U2 anyone?
Jarvio
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Inspired by the Queen topic, I figured I would post this topic.
U2 are my all time favourite band. They always have been, and nobody seems to come close.
My favourite songs of theirs include New Year's Day, The Unforgettable Fire, Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me Kill Me, Walk On, and Miracle Drug. There's loads more, but just thought I'd mention a few.
Many people I know despise U2 for various reasons, some in particular annoyed with Bono's involvement with being an activist. This frustrates me, because U2 are such a great band who make great music. And people shouldn't put them down just because the lead singer is trying to do the world some good.
What does everyone else think to this ledgendary Irish rock band?
PS - They REALLY should do a Bond theme!
U2 are my all time favourite band. They always have been, and nobody seems to come close.
My favourite songs of theirs include New Year's Day, The Unforgettable Fire, Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me Kill Me, Walk On, and Miracle Drug. There's loads more, but just thought I'd mention a few.
Many people I know despise U2 for various reasons, some in particular annoyed with Bono's involvement with being an activist. This frustrates me, because U2 are such a great band who make great music. And people shouldn't put them down just because the lead singer is trying to do the world some good.
What does everyone else think to this ledgendary Irish rock band?
PS - They REALLY should do a Bond theme!
1 - LALD, 2 - AVTAK, 3 - LTK, 4 - OP, 5 - NTTD, 6 - FYEO, 7 - SF, 8 - DN, 9 - DAF, 10 - TSWLM, 11 - OHMSS, 12 - TMWTGG, 13 - GE, 14 - MR, 15 - TLD, 16 - YOLT, 17 - GF, 18 - DAD, 19 - TWINE, 20 - SP, 21 - TND, 22 - FRWL, 23 - TB, 24 - CR, 25 - QOS
1 - Moore, 2 - Dalton, 3 - Craig, 4 - Connery, 5 - Brosnan, 6 - Lazenby
1 - Moore, 2 - Dalton, 3 - Craig, 4 - Connery, 5 - Brosnan, 6 - Lazenby
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You do know two members of U2 wrote the song Goldeneye, right?
But I do enjoy U2s music alot. I don't own all of their CDs but have all the concert DVDs. I've seen them live once to. It was a decent show. I'm not sure what else to say. I actually haven't listened to them in a while. Time to set the iPod to U2.
Yeah I knew that. But first of all, it was only 2 members, therefore technically half of U2, and secondly U2 didn't perform the song. I think it would be amazing if U2 wrote AND performed a Bond song. Think they could pull it off really well.
1 - Moore, 2 - Dalton, 3 - Craig, 4 - Connery, 5 - Brosnan, 6 - Lazenby
I'm sure it'll happen one day. I think it would be cool also to have U2 perform a Bond theme.
Having said, that I do think Gloria and Sunday Bloody Sunday are terrific songs.
Roger Moore 1927-2017
U2 also have a song called Gloria. Same title, different song.
1 - Moore, 2 - Dalton, 3 - Craig, 4 - Connery, 5 - Brosnan, 6 - Lazenby
http://youtube.com/watch?v=wTCCmmJMYFk
Besides, The Edge did the theme for THE BATMAN Saturday morning cartoon.
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
Excellent song, excellent video.
Are you from the UK? If so, that song WAS a hit, it got to about number 6
1 - Moore, 2 - Dalton, 3 - Craig, 4 - Connery, 5 - Brosnan, 6 - Lazenby
No, Jarvio, I'm American and it didn't take off here although I bought the album. Only song that had any movement over here was PRIDE on that particular lp...
I blasted this TUF religiously in my car back then. It is a beautiful track.
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
Definitely one of my favourites, along with New Year's Day. In my opinion, both of those songs sound like they could pass as Bond themes.
1 - Moore, 2 - Dalton, 3 - Craig, 4 - Connery, 5 - Brosnan, 6 - Lazenby
U2, back during my teen years, was a slowly growing fad amongst most of us in America. I mean there were many circles who loved their sound here in the States but they weren't commercial yet as opposed to the UK then I imagine.
When The Joshua Tree hit stands here 20 years ago, that was all she wrote. They've been big ever since. B-)
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
I've got most of their stuff. The song 'Vertigo' absolutely rocks; can't be played loudly enough B-)
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Perhaps I'm just the first guy comfortable enough to showcase his sensitive side.
-Roger Moore
Then again, I love it when they "steal back" Helter Skelter from Charles Manson :v
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
I forgot a mellow U2 song that I love however - 'Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own'. What a fabuulous song.
Another nice mellow U2 song is Who's gonna ride your wild horses, if that counts as mellow. (The single version was more mellow than the album version).
I've only ever seen U2 once. I'm dying to see them again. I saw them a few years back in Manchester, as part of their Vertigo tour. Great show. But I was on seats in the arena, would have much prefered to stand in the crowd. Maybe someday.
1 - Moore, 2 - Dalton, 3 - Craig, 4 - Connery, 5 - Brosnan, 6 - Lazenby
I'm a huge fan. Saw them live in '87 and '05, both awesome shows. My ranking of their albums (not counting greatest hits collections and the B-sides compilation):
1) The Joshua Tree -- Absolutely brilliant. One of the top 10 rock albums of all time IMO.
2) October -- Not terribly well-known, but their most spiritual album.
3) All That You Can't Leave Behind -- I had given them up for dead...big mistake.
4) War -- All that anger and passion, wow! This is what got them onto college radio in the States.
5) How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb -- The first time I heard "Vertigo" brought exactly the same reaction as the first time I heard "Desire"...Holy Sh*t!!
6) Achtung Baby -- "One" may be the most beautiful song in the history of rock.
7) The Unforgettable Fire -- Some amazing songs, but also some filler. A real transitional album for them.
8) Rattle and Hum -- Again, some real gems in here, but the "kitchen sink" approach undoes them a bit.
9) Boy -- Excellent start!
10) Zooropa -- Not really my bag.
11) Pop -- Definitely not my bag.
As for their songs, everybody knows the popular ones, but here are some favorites of mine that don't get mentioned too often:
"I Fall Down"
"Rejoice"
"Red Light"
"The Unforgettable Fire" (great call, Rogue!)
"In God's Country"
"Running To Stand Still"
"Angel Of Harlem"
"In A Little While"
"Kite"
"All Because Of You"
Bottom line, these four Irishmen have contributed greatly to my enjoyment of music for over a quarter century. {[]
1 - Moore, 2 - Dalton, 3 - Craig, 4 - Connery, 5 - Brosnan, 6 - Lazenby