ROOFTOP!| FIRST TIME HEARING U2 - Where The Streets Have No Name REACTION
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- ROOFTOP!| FIRST TIME HEARING U2 - Where The Streets Have No Name REACTION
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I was there! It was crazy! There was a short article in the LA Times that morning about the video shoot so my friend and I headed downtown early because the article said the video shoot was supposed to start at 2:30. It actually ended way before then because it was shut down by LAPD. We got there before noon and heard music playing. I thought someone was just playing U2 songs on speakers, but it was Bono actually singing! He was on top of the roof and there was no one else around us and he waved! (So cool! We’re both HUGE U2 fans). About an hour or so, it got super crowded, people crossing the street in traffic. The video is edited, a lot of the crowd shots were before they played. They only played the song twice before the shutdown. After the shutdown, Bono waved to the crowd to come across the street. (That’s the part you see us all running in the video) We were now in the front of the crowd on the sidewalk so we ran to avoid getting run over by the crowd behind us. All four band members came to the edge of the rooftop and we were all waving and screaming. We (the crowd) had no idea the video shoot was being shutdown. It was so much fun! I just wish I had a better camera! Lol!
Wow. You were there. Lucky, lucky. Thanks for sharing that memory. I remember when this happened (but lived so far away.) U2 are the best.
You didn't know it was being shut down? Bono announced it, you can hear him say it at the end of the video! Lol. I don't believe you were really there.
@@TheAlmaward The crowd was loud, excited and huge so while you could hear him say it clearly on the video, those of us there couldn’t. At least I couldn’t. Whether you believe me or not, it doesn’t matter. I was there, no reason to lie.
Awesome story! People don't remember that Joshua Tree was by far the biggest album in the world at that time and I think this video really brought it to its peak.
@@saintsataniko2116 Thank you! I think The Joshua Tree is album and tour was one of the best they’ve ever done.
The first Super Bowl after 9/11 U2 was the halftime performers. As they played this song they had a gigantic wall behind them that scrolled the names of every single person that died on Sept 11th. This song hits alot differently for me now after experiencing that performance. I hope y’all look it up and watch it. Don’t even react to it. Just watch it for y’all. There won’t be a dry eye in the house. Love this song. Thank y’all.
I agree
🤘🏻☮️💜🇺🇸
We will never forget 💜🙋♀️🇺🇸
Never forget 🇺🇸🇺🇲
That was a very memorable SB show I’ll never forget it🇺🇸
Agreed! It was an awesome tribute ❤❤
The whole of Joshua Tree is a masterpiece.❤
@@filifolia I agree! I believe Joshua Tree IS THE BEST album ever!
i've been in an U2-tribute band - wherever or whenever we played this song, everyone started to dance and sing, no matter what age
Pride in the Name of Love would be great on April 4, the day Dr. King was assassinated. 😢
Yes! Absolutely they should do that!
This is a great suggestion
Yes!!!
Yes, this!
Good idea! Btw, MLK was shot at 6:05 PM on the evening of April 4, 1968. But in their song “Pride (In the Name of Love)”, Bono sings the memorable (& some would say “iconic “) lines "Early morning, April 4 / A shot rings out in the Memphis sky,". Now I heard that U2 will sometimes change the lyric in live performances to “Early evening, April 4” because they are now aware of their historical error.
In 1987, U2 was one of the biggest bands in the world and this was HUGE. I'll never forget seeing this video for the first time in my dorm room in college.
Them and the Gunners ruled 1987 with Motley Crue's Girls Girls Girls album not far behind 87 was good year for music. 87 was good and bad year for me started great till Nov 30th the day I got one of my thumbs amputated in a industrial accident.
Year my youngest was born ❤
This band was MASSIVE.... Joshua Tree is a 20th century masterpiece
@@k.t.5405 It really is such an Amazing album….man I miss the 80s 😂
@@melvinsmiley5295 I dont miss the 80s AT ALL. The fkn Cold War was BLLSHT!!! Plus, I couldnt live without the internet...
