Reaction To The Fly, U2 Elevation tour Boston | THE WOLF HUNTERZ REACTIONS

[@timsterrockstar]

In 2001 my favorite band was U2 and still is! When I saw that they were coming to my city I could not wait. After work, I headed over to the Bradley Center in Milwaukee WI which was a couple blocks away to find scalpers in the street 2 hours before the show and got a GA ticket for $15!!! Walked in and I hit the jackpot because I was front and center of that heart-shaped catwalk stage! To see the Edge and Bono a few feet from me was a night I will never forget. It was a religious experience! I got the 2001 Boston Live DVD when it was released and is still one of my favorite live performances caught on film. 20 cameras under director Hamish Hamilton who did a great job capturing the band at their best!

[@gamechanger6285]

Guys. I was there. I will never forget this show in my whole life. ❤ the best live band ever to me!

[@vespoint]

They are so epic live.

[@aarongrooms3558]

Forgot how good this live version was. I was at the providence RI show a few weeks atfer the boston show. Tremendous.

[@James-hd6ez]

​@@vespointBono the Genocide enabler and Israeli/ Ukrainian / America propagandist 😮

[@robertroot9863]

So good to share these memories with others. I wasn't in Boston but I was inside the heart/runway for the Tacoma Washington (near Seattle) performance during that tour. One of the finest nights of my life and a wonderful way to celebrate my best friend's birthday. I send my best to you.

[@Leprosita80]

Fans or not of U2, you gotta recognize this band makes the best live shows ever. 👌🏼 I still haven't seen something as awesome as their ZOO TV tour. That was mind blowing.

[@haroldlipschitz9301]

ZooTV and PopMart were the best live shows I have seen and I've been to hundreds of concerts

[@jamesdavison2927]

AS AWESOME AS THEY HAVE BEEN SINCE ZOO TV..........AS MANY TIMES MY MIND HAS BEEN BLOWN.SINCE ZOO TV........I MUST AGREE, NOTHING HAS TOPPED ZOO TV

[@Leprosita80]

@@haroldlipschitz9301 I've been in the PopMart, and it was quite impressive, but for me it wasn't even close to ZooTV, that was more than a music concert. Best show in history, IMO.

[@haroldlipschitz9301]

@@Leprosita80 I was fortunate to see the PopMart tour on the European leg. It was fantastic. A different atmosphere than ZooTV but the PopMart staging experience was WAY ahead of its time. ZooTV was just a 100% spectacle that was one of a kind

[@cryptozoomauler5505]

@@haroldlipschitz9301 yeah I saw the PopMart tour too, specifically the Death Valley show (Clemson University stadium in South Carolina) with Rage Against the Machine opening for them! And it was one of the best live shows I've seen aside from Prince and Webb Wilder. I put it above even Heart and I loved them live too.

[@Sean-Ireland]

This is the reason they continue to pack out stadiums after decades at the top, live they go to another level. Absolutely epic!!!!!!

[@bminturn]

This is not an original idea, but they really do play live better than they do in the studio.

[@FarsanLeo]

This is the best live performance of The Fly. Usually The Edge shares the vocals in the chorus, but this version is way much better than any other.

[@leonh.kalayjian6556]

Edge is amazing cause in the realm of rock guitarists, he’s not playing something super difficult but he’s in control of all the pedals and effects and knows how to play off everything and when to accentuate, when to raise the levels, when to ease off. He melds everything like a dj of fx.

[@bjornd9375]

he uses his effects like a painter

[@Даниял-и5м]

New U2’s Fan

[@stormstudios8281]

The way they changed up this arrangement and tuning for this tour was AMAZING!!! My FAV ALWAYS

[@MikePhillips-pl6ov]

People criticize U2 as being old has-beens, but usually folk who have never seen them live. U2 are and always have been a fantastic live act, with a unique sound. I first saw them live in 1984 and followed them through to the early 2000s. Not seen them in recent years but still a top live band. They make genuine anthems and epics.

