U2 - Love Is Blindness (Edge’s Solo Performance)

[@DontLookAtTheTurtle]

Edge broke two strings recording the solo for the studio version, he poured all his emotion over his divorce into those notes. This version sounds like him looking back at past experiences instead, wiser and more collected. I love it.

[@ryankristoff6399]

I've always stated that as one of the most overlooked solos ever. Just from pure emotion.

[@SureshKumar-xm6fm]

He almost sounds like Bono

[@ianduggan4382]

Edge was the frontman at one point early on... Fantastic artist as is his brother Dick☘️

[@joermnyc]

Context: Edge never breaks strings… but he did for this song (Bono wrote this song because he saw his friend was in pain.)

[@parkjamesshaw3189]

Great fuckin call AMF

[@MarkStringsMusic]

The legendary Edge

[@noradosmith]

Edgendary

[@carletoncandis635]

David Evans aka The Edge

[@wanderalmeida9584]

Living Legend! Greetings from Brazil.

[@earledaniels4539]

The Edge is very talented. Not only is he a great guitarist but his voice is incredible. This is why U2s vocal harmonies are so good.

[@chachaleri]

This performance makes me mourn the lack of solo work from him. Such a brilliant musician, he brings something different to the table when he is the focus

[@giovannifurnari8668]

Edge is my favourite guitarist of all time.❤ Simply a genius.

[@mcphisto85]

One of U2's best lyrics. "love is clockworks/cold steel/fingers too numb to feel/squeeze the handle/blow out the candle/blindness" Pure gold.

[@Happyheretic2308]

mcphisto85 the setting off of a bomb. Those of us who lived through the IRA campaigns of the 1980s are a bit less sanguine.

[@peterking4687]

mcphisto85 what an album finale.. them 3 final songs best ending to an album ever..

[@horsemanpit8812]

Kerie Receveur It’s a reference to suicide, by gun, because of infidelity. Nothing to do with the IRA.

[@krmeegs]

@@horsemanpit8812 where did you read this?

[@Happyheretic2308]

@@horsemanpit8812 bollards, pet.

[@billg3356]

Edge has always an amazing voice. It's similar enough to Bono's to compliment it, yet has it's own unique quality. I've always said I'd pay good money to see Edge and Larry Mullen do a stripped down set of U2 songs. Just an acoustic guitar, some bongos and Edge's voice.

[@KLRGT500KR]

His acoustic guitar playing in this video is amazing. Simple riff and a solo, but so incredibly emotional and effective. Truly one of the greatest guitarists of all times.

[@nightlover5194]

No

[@nickkabbabe1953]

@@nightlover5194 The man is a one off and his band has more good songs than virtually any other in history.

[@javiceres]

Night Lover But he’s one of the most influential guitarists ever. By far. As simple and easy as his playing is. The most influential in the last 40 years. Ask people like Tim Pierce, who’s recorded on literally thousand of sessions for most of the “royalty of pop” out there, from Michael Jackson or Crowded house to Adele. The cultural impact of The Edge’s approach to guitar is immense, and one of the few departs from blues based guitar playing. As much is I love Jimi, Jimmy, Beck, SRV and respect Zappa, Van Halen, Eric Johnson... I admire the musical language that the Edge developed with the constraint of not approaching playing guitar like it had been up to 1980.

[@ClaraPezzini]

Why doesn't he sings more often on his own? His voice is absolutely beautiful!

[@ClaraPezzini]

Well, you're right. But I still would like him to sing alone more often

[@jude999]

His pop sang in the Welsh Choir. Edge sings lead on Seconds on the War album and Van Diemen's Land on Rattle Hum.

[@godillot1774]

Dyonisos

[@doppelkeksdude]

I love his short parts in stuck in a moment and miracle drug.

[@onitsed-]

Clara Pezzini yes, why doesn't do something like numb? Anything He can't replace Bono in any way Of course in performance sense

[@maraj8215]

A beautiful performance. The Edge has a great talent, he's one of a kind. His voice and Bono's are pretty much alike. Thanks God there are artists like him and bands like U2.

[@pandorasrevelations9873]

It certainly helps with blending!

[@CallMeBabsx]

I could sit and listen to Edge play the guitar and sing all day long and I really do not care who knows it.

[@sineadduggan5713]

me too and in fact in my spare time I do.

[@fishyprincessx]

He has the voice of an angel

[@gentleeyes]

This song has been haunting me for years. This version is beautiful and makes me see TE differently.

