U2 - Welcome back to North America

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  • Newch91 wrote:
    The PopMart DVD from Mexico City is awesome.

    Did anyone see them on that tour?

    I've seen U2 on the zoo tv, popmart, elevation, vertigo, and 360 tours. My favorite was elevation and least favorite popmart.
  • Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    Popmartijn wrote:
    Newch91 wrote:
    The PopMart DVD from Mexico City is awesome.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMR9N3wxs6Y

    Did anyone see them on that tour?

    Yeah, that was a great tour. Even better than Zooropa, IMO. The opening night of Zooropa '93 (i.e. the European stadium leg of the Zoo TV tour) was my first U2 concert.

    And yes, GA in the USA is about $55 for U2. OK, they also have $250 seats, but I do think that those saying that U2 are charging an outrageous fortune for seats are at best ill-informed. Each concert also has $30 and $55 tickets (and even $95 is more or less 'cheap' nowadays for established artists, with lots of times tickets prices starting at $100 and above).
    That's awesome. I would've loved to see them on Zoo TV.

    I agree what you said about them and their ticket prices. They've always cared about their fans and have normally kept the prices low.
    Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
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  • Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    Newch91 wrote:
    The PopMart DVD from Mexico City is awesome.

    Did anyone see them on that tour?

    I've seen U2 on the zoo tv, popmart, elevation, vertigo, and 360 tours. My favorite was elevation and least favorite popmart.
    Elevation must've been a blast to see.
    Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
    "Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
  • Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    I hope they break out "Love Rescue Me".

    http://www.atu2.com/news/another-mexico ... ished.html
    Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
    "Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
  • weremin23weremin23 Posts: 311
    Newch91 wrote:
    I hope they break out "Love Rescue Me".

    http://www.atu2.com/news/another-mexico ... ished.html

    They broke that out when I saw them in Sydney in December. Was unreal.
  • Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    weremin23 wrote:
    Newch91 wrote:
    I hope they break out "Love Rescue Me".

    http://www.atu2.com/news/another-mexico ... ished.html

    They broke that out when I saw them in Sydney in December. Was unreal.
    Really??? I'm sure there's a video on YouTube somewhere of that. Thanks!

    EDIT: Wow! I'm an idiot. Why was I confusing this song with "Love Comes Tumbling"?
    Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
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  • restlesssoulrestlesssoul Posts: 6,951
    ......more ZOOROPA!



    With both Zooropa and Stay being played tonight, it's the first show since Dec. 10, 1993 to have multiple songs from the Zooropa album in the setlist.

    hell yes.
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  • MysteryTrainMysteryTrain Singapore Posts: 1,189
    weremin23 wrote:
    Newch91 wrote:
    I hope they break out "Love Rescue Me".

    http://www.atu2.com/news/another-mexico ... ished.html

    They broke that out when I saw them in Sydney in December. Was unreal.

    Me too! I got it in Perth.
  • Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    ......more ZOOROPA!



    With both Zooropa and Stay being played tonight, it's the first show since Dec. 10, 1993 to have multiple songs from the Zooropa album in the setlist.

    hell yes.
    Hell yeah! I definitely need to download this show once it's available. Hopefully it's a good audience boot.
    Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
    "Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
  • rick1zoo2rick1zoo2 between a rock and a dumb place Posts: 12,632
    May 14, 2011 - Mexico City, MX (Azteca Stadium) with Snow Patrol

    Even Better Than The Real Thing
    Out Of Control
    Get On Your Boots
    Magnificent
    Mysterious Ways
    Elevation
    Until The End Of The World
    I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
    Desire
    Stay (Faraway, So Close!)
    Beautiful Day
    Miss Sarajevo
    Zooropa
    City Of Blinding Lights
    Vertigo
    I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight (Remix)
    Sunday Bloody Sunday
    Scarlet
    Walk On
    ENCORE
    One
    Where The Streets Have No Name
    ENCORE 2
    Ultraviolet (Light My Way)
    With Or Without You
    Moment Of Surrender
  • rick1zoo2rick1zoo2 between a rock and a dumb place Posts: 12,632
    Newch91 wrote:
    ......more ZOOROPA!



    With both Zooropa and Stay being played tonight, it's the first show since Dec. 10, 1993 to have multiple songs from the Zooropa album in the setlist.

    hell yes.
    Hell yeah! I definitely need to download this show once it's available. Hopefully it's a good audience boot.


    that's what happens when they do multiple shows in one city, try to change it up a bit. I wonder what they will do tonight?
  • Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    rick1zoo2 wrote:
    Newch91 wrote:
    With both Zooropa and Stay being played tonight, it's the first show since Dec. 10, 1993 to have multiple songs from the Zooropa album in the setlist.

    hell yes.
    Hell yeah! I definitely need to download this show once it's available. Hopefully it's a good audience boot.


