U2 - Sarajevo, Bosnia And Herzegovina 23-September-1997 (Full Concert With Enhanced Audio)

[@kittys95]

I was one of the Popmart tour crew...every one of us will never forget that night...that week and the people of Sarajevo who we met and welcomed us all with open arms. Unforgettable.

[@f3desousa]

Lovely message, would have loved to be at your place

[@jamesdavison2927]

Wow wow wow Just WOW

[@marleyjagger3693]

a tip : watch series on flixzone. I've been using it for watching loads of movies lately.

[@lochlanbyron67]

@Marley Jagger yup, I've been using Flixzone} for since november myself :)

[@maddenkarter3534]

@Marley Jagger Yea, I've been watching on flixzone} for years myself =)

[@rokdog1762]

I was one of the traveling crew members. I remember this gig more than any others. Getting to be there, to see, to feel, to interact with everyone there, was an incredible, and very memorable, experience! Today marks 25 years. I would love to get back and see the city again!

[@igordugonjic]

thank you man, I was there

[@federicadelgiudice3991]

I was 17 at that time, my love in Mostar and my friends in Sarajevo, me in Italy crying and singing all the time to the radio broadcast of the event I knew would turn out to be one of the most influential of the last decade of the XX century and one of the greatest concert of all times! Sarajevo will never forget this and neither will I.

[@johnolson5538]

I was in the U.S. Air Force and stationed at Tuzla Air Base. I was able to land a ticket, and I must say it was a great experience in my life

[@freed0m71]

I was also in Tusla serving in the Army and "commandeered" all of the MWR busses to go down to Sarajevo for this epic event.

[@andrewsmith6567]

I was in the Army, singing along with you my man.

[@scipioafricanus8457]

I was stationed with the Army at Taszar Air Base. Didn't get win a spot to go, but 2 in my platoon did, They loved it!

[@andrewsmith6567]

@@scipioafricanus8457 respect my man.

[@MusicMasterTasmania]

Holy shit. The legendary Sarajevo concert. I read about it in the U2 biography and looked for a recording of it years ago but there was nothing, so thank you for uploading this. Bono may struggle with his voice, but his spirit is high. The atmosphere must have been incredible for this war torn country to enjoy a rock concert. To have fun, to sing, to dance, to simply let off some steam from their stressful day to day life. A special gig indeed.

[@johnkluge3421]

I have a bootleg CD I bought in the late 90s, so it does exist

[@Hightidetommy]

A pro version does exist.. all within the U2 time-vault. They definitely recorded the entire show, proof by the snippets used for KTF documentary.

[@lorizehej1015]

I was 12 years old and i was there Thank you Bono, Sarajevo loves you

[@mysticedge4]

U lucky gače

[@cslote]

I was there. Best concert of my life!

[@dizdar8695]

And my Viva U2✌

[@nedimlim6523]

BRAVO U2 😍 2023 💚💛

[@wenmockan]

I took my daughter to the Kiss the Future movie and now she really likes U2

[@zoopopzoo]

The greatest U2 show EVER!!!

[@jamesdavison2927]

Definitely one of the most historic I cannot argue against "greatest" A MIRACLE it happened A testament to the beautiful people there They didnt want a charity show They didnt want a watered down version They wanted THE WHOLE DAMN THING AND U2 DELIVERED GIVES ME CHILLS EVERY DAMN TIME KISS THE FUTURE EFF THE PAST

[@meldinhota8279]

Whoever recorded this, thanx a million times :) Good to remember this. I was there, in a crowd on a "lemon" side of the stage. This concert was a milestone for us in Sarajevo. A mark, that the war is finally over and that we're moving to better and prettier direction. We were so optimistic back then. How wrong we all were, proves situation in Bosnia nowadays.

[@amirtvtk]

Memories is on The way.I was benn there 10 meters infront the stage.There was night for remember. BONO has voice break,but we sing for him.