Here is Bono speaking about the song, being spiritual.
“We can be in the middle of the worst gig in our lives, but when we go into that song, everything changes. The audience is on its feet, singing along with every word. It’s like God suddenly walks through the room. It’s the point where craft ends and spirit begins. How else do you explain it?” - Bono, Los Angeles Times 2004
I LOVE that you guys witnessed this. I feel like my generation is overlooked because we're "old" but as a member of that generation i 😊feel like we were the last generation that saw artists actually playing instruments, not becoming violent, loving music for the sake of listening to music. When I hear people your age say they wish they had been born sooner?... I smile
I feel the same way ❤❤❤
U2 rattle and hum has to be one of the best albums from the 1980's
That album gets so much hate that I think is undeserved. It is somewhat pretentious at times but it is great. I love live music so I really love the live portions of it. Joshua Tree is just amazing.
Joshua Tree is my favourite but Rattle and Hum is great. I also really love All That You Can’t Leave Behind.
I really love the album achtung baby. 5 or 6 songs from this album got heavy radio play. Awesome!
This song is however from the Joshua Tree album, one of their best.
All I’ve got to say is that every album they put out before Rattle and Hum was better then Rattle and scum
U2 performing "Bad" at Live Aid in 1985 is Epic!
That's a great song. Slow, simmering build-up... really pulls you in.
"Wide Awake in America" album is flawless.
Yes, please!!!!
Legendary performance
They really should react to that, it's truly one of the more epic live performances ever.
They are still one of the greatest band of all time!!
Yep
To hear U2 live is other worldly. I can’t even explain what the music does to your body, your emotions and your soul. When that wave comes over you it’s ridiculously incredible. I’ve seen them live 5 times and each time was an unforgettable experience.
Thanks for sharing your reaction!
I've lived in Santa Monica/Los Angeles/Hollywood my entire life. A few friends and I heard about it late and decided to make our way downtown to catch the show. Unfortunately, the streets were so busy and there was nowhere close by to park. We did find a spot about eight blocks away and quickly made our way towards Main Street, and we could hear the music as we got closer. Two blocks away we then heard silence, except for the crowd screaming. It was shut down as we neared main and 7th Street, so it was heart wrenching to know we were just fifteen minutes too late. We hung out for a bit, trying to at least get a glance of U2, but that was not to be either. We strolled back to my friend's car only to find that it had been towed for illegal parking. It was a long, quiet ride on the bus back to Hollywood where I lived. I stoically stared out the window as the silent city passed on by. It's a sad story, but just one of the many sad stories that come with living in the city of Los Angeles. Sometimes it can be the city of broken dreams.
Well, you got much closer than most of us, plus you got a story! I was at work...
@@ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary Ha! I hear you. I just turned 30 years old and loved U2. Even though I missed the music part of the scene, it was a cool experience and I did have a story to tell years later. :)
Still an epic journey n story. Respect to ya
Hey Clint, your story was way more interesting and funny than the regular stories from people who got to see whoever at wherever. Thanks for sharing!
@@goblet001 Thank you. I remember it like it was yesterday. Living and working in the music club scene business in LA when I was younger was an experience that I treasure. A quick story about the Red Hot Chili Peppers is when they first started out, not a dime between them and sleeping on friends' couches, they came out on stage at a club I worked at butt naked except for socks on their private parts. The place went nuts and the soundman blew a gasket when Flea started peeing on one of the floor monitors. As lighting director, I turned down the stage lights and focused the spotlight in a tight circle on his penis. I wish I had a camera back then. Hahaha. Hope you have a wonderful day!
I am glad you guys took my request Finally!!! Very deep song which makes me emotional!!! U2 stole my heart after I heard this song!!!! And yeah I was there!!!! I am getting emotional guys!!!!
