U2360° TOUR

Apr 3 2011
Buenos Aires, AR / Estadio Unico de La Plata
with Muse
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Thunder and lightning set a dramatic scene for tonight's final date in Buenos Aires. The Argentine national anthem was followed on the stadium sound system by Soda Stereo, another tribute to Gustavo Cerati, and just as we were expecting the new show opener... we didn't get it.

There's nothing predictable about this show. Tonight The Return of The Stingray Guitar was back to announce the arrival of the band on stage with Bono singing 'Argentina, Argentina...' as the unreleased track segued into Beautiful Day. They were among the first of five changes to the show including the return of Pride and, for the first time in 2011, to Bad.

It was a seriously rocking night with @alonsonico on twitter, who lives in La Plata, reporting that his 'flat is shaking right now because of the concert.'

The sonically reimagined Even Better Than The Real Thing arrived when we weren't expecting it after 'Boots' and La Plata kept shaking for Mysterious Ways. It was turning into a memorable way to bid farewell to our weeks stay in this wonderful land.

Following Still Haven't Found, Bono thanked Muse, after another electric opening set, 'for coming with us on this incredible adventure.' It set him dreaming out loud about his country...and this country.

'I think the Irish and Argentine we speak too much. We drink too much.
We are religious but we argue with God.
And when we are not arguing with God we argue with the British...'
You might have the edge on us in the football, he continued, but 'In the rugby we kick your arse. We are a tiny country and you are a BIG country. Our ego is as big as your ego. We think we invented you. We believe an Irishman is one of the fathers of Argentina. Admiral Brown came from County Mayo...'

And in another unexpected twist, now the band welcomed a very special guest to the stage in Leon Gieco, the celebrated Argentine folk singer and with Larry and Adam watching on, he performed 'Solo Le Pido A Dios' (I Only Beg God) with Edge and Bono joining on guitar and the entire stadium joining on vocals.

Were you at tonight's show? What was the moment you'll never surrender? Add your own reviews and post your photos below.