    that's what happens when they do multiple shows in one city, try to change it up a bit. I wonder what they will do tonight?
    I don't know but tonight might be a little crazier. Maybe they'll break out "Love Rescue Me" tonight.
    Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
    "Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
  • Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    I wish PJ would do what U2 does sometimes and stream a show live on their website.
    Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
    "Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
  • SomethingCreativeSomethingCreative Kazoo, MI Posts: 3,377
    I'm going! Seattle June 4.... My dad finally gave me a straight answer
    "Well, I think this band is incapable of sucking."
    -my dad after hearing Not for You for the first time on SNL .
  • rick1zoo2rick1zoo2 between a rock and a dumb place Posts: 12,632
    May 15, 2011 - Mexico City, MX (Azteca Stadium) with Snow Patrol


    Even Better Than The Real Thing
    New Year's Day
    Get On Your Boots
    Magnificent
    Mysterious Ways
    Elevation
    Until The End Of The World
    All I Want Is You
    Love Rescue Me
    Pride (In The Name Of Love)
    Beautiful Day
    Miss Sarajevo
    Zooropa
    City Of Blinding Lights
    Vertigo
    I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight (Remix)
    Sunday Bloody Sunday
    Scarlet
    Walk On
    ENCORE
    One
    Where The Streets Have No Name
    ENCORE 2
    Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me
    With Or Without You
    Moment Of Surrender
  • rick1zoo2rick1zoo2 between a rock and a dumb place Posts: 12,632
    next stop is Denver, this Saturday, May 21
  • weremin23weremin23 Posts: 311
    rick1zoo2 wrote:
    next stop is Denver, this Saturday, May 21

    I'll be there!
  • Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
    "Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
  • rick1zoo2rick1zoo2 between a rock and a dumb place Posts: 12,632
    Newch91 wrote:


    I saw that too- good info.

    When the 360 tour came through last time, we did both shows at Giants Stadium in GA. The first day we came early, got in the line and waited all day. We brought lawn chairs, food, etc. At about 3:30-4:00 pm (way too early) security had us take all chairs and stuff to cars, then began compressing the line. They pushed us all into a small area in front of the doors, basically most of us losing our places in line. There we stood for about 2 hours until the doors opened (very hot day), then made us go through separate security for male/female. Then finally able to get in, made a mad rush to the checkpoint at the side to get into inner circle. A complete cluster f*&k. We got a spot sort of on the side and it wasn't too bad, still was an excellent show and glad I got to see it from that close.

    The second day we were tired from all that (I am old, I know) so instead we found friends tailgating in the parking lot, hung out there all day, then a little bit after doors opened, we went right in, got into inner circle, same place as previous day. Then we just decided to go out into the main field for the show, was not as crowded, could see just fine, and really enjoyed the show.

    I guess the point of all that explanation is that if you want to be in the front, you really have to pay your dues - long wait all day, mad rush once you get in, then you will need to stand your ground to hold onto your spot. If you decide not to go that route, the GA field is huge, plenty of places to see the show from, and you can also enjoy the rest of the day too.
  • Johnny AbruzzoJohnny Abruzzo Philly Posts: 11,604
    rick1zoo2 wrote:
    Newch91 wrote:


    I saw that too- good info.

    When the 360 tour came through last time, we did both shows at Giants Stadium in GA. The first day we came early, got in the line and waited all day. We brought lawn chairs, food, etc. At about 3:30-4:00 pm (way too early) security had us take all chairs and stuff to cars, then began compressing the line. They pushed us all into a small area in front of the doors, basically most of us losing our places in line. There we stood for about 2 hours until the doors opened (very hot day), then made us go through separate security for male/female. Then finally able to get in, made a mad rush to the checkpoint at the side to get into inner circle. A complete cluster f*&k. We got a spot sort of on the side and it wasn't too bad, still was an excellent show and glad I got to see it from that close.

    The second day we were tired from all that (I am old, I know) so instead we found friends tailgating in the parking lot, hung out there all day, then a little bit after doors opened, we went right in, got into inner circle, same place as previous day. Then we just decided to go out into the main field for the show, was not as crowded, could see just fine, and really enjoyed the show.

    I guess the point of all that explanation is that if you want to be in the front, you really have to pay your dues - long wait all day, mad rush once you get in, then you will need to stand your ground to hold onto your spot. If you decide not to go that route, the GA field is huge, plenty of places to see the show from, and you can also enjoy the rest of the day too.

    Some of us have to work on Wednesdays - haha. I'll be somewhere in the back - good enough. Just happy to be there.
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  • rick1zoo2rick1zoo2 between a rock and a dumb place Posts: 12,632
    Bootleg of 1st night in Mexico City is up on U2start.com. Sounds pretty good

    Also, U2.com has a video of Zooropa from Mexico City, but I think it's only for paid members.
  • Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    rick1zoo2 wrote:
    Bootleg of 1st night in Mexico City is up on U2start.com. Sounds pretty good

    Also, U2.com has a video of Zooropa from Mexico City, but I think it's only for paid members.
    Nice. Thanks for the info.