You were there? Omg that’s amazing.
Lmao, yup, you must have been the one that requested this.
Tu y étais ?! Quelle chance ! En live sur le toit d’une boutique c’est franchement mieux que dans une salle de concert. Tu as dû te régaler comme tout le public. Moi, j’aimerais bien revoir tous ces agents de police dans un "then & now" et qu’ils nous livrent leur témoignage. Cette vidéo les a aussi immortalisé n’est-ce pas ?
Details, please!! 😃
Tons of thanks to you for requesting this song and video! I remember this happening but was not present at the location of this event! So many of us love this song too! It is one of my go to feel good songs! ☮🤗
This was the opening song on the Joshua Tree tour. The way it slowly builds up at the beginning was just perfect, the crowd was screaming with anticipation by the time Bono came out and started singing. One of the best concerts of my life and I’ve been to lots.
LIGHTS!!!
Lived this in the 80s. So long ago...........
This is one of my favorite songs. It's about heaven, where we won't be separated by the walls that separate us. It's all about love. They grew up in the Troubles in Ireland and went to one of the only cross religion schools in Dublin. They wanted healing for Ireland.
Also, the Edge's guitar on this is just unreal.
True. For those who are too young to know, U2 wrote some of their music because Irish were killing Irish (and British) because of political and religious differences. U2 had a knack for writing very moving and emotional songs that resonated with many around the world. And Bono's voice...wow!
@aaron duncanson They didn't grow up in the Troubles, they grew up at the same time the Troubles were happening, in Dublin, which is over 100 miles from where they were going on. They were affected only because they chose to acknowledge it, which many Irish people didn't at the time. Also, they attended a protestant school, of which there are many in Ireland. Its also not about heaven. it's about the fact that you could be identified by religion based on the street you grew up, which ties in with the theme of the Troubles. The Edge is amazing though
@@douglastong3208 you forget in there that British soldiers were also killing Irish people, that was the Troubles. They were innocent men, women and children.
@@orlab4459 No, he attended one of the few "non-denominational" schools, which is different from a "protestant" school...I grew up in Ireland in that era.
It comes from the IRA taking down street signs in order to confuse the British
Dublin, where they’re from, was not involved in the troubles however & they grew up Catholic. Many early songs have religious references & undertones
“40” for example is just the fortieth Psalm put to their music.
“Until The End of the World “ is about Judas & Jesus.
I’m from Orange County, south of L.A., and although I didn’t go to this video shoot, I do recall hearing the announcements on the radio about it that morning and seeing the local news coverage about it that evening. U2 were absolute rock gods at that time, just an enormous music juggernaut, and their THE JOSHUA TREE album was selling millions of copies and tracks from it were constantly being played on the radio. But this event was something pretty much everyone under 30 was talking about that week.
I was stationed at MCAS El Toro at the time
I saw U2 on MTV doing a video from Red Rocks live and was so moved, that I literally walked in a blizzard to get the cassette....school was cancelled, took a public transit bus, that basically told me that due to the storms severity, i was part of their last run....had to walk home....about 4.5 miles...it was totally worth it
Red Rocks from 1983 is my favorite, I think I've watched it 500 times. Their best, and timeless.
My best friend in high school endured the rain at Red Rocks to see that concert where Under a Blood Red Sky was recorded. I was 17 and had not heard of U2 until then.
@@doc_adams8506 I was on the production team on the promoter side for Blood Red Sky. I remember the weather was terrible. Problems were developing with the lighting system because of the rain. We had a meeting in U2s dressing room about possibly moving the show indoors. My opinion was we can move it but it'll take many hours. Load ins, load outs at Red Rocks are very time consuming. No way could we get the show in tonight. Everybody said lets just tough it out & do it. Obviously the show played & became an other worldly event. ;o)
“You do what you gotta do for rock-and-roll.”
Cool story. Looking back, I’ve done some crazy things, too, over the years out of my love for U2. As you say: was totally worth it.