[@Odysseusful]

+coffeescup Yes, this version is more haunting, more raw. The emotions come alive, although the album version does offer something too. The haunting of the voice here is to be found in the sound of the song...

[@edwardhartwig2896]

This version haunts like a sad lullaby. The album version reminds me on an operas end.

[@gentleeyes]

Perfect description. They both touch me deeply. This version is the quiet feelings late at night that pass in a whisper, but feel just as intense.

[@consunn2810]

The Edge wrote this song when his first wife left him.That's why the sorrow sounds so authentic..it is.

[@hollymourant9268]

I agree. It is beautiful. My favorite version of the song

[@sjsphotog]

One of my fave U2/songs of all time. Love love love. I didnt know it was Edge that sang this all this time! wow. he sounds exactly like Bono on this song!

[@rogermahajan7586]

What an amazing guitarist and what an an amazing song writer and singer (yes, he co-wrote this song since this song is about his 1990 divorce). So much emotions with a simple acoustic guitar.

[@melrensckit]

They separated in 1990 but didn't divorce til 1996 - because it was ot legal in Reland til 1995.

[@Thaitanium73]

Roger Mahajan The song was wrote by Bono in 1988 and was going to feature on Rattle and Hum but the shelved it. It was the pulled back out by Bono in 1990 while The Edge was having problems with his wife and that's when they recorded it.

[@michaelr00ney]

Like many of their songs, there's a double meaning. It's a song about both emotional violence, and terrorism. The lyrics about a parked car, clockwork and cold steel, death without a call or warning, are about car bombs.

[@ianevans3790]

NO WORDS ..JUST AN ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE FROM EDGE HERE...I SALUTE YOU SIR EDGE

[@michaelsmulik]

One of my fave U2 lyrics. Works well as a poem too.

[@catlines400]

Absolutely beautiful. Very heartfelt. He's a magnificent singer. Love his voice. Reaches into my soul

[@flmoseley8141]

One of the all time great musicians.

[@DanielVerberne]

Wow. I'm not familiar with U2's work (almost unimaginable I know, given their prominence), but as a guitarist I've been quite aware of Edge's innovative playing. I just didn't realise how beautiful his voice was/is. Incredibly impressive.

[@nickkabbabe1953]

ZOO TV Live version of this song is unbelievably good. Honestly you are truly missing out by being unfamiliar with U2 as they have so many great songs. Achtung Baby is the album this song is off; and it just may be U2's best album. Each song is amazing.

[@matthewclay6535]

*U2 WAR is my all-time favorite album* "Drowning Man" is one of the most powerful songs ever created!@@nickkabbabe1953

[@robertd8351]

I think it is the 1st time that I hear the Edge sing. Beautiful.

[@Crimsonphilosophy]

I always loved his voice too. Especially on Rattle and Hum. Why not just have one track on the next U2 album with Edge singing and his guitar.

[@claytondemenezescosta538]

Funk

[@ChrisR_68]

Crimsonphilosophy I always think that myself, he sang Numb on Zooropa. But that was a good good while ago. Also I think, would he ever do a solo album. He did the soundtrack on the film captive . A lot of famous guitar players so some solo stuff, John Fruciante don't know how to spell that !! And others but he maybe just wants to remain in a band with them all being best mates so that's probably why

[@gabbiefox4395]

Just give him like three or four albums. ill be okay with that.

[@deborahannterrell]

Van Diemen's Land was sang by The Edge alone (2nd song on album Rattle and Hum)

[@EdwardKovach-v7y]

God touched him with amazing musical talent ✊- 5 time concert veteran of U2

[@vikefan02]

Timeless and brilliant

[@JohnOrbit]

Such a talented and beautiful man with a beautiful voice.

[@AmyEdwards1986]

Such a lovely voice he has. I so wish he could perform solo during one the U2 shows. ♥

[@melissab2339]

The Edge's stellar performance gives this song a completely different, more sombre feel. Just beautiful.

[@maryjames8145]

Edge is the most underrated guitarist but an absolute gem in the hiding. His guitar playing oozes a passion that nobody can beat. Simply love him ❤️❤️❤️

[@liamelias4146]

such a deep and powerful song beautifully sung by an amazing musician

[@liamelias4146]

and he sings it with such sorrow

[@vanessavilca]

Simplicity is what I love most about this video.

[@lenaalbritton3331]

I have loved U2 since 81 and they get better as time goes by. Fell madly in love with this song since I do love dirge!! Passion oozes with chord and vocal sound.

[@pablotorres4674]

Just Perfect... Simple, beauty and intimal performance... Its so much of him in this cover...

