The Joshua Tree Tour 2017

Jul 16 2017
Rome, IT / Olympic Stadium
with Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
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'In The Eternal City...'
'…feeling so strangely at home.'  Second night in Rome.

When & Where
Sunday, July 16th 2017, Olympic Stadium, Rome, Night 2 in Italy - 26th show of #U2TheJoshuaTree2017

Set List 
SBS, NYD, then European leg debut for A Sort Of Homecoming as makes its return to the show. A counted in 1.2.3.4 - Pride! is then followed by the eleven tracks from The Joshua Tree, in this gladiatorial setting for the second and final time.  
Encore: 16. Miss Sarajevo 17. Beautiful Day 18. Elevation 19. Vertigo  20th was another change up from last night, Mysterious Ways appears 20th on the list, with UltraViolet (Light My Way) 21st, and One taking the final tally to 22.

"Here we are again in the eternal city feeling so strangely at home" (Bono before ASOH). That set the internet alight... fans delighted to hear the return of a much beloved anthem.

Social Posts
@godgrrl (via twitter) :
'FOUND! In Rome. Tonight. Safe and well. A Sort Of Homecoming questa sera e tornata a…' (came back tonight)
@atu2comSherry (via twitter):
'The whoa-oh-oh-oh's are so freakin loud at the end of Pride in Rome tonight'
@U2Songs (via twitter):
'If I had a band and wanted a crowd to sing for me I would go to Rome'

In The Press 
'U2 set Rome on fire: Joshua Tree is 30 years old, but doesn't show it. The concert was produced to celebrate the landmark album, still sounding relevant and powerful today. It also regenerates its value as a complete work that keeps enthusing the audience….'

If You Had To Pick One Song 
ASOH... so rare in Europe since the 80's

@valterhalyson (via twitter):
'ELA VOLTOOOOOOOUUU!!! ELA VOLTOOOOOOOUUU!!!' (She came back!)
@U2start (via twitter):
'The sweet sounds of ASOH return in Rome! 'No spoken words, just a screaaam!' Let the whole world sing it!'
@georgemccauley (via twitter):
'So refreshing to hear A Sort Of Homecoming again! Please make it stay this time around!'

What (else) did Bono Say?
After Red Hill Mining Town: "This is where we turn over the vinyl over to side 2, and such a beautiful thing, vinyl… the needle and groove.. makes a scratch… something physical about that."
"How come we haven't played songs like Red Hill Mining Town for 30 years, can you answer me The Edge?"
"It took us 30 years to learn how to play that." replies the guitarist.
After In God's Country:  "I felt that I knew Italy even before I knew there WAS an Italy… I fell in love with Italy even before I KNEW there was an Italy 'Cos I grew up listening to my father's music.. and he listened to… and he loved, the opera. Its part of me. And U2 is not a rock and roll band… we're an Opera band…"

Review On U2.com 
uddue2000. Roma 16 Giugno 2017. 'After 35 years I was able to be present at my first mythical concert, I still have the adrenaline in circles even though the concert is over for 3 days, with the first song I do not hide I cried as a child (I'm 50 years old ) I soon realized the great dream I had been waiting for for years, I've been involved with my wife Mary and my daughter Oriana of 21 years, they also enjoyed it so much, such a thrill for me was the greatest gift I did, You are the two most intense hours I have ever lived in your life thanks to all the thanks for being there. Peppe has always been a fan of you...'

Also Noteworthy :
Adam spotted watching some of the Noel Gallagher HFB set from the back of the GA. Guggi in town.  The U2.com jumping photo of Bono reminded many of the Achtung Baby days, same leap, and with the 'Hallelujah's' at the end of Running To Stand Still tonight, comparisons were doubled down.

If you were at the show at the Olympic Stadium, tell us all about it. Add your own review and photos on our tour pages.

 