@BinThere DoneThat Interesting to hear some of the inside story. Thanks. I’ve read that U2 had basically mortgaged their future by putting up the money to make that live concert film at Red Rocks (manager Paul Guinness’s idea). If the film gamble had failed as a promo tool, they’d have been in trouble. What the weather did that day & later that evening-I’ve always considered it the invisible hand of destiny at work. As Bono later said, they ended up getting *”a million dollars worth of free visual effects”* that night for their MTV videos & the film. It created such a unique scene and energy that set the young band apart. What performers get that lucky? U2.
Red Rocks was a launching point for their stardom.
This is U2 y'all! What else can I say? I've been listening to them since I was 14. I'm 49 now. They have just continued to excel over the years. There's no one like U2 as a band to me.
SAME! Soundtrack of my life.
'I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For' - They drew a smaller crowd in downtown Las Vegas in front of a casino.
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For.
Well, that's hardly surprising When The Streets Have No Name
@@tonycasey3183 He'll eventually find it With or Without You.
😂😂😂
When Bono kissed that young black lady on the head... so genuine and beautiful :)
"All I Want is You" , "Mysterious Ways" , "Even Better Than The Real Thing"
What I'm remembering is when people enjoyed a moment in time. No cameras. No selfies. Just present. It was a time.
The best live song ever by anyone….simple as that, Rattle and Hum, Super Bowl half time show, Slane castle performances are just epic
Never apologize for your kiddos! They’re life-the very thing we’re celebrating on the channel right? Who better to make somebody smile?! 🥰
Totally agree! We don't mind if the kiddos are present during the reaction! 💕🤗
Agreed, don't apologize for your babies playing ! They are life! You guys are doing great here and I love this reaction this video, never was there but I saw the video and I was totally impressed. This is like a mini mini mini Woodstock. I miss those days, the days of U2. You guys take care of your babies and we'll see you next time, so long by.
100% agreed! They're sounds are as enriching as the music.
Came to say the same. I'll say the same to people who bitch about crying babies on an airplane
I can still remember seeing this video for the first time when it came out on MTV and then Much Music. Back when both channels focused on music videos and not bullshit reality tv shows.
I agree. There’s no music to speak of really anymore so what else can they do?
Ahh muchmusic back in the 90s.. such a great time and channel.
Electric circus was the best thing on tv Friday nights in Canada
The 80s rocked for so many reasons and this was one of them.❤😊
U2 is STILL one of the most significant rock bands of the last 40 yrs. I've been a fan since junior high. I've been fortunate enough to see them multiple times in concert the most recent being in 2017 when they did the 40th anniversary tour for the "Joshua Tree" album. They started off wanting to be a Christian rock band and a lot of their earlier songs like "Gloria" (not about a woman but rather a song about God. Note that they use Latin in the lyrics) as well as "40" a reference to Psalm 40 are just a testament to their faith. If you happen to read the Bible, you'll recognize a lot of Christian references in their songs. In "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" the lyrics "You broke the bonds and you loosed the chains, carried the cross of my shame, of my shame, you know I believe it" clearly is referring to Jesus carrying the cross for our sins. "Where the Streets Have No Name" is about heaven as another subscriber pointed out as street names of where we live are a socioeconomic indicator. In heaven, there will be nothing to separate us or point out our differences. You'll find Christian references as well in their later work such as in "Beautiful Day" which says "See the bird with the leaf in her mouth, after the flood all the colors came out" is a reference to when God flooded the earth during the time of Noah due to man's disobedience. To ensure that there was dry land after 40 days and 40 nights of rain, Noah set out a dove and she returned with a leaf in her beak and a rainbow appeared in the sky as God promised to never flood the earth again. There are plenty more examples that I can quote but I'll just leave it at that. U2 is not your typical rock band and God bless them for that.
