U2 - With Or Without You - Vocal Coach Reaction & Analysis

[@Danala22]

Honestly ANY song that Bono sings will be a lesson in delivery & enunciation. He is one of the few lead singers that can sing every word crystal clear….people know U2 lyrics because they actually hear each word. How does he do that?? I could listen to U2 music all day 😊

[@silviabianchi1336]

As an Italian, I thank U2 because I learnt English through their songs 🙏🏼

[@justincredible.]

been listening to this song since 1987, heard it dozens, if not hundreds of times, still give me goosebumps! (Even brings a tear to my eye)

[@viddiot]

'Cheer up baby,,,you're not on your own'-Inhaler. :)

[@justincredible.]

@@viddiot I'm ok, I just really love and enjoy this song and U2 in general

[@KoYou9NWTM]

Absolutely beautiful. Bono has a truly iconic voice. And U2 are rock legends. Love them.

[@quixxxilver]

I've a new-found appreciation for Bono and this song, which I've always heard only in the background and not something I had actively listened to until now. Thank you for going back to shine light on this classic! 🙂

[@christianreynolds9252]

The best thing about the song is it sounds even better live. See the version on the rattle and hum movie. Zoo tv in Sydney and slane castle 2001. There’s also a great version when Bono sings on his back holding onto a girl from the audience, that one is from Boston 2001. Even now Bono still does a great job with the song His voice has changed over the years, started off very raw and developed by the mid 80’s to a very powerful voice (pride , with or without you etc ) then by the early 90’s he developed one hell of a falsetto ( lemon,the fly,one etc ) for me this was when he was at his best. Had so much range to his voice. Late 90’s his voice struggled abit but he got that power back in the 2000’s . I recently saw Bono on a solo show and his voice was still incredible.

[@nelsonramos2955]

Come on... Bono's voice peaked at Achtung Baby/Zooropa, then it started to get worse, always. After 2000 he started to yell when trying to hit high notes, instead of singing. Besides that his singing had become less controled, less artistic, less expressive and his virtuosity has just disappeared since 1995. I don't know why. But that's what it is. Bono by the time of Achtung Baby, he has developed as crooner. In Joshua Tree he was raw. In Achtung Baby his voice is pure art. His last great vocal performance is Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me Kill me. After that, its just downwards. And i'm not even going to talk about live shows. I mean... Boston 2001? Do you really think his voice is that good? We should have good reference points. If we agree in Joshua Tree and Achtung Baby was his best vocal performance, then there's no way we can classify his vocals in Boston 2001 as "good".

[@MBeano]

All great performances of WOWY. Id add the Sphere shows. Sure, the visuals really take the song to another level, but I went to the show 6 times and Bono delivers. The audio alone is probably not THE best performance. However, I would add that the visuals or performance act also aided the other top examples - the under lighting from R&H, singing on his back while embracing a female audience member. But at the Sphere shows I was at Bono really nailed the emotional power... I would add that the 1-2 punch of WOWY and Beautiful Day is breathtaking.

[@christianreynolds9252]

@@nelsonramos2955 Bono’s best years were 85-95 100% his voice was exceptional on the zoo tv tour. That was the peak. But that doesn’t mean to say his voice suddenly got bad after it. Not as good 100% but still very good. Especially when you seen some of the singers from that era now. I recently saw simple minds and Jim Kerr needed a lot of backing singers with him. Bono is still very very good and can still hit a lot of the high notes His recent solo tour to promote the book was outstanding. He still has it , not what it was but still better than most frontmen around

[@LastlyMore]

@@christianreynolds9252 85-95 was his best 10 years for his voice. I totally agree. Luckily we have video and audio footage of his magical voice.

[@michaelgriffiths8068]

@@LastlyMore- I would say 1984 (The Unforgettable Fire album) until 1995 (Passengers album) was his best “tone” as a singer. The lower to mid register in particular. He could still reach the high notes after that, but no longer with that timber and tone we’d all become so accustomed to.

