U2, Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith perform "Because the Night" 25th Anniversary shows

Inductees U2, Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith perform "Because the Night" at the 25th anniversary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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[@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078]

There’s a cool backstory to this… U2 has been around almost as long as a Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith. But they’re in different age groups. They were only teenagers when they started. When they were young Patti Smith was one of their favorite artists and major influences. Even in how she’s such a physical singer.. just like Bono. So when Bono said “this is the song we wish we’d written“ and “we had to make something special happen tonight“ that wasn’t just hollow rhetoric. He meant it. The 4 guys in the band grew up absolutely adoring Patti Smith

[@gwynmorris7199]

thank you.. your comments are great!

[@francescadesmond8846]

So basically you just used more words to say what Bono already said so eloquently. Why??? LOL smh.

[@gordieparenteau6555]

Patti Smith isn't a singer, she's a force of nature.

[@lindsaymann5383]

Yes!!

[@viviennetwigg8096]

The original original artists

[@bilbobaggins5962]

so is your moms mouth when shes sucking

[@mastodon.social]

Great Minds...think alike...

[@__dur__bridge__]

I agree with the first part, definitely

[@cattuslavandula]

Patti Smith's performances fascinate me. She's so commanding as soon as she steps up to the microphone. Her voice, her demeanor, she's a force.

[@dennispicone6801]

Good here? Breathtaking back in 1977.😅

[@buckeyedad57]

That audience experienced something so very special

[@michaeldonovan3959]

Massive rock stars worshipping at the altar of Patti Smith, a capital A artist and unsurpassed pop cultural icon. In a league of her own forever.

[@fabiopaolobarbieri2286]

Some songs sound like they had always existed, like there was a need for them to be there. This is one of them.

[@shannonschaerer1010]

I can definitely agree with that about this song, & I feel the same way - Esp this version. I made a similar comment about the video of Metallica Playing "Sweet Jane" with Lou Reed. That it was a song that was meant to "happen" long B4 The Velvet Underground ever existed, & the version with Metallica IS amazing. I don't feel that way about most songs, it has to be something "special" that I can't REALLY describe here. And not every band HAS one. But this song IS one of them.

[@fabiopaolobarbieri2286]

@@shannonschaerer1010 I did not even know this song, though I liked some Lou Reed work. Thank you for introducing me to it. Have you ever heard Bob Dylan and The Band's live 1974 performance of Ballad of a Thin Man?

[@shannonschaerer1010]

@fabiopaolobarbieri2286 From the double live "Before the Flood" album? It IS an excellent version of THAT song as well. It's funny cause when I said, "Not every band has one", I was thinking that Dylan may have a COUPLE of those "forever" songs. I really like that whole album. You have a Gr8 taste in music!! The song "I shall be released" is another, & on The Bands "The Last Waltz" album it is like that as well. Also, from the Bib Dylan "The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration" Live album, The version of "My Back Pages" with Dylan, McGuinn, Petty, Young, Clapton, & Harrison all Prefoming together is another amazing version of THAT song. Thanks for getting back. It's always good to meet someone who knows a truly Gr8 Song when they hear it!! Have a wonderful day!!

[@shannonschaerer1010]

@fabiopaolobarbieri2286 Just thought of a couple more forever songs. Supertramps "A Fools Overture" & its' live version on their live album "Paris" is something that seems like it has always been here. So is Gerry Raffertys' "Baker Street" from '77. Peace - & Keep on Rockin'!!

[@SociallySarcasticSarah]

When Patti Smith sings, I always get goose pimples on my arms, her voice is absolutely amazing

[@joelspringman523]

I absolutely adore her!

[@lawsonransom8318]

Bumps not pimples

[@ediedisorder7144]

The one time I got to see her. It was a spiritual experience. I am an atheist.

[@yourdaddy9622]

@@lawsonransom8318did you even ask what they identify as?!? Geeze!