[@MrJonnyblade]

It's done deliberately to prevent all those that know nothing from getting into the band U2 don't want pop concert tourists at their shows, so they make bland albums with many dumbed down tracks deliberately. They'll sell so the record company doesn't care. But I actually feel sorry for people that listened to this song on the album and haven't seen it performed live and thought it was just more monotonous U2 crap, and the same can be said of much of U2's entire catalogue. Listening to them live, there is a slight similarity to the recorded version , just enough so that you actually know what song you are listening to, but that's about as close as a live version of a U2 song gets to the recorded version

[@bcullen78]

I was at all three of these Boston shows! Every tour is an experience. Favorite song is Bad.

[@seangates1451]

I’ve seen them live six times. It’s always different but there’s always magic in the air. They can really transport you with their music and Bono’s really good at connecting with the audience. They also always have crazy stage sets that help turn a stadium or arena into an interactive art exhibit.

[@sublucky74]

I saw this show at Birmingham NEC in the UK. I wish I could go back there and be 27 again.

[@ILDomer17]

The performance of "Until the End of the World" from this dvd is amazing. You gotta see it.

[@TP42411]

The one from Slane Castle is better, the end of that song when Bono do his "Matador" on Edge, and scratching his guitar like a cat and then the guitar echoing in the end there, can remove the paint from the wall! Check that video out. As good as the Elevation tour versions of the ' End of the world ' ,I think i prefer the Zoo tv versions better, and I don't mean Sydney particularly, though its a good one too

[@MB1974youtube]

Love this live version. Very funky vibe to this take on the song.

[@stephenporter5076]

Bono had a near death incident a few years ago. After, while he was recovering, his doctor mentioned he was surprised at his vitals. Apparently their tests showed he had something like 130% lung capacity of a normal dude his size! He was born to sing for us.

[@awezman]

Why did Bono do that pose against the video screen? He was impersonating a fly on a wall( it's no secret at all).😂

[@TP42411]

It's is the most obvious pose in the world! Anybody who knows u2 understand

[@jco6528]

You should watch this entire show, it's life changing, especially the performance of Bad leading in to Where the Streets Have No Name. NBC cut away from the NBA finals to use that performance as the half time show live. Halftime was only Streets, but the lead in from the previous song BAD will give you chills on another level. The spirit was moving in the audience and you can feel it through the screen! At least I did the first time I watched.... the part where Bono is leaning in to the auidience again and someone is holding up a rose for him... omg, I had tears rolling down my face. That whole tour was other-worldly and healing, especially the shows just after 9/11. There are clips of the Madison Square Garden show in NY here on Utube a few weeks after the attacks and they invited the first responders to the show and even let them take over the stage at the end. It was unbelieveable.

[@remmers55]

The greatest live act ever always innovative never repeat

[@Brenmusic50]

Love this reaction 2 mesmerised people…..wonderful ❤

[@leannmiller7153]

I saw this tour at the Tacoma Dome. I’ve only seen U2 three times, but there is absolutely nothing like a U2 concert! It’s an unbelievable experience❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@talldarkviking]

We U2 fans love their gigs. Not just for new material... It's the performances of their catalogue of songs. Each one a virtual reimagining. Like the wondrous intro to this performance. Finished off with the 'fly' splattered against the screen ☺️

[@andrewfoster883]

Edge's guitar tone is so glorious in this

[@HMANDUDE]

The best that guitar solo running into the chorus. Epic

[@Anderson-j1x]

A melhor banda de rock do planeta👏🏻👏🏻❤️ sensacional!!!

[@KungfuElephant]

One of their greatest live performances. Edge absolutely phenomenal here. Best version of the fly by far

[@caseygm70]

I was there that night in Boston. My head exploded

[@ginafragata2947]

Just amazing ❤

[@yo_guillote]

u2 forever the best

[@jamesdavison2927]

Amen

[@ZORBATTACK]

Grande ROCK 🎵🎵🎤🎸🥁🥁 *THE FLY U2* *ACHTUNG BABY* 🇮🇪☘️🇮🇹 Spirito Irlandese uguale Spirito italiano 😊🎵😍😍 THE EDGE ADAM BONO LARRY... GIGANTI 😃

[@thetom73]

THIS is my favourite song ❤ Seen them live on this tour in Cologne, was one of the best concerts I've ever seen and boy,I've seen a lot

[@bjornd9375]

best version of this song, live it was breathtaking on tour, to me the best tour they ever did

[@thechad6594]

Longest time never understood why bono stopped on the wall like that, then it dawned on me Fly on the Wall 😂😂😂😂😂 Genius lol so many songs to Love The Fly for sure I play drums so this song is a lot of fun too play too.