[@CaStumpe75]

"Viva Sarajevo! Fuck the past - kiss the future! Viva Sarajevo!" - still gives me goosebumps every time.

[@CheekyNinja68]

I was there in the British contingent. Got the t-shirt. I must of been a few feet to the left of the person filming. Absolutely epic. Thanks for uploading.

[@bsaul17]

Today is the 25th anniversary of this special concert. I remember this being broadcast live and listening to it in college on FM radio. I taped the last half on cassette tape. Ah the good ol’ days!

[@safijagrabovica3823]

Oh my Good what a great concert it was,it gave us hope for a better future,this brings memories,25 years ago...thank you Bono and U2 ❤Sarajevo loves you❤and I hope U2 will come back to Sarajevo and make one more great concert🤗

[@LoLzZ85]

Emotionally charged performance, especially New Years Day. U2 need to release pro-shot material of this night

[@pigeonkillblah5373]

Props to The Edge for taking over chorus to "Pride" on the fly, not an easy part to sing in any circumstances.

[@harveyhalloway]

I was listening live on Radio 1 in the UK in my 3rd year of university, good times!

[@nikim7030]

do you have recording

[@harveyhalloway]

@@nikim7030 Just on cassette alas!

[@tobymea7872]

Between Bono's vocal struggles and the weight of the region's former struggles, this concert is very moving and powerful. Thank you for the amazing audio.

[@safijagrabovica3823]

Koncert ispred svog vremena,Sarajevo zasluzuje jos ovakvih spektakularnih nastupa❤U2 forever!

[@henryshobbies8191]

I listened to this concert on the radio back in 1997. It is still my favorite U2 concert to listen to. Thank you so much to whomever recorded the video!

[@Nigelg68]

I worship this concert, was sitting a car park a million miles away , when bono introduced the edge at the end of Mysterious ways.... perhaps the finest seconds of rock every....

[@jimiguitar100]

I was there, no money can not buy that feel

[@vakonako143]

Leo thanks a lot, it always melts my hart when I see this concert, after being trapped in the war for years it was like a light on the end of the tunnel. Unfortunately Bono was not feeling well that night but it was still a spectacle that will remain in our harts forever...

[@ctalgorn]

Hi Vako, I'm a french journalist and I'm writing a book on U2 and their fans. I write about Sarajevo concert 1997 in one of the chapters. Would you agree to answer some questions about that special night you lived there? You can put a message to me here, or through Google + or at the following mail : [e-mail] Thanks for reading

[@vakonako143]

I have replied to you on mentioned email address...

[@adrianolivrieri169]

The edge is simply the best musician ever

[@Ralf07-69]

One of the best U2 Concert ever i think so

[@lukaperosofficial]

I was there... I stood on the north side of the ring that was created by the flare lit right after Pavarotti´s solo on Ms. Sarajevo... It is to this day that I have not experienced such a surreal thing. The people that were there will know how much of an impact this whole concert was, furthermore them playing it with Brian Eno on stage... It is 1:46:25 when I can really see myself (my head at least) frozen on my feet taking in this energy... Thank you for posting this video. Honestly. Other songs that kicked ass were Bullet the blue sky, Please, and One. I have not been to their concerts before or after... It might just end like that... Deep bow boys...

[@netko_iz_masse]

Me2, Luka

[@fabrizio2333]

Increíble una banda de rock pudo comprometerse más que hasta la misma ONU que dijo no permitir una masacre en srebrenica y no hizo absolutamente nada ... Un show increíble con un contexto social y emotivo único demuestra lo humanos que son antes que artistas

[@donny2327]

Holy Moses. Only U2 could have pulled off such a gig as this, there, then.

[@tylersargent969]

is totally with out a doubt un real how they pulled this concert off ........only they could do it truly excellent for that country

[@antoniosangrigoli6652]

I was in Butmir serving SFOR with the Italian Army. With a Great luck i got the ticket for the concert .I am not a big U2 fan, but that concert was the best of my Life because i felt part of a unique and emotional event.

