Wilde - 15 August, 2009
Wilde
New years day yes yes yes. The sound of U2.
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Stevenu2uk - 15 August, 2009
Looking forward to Glasgow
What set list! So many great songs. I really hope Bad makes it into the Glasgow set. My fave song for (scarily) 25 years! Scotland awaits the Claw.
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justin72 - 15 August, 2009
Bad!
Such a surprise to hear this tonight. Maybe they played it at Wembley as it reminded them of when it was played at Live Aid? The Unforgettable Fire, 25 years old, still as good as ever. Superb night, thanks guys.
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pmillenuim4bass - 15 August, 2009
Magnficent.
I just got in. My head and heart are still thumping. I will never, ever forget that. I'll be able to tell everyone. Hey, I saw U2 when I was 16. It was amazing, it's hard to think of other ways to describe it. Loved the set mix up.All the songs were gold tonight.
So happy they played stay, it is one of my favourite songs of all time. I wanted to cry when I knew it was coming to an end. Just Magnificent.
Too many highlights.
Keep rockin' guys.
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ains - 15 August, 2009
Wembley 15th August
With the roof fully open for the second night the sound had more room in which to "breathe" right from the opening the audio mix was better and the band were tighter. For us oldies we were treated to 5 tracks from UF including Bad 24 years after it's dramatic rendition at live aid, a spetacular performance of Stay and a Crazy version of Crazy again. Having done a night on the floor the seats gave us a great view of the band, the claw and the hardcore audience who had made it into the centre of 360. After 22 years Bono, Larry, The Edge and Adam really are above the top of their game. All 4 of us "sang out Hearts out" and the youngest member of our group who did not exit when we first saw U2 at Wembley said "They were the best band she has ever seen"
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charlie3 - 15 August, 2009
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The best set list yet! Even better than Croker! End of the World, New Years Day, Bad...COME ON!!!! You nailed it tonight boys, absolutely nailed it! Come back real soon U2, I'm fallin' in love with you all over again!
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ataplacecalledvertigo - 15 August, 2009
U2 LIve at Wembley.. WOO HOO
Now that was amazing. I was in the pit on edges side and had an great view for until the end of the world. The energy in the pit was amazing. "Bad" again..... Woo Hoo. Heard it 4 times on this tour. It was great tonight. I caught 1 of the blue picks that Dallas threw down. Now that is a nice souvenir. Thanx Dallas. Thanx U2 for another great night. Roll on Cardiff. Show no. 12 on this tour. I dont want it to end... John (Ireland)
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Topa134 - 15 August, 2009
OH MY GOD!
This must have been the best show so far for me. Amazing atmosphere! Watched the whole show from the center of a pit....amazing stuff. Thank you!
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limeyfruituk - 15 August, 2009
Sheer brilliance....
What more can I say, absolutely awesome.
Attended previous nights gig at Wembley but this one, by far set the marker for one of the best gigs I've seen.
Loved Unknown Caller....really comes alive when played live.
Where the Streets Have No Name....was always destined to be a classic and the electrifying atmosphere when Edge strings those famours chords...
Thanks boys, for another fabulous evening.
I defy any other band to beat this!!!
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TurfMerchant - 15 August, 2009
Bad :Good!
"Bad" brought back memories of Live Aid for me, and probably most people in the new stadium, on the same space as the old one. The first time I've had a "seat" at a 2's gig in 26 years, apologies to the ole folks sitting behind me whilst we rocked the night away! Where would Mr. Heuston sit / stand at a U2 gig!*!&£^£!
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Blunt Laser - 15 August, 2009
i take it back!
bloody good show tonight. i moaned yesterday but tonight was miles better. bad especially made my gig.
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mark2671 - 15 August, 2009
another great night
brillant nite again,the sound was better than lastnite.bad and until the end of the world was my highlight.roll on sheffield.
just wish they wouldnt end with moment of surrender,maybe with or without you would be better.
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pixiehood - 15 August, 2009
15th Aug -Wembley
Oh my word! I hadn't been taken with this album and I didn't want this concert to spoil my brilliant memories of previous U2 concerts but all my fears were dispelled in the opening bars. Everyone on top form and I swear I saw the lovely Larry smile ;-)
The only downer was the sound quality which was a problem at the Foo Fighters' gig. So I think Wembley may be a bit duff on the accoustics.
But amazing show and could U2 not only sell the claw to the 2012 Olympic committee, but actually produce the opening and closing ceremonies otherwise they are going to be pants!!
Love to all of you and a special place in my heart for Aung San Suu Kyi for her struggle and all it symbolises and to Desmond Tutu for being a top chap.
Lxx
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quietgrace - 15 August, 2009
Wembley 2
My second show, what a night! They played Stay! Then Until the End of the World! And when I thought it couldn't get any better they played Bad!!!
Life just doesn't get any better than this, thanks boys.
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zoojeng - 15 August, 2009
Faraway, so close
We got in the front pit for Berlin and decided to take a seat in the stands for tonight and enjoyed it a whole lot more. Getting a perspective on the whole audience and the size of the claw really adds to the spectacle. 'Bad' and 'Until the End of the World' were highlights, but 'Streets' still remains completely unbeatable. To see 88,000 people lose themselves in music is a sight you don't forget in a hurry. My 9th U2 gig and one of the best. Roll on Sheffield!
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BANGBANG316 - 15 August, 2009
BEST GIG EVER!
I saw the Croke Park gig, and to be honest, this topped it! The energy tonite was amazing, Strees have no Name was buzzing, the Remix just sounds better everytime I hear it, the visuals for crazy are mental... Bad was just how i imagined it would be live and Ultraviolet rocks! Until the End of the World was probably my stand out moment! but then again....
