'Wembley Stadium You Know Your Name'

14 Aug 2009115


'I think something's going to happen tonight.' predicted Bono, just a few songs into tonight's opening show at Wembley Stadium. It did too. First The Hours and then Elbow, with a particularly winning set, had caught the mood on a balmy summers evening and from the moment Larry opened up Breathe, the momentum barely slowed.

Too many stand-outs to list but our highlights included: a stomping version of 'Crazy' turning the neighbourhood into a disco; the joyful stadium karaoke of Unknown Caller; some breathtaking new visuals in Sunday Bloody Sunday and Walk On; the opening of 'Still Haven't Found' when 90,000 people took over the vocal; Bono reminiscing about his first visit to this city ( 'I slept on Waterloo Station as an 18 year old with a demo of our song Out of Control, the city's been good to us.' ) and a moving dedication of With or Without You 'For Beautiful Eunice Kennedy Shriver', longtime friend of the band who died earlier this week.

London shows are usually good and this was a great one - but what did you think? Have you caught your breath? How was it ? Add your reviews below: what was your favourite track, the moment you'll never surrender?

Breathe
No Line On The Horizon
Get On Your Boots
Magnificent
Beautiful Day
Elevation
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
Stuck In A Moment (You Can't Get Out Of)
Unknown Caller
Unforgettable Fire
City of Blinding Lights
Vertigo
I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight (Remix)
Sunday Bloody Sunday
Pride (In The Name of Love)
MLK
Walk On
Where The Streets Have No Name
One
Mysterious Ways
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Ultraviolet
With Or Without You
Moment of Surrender