[@Giggirl]

I saw this in Manchester, UK , my first U2 concert ❤🎶

[@bjornd9375]

i remember being on this tor and hearing the beginning, being able to sing it, without realizing the beginning was the fly, it was so impressive

[@brochagorda2847]

A esta banda no hay con que darle en vivo ! Vi decenas de conciertos pero estos tipos son realmente impresionantes , recuerdo que fui con una remera de los Stones pero tuve la necesidad de comprar una de U2 y ponerla por encima

[@Clearwater2408]

U2 released an “All that you can’t leave behind” for some 30th anniversary edition . It has all kinds of remixes etc. However this concert from the Fleet Centre in Bonson is on it in FULL. Get this version of the album Use your best headphones, you will ACTUALLY think you are at the concert. The sound mixing was so incredible. Kind Regards Andrew. Ps if you want a truly unbelievable experience of this concert. Find the DVD somewhere, get the best cinema home surround system you have, crank it up loud. I swear on my life, because I had it. You will think you are there.

[@jeffreydooley3745]

Epic!

[@kennyp9616]

Such a unique song and sound..and still fresh

[@The_Great_Went]

Always been the highlight of that particular concert IMO.

[@brucedickinson12]

Until the end of the world another banger

[@joeb.evrythngEclectic5571]

Every Artist is a Cannibal, every poet is a thief.... Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@paulmillar3162]

Absolutely love this version!!!!!!

[@annaconway7009]

Bono held my hand!😍🤝

[@joeb.evrythngEclectic5571]

the best live version of The Fly

[@woodyheywood8792]

I've said it before...I'll say it again...."The Most Genuine Reaction Channel" on the Planet...Seriously!

[@cryptozoomauler5505]

This is the best version of the song I've yet heard! Love it. Are you doing "Sunday Bloody Sunday" by any chance?

[@u2hitman]

PLEASE PLEASE DO A REACTION TO THE OPENING OF THE ZOOTV SHOW IN SYDNEY!!!! Zoo station. The best concert tour there has been to date!

[@htown1475]

Achtung Baby is such an underrated album! One of my favorites!

[@alessandrocorucci799]

It's not underrated... On the contrary it Is considered One of the most important album of all time and the third masterpiece of U2 ( the First Is 'The unforgettable Fire' 1984 and the second Is 'the Joshua tree' 1987...)

[@ars4455]

what a frontman

[@lavitaebella3174]

Paris 87 with or without you the best performance ever

[@PhilBurles]

Biggest band on the planet

[@justincredible.]

No one does it like U2 does!!

[@talldarkviking]

RECOMMENDATION U2 - MISS SARAJEVO - MILAN - 2005 Bono's incredible operatic performance!

[@ThierryCaugnon]

Mon groupe préféré avec Coldplay et Mylène Farmer ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@stevenhayes859]

they should totally react to the U2 song , Far Away, So Close from that same concert.

[@andubh9360]

You mean Stay (faraway so close)?

[@stevenhayes859]

@@andubh9360 ah yes. You are correct

[@justincredible.]

ALL other bands eat your hearts out! THIS IS HOW IT IS DONE!!!!!!!!!!

[@feredge78]

Sorry to reply your comment but it is the best way to describe it: "This is the best live performance of The Fly. Usually The Edge shares the vocals in the chorus, but this version is way much better than any other."

[@JMMAN26SI]

You asked why is he frozen up against the screen ...he's the Fly on the wall , a man will rise and man will fall like a fly on a wall ....

[@raulvillasenor9360]

Nobody like U2 like Bono never .....🤟🖤😎♨️⚡🇲🇽

[@fredvelez7703]

why did Bono grab the wall and stay still at the end? Like a Fly on a Wall!

[@MUSiC-world-20986]

He (Bono) sung "We could have it all" like 10/11 years BEFORE Adele used it to the chorus for her song "Rolling In The Deep". And he did it BETTER

[@MUSiC-world-20986]

1:08-1:59 goosebumps

[@Kf-hq3bf]

Hi there. You should react last night on earth mexico 1997 👍

[@NabilBelmo-s2n]

Kite

[@gerryrafferty7500]

U2 changed a country radically almost alone , when this came ou Ireland in poverty emigration your only hope , now we the richest most liberal stable democracy in Europe and it’s a lot to do. With U2 ok to be cool and proud to be Irish seen this tour in 6 cities

[@lobeznoblancoesp]

Another U2 good performance: Exit, Rattle and Hum version.