    Sao Paulo - last show of The Joshua Tree Tour 2017. Video by instagram.com/mvsphotography
    Comments
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    Vicktor
    My Amazing first time in Europe
    I made my first trip to Europe powered by the Joshua Tree Tour, something I would never have imagined would happen again. I can say with all propriety: It was wonderful, it will be forever in my heart, Thank you U2, for providing such incredible moments in my life.
    Warson
    A thrilling night
    It has been the perfect match for the unforgettable night: your songs and my friends. Thank you so much U2 !
    marialaura_lanza
    Best Concert I've ever been!
    I've been backstage and saw Noel,been in front of the stage during his concert. Stunning setlist,I missed Bad but loved every single song,just perfect. Also love Bono's italian and his vocal performance was much better than the night before. A sort of homecoming,rare touch. Maybe you could have played a little more than 2 hours,perhaps.. Thank you U2! Love you,see you on next tour.
    Warson
    Rome July 16th, 2017
    One of the best day of my life !
    ivanmelato1
    From Russian fans with love!
    It was the great, amazing, unfogettable concert!!! Thank you for the show abd your great songs!!!
    JACK1978
    Rome 16 july
    Two differents songs , a great concert and thank you again for your disponibility outside the hotel !!
    ccrrii
    a wonderful night!
    unforgettable <3
    Maxchirico
    Wonderful night
    Unforgettable concert
    MarcoHorizon90
    The Joshua Tree
    Such a wonderful night!! The Unforgettable Night!! Thanks U2 for being U2!!
    JACK1978
    rOME 16 JULY 2017
    Another Great concert and my personal thanks to you guys for the emotional moment outside your hotel !
    SeJennifer
    Hallelujah, thank you U2!!!
    Absolutely touching and unforgettable was the return of the wonderful Hallelujah outro of Running To Stand Still! Waited 25 years (since ZooTV) for this moment... ;-)) This, together with the great setlist (completely blown away by A Sort Of Homecoming, too), fantastic performances and videos made Rome 2 the most amazing U2 concert I’ve ever been to! Thank you soooo much for this epic night!!
    ferranteviola
    no words (only tears of joy)
    My first U2 concert at the age of 50. I was with my son (20). Tears and tears, i am not shamed, when the WTSHNN riff started..... after listened to sundayBS, New years day (!!!!!!) ASOH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (oh man!!!!) Pride, and the keyboards start that melody, you realize that you are in THE show.... I have only to thanks the band, the staff, the roadies, Rome audiences (fantastic!) for this extreme emotions and feelings. Hope to see you again in Italy. Thanks for music thanks for rock
    zioago
    We2 for U2
    July 1993, Napoli, my first U2 live show. July 2017, Roma, unfortunately only my second one but the most important in my life..... Me and my son Angelo, We2 for U2. He wears my t-shirt of that tour...ZooTvTour.... I would never have thought to live such an intense moment. Thxs Angelo, thxs U2
    zioago
    We2 for U2
    July 1993, Napoli, my first U2 live show. July 2017, Roma, unfortunately only my second one but the most important in my life..... Me and my son Angelo, We2 for U2. He wears the t-shirt of that tour....... I would never have thought to live such an intense moment. Thxs Angelo, thxs U2
    paul_henderson
    Bono thank you ! She said yes
    Bono wrote a 'the big question' down on paper when we met him in Rome . I gave it to my now fiancée - she said yes ! thank you bono ! Fancy playing a few songs at the wedding ?
    Alba7
    One love in Rome.
    Everything was perfect. Thank yo(u2) for all the emotions that you make me feel.
    U2 THE BEST
    SERATA INDIMENTICABILE!!!!
    Alba7
    ROMA 16 GIUGNO 2017. IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL
    Tonight, we can be as one.
    mariated
    Bono a worldartist and a world heritage
    Fantastic concert !Bono you are not only a great artist but also a great man.If in the world there would be some other Bonos, the world would be better, we would live better .I feel a great sense of nostalgia now that your concert is ended. I can’t wait for another one.All my love and affection to you great wonderful man!
    uddue2000
    Roma 16 Giugno 2017
    After 35 years I was able to be present at my first mythical concert, I still have the adrenaline in circles even though the concert is over for 3 days, with the first song I do not hide I cried as a child (I'm 50 years old ) I soon realized the great dream I had been waiting for for years, I've been involved with my wife Mary and my daughter Oriana of 21 years, they also enjoyed it so much, such a thrill for me was the greatest gift I did, You are the two most intense hours I have ever lived in your life thanks to all the thanks for being there. Peppe has always been a fan of you.
    Simmyppah
    it's a beautiful night
    Grazie per le emozioni vissute....un sogno avverato!
    BEAUTIFUL NIGHT
    The most beautiful night of my life!! First concert for me, I was there with my mummy... My dream has come true! U2 saved me in the difficult moments of my life...Thank you!!! It was a Beautiful Day!!!!! #U2TheJoshuaTree2017 Love and Peace Sara
    Ema82
    A sort of homecoming
    I hoped to hear this song and finally you performed that! Thanks for playing Homecoming, love you even more! :)
    zsolt_komorczy
    What a night
    We've flight thousands of km, through mountains and fields only to be with U2.
    moh75
    2 nights as one
    Once again I lived 2 unforgettable evenings with unforgettable friends who came to my house, my city! A dream come true, listen to the wonderful A Sort Of Homecoming I've been chasing for so many years and obviouvsly the whole Joshua Tree album! I cried out of pain, of love, and all emotions result in pure joy...Thanks for painting my life with your colors!
    Zeinnor
    ROMA
    2nd time seeing you in Roma, first one U2360. 2nd time to The Joshua Tree Tour. 1st time was 30 years ago in Tampa, FL, here is where you became my favorite band. Keep it up boys. See you next time.
    andrea_scarfi
    Ciao mamma guarda come mi diverto!
    Roma, Stadio Olimpico, pre-show U2 Joshua Tree Tour 2017 #U2TheJoshuaTreeTour2017
    Roma 15 luglio magic night..
    emozioni infinite, amore , pace , compassione ....Grazie ragazzi, siete fantastici.
    stefaci
    Screeeammm!!!
    Beautiful Bono!!
    ElemsU2
    La migliore band del mondo!!
    I was born in 1988, I started listening to U2 at 12 years in 2000. Since then I have recovered all the CDs and I fell in love with them. My first concert was the vertigo tour, I was 17 years old. In 1987 I was not born yet, how many things I'm lost! Thank you for replying this tour! Two sensational dates !! We are a big family!!
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