[@DuncanMcintyre-jk3qb]

When patty smith sings I agree

[@vodlem]

Patti & Bruce killing it! And the nice little backup band is pretty good too!

[@salpot-dh7ur]

just wish one of them would go further into the the background!

[@missymissymiss5192]

Patti steals the stage with those vocals. So powerful.

[@jameswhitney2450]

Ms. Smith's genuinely shy but incandescent smile makes this something for the angels....

[@kevinblank8793]

3:10 Man, what a joy, what an energy when they all sing together that line. I got chills.

[@milostnyk]

goose bumps :)

[@adchewie_8995]

Goosebumps the size of MSG!!!👏👏

[@adamjobs]

perfect moment

[@N154R]

2:20 for me Wow

[@dianesperos1715]

Still can't believe I was there that night. Sheer magic!

[@waltermameli2026]

I envy you....Patti Smith....Wow.....

[@MrsSlocombesPuddyCat]

😀 I was there that night too. Unfortunately I fell asleep half way though...

[@bobbieenke350]

sweet

[@nednewh8913]

Then you remember it took three takes to get it right!

[@kathrynhatswell8411]

So jealous

[@hughbarton5743]

She is just the most sincere, intense, trueblue..... We'll never see another, my friends.She's the deal.

[@Jagour9]

Bruce is so humble when sharing the stage with others. He always hangs back as if he’s almost uncomfortable being there but allowing his peers to shine. Seriously still one of my favorite live performances of any song. The whole 25th annual shows were incredible.

[@SomeDutchGuy]

You should see him in Roy Orbison's Black and White Night.

[@amandaclarke763]

Technically U2 is sharing the stage however Geniuses in any field known that collaboration makes them better. Think of singers now they wouldn’t share a stage with anyone because of their egos...

[@marilyndresser2377]

Bruce wrote the chorus... Patti wrote the rest of the lyrics.,.... greatest song!!!

[@michaelheery6303]

EXACTLY

[@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078]

He really is remarkably humble. It just jumps off the screen. Paul McCartney is the same way. I’m amazed at how humble PM is considering who he is.

[@ArchdukeOfBelgrade]

Too many legendary people on one stage. Pure LOVE. Rock deities. #respect

[@HSTOZA]

How would you ever answer, "Which one is your favorite?"

[@jsmith1746]

And did you notice that "The Professor" Roy Bittan was on the piano too?

[@susandeason1356]

Doesn’t get any better than this

[@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078]

@@susandeason1356 I don’t know.. this might be better. kzbin.info/www/bejne/goKxhYGNlr6fi9k

[@catherinechanceaulme2626]

Je découvre cette vidéo... Un moment de grâce avec mes artistes préférés...

[@1971sergio1971]

This is my neighbour's favourite song whether he likes it or not

[@franknberry6397]

Omg lol!

[@janefriel6895]

This song brings me back to the year i left school. I still have nightmares im still at school. Im 58.Love this song,so does my whole road,they don't know it yet.

[@pitounepitoune9232]

Congratulations to him 😂

[@greatestguitar1]

Lol

[@bohuslavaprochazkova415]

😂👍😘

[@MirrorImageOfYou]

What a perfect combination for this song! Patti, Bruce and Bono...just gets no better than this!!! Love it!

[@karinwitzleb-seiler6579]

Yes...

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

A bit better, what Garbage and the Screaming Females do with this song in nothing short of epic.

[@xavierjarquin-gallard3105]

@@theccpisaparasite8813 , ABSOLUTELY!!! I had never heard of Garbage and ... until I saw your post. I immediately did a search, found their cover of this song, and OMG, was I blown away!!! I'll place the link to their cover in a separate comment, so more people check it out and be thrilled too!

[@xavierjarquin-gallard3105]

@@theccpisaparasite8813 ... and off topic, yet regarding your nickname, YES, the sickening CCP is surely a parasite, a truly evil one and it's been causing havoc worldwide for many decades! Enuf said! (at least in a public forum like this one).