I just finished listening to Bono read his book Surrender 40 Songs One Story, and it was FANTASTIC! It was about lyrics, love, faith, and charity... life. It was extra special to hear him read it because the emotion behind each sentence was palpable.
@@lillianbuckingham4529 Thank you for mentioning that! I'm going to look for it now!
The one and only time I ditched school was to go see the taping of this video. It was nuts.
At 1 point in the 90s U2 was the single largest band on the planet. You couldn't do anything without them being some how involved
Their popularity peaked in the 80s though.
I think it’s great how U2 has used their tremendous fame to make a difference in the world. They don’t have to do that…or anything really at this point in life but they still choose to help others. Great band…even better people!
I love how some spots clown U2 and especially Bono as being fake and full of shit. A little peak into what they have really done, and still do, will open eyes and love filled hearts.
I was not there but a very good friend was an anchor woman at KNBC in Los Angeles and was on the air while this was going on.
Great reaction! Consider “Pride” , “Angel of Harlem”, and “When Love Comes to Town” with the incomparable B.B. King
Your right they used the Beatles roof top concert from 1969 as blueprint for this video. The whole The Joshua Tree album is gold. Bullet the Blue Sky is my favorite song off this album not bad song on the entire album. This was their 5th studio album. Hard grasp that this is 36 years ago were did the time go I was only 20 when this came out.
I really don't understand HOW you haven't hears this song before?!?!?!
Can't get my head around it. One of the biggest bands of all time. Their most famous song. It just doesn't compute.
Anyhow, glad you enjoyed this.
Legends ❣️ 🇮🇪❣️🇮🇪❣️🇮🇪❣️🇮🇪❣️🇮🇪
My favorite U2 song. The meaning behind the song is in Ireland the battles between the Catholics and Protestants and people knew which you were based on what street you lived on. So, the idea is to live in a world Where The Streets Have No Name.
U2 was on top of the world around this time. The fuse was lit at Live Aid, and they never looked back.
Red Rocks catapulted them into the mainstream
@@chrisberntgen3239, War was the point where they broke off college radio and onto mainstream stations. Red Rocks provided a recoded concert to hardcore fans like me. (I watched that concert VHS about 100 times!) But Live Aid was where non fans saw how different they were and sat up to take notice. I think without Live Aid, Joshua Tree wouldn’t have garnered the attention it did. I say this as a massive U2 fan since October.
Like others I'd recommend reacting to U2's halftime show after 9/11. Their live performance of this song was amazing. In the past their halftime show was ranked the #1 or #2 (#1 Prince) halftime show. So emotional after 9/11. I'd also recommend their song with Green Day "'The Saints are Coming". That was the first halftime show at the Superdome in LA after hurricane Katrina. I'm a lifelong fan of U2 and have seen them 5 times in concert.
This vid is a microcosm of us! Our attitude. Our love. Our joy. Our spontaneity. Our willingness! No hesitation concerning their desire to control us and our response back then……we’re playing music. This is U2!! Are you kidding us??? Love my brother and sister boomers!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
U2 is one of my favorite bands, love Joshua Tree, especially the bass on that album. Love your CZcams videos, makes me feel young again. I am 72 years young, retired military, & love Rock & Roll music. Keep up the good works.
Friends and I were in Ireland driving down a country road and saw cars parked on the shoulder for about a mile. No B&Bs available for kms. We only learned we’d driven past Slane Castle where they were playing live. Love U2!!
i cry every time i here this song… because when this video came out it instantly connected us to the people that made the music we loved.
they were one of us.❤
I was there and it changed me forever. ❤️. I’ve seen U2 eleven times live. It’s a MUST see concert.
So glad y'all did this one...truly captured U2 at their best...they LOVE their FANS...and there is no hiding it in this one!!!
Jay/Amber, you'll love their "Pride (In The Name Of Love)", "Two Hearts Beat As One" and "Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" !!!
