the back was the "infinite guitar" played by the Edge (only 3 made owns by the creator, the Edge and Daniel Lanois). You can hear it in the first part of the song and at the end. That sound saved the song as they were not convinced by the song. The Edge got the guitar, started to play and Bono, who was in a close room trying keep the song heard the sound and understood that was the key they were looking for.

[@HenningBecker-xm8zu]

The whistling tone is an E-Bow and additionally beautiful soundscapes from producer Brian Eno. They gathered together one more time for "Achtung Baby" - try "Love is blindness" :)

[@Onz70]

Love U2. So many great albums and hits. Saw them live with BB King, an amazing concert. Their concert “U2, Live at Red Rocks” is a must-see, I think you would enjoy it Stacey 😊

[@THX3811]

My personal favourite is "All I want is you", another very emotional ballad with a great black & white video.

[@barrylavender7938]

U2 are one of my favourite bands. They released their first album in 1980, this song is from their 1987 album "The Joshua Tree". I would recommend you check out "One", "I still haven't found what I'm looking for", "New Year's Day", "Pride (In the name of Love)" and "The Fly".