[@chaseme65]

Im always torn which performance of The Fly is my favorite …this one or ZooTV…both amazing.

[@mrchfrn6066]

He’s staying still ‘cause he’s a Fly on the wall

[@celticwolf1896]

Good to see you react to The Fly, I like this reworking of the song but prefer the Zoo TV Tour version. This was the first single from Achtung Baby which was a huge departure from their previous sound and image. In the 80's the band was viewed as po-faced earnest musicians which some in the media translated as standoffish and arrogant. Bono's reaction to this was to create the character of The Fly who was an egotistical rock star and they revelled in the rock star lifestyle. I'm sure Bono referred to themselves as "four jerks in a limo" to make fun of the absurdity of their big rock band position. The band said that Achtung Baby was the "sound of four men chopping down The Joshua Tree" which is their most successful album. The new sound and image alienated some of their fans but the band felt they needed to explore something new as they would probably call it a day if they kept down the same path.

[@Slamnationsbiscuit]

Jeff, goldblum or Vincent Price. I think that was the other fly. I could be wrong but definitely. Jeff goldblum

[@motodork]

Honestly you should check out their performance of Bad at Live Aid.

[@niksta007a]

Yep, brilliant too

[@WizardOfOss]

My very first concert was from this tour, in Köln though. Amazing! And this song sure was one of the highlights! And even when they are just humans, it did feel kinda special seeing Bono just a few meters in front of you. Pure charisma! Have seen them several more times since, but at some point the magic was gone, Bono with his messiah complex has just gotten annoying. But glad I've still seen the good version of him.

[@jamesdavison2927]

It's funny that others said the."messiah complex " thing regarding him on the tour you.loved him in Why??? He's always had it HOWEVER .......I do agree that during the last few tours he's gotten more politically overt, to the point of being annoying at times

[@WizardOfOss]

@@jamesdavison2927 you might be right, and it being my very first ever live concert (which obviously was a pretty overwhelming experience) might have skewed my perception. It didn't bother me at the time, and their show still rocked, while at later concerts I sometimes got the feeling Bono was talking more than he was singing....

[@jamesdavison2927]

​@@WizardOfOss😊

[@raulvillasenor9360]

Please please react to at the same concert ....Until the end of the world live ....is really epic, and theme to Gone live

[@shaundgb7367]

Amused he stays in that position at the end after all that running around in a leather jacket, just to look like a fly on the wall at the end.

[@annaconway7009]

🪰

[@KokeMenendez]

More videos on my channel, U2 Forever

[@guitartalk999]

Watch mysterious ways live in Sydney ZooTV!!!!!!!!!!!! U2222222

[@WalterAndrade-z5k]

React use my voice Evanescence pleeeeeeese

[@StevenBreault-o2f]

I'm not a big U2 fan, as a matter of fact, I think they might be the most overrated band ever, but Edge is a brilliant guitarist

[@petschmann]

Unfortunately the last good album of these irish guys!

[@Sean-Ireland]

Not entirely true as the multi award winning album All That You Can't Leave Behind which the above tour was based around also had many incredible tunes in it

[@petschmann]

@@Sean-Ireland Only my opinion, Sir!

[@brochagorda2847]

Quizás como desarmar una bomba atómica del 2005 para acá muchos grises

[@andreacosentino4645]

unfortunatly he sings like shit since the mid 90's, but i will always be a crazy fan of the rest of the band, unique style !!

[@Josh77600]

I thought he sounded great during a lot of shows in Elevation, vertigo and 360 tour. Less power but good technique.

[@knutg]

@@Josh77600 Totally agree!

[@MrJonnyblade]

A guy who's put his voice through what he's put his voice through over almost 50 years is sure gonna struggle at times. But does it really matter ? Rock fans are not paying to watch Pavorotti, they're paying for the atmosphere, the message in the lyrics rather than them being on point perfect all the time.

[@GTO-g8h-r2d]

Suzi Travis got to go see you next time Love you both G. T.O