"Pride (In The Name Of Love)" is about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
"The Joshua Tree" and "The Unforgettable Fire", both produced by Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, are complete masterpiece albums. Amazing, unpredictable music, poetic lyrics and audio production that turned U2 from a Punk Rock band to a truly Progressive Rock band. The emotional impact of the songs on both albums is deep, varied and touching. With these two records, U2 became the only band in the world that mattered.
Well said. Agree with every word.
In a way they still are. Let's not forget about Flood.
so much love
I wasn’t there, but I have a great U2 free concert story… I’m from Hershey, PA and it was the summer of 1992 (I was going into 10th grade), and they practiced in our town stadium for an entire week for the Achtung Baby Tour (song: Even Better than the Real Thing). We could sit on our porches and hear them practice all day… it was amazing. At the end of the week they gave a free concert to anyone in the town who wanted to attend. Like you said, they were doing it for the love of music. I will forever remember that week. ❤
Similar ... I got to go to an actual concert in Oct 1992 for free. A friend of mine, whom we had just graduated high school together, invited me and a few mutual friends to get into the concert held in Tampa FL, because her dad was an officer working security that night. It was an amazing event in my life!
wow
Jealous! But happy for you to have enjoyed such a wonderful experience. U2 are always so good to their fans. My fav band.
They tried and tried to work Acrobat into Zoo Station at Hershey and couldn't get it to work. Finally played the song in concert in 2018.
This video was NOT planned lol .. all kinds of havoc they caused 😂😂😂😂
I was there with a friend who passed away a couple of years ago, we were in our early 20's at the time..rip Mario
U2 always seem to perform with their hearts after a crisis that affects us using their music to embrace the people, showing they care and feel along with us. It's their way of comforting us. They put their heart and soul into what they do.
After 9/11 they did so well for everyone. We should remember Bono's new lyric, "There is no them, there is only us."
U2 is amazing. This is one of my favorite songs by them. All of their music is great and their concerts are fantastic.
Can you imagine being a teenager when this came out? It was an amazing time. This is one of my all time favorite videos. Great reaction🙂
Can you imagine? I was a teenager! Sr. in high school in the spring of 87 on a band trip down to Florida to play at Disney World. We played the Joshua Tree non stop.
@@Cookiebaggs233 I played it constantly as a teenager. Still love it!
I was 15…I remember seeing the video on MTV, went out and bought the record…I still have it.
@@welllivedlife-desireeg2804 Oh yes, we were teens at the time and now that we are married to each other we still listen to U2!
Life was on 10 during this time as a teen. We lived life with no regrets and zero brakes. 100 MPH forward and party, fun and unity
Yes. Most of the artist today really need to do things like this! It would be so fun. I remember this song as a little girl, and I remember, listening to KISS FM Radio announcing the music video downtown LA. And saw the news footage afterwards. This was huge! Fond memories… ❤❤❤
This is a great sing. One you have to listen to with the volume button cranked right up. Thus is a song about love and peace in heaven. ❤🎶
That’s not what this song is about but I can see how it can be associated with that
Saw that live in Downtown L.A.
"I still haven't found what I'm looking for" is one of their best songs IMHO
I was stationed at 29 Palms, CA from 10/87 to 10/88. This was my favorite album at the time. My roommate had a blue 1987 Mustang GT convertible, which he couldn't drive because his rich Dad bought him a stick shift, so I drove around the high desert, with him riding shotgun, listening to this album. Was in Joshua Tree, listening to Joshua Tree, in a badass car that wasn't mine. Priceless!