[@williamwallace9427]

Epic

[@chsfree23]

Springsteen.....60+yrs old and still crushes it. legend

[@amfmr]

You posted this a while ago and it's true. Now it's 2021 and Bruce will be turning 72. YES! He still crushes it!

[@aintnolittlegirl9322]

@@amfmr And still crushing it at 75!

[@aurthurodonnell6707]

It would be my greatest wish for the younger generation to love this song as much as I have for all these many years .. out ...

[@ellenward2120]

Bruce Springsteen is a legend 👏

[@evelynbaron2004]

Yes

[@andreeaetdidierbenetti9309]

yeah merica!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hitty9]

now go back to sleep

[@susannebemis3311]

so is Patti

[@paulhaffern4734]

Stunning. Bruce is always a generous performer. U2 don't miss a beat. The great Patti, astonishing.

[@andreeaetdidierbenetti9309]

yeah merica is generous!!!!!!!!!👍👍✌️✌️😎😎😎😎😤😤🥶🥵

[@kimbarnett619]

Patti is awesome,still wonderful to listen to. This is truly a masterpiece ❤

[@m.wadelaura3614]

I was there! U2+ Springsteen+Smith= LOVE

[@buckeyedad57]

I’m green with envy

[@ali_littlemoments7563]

U2+ Springsteen+Smith= LOVE

[@danielrau2438]

Has to be the greatest live performance ever

[@reinermaurer892]

3 legends in rock performing a legendary song written by the boss..... Would have liked to see them live on stage together!!!!

[@karencarvalhos]

This song is a masterpiece

[@lawsonransom8318]

I'd love you if I wasn't already gone

[@IceCream-ym2bq]

Huh lol ​@@lawsonransom8318

[@francescadesmond8846]

Bruce and Bono-such respectful gentlemen. Love it.

[@evlin10]

Jesus what a sound …what a performance. Chills

[@mistayu]

I want them to play this at my funeral...so when I get up my mother's warning will come true..."you'll wake the dead..."!!!

[@1JDS4U]

Dang dang dang!!!!!! 💜

[@garyherbert319]

Bruce fighting with his guitar again! 😆

[@waltermameli2026]

Rock n Roll History as it happened......And the moment belonged to Patti Smith.....forever.....

[@barbarabauer4426]

I saw her live in a small venue back in 1979 and fought to the teeth for her bandana which she had tossed into the audience. She also smashed her guitar to bits on stage. Boy was she something and she's still got the voice. She hails from a small NJ town close to where I grew up. I wonder where she's living now and what occupies her time?

[@vhscopyofseinfeld]

@@barbarabauer4426 did you get the bandana??

[@dmd911disp]

What an absolutely fantastic version of this song!! Amazing musicians all!!

[@dougb4835]

Chills when Bruce and Patti walk out and we see Bono, a musical giant himself, bow to Patti, a musical legend.

[@williamwallace9427]

Definitely

[@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078]

There’s a cool backstory to this… U2 has been around almost as long as a Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith. But they’re in different age groups. They were only teenagers when they started. When they were young Patti Smith was one of their favorite artists and major influences. Even in how she’s such a physical singer.. just like Bono. So when Bono said “this is the song we wish we’d written“ and “we had to make something special happen tonight“ that wasn’t just hollow rhetoric. He meant it. The 4 guys in the band grew up absolutely adoring Patti Smith

[@rebeccastewart7273]

Every time I hear this song I get the chills ☮️

[@mrol3273]

The enjoyment they all share jamming out is priceless for sure. Simply beautiful

[@mikeb1617]

Damn...that's Rock n Roll!!

[@allenbarbato4528]

the illusion is powerful , to those with eyes to see and ears to hear

[@giancarlocerza9159]

Patti Smith is incredible; Simply the best poet rock has ever produced.

