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

[@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

[@kat_a_bru]

Patti really inspires me to be myself no matter what anyone thinks

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@kimbarnett619]

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

[@jameswhitney2450]

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

[@fabiopaolobarbieri2286]

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

[@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.

[@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...

[@missymissymiss5192]

Patti steals the stage with those vocals. So powerful.

[@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

[@dmd911disp]

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

[@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.

[@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 ...

[@hughbarton5743]

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

[@paulhaffern4734]

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

[@andreeaetdidierbenetti9309]

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

[@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

[@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

[@reinermaurer892]

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

[@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

[@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

[@danielrau2438]

Has to be the greatest live performance ever

[@n.b.9776]

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

[@m.wadelaura3614]

I was there! U2+ Springsteen+Smith= LOVE

[@buckeyedad57]

I’m green with envy

[@scotteckert3110]

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

[@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

[@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

[@urazsoktay5275]

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

[@joelpleutret4351]

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

[@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]

😂👍😘

[@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.

[@evlin10]

Jesus what a sound …what a performance. Chills

[@1JDS4U]

Dang dang dang!!!!!! 💜

[@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

[@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

[@ali_littlemoments7563]

U2+ Springsteen+Smith= LOVE

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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

[@allenbarbato4528]

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

[@mc76]

This gives me chills.

[@karencarvalhos]

This song is a masterpiece

[@lawsonransom8318]

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

[@IceCream-ym2bq]

Huh lol ​@@lawsonransom8318

[@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!

[@mikeb1617]

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

[@ellenward2120]

Bruce Springsteen is a legend 👏

[@evelynbaron2004]

Yes

[@andreeaetdidierbenetti9309]

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

[@hitty9]

now go back to sleep

[@susannebemis3311]

so is Patti

[@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 🌌 💙

[@adamatincul2618]

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

[@gwynmorris7199]

oh wow.. I have always LOVED this song - this was a treat, loved it..

[@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??

[@boblowney]

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

[@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.

[@FightingSheep1]

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

[@dudedjv]

this must have been EXCESSIVELY epic to experience in person

[@williamwallace9427]

NO DOUBT

[@lynknott1234]

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

[@IlCaddozzo90]

this song has incredible strength even after so many years!

[@Kam10129]

Omg..all 3 of them gives me the chills everytime I hear it..may be blessed

[@777marylou]

A few idols! Wow! Love this song and the man that wrote the lyrics and the woman that wrote the words. Because the Night!!!!! Lovin' it.

[@MrCitalo]

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

[@theresaryan6440]

I nearly cried! The energy and passion is incredible! Thank you for sharing xx

[@colingeddes5821]

Happy tears. Yeah a spellbinding performance. Bruce always gives 100 per cent.

[@deepakkumarsingh9617]

What an amazing song! Just getting fresher every time you listen to it!

[@elaanfaun]

Patti, it always belongs to us.

[@marzialavaroni3623]

I do really appreciate the way they respect each other. They do not Scream to prevail the other voices even of the Song the same tune. Chapeu.

[@michaelreidperry3256]

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

[@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

[@garyherbert319]

Bruce fighting with his guitar again! 😆

[@jackringo9878]

BRRUUUUUCE playing his song together with Patty. WOW. BRUUUUUCCE

[@Pedrob45923]

They're simply fantastic!

[@g.kivettcarol9915]

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

[@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.

[@fd9447]

There have been so many great rock n' roll songs these past seven decades, but part of what makes this special is the life it has taken on over the years. It's a Patti Smith song. It's a Bruce song. Personally, my favorite version is actually 10,000 Maniacs but I'm so grateful Bruce played it the last time I saw him live.

[@Osagerafe]

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

[@joninwakey4099]

i'm speechless. Brilliant.