U2 has had an interesting career. They started out as Christians making some very good music and political statements about their native Ireland. The first 3 albums were them finding themselves and coming to terms with a rock ethos that collided with their Christian faith. They took a sharpe turn with The Joshua Tree(although "Still haven't found what I'm Looking For" has Christian references). That album made them global superstars. Then they come back and basically cut The Joshua Tree down with Rattle and Hum. Which was an attempt at a very commercial album. And they were very successful with a more pop approach. Auchtung Baby which was more experimental came next. This is their best album in my opinion because you heard things on that album that were very original and hadn't been before. Edge became the most influential guitarist of his generation with his approach. Many would copy his style. Then came Zooropa, which was another departure and reinvention of the U2 sound. This was something seldom seen in music at the time. A rock band had done 4 albums, all very successful, and reinvented themselves with every album. These are the 4 albums that define U2s career if you ask me and the most important albums they did. If you're going to listen to one of their albums you're going to pick one of these albums. That's not to say Unforgettable Fire and October doesn't have some of their best songs. Albums that followed also had some great stuff. How to Dismantle the Atomic Bomb, Pop, and Songs of Innocence were all good. But still say the 4 albums in the middle of their career is where the magic is at. Listen to The Joshua Tree, Rattle and Hum, Auchtung Baby, and Zooropa if you want the best of U2. Their career is unique in rock and worth a deep dive.
All of this!
How dare you forget All That You Can't Leave Behind! 😭I like all of it :)
...erm. no love for the first 4 albums? thats like the best stuff, (christian or not). i mean sure, it's cause i just like that genre/sound better. but the thread above yours mentions 'gunners' and motley crue in the same sentence as U2 and well, thats a great way to get U2 roasted when comparing them with a completely different, guitar riff-and-solo- obsessed meat and potatoes rock that most ppl like, but maybe listening to their first 4 albums first, along with the others of the post punk scene they came out of would make ppl get U2 more.
@Mandy Jones I love their early stuff as well. I stated that some of their best songs were on their early albums. But for me, the 4 albums in the middle of their career really define their career. Starting with The Joshua Tree. They did things on those albums that no one else was doing. The Edge really found a style on guitar that so many tried to copy. When I listen to one of their songs, I will go back to the early recordings. But if I'm going to put an album on and just press play It's going to be either The Joshua Tree or Auchtung Baby. That's just my taste. But New Years Day, Sunday Bloody Sunday, and some of their earlier songs are still some of my favorites. They are truly a one of a kind band. It's hard for me to come up with another band to even compare them to, as far as their career goes.
If you ever wanted a band that was all about the people, about making listeners think, about rallying people to a cause, it's U2. Their music is awe-inspiring, moving, and absolutely beautiful. Not a single modern musician can hold a candle to Bono's voice, musicality, and philanthropy. This Irish powerhouse has no equal.
i was in California when they did this but was to far away but it was a big deal. U2 is fantastic and I love this video it was like giving homage to the Beatles because the same thing happened to them. After 45mins the police shut the Beatles down i was a kid when that happened..Thank you for playing this great song with video.
The first time I heard this song was in the rear of a c130 getting ready for a special ops insertion. The air crew piped in the music.
My squad mate started laughing hysterically while looking at the operation map.
And yelled out the streets on the map. There's no names!
This is a classic piece and the entire Joshua Tree album just rocked. I loved watching Amber hitting her groove - that's what U2 did.
Music has always been a universal language for everyone from every walk of life and brings people together like nothing else.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
Love U2, one of the better highlights of the 80s. Another one is Level 42 Something about you 80s were the best!!
@Sherri Hayward - Same for U2 and YES to Level 42!!
So here's the thing. U2 is the epitomy of rock and roll. Poetic, original, defiant. Some list of defiance...Bono going into crowd in their earliest concerts, this video, the Joshua Tree album done in almost acoustic sound when everyone else in that era used synth/electronica, the album in everyone's iTunes thing, and now being the opening band for the Sphere in Vegas. From someone who first saw them live in 1983, and have seen them live 35+ times ever since...U2 is rock and roll!