[@oddaffinity2244]

Today is the 19th anniversary of this concert. Got a PopMart shirt off of eBay yesterday to celebrate. Arguably one of the most influential concerts of all time. Long live PopMart and U2.

[@igordugonjic]

lol same here, I was at the Sarajevo concert and bought t shirt from the ebay but unfortunately sarajevo were not listed on the back, perhaps we have special opportunity to see u2 once in a lifetime :) it was awesome :)

[@kenanalisah3307]

THANK YOU U2 for everything you have done for Sarajevo and Bosnia, YOU are ONE of US

[@jayremi4384]

Thank you so much for uploading this. I was at this concert; it was quite emotional. I have goosebumps watching this 22 years later. I lived and worked in Bosnia for several years during and after the war. I will never forget this concert.

[@aragar8920]

I was there!!!! Concert was amazing... MAGICAL!!!! Best concert in my life!!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@yetisteele1]

I was there. US Army. Rode in the back of a 5 ton from Camp McGovern. It was worth it! Amazing time.

[@amelaveledar2748]

Back then I was 15, standing in front of the stage! Viva U2 ❤

[@fejic]

Sarajevo still loves you

[@lazyfloyd5476]

I was there, still a kid but I felt everything... My father and uncle took me there. Unforgettable experience.

[@Adyman182]

Hey, thanks for that. First time a real band performed here.

[@soeffingwhat]

Adyman I take it more Bands have visited since?

[@Adyman182]

soeffingwhat Actually no. Zagreb has had some really famous bands but everyone seems to avoid Bosnia like a plague. I can't name anyone else famous enough that performed here, at least from the rock scene.

[@soeffingwhat]

Adyman That seems very unfair. Any idea why?

[@Adyman182]

soeffingwhat Because the market is not big enough. Go into a typical bar in Bosnia and you'll hear the shittest of turbo-folk being played. Serbia's music is as equally as shitty but at least have a decent rock fanbase and large enough city.

[@soeffingwhat]

Adyman Its a shame though.

[@alib81]

I was there, 16 years old.

[@dscu13arminiabielefeld88]

Ich war live dabei. SFOR 97. greatest Show ever 👍👍👍👍👍

[@antonyrafter99]

I knew about this concert and the circumstances that surrounded it but I didn't know there was a video of it.Well here it is.God bless you Leo for uploading it.

[@antegrubisic8539]

"Svirati u Sarajevu je vas poklon nama"

[@talku2forum903]

If anyone who was at this amazing concert is willing to share a personal experience with a U2 fan forum, please reply to this comment and I will reach out to you.

[@tarikljevo6097]

I was there,

[@aragar8920]

I was there!!! It was magical to me!!!!!!

[@dont1975]

THANK YOU GUYS FOR GIVING US SUCH A PLEASURE AFTER ALL WE HAVE GONE THRU!!! THANK YOU

[@zeljko3988]

Been there, done that, thank God no selfies are made at that time, we were concentrated to listening the music...

[@MomirPeh]

Wow, Leo, I can't thank you enough for this upload! I remember this concert as it happened a week ago... I was there and I had goose bumps throughout the concert. This was an important step towards healing the war-inflicted wounds for all who have been there during the war. I can't thank enough Bono and U2 for this experience. My God, it was surreal... I still have goose bumps just by watching this. I remember the exhilaration of every single soul that was there that night. I also remember the part of the stands on the right of the stage was for NATO soldiers, and someone from that crowd filmed this video. Thank you, whoever you are! Peace to all and God bless!

[@thecravingroots1465]

I remember when I was listening this concert live from my old grey fuckedup radio... It changes my life...

