U2 - Pride (In the Name of Love) | REACTION

[@joshuayeager3686]

This was the song that showed the world that Bono was a force to be reckoned with vocally and that their message was being heard. I saw a concert of Nina Simones where she said that she heard this song by U2 and realized young artists were paying attention to what Martin Luther King, Jr was saying and were continuing to spread his message

[@mst1740]

This is just brilliant. His voice is almost primal in this song. I also love 'With Or Without You'. Absolutely haunting.

[@redletter2008]

It was this song that got me into U2 back in ‘84. The “Unforgettable Fire” was the first U2 record I bought (cassette tape). They went on to do some really great work in the decades that followed. Surprised this song didn’t chart higher in the U.S.

[@appletree6898]

The Edge on guitar is a great match for Bono. He carries the same intensity found in Bono's voice and lyrics into the instrumentation of each U2 song. And he has such a distinctive style of playing. You only have to hear a few chords at the beginning of a song to know that it's the Edge!

[@sinner8714]

Early evening, April four A shot rings out in the Memphis sky Free at last, they took your life They could not take your pride In the name of love In the name of love Rip MLK JR

[@appletree6898]

Those lines give me chills EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. And I've been a fan of U2 since the 80's! (Yep, I'm old. XD)

[@AnthonyL0401]

I think it is early morning April 4, but yes, thank you

[@spencerific93]

​@AnthonyL0401 I believe Bono changes the lyrics in live versions to "early evening" because that's when MLK was actually shot. Just speculation, but because of the time difference people in Ireland would not have heard the news until the next morning, which could explain the original lyric's inacuracy.

[@lpl723]

calling it rn, you’re gonna blow up man. keep up these amazing videos!

[@PancakeMarshmallowDude]

Thank you so much!

[@smackeye]

Lovely reaction and review! I still get goosebumps hearing this song almost 40 years down the line now, be it the Dr King references or the Jesus / Judas reference - it's sang with such passion and conviction that it's literally still spinetingling. Great to see that it can still resonate and find its way into new hearts and minds all these years later. Blood in their music and a band for everyone. Every one!

[@PancakeMarshmallowDude]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@AndTheRoadGoesEverOn]

Really enjoyed your reaction to this song. You “got it” very quickly-and I loved that you mentioned the great base & drum work from U2’s always-tight rhythm section. And, of course, lead singer Bono’s powerful lyrics (he writes them) and expressive vocal delivery. Please consider reacting to some *live versions* of the U2 songs you pick. U2 is known for being one of the best live rock bands in history.

[@PancakeMarshmallowDude]

I will certainly check out some of their live performances. Thank you for watching!

[@jemxs]

Nice reaction to a great song, memories of Saturday morning watching Video Hits in Australia!

[@rachelbrough8160]

My ultimate U2 song 🖤

[@dipsydoodle7988]

Great reaction and review. I feel like a lot of U2 prior to Joshua Tree had a very raw, "live" if you will, sound to it. Joshua Tree was definitely more produced sounding, but don't let that steer you away. Anything off of that album is pure gold. Having said that, I really love the early raw U2 sound. I think I've said this before, but I'm still stuck on October as an album. I don't believe there is a video, but I would still love to see your reaction to I Fall Down. Gloria off that album was a huge hit and is also a grrat song. I love all the sleepers off that record the most. It's just got a certain something as a continuous vibe.

[@GranpaMike]

When I put together my U2 playlist, I'd see a song and say, "Oh, yeah, that's a good one... oooh, gotta have this one... definitely want this one... " and on it went. After adding all the "gotta have" songs to my playlist, I had 49 songs. Wow. That surprised me, but only for a moment. What an amazing band. PMD, thanks for doing this one for us. ;)

[@PancakeMarshmallowDude]

Thank you for watching!

[@GranpaMike]

@@PancakeMarshmallowDude You're very welcome. I appreciate the time you put into these for us.

[@johnkavanagh8311]

Wow fantastic reaction . You have seriously good taste. Greetings from the home of u2 dublin ireland

[@PancakeMarshmallowDude]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@sherronburns9409]

I will never tire of this song! And I listened to it as a child in the 80's. That first chorus is mindblowing when it first kicks in. Love your reaction! Bono's voice is one of the greatest.

[@PancakeMarshmallowDude]

Thank you for watching! 😊

[@u2peace416]

Bless this band🙏🏼 RIP Martin Luther King Jr, in the name of love 💕✌🏼

[@LunaJo67WDHTMJ]

Early morning, April 4, shot rings out in the Memphis sky..... goosebumps, always. LJ

[@squigglyunicorn7777]

Yay, this is totally epictastic! Love it so much! These videos are always so fun! ❤️❤️❤️ it!