    I added some sweet U2 stuff to my iPod. All their singles and tons of live stuff. Torrents come in handy at times.
    Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
    "Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
  • Brain of mJBrain of mJ Posts: 786
    I'm loving that EBTTRT, Stay, Zooropa and HMTMKMKM have made their way back on the list. I'm debating on seeing them one more time on this leg of 360. I saw them in Atlanta last time, and came away with 2 things: 1. It was indoors, so it just felt like an arena show, but at 3x macrofication and 2. Muse upstaged them. I've seen U2 12 times now and the last one was the worst. So do I get that sour taste out of my mouth or just move on...
  • Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    I'm loving that EBTTRT, Stay, Zooropa and HMTMKMKM have made their way back on the list. I'm debating on seeing them one more time on this leg of 360. I saw them in Atlanta last time, and came away with 2 things: 1. It was indoors, so it just felt like an arena show, but at 3x macrofication and 2. Muse upstaged them. I've seen U2 12 times now and the last one was the worst. So do I get that sour taste out of my mouth or just move on...
    Definitely happy about Stay and Zooropa. I'm contemplating about seeing them at Giants Stadium. I really want to see them live. At least you've seen them a dozen times.
    Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
    "Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
  • Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
    "Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
  • rick1zoo2rick1zoo2 between a rock and a dumb place Posts: 12,632
    Mexico City II and III bootlegs are up on U2start.com
  • Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    The Edge says the show is "radically different".

    http://www.u2.com/news/title/radically-different
    Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
    "Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
  • PopmartijnPopmartijn Posts: 382
    Newch91 wrote:
    The Edge says the show is "radically different".

    http://www.u2.com/news/title/radically-different

    Well, radically different is in the eye of the beholder, as this is still the 360 Tour. And while updated visuals are nice, I don't really consider them a radical change. But I just did a comparison of the first and last (up to now) shows I've seen on this tour and it has evolved quite a bit. Just for comparison, here are the two setlists.
    Barcelone, June 30th 2009 (tour opening)
    Main Set: Breathe, No Line On The Horizon, Get On Your Boots, Magnificent, Beautiful Day, I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - Movin' On Up, Angel of Harlem - Man In The Mirror - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough, In A Little While, Unknown Caller, The Unforgettable Fire, City of Blinding Lights, Vertigo, I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight (remix), Sunday Bloody Sunday, Pride, MLK, Walk On - You'll Never Walk Alone, Where the Streets Have No Name, One
    Encore(s): Ultraviolet, With Or Without You, Moment of Surrender

    Sao Paulo, April 13th 2011
    Main Set: Even Better Than The Real Thing, I Will Follow, Get On Your Boots, Magnificent, Mysterious Ways, Elevation, Until the End of the World - He's Got the Whole World In His Hands, I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For, Pride, The Model, Beautiful Day - Gracias a la Vida, Miss Sarajevo, Zooropa, City of Blinding Lights, Vertigo - It's Only Rock and Roll, I'll Go Crazy (remix) - Relax - Two Tribes, Sunday Bloody Sunday, Scarlet, Walk On - You'll Never Walk Alone
    Encore(s): One, All I Want Is You - Where the Streets Have No Name - All You Need Is Love, Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me Kill Me, With or Without You, Moment of Surrender

    The show certainly got a different vibe, with some rare songs (Zooropa, Scarlet, Love Rescue Me to name just a few) appearing on this tour.
  • PopmartijnPopmartijn Posts: 382
    BTW, U2 had a dress rehearsal yesterday (Friday), where they performed for some selected guests. These were mainly people who had to do with the Special Olympics organisation.

    Main Set: Even Better Than The Real Thing, I Will Follow, Get On Your Boots, Magnificent, Mysterious Ways, Elevation, Until the End of the World - Anthem, All I Want Is You - Worried Blues, Stay, Beautiful Day - Blackbird, Pride, Miss Sarajevo, Zooropa, City of Blinding Lights, Vertigo, I'll Go Crazy (remix) - Discotheque - Please, Sunday Bloody Sunday, Rejoice, Walk On - You'll Never Walk Alone
    Encore(s): One, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow - Where the Streets Have No Name, Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me Kill Me, With or Without You
  • Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    Popmartijn wrote:
    BTW, U2 had a dress rehearsal yesterday (Friday), where they performed for some selected guests. These were mainly people who had to do with the Special Olympics organisation.

    Main Set: Even Better Than The Real Thing, I Will Follow, Get On Your Boots, Magnificent, Mysterious Ways, Elevation, Until the End of the World - Anthem, All I Want Is You - Worried Blues, Stay, Beautiful Day - Blackbird, Pride, Miss Sarajevo, Zooropa, City of Blinding Lights, Vertigo, I'll Go Crazy (remix) - Discotheque - Please, Sunday Bloody Sunday, Rejoice, Walk On - You'll Never Walk Alone
    Encore(s): One, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow - Where the Streets Have No Name, Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me Kill Me, With or Without You
    Oh yeah, I saw that over at http://www.atu2.com. That's really nice of them to do that for the Special Olympics.
    Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
    "Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
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