[@eminaterzic2392]

I was there,it was amazing....👌👏👏👏

[@primozsesek]

the best concert ever, i was there too, amazing concert

[@clagher]

One of my best time in my life

[@ernestantokhine8799]

was at the Montreal November concert the same year... Heard this very concert on 97.7 CHOM FM in Montreal... Still have that audio tape ))) This is AMAIZING!!! thanks you guys for bringing back the memories!!!

[@dmytrocks]

I'm here after the novel "Concert" by Muharem Bazdulj. Greetings from Ukraine.

[@brianshoemaker7236]

Bless the internet lol. Back in the early days of my U2 fandom, in 98 or 99, I had purchased this on a cassette bootleg. And it seemed like the coolest thing ever, immune to the fact I was getting ripped off 😆 Bono soldiers through despite his bum vocal cords. You can hear the moment it totally goes out when he foolishly tries to get loud during New Years Day at 32:10. And wow, during Pride you realize how much Edge is capable of sounding like Bono when he puts a little steam into his own voice. Many thanks to the uploader!

[@JaneWelch-sn8hv]

He lost his voice? Damn Sarajevo can't catch a break.

[@jameswilker1774]

Just watched Kiss the Future on Paramount about Sarajevo, its splendid rockers and U2’s interest in the siege of Sarajevo. Worth the watch and get something to wipe the tears.

[@andrewsmith6567]

I was deployed there and was lucky enough to go. It was my first concert, and it was perfect. Bono totally lost his voice.

[@antiflag1338]

Après avoir vu le reportage ce concert prend une ampleur inégalée

[@NicolasVanhove]

Fuck the past, KISS the future.

[@jameswilker1774]

It says something about U2 to not only promise but to deliver on their concert promise. Also says something about the entire team to not skimp on the set and the show. They got the show we got here in Utah. Just with a heck of a lot more emotion, deservedly so.

[@borninsarajevo]

My best night ever, was there and never forget that feeling.

[@shkee23]

Wow, Bono's voice for the first few songs was incredible! Too bad he ended up losing his voice, but the audience carried him (and Edge, esp. during Pride!) and I guess that's partly why it makes this concert so legendary.

[@freed0m71]

I was there serving with the U.S. Army as part of SFOR. Thanks for this. I still have the concert poster on my wall

[@Ralf07-69]

Thx for this Video. Great!!!!!

[@szabolcsmezei4088]

Among a select few of the band's greatest achievements. The Many Rivers to Cross snippet at the end of All I Want Is You is like a little miracle against all odds.

[@zulfikaregzikutor5561]

Almost 20 years after this concert at least we had hope back than now it's different story.

[@zorbe100]

Come on U2, 2017 marks 20 years, PLEASE EDIT this EPIC SHOW with a PROPER DVD :)

[@Nideljr]

I have soundtrack from the back board that night but never found video till I stumbled here!! Got an original mint condition poster for that show. It was good to have friends when I lived in Sarajevo. Was unreal.

[@zorbe100]

Rick, is it the same sound from radio broadcast?

[@Nideljr]

Far as I can tell the audio is what's in the video. I thought I had a one-of-a-kind recording, but maybe not. Haven't listen to them side by side. No post-production on either that I can tell.

[@modeo92]

But they didn't professionally film it, did they? There's not a PROPER DVD to be made if that's the case.

[@Kitty7507]

I'm 99% certain that MTV were there and filmed it. I remember seeing MTV crews there.

[@mladenbibic4456]

Nezaboravan koncert,zauvijek u mom sjećanju.❤

[@casa23gbcaffenet25]

The best band of the world.only !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tucunaredamata]

Eu já gostava muito do U2, mas virei fã de carteirinha depois que escutei esse show transmitido ao vivo pela rádio transamérica 👏 Adolescência boa que não volta mais😥

[@bumboklaatry5828]

This was the only happiness we had after the war.

[@onanpeuplu]

how could you reach the concert location ? Wikipedia says that U2 has not been filmed in the city because "the war made it impractical for U2 to visit Sarajevo at the time"

[@inessabanovic8491]

I was there!!! One of the best nights ever!