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SANGALIC
Just Amazing
The show was just amazing! Congrats to U2 and U2 crew. Best track? For me, it will always be Pride... See you in São Paulo!
hjfraind
No Words
No - no words. No words to describe it. Poetry! So beautiful. So beautiful I can thank you enough for this 3 amazing day that I just lived at the U2 shows I promise that I will not forget you. But you promise me, that you will be back at least 1 more time to Argentina
naty_g
THANKS!!!!!
I can't say in words what I felt yesterday! Just to begin with, when I got into the inner circle, I wanted to cry of happiness. The same happened, when you were on stage singing those beautiful songs you wrote and sing. I also felt that all of you were enjoying the concert, and that Bono didn't want the concert to finish as people love and gratitude were too much to handle. I won't forget you!
VanesaChacon
Blessings are not just for the ones who
The talented Leon Gieco sang: "Solo le pido a Dios" side by side with Bono in U2's last show in Buenos Aires. May I slightly adapt those lyrics to my personal request: "I only ask of God that U2 won't forget to come to South America in their next tours". Your music raises our souls, dear Irish friends. You mean rythm, memories, heart and soul to so many people, here at the southernmost country of the world!, the one that you find so alike to Ireland. Come back home soon!!! THANKS FOR "BAD"!!! What an incredible farewel gift! As Gustavo Cerati would say: "GRACIAS TOTALES!!!"
VanesaChacon
Blessings are not just for the ones who
The talented Leon Gieco sang: "Solo le pido a Dios" side by side with Bono in U2's last show in Buenos Aires. May I slightly adapt those lyrics to my personal request: "I only ask of God that U2 won't forget to come to South America in their next tours". Your music raises our souls, dear Irish friends. You mean rythm, memories, heart and soul to so many people, here at the southernmost country of the world!, the one that you find so alike to Ireland. Come back home soon!!! THANKS FOR "BAD"!!! What an incredible farewel gift! As Gustavo Cerati would say: "GRACIAS TOTALES!!!"
SON LOS MÁS!! SON UNOS CAPOS!!
What a beautiful, beautiful, beautiful nights! I will not forget this. Thanks U2 for having come to my country. Are my favorite band since always and forever. Thank you for everything. I love you so much!!! SON LOS MÁS!! SON UNOS CAPOS!!
militzashaddix
Awesome!
The show was awesome, I would like to hear Ultraviolet...The best song was Walk On, it made me cry! I love you U2!! Please come back soon!! :D
ignachio
INNER CIRCLEE!
I WAS IN THE INNER CIRCLEE, I HAD THE VIEW OF THE PHOTO ALL NIGHT!! AMAZING, I WAS 3 METRES NEAR BONO!!! THIS IS THE BEST PHOTO I TOOK. INCREDIBLEEEEEEE!!!!
SON LOS MÁS!! SON UNOS CAPOS!!
What a beautiful, beautiful, beautiful nights! I will not forget this. Thanks U2 for having come to my country. Are my favorite band since always and forever. Thank you for everything. I love you so much!!! SON LOS MÁS!! SON UNOS CAPOS!!
brenigirl
Third show, three nights with you!
I will never forget this tour, all the shows were amazing. I really apreciate that you returned to Argentina. Don´t you forget Argentina!!
parquepatricios
until the end of the world
I am 43 from Buenos Aires and I was lucky to see ZOOTV in Wembley in 1993 (their best show for me) and all of the shows from then on but u2 is like the good wine, it tastes better with time and Bono is like Carlos Gardel, every day he sings better!! thanks for two (for me) wonderful unforgetable nights (one at red zone). I feel that every song is tied to a personal memory to comes alive during the show . be back soon!! son lo mas!! pd: mozart before the show, excellent idea!!
Hawar
MAGNIFICENT
Guys please, please don't leave us without listening MAGNIFICENT at Mexico..... please !!!!
Mari_Brazil
Baaadddd!!!!!
Best U2 song in my opinion, I'm hoping so much they'll play it on april 13th!!!!
drumps
AN ELEVATION!!!
U2 it´s really better than the real thing, you can elevate argentain souls, y could never forgot of yours, all was geat, the rain, the people, for mi the best was in a little while y love this performance and of course y love BONO, THANKS GUYS FOR A WINDOW TO THE SKIES!!!!
carolinaagrest
We will NOT forget you
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. We have to thank you guys for all the beautiful songs and things you do for the people everywhere. The show was absolutely amazing. Every minute was surprisingly breathtaking. We will NOT forget you. I´m so happy I took my kids to the best show ever. You will always be very welcome in Argentina.
chufi
Don´t forget Us
Please don´t forget Us come back as soon as possible. We will be waiting for you guys. See you soon. The show was amazing. The most memorable moment was when sounds "Bad"... Thanks a lot for this song! SON LO MAS!
Pulguita
We will never forget u!
I'm still shaking after tonight show.. I have no words to express the way I felt this past week, it was amazing... I believe I keep all this memories deep inside my heart.. I'm proud to be a fan of U2 and not only because you are the greatest band in the world, no, you are also models of life.. Always taking care of your fans, trying to be in contact with us, even your security people is always nice with us.. As I said, I can't express what I feel in this moment.. Come back quickly, don't forget we love you ^^ WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU!! No matter who comes to play here.. THAN YOU FOR THIS AMAZING SHOW AND THIS AMAZING FEELINGS!!
maly_bblue
Thanks!!
I was lucky enough to attend the three shows you gave in La Plata. All 3 of them were amazing. Just like you ask that we do not forget you, I hope you do the same and don't wait too many time to come back. You are always welcome. Fantastic Performance!!! Love you guys!!!
milestrellasazules
Thank you for all...
Simplemente gracias por tanta felicidad. Los amamos. U2 in La Plata i never forget it.
THE UNFORGETTABLE FIRE IN ARGENTINA!!!
PLEASE, PLEASE I WANT TO LISTEN THE UNFORGETTABLE FIRE!!!! I LOVE YOU, THANKS FOR THE MUSIC OF MY LIFE.
vanervainer
BEG!
Me and my girlfriend are really BIG fans of U2! I would like to BEG you to play "STAY"!!! We will go to Buenos Aires (03/04), SP (09,10 and 13/04) concerts! Please play "STAY"!!! If you could it would be fantastic openning the show with Breathe!!!
gabi27
U2 Welcome to argentina!
I hope you like the Argentine fans and country! WE LOVE YOU ♥ I Love your music and style I was waiting for seeing you :)
Play List
Please play Breathe and discotheque!
mtkenneally
Carpool
Any carpools organized from BA to Plata for the April 3rd show?
Alecivi
Argentina is waiting for you.
U2 WELCOME TO ARGENTINA !!! We love you.
elsebau2
Trip-through-your-wires
http://media.community.u2.com/_Trip-through-your-wires-in-buenos-aires/video/1529512/74615.html
Request
I have a request for the shows in Argentina: bring back Unknown Caller, Ultraviolet and play Stand Up Comedy, please, please, please...
Dream come true
Finally, I will be able to go and see my favorite group!! From Santa Cruz- Bolivia to La Plata - Argentina!!! Can't wait!!!
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