[@pablotorres4674]

I mean personal... that was i wanted to say

[@amanda.2416]

What cover? It's his OWN song!

[@carlofederico]

Edge is a poet ...

[@courtneyritter6095]

charly ...and a cutie😻

[@nadineremaut8548]

Vrai un véritable poète ,fantastique

[@deplorableaussie6749]

The most criminally underrated musician on the planet ....past & Present .

[@nickkabbabe1953]

Amen. David Evans is definitely one of my all time favourite musicians; super talented.

[@deplorableaussie6749]

@@nickkabbabe1953 Yeo , he sure is . A class act who carries himself with a quiet dignity

[@cietai9843]

He's criminally overrated though...

[@deplorableaussie6749]

@@cietai9843 your criminally insane

[@fastica]

I wouldn't say that the guitar player from one of the most popular bands in the world is underrated.

[@adeodatopiazzanicolai1512]

The EDGE is on the edge of musical perfection as close as a human can reach perfection. I remain amazed and stupefied by his virtuosity. Thank man ...

[@craighowell1167]

U2 are simply the best of all time .

[@lonkylaine]

True in a sense that they are the band with the most longevity able to keep great quality in their work. I'd say they are the best band on the long time. The Stones were done after 20 years.

[@oktovrios]

What an amazing song! I love it!!! And Edge's voice so sweet!

[@mes1980]

His voice is a real surprise. I recall the track “ numb” and only knew him vocally for that

[@deborahannterrell]

love, love, love this! The Edge has a very beautiful voice. i love hearing him talk, sing and play guitar. Ty for sharing this

[@juliajonesmakeupartist6252]

Love this performance so good ❤

[@juliajonesmakeupartist6252]

Sounds almost like bono

[@mattconnor8677]

My favorite song from Achtung Baby. This version is KILLER.

[@davidjohn5791]

never heard the edge sing on his own before, this is fantastic give us more please.

[@ronbrasil]

The voice, sounds great. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@evelynnichols2178]

Guitar work is absolutely beautiful, as is the guitar. Thank you so much for the music.

[@SnowCherie]

I can't even emote clearly about this only ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ x a gazillion. I sat my ma down today to watch it and she's one of these ppl who never shuts up and I don't think she even breathed from first to last note. I don't think I've ever heard her go so silent in my life, totally under Edge's spell. Just beyond beautiful and amazing and breaks my heart (in a good way) on every watch or listen. God bless ya Edge the world is a bit of a better place for you being in it x

[@jussarapaixao]

Edge é um cara extremamente musical e muito generoso, por isso que o u2 sempre nos surpreende a cada performance. Cada trabalho que é apresentado pela banda é feito com muito carinho e responsabilidade e é isso que faz do U2 a maior e melhor banda do planeta. A generosidade musical fala além da vaidade!Isso é que torna esta banda ser perene para nós que somos fãs. “Amo demais da conta esta banda, Sô”

[@telgarsandseeker2587]

I have always appreciated the lack of Ego battle in U2. They are all U2, all 4. This is the strength of U2. Unity. And Music.

[@robertsheph8858]

This is my favorite version of this song. Especially having seen the movie and knowing the back story. I don't know how he holds it together.

[@carmelolopez2550]

Genius!!!

[@corwinjkabuki]

It's amazing how much he sounds like Bono. Edge is the man!

[@19raulmu]

La voz de the edge no solo es espectacular como voz principal, sino tambien posee una segunda natural en los coros

[@KremIsis]

the complicated reason I'm listening to this right now. I was listening to Amy Winehouse "I heard love is blind" (a title that always reminds me of this amazing tune, that I particularly love)…and all comments were so full of anger against someone it shocked me. No respect at all for the artist, so I decided to turn on this track to read the comments. Really. Just to read something nice about a great artist. Music should be about this. Love. Passion. Commitment. Thank you for this amazing piece of your soul, man. Love to all U2 fans.

[@redletter2008]

He really is a fine singer. U2 should have had at least one Edge lead vocal per album.

[@AndorSolymos]

I am speechless...

[@shawngraham672]

Simple perfection. Edge is the heart of U2.

[@forlayo]

So beautiful voice, so well played.. there're no words to express the quality of your work, dude; thanks, honestly thanks for everything.

[@dinaisabelmautinomaguina8911]

The great the edge ... what a wonderful voice, what mastery in the guitar ... what a beautiful song ..... greetings from Peru !