[@tylerbrowne6215]

Don't get me wrong, I love JT, but I'm disappointed that they spent all of last year celebrating JT30 but did nothing for Pop 20

[@Samueldonovan2007]

Tyler Browne AGREE

[@Ralf07-69]

Best u2 Show ever

[@bellatrix565]

Thank You for posting this...

[@oakdesign4629]

Was there at the time station with the German SFOR Forces at Railovac. The most emotianla concert I ever was

[@lorenaoliveira7047]

Quem veio pelo prof João Correia, Miss Saraceno começa em 1:42:50. ❤️

[@ramonrojas5816]

Wish Bosko and Admira could have been there

[@surething4579]

Thank you for uploading❤️

[@lifeish00d]

20 years ago tonight...wish I was there lol

[@kps.77]

This concert meant a lot to to the guys, U2 tried to arrange a Sarajevo concert back in 93 but it had to be cancelled due to the war because Bosnian officials said Serb would attack the concert. So they did a virtual streamed concert. Basically the new norm back in '93!

[@bradleyhartel7410]

I was at this concert when I was serving there in NATO.

[@JamesVibe]

+Bradley Hartel WOW - is it true they had to knock out the power in like 5 towns to generate the electricity needed for this show? Must of been awesome! I remember it as almost a "welcoming back" of Bosnia to the rest of the world after the war. U2 are amazing just for this. Bono and U2 always walk it like they talk it!!

[@bradleyhartel7410]

+JamesVibe I don't remember, but Sarajevo had electricity that night, the real kind and the crowd. It was life changing for me.

[@EddieGunner]

no its not true ;)

[@bradleyhartel7410]

You had your chance 20 years ago Jovan. Let's all get past the hate. Your country deserves peace and prosperity.

[@Nideljr]

Was there too. Last night after nearly two years working in humanitarian relief and reconstruction. Could not leave Sarajevo before seeing this show. Was late for an important meeting in my new post in Africa. Was well worth it!

[@rededge2u]

Leo, thanks a lot man!

[@dartvaderzmaj4530]

Bio sam tu

[@zazzvet5038]

+1 😊

[@dizdar8695]

I ja

[@karimkauak207]

grabé este concierto en un casette desde la radio ....

[@kaseimir]

Leo I think I may have been sitting next to you at this concert as I had the same angle view! I remember it well! thanks for uploading it!

[@deplorableaussie6749]

No U were not Stop telling lies

[@kaseimir]

Yes I was, actually. I worked there for U.N. and Red Cross that year and went to this concert and sat in pretty much that same area this video was filmed from. Stop being a dick.

[@khadarali2747]

Good quality sound

[@igordugonjic]

was there

[@juancarlos3412]

De agradece por la subida del concierto de 1997 lo tenía solo en casette

[@nikolakoparan7823]

2020😎😎✌👍💪😀🇭🇷🇭🇷🇧🇦🇧🇦...

[@echo037]

happy anniversary!

[@olixize]

Drina marka,sarajevska marka. Jeben koncert!!!

[@junioru2adj395]

U2 é maravilhoso

[@goldenhourkodak]

Much better audio of this exists

[@light106year6]

U2s night

[@seanirish6173]

Look like all off youtube was there lol

[@alexandrerm3594]

Ribeirão preto Brasil rock puro

[@davidonguitar]

I love how everyone who was actually there at the time of this show raves about how awesome it was whereas Americans would gripe and say U2 was invading and trying to make it all about themselves.

[@jovaniojeda2308]

Who'd say... One day later I would be born 24/09/97

[@Jurodiwiec]

Unfrogotten, now is polish september, we have soldiers and dying refugees on polish borders and we feel so helples. Our country is like your country Bono. Just a little, but the pain is the same... September... are we just starting again? Where you my prophet?

[@endervelarde7235]

1:03:45 wowy