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Bloke
U2 as alwaysTHE BEST!
My first time in the new stadium, and what an amazing way to rember it. U2 as always deliver a fantastic night. Highlight for me being 'I still haven't found' with Bono not having to sing a note of the first verse as the crowd saluted their hero's by doing it for them. whilst he stood back in what seemed like pleasant supprise. Too many memories to mention but I have to say if I don't go crazy. Larry, Edge, Adam, Bono. Great stuff as alaways guys. Looking forward to the next one already.
nutthome
i will never forget this night ...wow
This was just such a fanastic show in many ways, truly moving, down at the front with my brother enjoying u2 at there best was unreal.... yes the sound did get ropey in places but wembley just rocked.. the stage just looked amazing when you first enter the stadium like a space ship awaiting launch, then we heard THIS IS GROUND CONTROL TO MAJOR TOM..............brilliant. u2 NEVER fail to deliver... my fav song had to be the bongo tastic disco beats of crazy.. that was different but great !!!!!!! and the video rap around screen.....thanx.
themaster
Amazing
What a fantastic night - the whole show was faultless. Highlights for me were 'Unknown caller', 'still havent found' & 'Boots' (which sounded amazing live), & also 'Crazy' & Ultra Violet'... Meanwhile no line, Magnificent, Beautiful day, Elevation & vertigo all seemed to set fire to the entire stadium! The energy was out of this world! The boys were on fire as ever - this is a night that wont be forgotten. Despite my feet and back hurting like hell (after cueing for over 8 hrs) - the 2 hours just flew by and felt like 30 mins.... amazing!
jimmythefish
JT
Fantastic show as always though I agree the sound was 'ropey'. Very hard to hear what Bono was saying. I've been a dozen times before and it's always been a lot clearer. Still, Ultraviolet - what a song!
mofo1969
Wembley 14th Aug
This was my fifth time of seeing U2 and I have to say this was the best. Love all the new songs, especially Unknown Caller and I love the full band version of I still havent found what I'm looking for (the best song of all time). Thank you for a great night.
mikejmaguire
Mike Maguire
I was one of the lucky ones. Got into the inner circle and was totally blown away with the amazing performance tonight. This is the 4th tour I have followed and the stage was incredible I've never seen anything like it before. The music, location and atmosphere was fantastic. It doesn't get better than this. Can't wait until Cardiff next Saturday I just can't get enough of the live stuff. Got any jobs going?
Parmy
Unforgettable
What a great night! Bono and the band were in impeccable form. We were lucky enough to be in the pit and the house truly rocked. HIghlights were Still Haven't Found, the Crazy remix and the spine tinging UltraViolet.
Mauro83
Great Show
Thanks for that. Have been trying to see U2 live since I can remember being able to use my ears. I took a bit of my father with me to Wembley last night and I am sure, whichever is this place that has to be believed to be seen, he is glad of that. Thank you, that was so important to me. See you again in a week time in Cardiff.
ptonks
Close Encounter!
The Claw was simply awe inspiring, the show rocked! My highlights were " I Still Haven't Found....." (spine tinglingly sung by the audience) and "Vertigo" which damn nearly demolished the new Wembley! Bring on Sheffield!!
paulam17
paula
awesome gig, fantantic night, u2 have still go it, we rocked the night away!!!! Amazing!!! xxxx
vickij3n
vickij3n
First ever U2 gig, and they were AMAZING!!! stand out moments for me sunday bloody sunday. And the crowd singing I still haven't found.....Can't wait to see them again.
Johnifamason
Please play Bad
Going tonight second show at Wembley. Please , Please play Bad, One of the most requested songs by any fan, but rarely played! Please make mine and everyone attending Saturday a night a night to remenber. Thank you
Imogen
imogen
Just mind blowing. Fantastic mix of old and new. I sang every word of every song. Thankyou guys for another totally memorable evening. Only wish i was going tonight.
guy
London 14th - Crazy
Awesome remix of a great song. Visuals were great. My wife and I were in the Golden Circle and the band were at times all around us. Great spectacle. A memorable night.
phildowning77
Phil
Unbelievable show last night, easily the best I've seen since Zoo TV. Big highlights off the new album were Unknown Caller and Boots, hearing Unforgettable Fire again was great, while Vertigo and the Crazy remix just sent everyone flying all over the place. Great crowd, great night.
Paulj73
I went crazy when the band went crazy to
Absolutely amazing gig. The whole show was excellent (I last saw them on the Zoo TV tour at Glasgow) I have to say that 'I Still Havent Found...' sung by the audience gave me goosbumps...god knows what the band were feeling! I've been waiting for over 20 years to hear 'The Unforgettable Fire' live, Elevation took the place apart and I loved the new version of 'Crazy'.
Alyu2
oh my god!!! What words can i use.....
to describe the most awesome U2 concert ever, having followed the boys/men for more years than I care to remember this has to be the best ever! Being part of a record breaking night and listening to everyone doing Elevation was a real highlight......but hering Sunday Bloody Sunday and Pride really took me back. Thanks U2 for still being the best and I just know there is still so much more to come from you all.
hasmukh
still haven't found...!
Took my 10 year old son first concert, Great show never fail to deliver in all the years i have followed the band.However the sound feeback was not what the band are used too..may be due to the stadium however Bono is the master when it comes to improvising...great showman...
Trevor Esticles
Found what I'm looking for
WOW! What an unforgettable, magical night. Singing the first verse to Still Haven't Found.... sent shivers down my spine. And the boys looked genuinely blown away by it all as well. A Truly, truly special experience, in a truly special stadium. Got withdrawl symptoms already! Bring on the next one!
sunige
Awesome!
Brilliant gig the whole of the crowd seemed to up for it,U2 prove again they ARE the best!
Mark Jefferson
Let me in the sound
A disappointing night as the sound was very muffled up in Level 5. The stage was impressive but it was like watching a great concert from a distance.
timmytoad
Awesome night
The band were in top form tonight - from the first note to the last. I have been to many U2 shows but last nights atmosphere was awesome. Favourite moments were the unforgettable fire and moment of surrender. Bonos energy and performance inspired the crowd to lift them even higher.
vickie8
FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well it was certainly worth all the waiting and my feet killing me today - as per normal they lived upto normal being just FANTASTIC...........we were right ontop of the circle, brilliant, such great songs played and yes everyone singing I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For was out of this world and the guys did look so touched by it. Oh I do hope they end the tour next year in Dublin...........I'll be there!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks so much for such a night and thank you to all involved. p.s thanks to all the great U2 fans that played a big part in last night
mark2671
the best
what a gig it gets better and better! hope 2nite will b the same.the best band in the world! carry on lads and never stop.
caren
Loving Wembley
Had a fab night at Wembley - great to hear Stuck in a moment and loved Walk on on. Had many tears in my eyes just to be in the presence of the greatest band in the world. I'm ready for my 2nd night at Wembley would be great to hear Bad - never heard this live and crossing my fingers?!
poptart0206
u2 virgins
i took my cynical girls (18) to see u2 for 1st time and they were blown away. awesome concert, crazy remix was fantastic. shame Bad never got played as that would of been the cherry on the cake. just amazing, i love em just as much 25yrs later.
steve phipps
wembley 14th august
omg, they are just the most amazing band i have ever had seen. they could have filled 10 times over with the demand for tickets. and what a set. keep touring and i'll keep comming. the hours and elbow fantastic as well.
ginge
awesome
what a night, what a show. too many highs, bu hearing unforgettable fire was one, wowy, and the visuals of the band gurning for the crazy remix...magic. thanks guys.
Rebecca7
Want to go again!!!!!!
One of my favourite moments was when the band first came on stage. I can't get over that moment. But the whole show was fantistic!!!
Sasikala
What A Beautiful (Birth)Day!!!!
What a fantastic night. It was my birthday yesterday and what a huge party I had :-) Thank you U2 for making this day such a memorable one! It has been a long time dream to see them live! Had so many favourite moments but my all time favourite U2 song is "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For' and they didn't dissappoint. Still on a high this morning. Wish I had tickets for tonight's performance!
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