[@usafis-al3228]

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

[@marcelaostra2717]

Geniální spojení tří emotivních,skvělých zpěváků!Emoce,energie a soudržnost se valí z pódia ❤

[@clarathiry3871]

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

[@andreaspessoacousin]

LYRICS: Take me now, baby, here as I am Pull me close, try and understand Desire is hunger, is the fire I breathe Love is a banquet on which we feed Come on now, try and understand The way I feel when I'm in your hands Take my hand, come undercover They can't hurt you now Can't hurt you now, can't hurt you now Because the night belongs to lovers Because the night belongs to love Because the night belongs to lovers Because the night belongs to us Have I doubt when I'm alone Love is a ring, the telephone Love is an angel disguised as lust Here in our bed until the morning comes Come on now, try and understand The way I feel under your command Take my hand as the sun descends They can't touch you now Can't touch you now, can't touch you now Because the night belongs to lovers Because the night belongs to love Because the night belongs to lovers Because the night belongs to us With love we sleep With doubt the vicious circle Turns and burns Without you, oh, I cannot live Forgive, the yearning burning I believe it's time, too real to feel So touch me now, touch me now, touch me now Because the night belongs to lovers Because the night belongs to love Because the night belongs to lovers Because the night belongs to us Because tonight there are two lovers If we believe, in the night we trust Because the night belongs to lovers Because the night belongs to love Because the night belongs to lovers Because the night belongs to love 'Cause we believe tonight we're lovers 'Cause we believe, in the night we trust Because the night belongs to lovers

[@scottsmith4197]

God damn that's brilliant.

[@dankippert2677]

All I can say is wow, wow wow, wow, so much talent on one stage amazing

[@rachels9598]

Always love this by Patti back in the day!

[@Lenabook]

If you listen to these 3, you know how good music sounds like

[@SunFlower3Happy]

Excellent combo of great artists, so amazing, brilliant !!

[@vaiosan775]

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

[@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

[@arthurinuk]

That song is so very special, and this presentation is putting tears in my eyes by the middle 8.

[@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..."!!!

[@DanielBacaMaker]

The CROWD! It didn't matter what they sang. The Crowd just drowned them out. SOOOOOO Iconic

[@FiveFigsDigital]

This song took two takes. It was the most professional adjustment I had ever witnessed. With no break, "1.2.3.4!" and right back into it. Patti was so joyous and grateful and the crowd was cluelessly overjoyed. Some times it pays to be in the room.

[@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078]

I have heard that story so many times and I’ve tried to find video of it because it fascinated me. But I don’t think footage exists. From what I understand, it just didn’t sound right the first time? Were you there?

[@FiveFigsDigital]

@@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078 It didn't quite sound right the second time, either. It was a Frankenstein edit.

[@FiveFigsDigital]

@@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078 The footage exists. They don't want you to see it. It was quite funny. No one onstage seemed upset or surprised.

[@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078]

@@FiveFigsDigital Oh wow. So basically what you’re saying is it’s kind of like when musicians put out a concert DVD or download for sale with video and they use two or three shows to pull from so they can have a few fallbacks for screw ups or mishaps? Except here they did it in back to back songs.. and went right into the second song without missing a beat?? That’s wild. I wish I could have gone to that show. The only other show in music history that had that level of talent start to finish was probably Live Aid.

[@FiveFigsDigital]

@@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078 I had tickets to LiveAid, too.

[@mariobecerra4452]

That prechorus always gets me!👌🏼

[@rachelhawkins2127]

Just came across this on KZbin! Wow, they all look like they are having so much fun! Would have LOVED to see more of LMJ....he was really enjoying himself....singing along and rockin’ out....don’t get to see that very often! ❤️🥁❤️

[@feliciatrahan3675]

I've been blessed to see springsteen and the e street band 4 times and he put in 150 percent

[@BENjamin3931]

Excellent combo of great artists, so amazing.

[@yvonnetew5112]

Totally awesome.privileged to see such amazing artists together.. moments like this are rarely seen..

[@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.

[@deeanna5814]

Love them all💕💕💕. But Bruce, no words

[@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.

[@sunrajah]

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