[@thomasmills339]

Didn't write this

[@unloveableandre]

@@thomasmills339 actually she did. Lyrics are hers. BS never finished the song. Go read.

[@elbenio]

@@unloveableandre Smith's Verses, Springsteen's everything else. He actually did write the whole song and you can find his version on Spotify if you look. It's a LOT more tense and angsty as you'd expect from Bruce. When he sent the tape to Patti, she sat with it on loop and re-wrote the verses as the song played. Here's a fantastic article from Billboard that talks about it. www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/8462017/patti-smith-because-the-night-40th-anniversary-oral-history

[@elbenio]

For anyone that might be interested, here's Bruce's original lyrics (so far as I can tell): Take me now, baby, here as I am Pull me close, try and understand I work all day, out in the hot sun Break my back, till the morning comes Come on now, try and understand The way I feel when I’m in your hands Take me now as the sun descends They can’t hurt you now They can’t hurt you now They can’t hurt you now Because the night belongs to lovers Because the night belongs to lust Because the night belongs to lovers Because the night belongs to us What I got, I have earned What I’m not, baby I have learned Desire and hunger is the fire I breathe Just stay in my bed till the morning comes Come on now, try and understand The way I feel when I’m in your hands Take me now as the sun descends They can’t hurt you now They can’t hurt you now They can’t hurt you now Because the night belongs to lovers Because the night belongs to lust Because the night belongs to lovers Because the night belongs to us Your love is here and now The vicious circle turns and burns without Though I cannot live forgive me now The time has come to take this moment and They can't hurt us now They can't hurt us now Because the night belongs to lovers Because the night belongs to lust Because the night belongs to lovers Because the night belongs to us Because the night belongs to lovers Because the night belongs to lust Because the night belongs to lovers Because the night belongs to us (x2)

[@unloveableandre]

@@elbenio you really want to believe it was his lyrics? The song was incomplete. Lyrics was just the title and little more repeated over and over.

[@garse70]

Patti has more stage presence than both Bono and Bruce, for this song. She’s so confident. Love it!

[@clannad99germany70]

Always liked her !

[@Rosemary-t6s]

Me too .....and what a song it will always be...thank you...❤😊

[@Rosemary-t6s]

Good morning to all....

[@thomasmills339]

nope

[@williamwallace9427]

Absolutely

[@michazya2246]

Years ago that was U2 that introduced me to Patti Smith - through their great b-side rendition of Dancing Barefoot. It's so wholesome to see such artists respect each other, and their joy on stage

[@elaanfaun]

Patti, it always belongs to us.

[@dudedjv]

this must have been EXCESSIVELY epic to experience in person

[@williamwallace9427]

NO DOUBT

[@MrCitalo]

when "queen patti" begins to sing i get goosebunps in 2 seconds----

[@n.b.9776]

These three LEGENDS together are simply brilliant. So amused....

[@scotteckert3110]

THERE ARE NOT WORDS TO DESCRIBE HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS......

[@boblowney]

Patti, the only woman on stage. Classic rock is very much a male dominated art form. She is legend.

[@JamesSmith-io7ny]

Patti. Love ya sister 🇭🇲

[@eduardogarlo6410]

Patti is Wonderfull i love her.

[@hofla7777]

Can´t stop crying while listening to this song, since 1982. One of the best ones, in terms of a love song.

[@vhscopyofseinfeld]

I just discovered this song a few months ago and the bridge won’t stop making me cry

[@DiabloOutdoors]

Bruce Springsteen really enjoyed himself there! And it is interesting to see him playing with such energy while the Edge is playing so laid back and both achieving the same greatness.

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

I’ve enjoyed every version of this song that I’ve heard. In April 2024, 14 years after it was new, I’m still trying to work out if this performance is my favorite.

[@jackringo9878]

BRRUUUUUCE playing his song together with Patty. WOW. BRUUUUUCCE

[@urazsoktay5275]

I'm at a loss for words. Simply amazing.