Brilliant U2, just brilliant to all involved and there!
I may have to go over seas to see them again now!
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Lorrico14 - 15 August, 2009
Oh, Hampden in the Sun
Well, I can dream that there'll be sun. Can't wait. Set list looks fab though it would need to go some to beat Croke 1,
CANNOT wait 'til Tuesday now. Only gutted that my team are playing the Gunners for the first time & I'll be missing my first CL game for a few years. I'm sure the boys will make it worth it.
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thesupster - 16 August, 2009
Wembley August 15th
I flew in from Australia for this and I have to say it truly was worth it. Watching the band I grew up listening to for the 1st time for me was an unforgettable and overwhelming experience. The set design was dare I say, MAD, but fantastic. The choice of songs was simply superb!
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The Boy In The Well - 16 August, 2009
A place that has to be believed, to be s
My Brother & I had tickets for the 14th, but couldn't go due to unforseen circumstances. We went along yesterday, on the chance we might be able to get a couple of returns. Managed to get a couple of seats up with the Gods & I've got to say it was incredible!! The boys have always been able to fill a stadium of Wembley's size & stature, but last night was something else! 2000 Miles high & nearly 90,000 people, but it still felt intimate!! It wasn't Wembley last night, it was something else; intimate, beautiful & full of soul. A place that has to be believed, to be seen....
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pufferfish - 16 August, 2009
Wow
What a night. One off from barrier. Lump in my throat and shed a tear during Stay (wasn't the only one...) and Bad was a treat. Atmosphere was electric, sound was so vast and open. Think that was the best i've ever seen them. Wow.
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- 16 August, 2009
Not bad.....
....but not brilliant.
Certainly nothing to compare to the shows at the old Wembley in 1993 and 1997 in terms of energy or quality of songs.
I didn't think the set list was taht good - there's a reason they've never played UF live! The four songs from Walk On - Bad were a brief reminder of past glories though.
All in all, disappointing from the boys. I never thought I'd say this of U2 but it felt formulaic. Time to go away and dream it up all again.
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wiolqn - 16 August, 2009
Unforgettable
I only got the tickets few hours before the gig.
Still can't believe I was there.
I didn't like their recent albums too much, too attached to Achtung Baby I was, but their songs are designed to be played in the big open space. They all sounded amazing yesterday. Hearing Bad and Ultraviolet live was unbelievable.
U2 came back on the top of my list again. Their gig it's not just a concert, it's a special event, delicious feast for all senses.
"New Years Day" always makes me think about my home (Poland) and what where the last words Bono said leaving the stadium? "Do widzenia" which means "good bye" in Polish
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jamesonworkman - 16 August, 2009
Ultraviolet
I was there- it was an amazing show. Ultraviolet wins in this tour- it's got real panache- a laser jacket, a rope swing mic, lower lighting, and Bono's voice seems to sound better now singing it than he did on Achtung. Hats off. Oh and that "Streets" song ;).
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keith357 - 16 August, 2009
Greatest show on earth
without a doubt magnificent, the atmosphere was fantastic ,we were surrounded by people who were holidaying in the uk just to come to the gig.so many highlights really hard to pick a favourite,but city of blinding lights or pride was up there.
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annettemurphy - 16 August, 2009
Annette
I was there for the 2 nights .. brilliant!! They lift up the soul always to new heights and the loved the Crazy tonight version ..Larry outstanding on drum !!
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david colohan - 16 August, 2009
WEMBLEY BOTH NIGHTS !
I thought friday night was fantastic but last night was truely magical, great mix of ald and new with the highlights being BAD and CRAZY - fantastic version.
The boys just get better and better every tour, come back soon can't wait another 3 years.
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Grace - 16 August, 2009
The boys really know how to put on a sho
What a fantastic night. The boys really know how to rock. It was great to hear the new songs live...a brilliant stage set, amazing dazzling light show. Especially the disco ball, how it transformed wembley stadium....an image I will never forget. The sound of fans (me included) singing along with Bono was amazing...so many people "singing their hearts out" it was very moving. Wish I could see more shows. I first saw the lads at the Longest day concert in Milton Keynes, when I was 17 yrs old, now at 41 still enjoying their shows. They just keep getting better and better. Loved the old ones, the ones you don't get to hear much and thankyou for playing Moment of Surrender - my favourite one from the album especially making it the last song of the evening, what a way to end a fantastic night. Bono, Larry, Edge and Adam thank you so much.
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Rod Smith - 16 August, 2009
Fantastic Show
I flew in from Dubai to watch the show which was just amazing, however, from where we were sitting the sound was terrible, we could hardly hear Bono and when we did it was very distorted, which deflected from the enjoyment of a fantastic show.
Please please please.......... come to Dubai
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rossgordon - 16 August, 2009
Rosco
Got into the innner circle section and incredible atmosphere! - amazing stage design, sound crystal clear and booming bass, lights... and the band were in top form - Bono's voice was super strong - highlights: Until the End of the World and Bad - to watch the Edge play about 5 metres in front of you is a humbling experience, and being walked over by Bono (on the bridge) was kind of cool too - best gig I've seen U2 do since Zoo TV! Amazing!
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andrewbeaumont - 16 August, 2009
First Time
My first ever U2 concert - truly the best thing I have ever seen. One and Bad together are amazing, sound was fantastic. Just a brilliant, brilliant night. Only slight moans are I dont like remix of 'Crazy' and they sold out of Wembley T'shirts. Other than that, night I will remember for ever.
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