[@Cornerboy73]

Great video thank you. Bono of course really delivered a powerhouse vocal performance here; even after all these years, the song still smolders like a banked fire. Props to the band as well - not just for the simple yet memorable baseline but also for Edge's "Infinite Guitar"; custom built for his use in the studio which had a sustainer built into it to get this unique sound. There's a Shorts clip on KZbin from just a few years ago where Bono was talking to a Canadian radio about With or Without you. I was shocked to hear him say that they were going for a completely different sound and became so dissatisfied with how it turned out that they threw the tune in the trash bin ! It was their friend Gavin Friday who literally fished it out of the garbage, rearranged & tweaked it on his own time and brought it back to the band to try it again. In doing so, we got the song as we know it now - one of the most recognizable songs out there and U2's very first #1 hit in the US. It's funny how fate works eh? Some things were just meant to be I guess. Cheers o7

[@osiasrowland8278]

New U2 fan, but I have been on a U2 streak Bono’s vocals are amazing

[@MBeano]

GREAT Analysis. You hit on many of the reasons I prefer Bono to other singers, some may be more technically sound, but Bono understands that emotive performance is more impactful than clean pristine hitting of notes. He naturally leans into nuance and dynamic. There is always characterization is his use fry, breathiness, gavel etc. There is dynamic even in the most somber softer verses. Many singers are clearing aiming for a clean perfect note as their primary goal. In the broader Rock n Roll world, this often comes off a clean, flat and pretty - all superficial. In fact I think the entire band plays this more from a philosophical/[ersonal approach of emotive delivery over technical prowess, not only in sound but in feel and the place they are coming from and what they want to achieve. At their start, this was probably in large part due to them not having much technical skill. However, as they grew they turned into their strength and identity, while developing their technical skill, but never placing it as a priority. For example Edge would never play a solo packed shredding or where you come away more impressed with skill, versus how good the playing enhances the song. He will go into awesome solos live, yet they always serve the song, and never approach the typical "look how great I am at guitar" musical masterbation that MANY other players go to.

[@LastlyMore]

U2 is more about serving the music in general, than trying to show off. Bono vocals and The Edge guitar playing speaks of it. I agree with everything you said.

[@deanpowell4843]

Another amazingly emotive Bono vocal is A Sort of Homecoming from the Wide Awake in America EP. I haven’t seen any other reactions to it yet, which is surprising because it has a ton of vocal technique and a beautiful uplifting ending.

[@necia13xx]

I love that the last part of the song is like ending of this story…. After the huge pack of emotions (while screaming) it ends with calm like he already accepted the pain and lost…🤗 My favourite song (with Bad).

[@leroyrs]

Old charts music had different structure and great instrumentation . Music tracking software and autotuned voices killed it all including creativity. Btw Great analysis

[@Standard_Jay]

One of his best vocals is actually on "In a Lifetime" with Clannad

[@Andyoke]

Goosebumps every time ❤

[@fabrilamosca]

react to u2 zoo tv cant help falling in love please

[@Okcyclist]

Hey this was great! Can you please react to U2 “Miss Sarajevo - LIVE in Milan”.. Bono does Pavarotti’s part and it’s quite amazing. I’ve never seen anyone react to it, and it’s possibly his most powerful vocal performance ever!

[@MBeano]

YES!!! Ive viewed a handful of the Miss Sarajevo performances and Bono does a fantastic job. I was personally at a couple of shows where they performed it, and Bono and the band soared! It was a bit of a surprise, as they had not played it a the two previous shows I attended for 360

[@oregonchika]

Yes, this and Drowning Man.

[@rogergui1980]

Na parte 13:56 você vê a total entrega e paixão vocal do Bono!

[@anthonyguadagnino2681]

It’s “see the stone set in your eyes”

[@JakeLegear]

Yeah, Bono really is something else, and great video pointing out why to us, the uninformed.

[@nimboestrato]

Wonderful video!! Do 'One' please!

[@lobeznoblancoesp]

The guitar the edge is playing is the "infinite guitar". Only three were made, one is on the Edge's hands, the other in Daniel Lanois' hands and the third is in the hands of the creator of this guitar. Quite dangerous as it's "delivers" you some good electrical discharges. In fact, it's never been use out of the studio. About songs, I would like a reaction to the Bono voice in the studio version of "The Fly" (Achtung baby) or "Exit" (Rattle and Hum version). New subscriber.