[@joelpleutret4351]

Just what I needed to restore my faith in music, and in humanity

[@goober8798]

All three of them have very different stage presences. So amazing to see!

[@richardsmith1334]

This is what Rock Is all about - a fusion of great talents a superb version

[@mc76]

This gives me chills.

[@brendahughes8672]

I have seen U2, Bruce, and Patti since they are at the top of my favorites. I love this. This is what heaven will be like for me.

[@mrol3273]

If you see at 3:12 into the song the drummer Larry Mullen is absolutely in heaven with enjoyment with his sticks. Frickin beautiful!!

[@mirandaryan7652]

All three are poets.

[@niky_9047]

Patti Smith and Bruce Springsteen togheter are amazing

[@usafis-al3228]

Simply and Outrageously F.A.N.T.A.S.T.I.C

[@JUNIORKILLERROSES]

Jesus 😮👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Osagerafe]

so powerful and they bowed to each other before the song started

[@mirkotaddei6287]

Bruce's solo!

[@kerriellis4515]

I love this song! The story behind it is fabulous. I adore Patti's version and the way she sings it.

[@silviacamacho9130]

What is the historia about song, please?

[@mattharper588]

@@silviacamacho9130 Bruce started writing it and gave it to Patti and she finished it research it it’s pretty cool she was waiting for a phone call from her then boyfriend friend and wrote the lyrics

[@lucasimmons075]

​@@mattharper588 I believe her then boyfriend was Allen Lanier, the keyboard player for Blue Oyster Cult

[@kevinkruse7992]

Actually Patty does the song The Best

[@patriciabarcq]

J'adore chanter because the night. Patti mon idole. Bono et le boss. ❤

[@scottsmith4197]

God damn that's brilliant.

[@Aleakwe]

🩵 I got shivers just from my favourite lyricist / band: announcing my other faves. For the first time I understand why some people scream in audiences. It’s overwhelmingly happy feeling. Thank you for uploading this

[@1caseylee]

Love, love, love Bruce Springsteen! Everything he does is 100-plus-%! I'm such a huge fan of Bruce AND Patti. Love you guys!!

[@hinjurock70]

Killer version.

[@Easydoesit101]

When you can Write a song by Bruce and then Song by Patti you got a Winner, I’m 72 in 2024 and I listen to it daily in my Garage with 100 watt Amp and JBL L112 Speakers,an I’m 72 in 2024

[@tonywright8302]

You must be a delight to live beside

[@IlCaddozzo90]

this song has incredible strength even after so many years!

[@sunrajah]

DAMN, Bruce was beating on that guitar like a drum ... WHAT a collaboration!!!

[@FightingSheep1]

When people talking about performing music with "feel", THIS is what they're talking about, Thank You Patti Smith. Wow!

[@michaelreidperry3256]

I love Patti so much! O, and Springsteen and U2 too.

[@dorispietrek7330]

Two legends.

[@brewster84067]

Holy shite. Brilliant.

[@jingjangism]

@eggman1269 If you want to know it exactly: Bruce started to write in 1977 but couldn't finish it, so his enineer Jimmy Iovine came u with the idea to give it to Patti. She finished it and made a hit Thanks for uploading. One of the best versions of this song an I would have given everything to be with on stage on that night.

[@lindalowry1513]

Me too.

[@lynknott1234]

I can't believe I've never seen this before. Magnificent!

[@stellacarrier8341]

This live Rock & Roll Hall of Fame music collaboration of U2 Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith for Because the Night is a music wizardry sensation, I wish that I would have known about this version multiple years ago when it was first released, at least I know about this collaboration now.