[@rickcar94]

U2 - Love Is Blindness (Edge's Solo Performance) Lyrics Love is blindness, I don't wanna see Won't you wrap the night Around me Oh, my love Love is blindness. In a parked car In a crowded street, You see your love Made complete. Thread is ripping The knot is slipping. Love is blindness. Love is clockworks, And it's cold steel Fingers too numb to feel Squeeze the handle Blow out the candle Blindness Love is blindness I don't wanna see Won't you wrap the night Around me Oh my love Blindness A little death Without mourning No call No Warning Baby, a dangerous idea... That almost makes...sense Love is drowning In a deep well All the secrets And no one to tell Take the money Honey Blindness Love is blindness, I don't wanna see Won't you wrap the night Around me Oh, my love Blindness

[@lindacassidy2562]

People can judge you People can love you People can hate you Blind is the heart that hurts you BInd is the heart that wouldn't let go Love is the most sacred place It's your heart that feels everything no justification required From a spiritual place God lives within And nobody can take that away It sets you free And opens your heart into a new dimension where love is pure and honest HEARTFELT ❤

[@luizasunset6571]

perfect! He has a very young voice!👍👍👍

[@eguzkiez847]

BRAVO THE EDGE Una canción y ejecución de la misma muy perfecta en tempo y forma de acompañarla con la guitarra donde The Edge es un maestro.

[@nicholasjenkins4031]

Goosebumps love this song

[@francescadellavecchia3285]

Great The Edge🎸🎤

[@faisalsheikh3291]

Amazing solo performance and amazing acoustic guitar solo. This song is about The Edge's divorce so you can see his emotions in there. The Edge oozes talent in everything. He is one of the greatest guitarist, a great song writer, composer, pianist and also vocalist.

[@ALLNAMESAREALLREADYT]

in a parked car, in a crowded street... I was in their concert in 92', I remember the exact moment when this song started and I will never forget it

[@dwaynedeslatte2957]

So do I April 7th, 1992 Houston...just so powerful

[@phildavies7666]

'one' driving in a back street in Berlin in early 1992

[@annevanlith8730]

Edge's voice doesn't compare to Bono's voice. This voice is stable and he sings so very musically . He is never out of tune , sings lines , legato's . He is a wonderful musician.

[@leofinanciamentoleo9813]

SIMPLISMENTE ESPETACULAR!!!COMO E BOM OUVIR MUSICA DE ALTA QUALIDADE!!!JAH BLEESSSS

[@seanachiescourt6659]

that moment when a guitar player sings better than most contemporary artists

[@chariotreign]

Dead on.

[@Tbone-kp4ok]

That's because he's Welsh

[@Tbone-kp4ok]

@Tomos Snow born to a Welsh family in England both his parents are Welsh.

[@georgedoyle7971]

Seanachie's Court The Irish and Welsh musical influences is clearly a brilliant combination. Great and surprising performance vocally from the Edge. The acoustic guitar sounded really beautiful as well.

[@robtyman4281]

True! The Edge has got a great voice....I'd never heard him sing before....how???? He should sing more often. Maybe get Bono to share more of the singing on any future U2 albums (assuming there will be more to come?). Btw, not saying Bono shouldn't sing lol, just that when you have a guitarist who's got a good voice, you should use him more to support both you the lead singer, and a particular song.

[@elibero73]

Que voz tan dulce, hermosa interpretación, me encanta esta canción, mi admiración a Mr The Edge ❤️

[@yesithcuba3875]

Que hermosa interpretación querido Edge!!!!

[@elizabetharmstrong3205]

Your voice sounds beautiful the Edge.

[@tonka2211]

Nothing can't beat this version!

[@pncwho]

Very, very nice! Beautiful acoustic song. Happy Birthday, Edge!

[@kengibbens5059]

fookin deadly, the edge!

[@MrObiwan1]

A master at work :)

[@themusicofthenight7691]

Am I the only person that think that his voice is like Bono's voice? they are similar...

[@tproskyebo8005]

+The Music of The Night That's why they harmonize so well.

[@themusicofthenight7691]

+tpro skyebo yeah 😍

[@ericnathanguel]

+The Music of The Night Yeah, even Bono says people confuse their two voices a lot of times.

[@themusicofthenight7691]

+Eric Guel Really?😄 I didn't know it

[@ipsurvivor]

+The Music of The Night They have a similar vocal range. The Edge's voice is a little thinner. Larry Mullen can actually sing also but he rarely does. He sang a drinking song acapella in a concert in Philly I saw back in the early 90's.