[@muncangel5993]

...awww...still one of the most beautiful voices...thank you so much💛...also...could you do a reaction-video for Sydnie Christmas new single "starlight express"...ALW allowed her to do this and is full of praise🌟

[@richeswebcraft]

👏👏👏Yes! Now that's what I'm talking about! Some good old 80's rock 'n' roll - U2 style. As you said, a great song which will stand the test of time. Juliet, this reaction wins my most enthusiastic, most enjoyed by the reactor, and best analysis award of all the YOSC reactions I have seen.🏆🥇 As for further U2 suggestions, you could try 'One' featuring Mary J. Blithe which is a 2 for 1 in terms of analysing vocals. - A Beautiful Day - just because it's an upbeat song :-) - Where the Streets Have No Name - another classic. - Early, raw Bono from 1981 - 'Fire' - Later, Zoo period, 'Mysterious Ways' Other classics that deserve a review - Queen, 'Somebody to Love', live at Montreal 1981 - a master class in vocals from Freddie and Roger -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3KVeoWlhat8pJIsi=tLtZ2PoynlxdPTrc - Dire Straits - 'Brothers in Arms' - restrained vocals accompanied by an emotional guitar lead - the two combining as one 'voice'. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJnHd5hpmtuLps0si=uycGl_aKcHagjr75 - Kate Bush - 'Running up that Hill' - the unique Kate Bush is definitely worth analysing kzbin.info/www/bejne/raGXZIKaqaZ0oa8si=Oq4XdILzdeGNxKBL There are plenty more... 🙂

[@craigdellapenna7103]

I agree that Bono is an exceptional singer... but... this song and all the other songs that U2 does absolutely depends on the incredible musicianship of The Edge. Listen again to his eerie opening notes and then, and then, the smashing howling thunder when he crashes into the song with his monster suspended 7ths. This is the entire magic of U2 .

[@casinolive_]

Bonos father Paul Hewson sang opera and he was a postal worker. He pretty much didnt support Bonos interest in being in a punk band or think he could sing. You can imagine what Bono did learn from his father early childhood and teen watching his techniques. When he saw Bono perform on Live Aid he sd somthing like, So You Did It ey? and started giving his son some respect. My version of what Bono sd somewhere I read or heard?? In 1986 I woke up to this song as it was at the climax but it was playing in my dream.. i had my bedroom surround stereo on low. I woke as its halfway ending and I was like damn who was that playing this song? I couldn't even guess cuz with all my hip music knowledge as a teen I was clueless as there was nothing like this sound in any band on radio or singer or style. Im thinking a cool new band and song I have to go get out and buy if I ever learn who it is?!! Luckily the radio jokey says that was U2 With or Without You I was like huh?!!! I know U2 I like sum songs of thers. This was The Atomic Bomb they were secretly making unknown to listoners cuz it blew me and the world away with The Joshua Tree. I reacted the same as you in the male teen version and i know nothing about voice techniques but i knew and listened to every agony deepness darkness and intrument of this song countless months and hours now decades. Sadly, U2 with Bonos lead dismantled the atomic bomb and make bubble teen songs not even hits and abandoned the old white hair fans wants and needs and as a teen fan with many cool stories memroies of u2 concerts i never would believe they wouldnt make another 50 smash iconic albums! For me my good u2 times stopped at ATYCLB and I gave up 2009 for any return to Achtung Baby or sumthin worthy cuz now I'm almost white haired back hurts blood high sugar and I'm no longer worthy of the decades and thousands spent on this band 😢 😆😆😆

[@benjamins.5428]

Hey. August 16th is the anniversary of the Elvis the king's death, so if you could do a reaction video on one of his songs please

[@Gergei-xi1bs]

Please react to,, no time to die "by Diana Ankudinova from art of Hans Zimmer

[@wulannadaNada-gl2cm]

Next reaction THE GUARDIAN OF NUSANTARA ALFFY REV 🇮🇩

[@Mamamoblew]

Hi coach! Please react to Bini. Check their wishbus live performance - karera, golden arrow, strings and i feel good. Thank you!

[@luywilly9248]

Hi, hello, reaction to the song Ariel Noah feat Rossa - Nada-Nada Cinta

[@Deach365]

I'm sure this will get lost in the milieu of the comment section, but please react to "the glorious sons - pink motel live Richardson stadium" if you do not know them I am sure you will want to by the end.

[@Gergei-xi1bs]

Please listen to,, Quiet outpost "by Diana Ankudinova🎉

[@KirstineTermansen-cq9tk]

Hi. You nerves, try sing a long tone Follow it up , down

[@jdktoo]

us-american, eh? instant bs all the way.