[@pamelagrantham73]

Just finished reading my late husband's copy of 'Just Kids'. Listening to this powerhouse version seemed a good epilogue. Patti, Bruce & U2-amazing 🌌 💙

[@V2000-t8v]

Is a joy to watch them and hear them together ! :)

[@tanja0411]

Not sure this sounds good to me but it is definitely a force - so much power and energy and soul. I’m obviously missing something but this isn’t something I’d listen to without being able to see them. 😆

[@adamatincul2618]

They are sensational! True musicians together on one stage - it's priceless!

[@DarkSpy1981]

its just iconic when all three sing together, i just instant get a Gänsepelle (german Word for goose pelle)

[@lyletita]

omg! 3 of my favorite people in the world singing this outstanding song! Patti is a genious, and Bono plus Springteen are great!! I wish I could see a show like that more often. Because the night has become an anthem of love! Thank you!

[@davidbp4]

heyyyy therre, lyletita! yes to everything you expressed annnnd not sure if you've got Patti's ''twelve'' album of covers? amazing... she does stevie wonder, neil yung, the beatles, nirvana and others... this being one of my faves, she does Dylan right... annnnd i LOVE the photos!

[@Pedrob45923]

They're simply fantastic!

[@rachels9598]

Always love this by Patti back in the day!

[@pennyandjackwells8614]

The greatest trio , singing the greatest song. Excellent!

[@clarathiry3871]

oh my gosh just discovered this and I have goosebumps!!!

[@matthiasseitzinger7680]

Habe gerade das Buch "Just Kids" von Patti gelesen und mache jetzt einen Music Abend mit einem guten Gläschen Whisky. Sie ist phantastisch und hat so viel Kraft in ihrer Stimme. Tolle Lieder aber mein Lieblingslied ist immer noch "Frederick" ❤🎉😊

[@g.kivettcarol9915]

waaauw i get tears in my ey,s from this song....its amezing..... Bruce Springsteen is a legend 👏

[@ivoadamek5700]

Bests from the bests

[@nicholasnunes]

3:10 Love to see Larry singing too!

[@Matija.ludi.]

What energy... wow

[@riverhound9649]

The Boss brings it everytime

[@dorothykuveke1217]

I remember asking my music teacher why do we have to study music? . Her answer was we Have to learn to sing to praise the God Almighty 🙏🕊️. However people got greedy. Took it to next level. Knew there was a lot of money to be made and that's where it all started to falter 🕊️🌎🕊️ until Bono came along.👋 Then he made a rock b roll band. But behind it was going to be a sublime message about love,❤ God which we never want to talk about, and learning to live together in peace and harmony. This man has taken my breath away. I have waited so long for someone to come into my view and say all that's going on in.🌎 This world today has to stop. When children' start killing children with guns made for military causes, how bad is that ? The first time it occurred and Columbine we all are crying and blaming the parents and then it was laid to rest since then, I believe we've had at least four other incidents of children killing children and personal. See anything happening? No change in the government. No change with the people. Why?. When 911 came and the terrorists blew up my father's working place we still didn't surrender. Instead of changing who we were and what people hated about us, we want to go looking for a man ain't bin laden and put a dollar sign over his head to kill him. That took 10 years. Great progress 🌪️🌪️ What will it take for everyone to open up their eyes and say there's got to be a change and it has to happen now!! Bono knows it has to happen now and he is singing to send out the message to all of us and I hope we're all listening because if we don't, they'll be more overdoses of young 19-year-old young adults, they'll be more terrorism, there will be more rapes and murders and corrupt politicians. Illegal immigrants, drug cartels of that our leaders of our country are aware of. And was enough money or letting it happen It's endless how many bad situations we are in and we all just come home, sit in front of that TV and listen to whatever they're telling us. We have to tell 💯👿Ourselves it's time to make a change. One person at a time and Bono's doing just that. I bow down to Bono and the emEdge for trying so hard to get that message out there. I hope these people in our world 🌎understand and absorb what they are trying to do. Again God bless you and your family and in God I trust 🙏🕊️🌎 Amen.