[@PancakeMarshmallowDude]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@pedrocarozzi]

from Brasil, long live to MKL. One of the best

[@georgekoul]

Amazing song! A song dedicated to Martin Luther King and Jesus. Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷

[@maverickbna]

Where the Streets Have No Name got me into U2 when I was young - actually it was the Pet Shop Boys cover of Streets that got me into them, but I loved Pride as well, before they got to All That You Can't Leave Behind. Now *that* was a great album as well. Have you reacted to Beautiful Day? Thanks for the great video - hope we can chat! :)

[@PancakeMarshmallowDude]

Thank you for watching!! 😊

[@ginafragata2947]

Yes they are amazing ❤

[@wimflores]

Pancake! You surprised me doing a react of a U2 song! I’ve been fan of them and saw them live and the energy is amazing. You know they composed the song for Martin Luther King jr? That makes it more poignant. I suggest you react (yay, my first request!) to their performance at the Super Bowl. Just search that. Choose the official version. You won’t be disappointed!

[@sussie5463]

Love this song!

[@sissi3479]

It gives goosebumps!!😁😁😁🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@LunaJo67WDHTMJ]

Oooh you already did this song! Yay! 😊 LJ

[@blemelin]

They have been so successful, but I still feel like they haven't been given their proper due as an amazing band.

[@Sarek_is_King]

Also try something newer from U2, Every Breaking Wave for instance. there is a great accoustic version of that with just Bono and the Edge.

[@allisonwright7062]

That is a great song.

[@MBeano]

Every Breaking Wave is such a phenomenal song. This performance is breathtaking... literally kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqeXoKd3oLKgn9k

[@guilhermebraga2203]

Great job! Greetings from Brazil

[@PancakeMarshmallowDude]

Thank you!

[@markjames3027]

very eloquent and entertaining sir

[@PancakeMarshmallowDude]

Why thank you!

[@leannmiller7153]

More U2❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sarastromseth-troy3323]

I've always liked this song and its message is still relevant. I do prefer some of U2's lesser-known songs. I suggest reacting to their song 'A Sort of Homecoming', specifically, this version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKnTl2Oga5Woq5Y

[@christinamann3640]

I like that you caught the reference to MLK. When other reactors don’t know until they read the comments, we don’t get to see their reaction. Your thoughts about the lyrics are impressive.

[@PancakeMarshmallowDude]

Thank you!

[@alfaduko]

Great reaction and choice PMD👍

[@PancakeMarshmallowDude]

Thanks!

[@marcovignologargini6242]

Please listen to "In a lifetime" by Klannad with an incredible Bono voice

[@indie1179]

Next reaction - October/Bullet the Blue Sky, U2, Paris 2017 OR Sunday Bloody Sunday performed live from the U2 film Rattle & Hum 🙏

[@thequietman760]

My dirty aul town 💙

[@Datalore]

Really enjoy your reactions! WIsh I could hear this stuff for the first time. You haven't go to 90s era U2 which is a real treat and quite different from the 80s stuff U2's greatest song - without a doubt, is One. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHe6gZiMm7x1b9E They shot this video dressed in drag, to sort of highlight of the duality within all of us... It was aired but ultimately pulled from rotation as they'd donated proceeds from the single to benefit AIDS research/support, and the band didnt want to suggest any commentary RE: connotations/relationship betweem sexuality and the disease, as some were interpreting it

[@Gabibono88]

Please react to Window In The Skies! It was so underrated. The video and the lyrics are awesome

[@sissi3479]

Have you listened To "a beautiful day"and " miracle drug"?i love them!😊

[@giacomosalibra1656]

I like the way you react, being gay is a plus in music too, I know this for sure. Do you know Nina Hagen? I would like you to see "Naturträne (Rockpalast)". I mean I would love it Now!😂😂Greetings from Italy.

[@mmyles65]

Please check out Canadian power trio "Rush". Spirit of Radio.

[@just4now492]

React to in your eyes by Kylie Minogue

[@garyandrews2394]

Please react to “One”

[@masterspace]

MLK

[@croix1965]

Si overrated song . So many others songs from U2 are better .

[@swipeleft3996]

if you say so- and yes I have seen U2 in concert

[@vekpavlovic5892]

Bro his vocal in this song is great