[@raquelhewson9243]

Essa não é a voz de um homem... É a voz de um ANJO 👼

[@xavia7809]

La voz y el tono son casi idénticos a bono es fantástico , sin duda los mejores , personalmente para mi siempre lo han sido

[@valeriemaman7256]

I love so when he's singing,from 2 seconds to numb and all in between, I'm fan🙇🙇🙇🙇🎸🎸🎸🎸😍😍😍😍😍it's so beautiful

[@jhundlc977]

Simply “Amazing”

[@amandaelkins1002]

I love his voice🔥

[@joethelionjoethelion]

The Edge can do no wrong. Love his vocals!

[@miriampia2158]

I thought he did a really nice job but feel shocked by how similar his voice seemed to Bono's....blending the energy. Maybe that was more him on many songs than I had even realized?! Music is so mysterious to those of us who are uninitiated.

[@joeno6703]

Excellent guitariste et excellent chanteur! Thanks!

[@jean-sebastiengauthier4967]

Amazing song. Got teared eye.

[@theedge6387]

The best guitarist😍

[@parkjamesshaw3189]

THE MAN WHO GAVE US OUR FIRST JOB AND TRIES TO KEEP US IN IT EVERYDAY ON DRUMS LARRY MULLEN JR

[@guilhermealbino8737]

unbelievable!

[@joaootaviosilveiraflores3916]

adorei

[@sonnyfausel4386]

he sounds like how bono did 25 years ago.

[@carmenvasconcelos2194]

+Sonny Fausel yes, but Bono's voice has kind of "aged", which is totally understandable after years and years performing.

[@ipsurvivor]

+Carmen Vasconcelos Also Bono's voice has been greatly effected by the fact that he smokes... Which his why he sounded more clear on the earlier records. You can start to hear the smoking around The Joshua Tree and it was very noticeable by Achtung Baby.

[@melrensckit]

Cigarettes and alcohol also play a part.

[@neilpeartspurplenose8739]

The edge used to smoke,too.Not sure if he still does.

[@shonnamay8331]

My thoughts exactly!!!

[@poemsandplaypieces]

A quiet, humble genius. So talented. I absolutely love his singing voice.

[@shammar2463]

simply magical. life expressing itself through this unique artist

[@lucasmeier8085]

Edge's voice and skills are really underrated !!😳

[@burnningbridges]

For those who disliked this beautiful soul and the loveliness of his voice… you have no soul.

[@michaelmaterne]

But so much!

[@jiujitsu94]

Very sad song. Reminds me of a previous marriage, where my wife was an alcoholic that was having an affair. We got divorced, and I felt there was no more hope. Years later, I met the love of my life. Got married to my new wife a few years ago. I love life now.

[@revolutionunderground]

This past weekend, on Sunday night, May 29th 2022, I found "my" person on the couch (that was a gift from my family) with another person, wearing only a blanket, with clothes on the floor. This brings me here.

[@IndianChristFollower]

@@revolutionunderground hope you’re doing fine, life goes on. What goes around comes around, let go and move on. Life is beautiful without trash in life 😃

[@IndianChristFollower]

@@revolutionunderground I’ve been in a similar situation, it’ll be alright 👍🏽

[@gahan101]

I'm happy you found your way to love again. There's always hope 🙂

[@pjamesvee2869]

This is exquisite. Love my Edge. Beautiful vocal, heartfelt delivery, handsome, calm, ethereal.

[@emilyjohnson8808]

His voice is like his playing just so ridiculously beautiful!!

[@amortentiasorciere1353]

Love is blindness I don't want to see Won't you wrap the night Around me Oh my heart Love is blindness In a parked car In a crowded street You see your love Made complete Thread is ripping The knot is slipping Love is blindness Love is clockworks And cold steel Fingers too numb to feel Squeeze the handle Blow out the candle Love is blindness Love is blindness I don't want to see Won't you wrap the night Around me Oh my love Blindness A little death Without mourning No call And no warning Baby...a dangerous idea That almost makes sense Love is drowning In a deep well All the secrets And no one to tell Take the money Honey Blindness Love is blindness I don't want to see Won't you wrap the night Around me Oh my love Blindness

[@brinkhost]

More of this! The Edge is a great singer :)

[@marcioribeiro7861]

Amazing....simplesmente fantástico.

[@vittoriagargiulo3941]

My absolute love...The Edge...

[@karolsaintcroix6002]

Wow♥️♥️♥️

[@soniabahisoriano6675]

Magnífico. 🎼🎵🎶✍👏👏👏❤✍