They and Simple Minds are my heros
I’ve seen U2 three times and this is the part of the show where everyone always goes nuts. Their shows are so much fun-always a major production, always high-energy. These guys are in their early 60s at this point and still bring it. I saw their 30th anniversary Joshua Tree tour in Detroit back in 2017 (their most famous album, the one this song is from) and was standing two rows from the stage. There are bands I probably like more than them nowadays and whom I’ve seen in concert more, but that U2 show is still the best I’ve ever seen.
Edit: Dave Matthews Band did a massive free live show in Central Park back in 2003 that brought out over 120,000 people. I suggest checking out their song “Don’t Drink The Water,” specifically from that concert. The energy of the crowd is almost palpable. I’ve seen them at least 7 times (lost count at this point) and they’re another band that always brings the energy, always has a great show.
“ Pride (In The Name Of Love)” “ I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” next please. Also, remember that one pre installed U2 album on your iPhone lol, “Every Breaking Wave” is my fav from it. You should check it out.
NEVER apologize when we hear Luca! It’s wonderful 😇
Here, Here! Cuties are a Blessing!
It just shows he's enjoying U2!
They got a whole song out there ... and an awesome video out of it, so the fans and the band were not short-changed. Having that many people gathered on a city street is a hazard. So be thankful for the song and the moment that DID happen!
They made a video they were on a flat truck going through NY streets. Yes, they bring people togeather. When I was in Strahov stadium in Prague in 1997 (Czechia, about 90 thousand audience), there were Americans in front of me, 2 French, group of Slovaks and Germans on the right side, bunch of people from Malta on the left (they did whole Europe tour) and Hungarian behind us. And we all sang the same lyrics and that was strange and awesome.
I was there, we were on a trip to Balboa Island and the girls wanted to shop around the area the video was filmed, so I’m on the street in front of the store…..just a few months before …I’m from Las Vegas and oddly I’m in the crowd on the “still haven’t found what I’m looking for “ video that takes place on Fremont street, again by accident as I was just out partying. I haven’t followed them in years, but at the time they were one of my favorite bands.
This is one of my favorite bands and I love this video. U2 was huge everybody loved them.
I love the part at 9:32 the officer yells “Everyone.. back away from the edge” and at 9:38 The Edge stares at the officer as if “were you talking to me”? 😂
I mean, this is such a marvelous performance. I was in my 20’s during this time. This album, “The Joshua Tree” has such a soulful, hypnotic, powerful, and beautiful sound. And every single song on this album is exquisite. If y’all get a chance, listen to the album.
U2 is my favorite rock band of all time I seen them in concert over 6 times in my lifetime Salt and Pepper, Public Enemy ,Run-D.M.C open for them they came together in 1976 in Dublin Ireland in high school there first hit in America was in 1981 they have won over 26 Grammys Bono the lead singer has been the first person in history to be nominated for a grammies , the noble peace prize , and Oscar, a broadway Tony he's has won other awards from foreign countries for his work in world affairs in peace , money raising for charity and other things I love U2 they are my favorite band of all time and the hotel behind them is The Cecil knowed to be haunted because famous murders like Richard Ramirez and a young girl named Alisa Lam was found dead in the roof top water tower
Amber, baby girl....what you're seeing is a video of the event...but I was there in person in the crowd during the taping of this music video 🎶!! ❤ ❤
I was there!! Yes it was an ode to the Beatles rooftop performance. This was the 2nd legendary rooftop performance. It was in the 80s and U2 had conquered the world. Downtown L.A. one of the greatest moments of my life. It just makes me cry because I'm reminded how joyous this time of my youth was. It was a magical moment in Rock and Roll history.
I just love your comment your attitude and believe me I know what you mean I'm 50.yrs old so 80's was the best decade for me growing up my teenage years. How i wish I could go back in time(80's) I had no worries no problems parents done all the worring(if that's a word) so I know exactly where you're coming from.. bless you.
This was probably the biggest video of 1987. I'll never forget when this came out - I was glued to MTV waiting for the premiere and it did not disappoint.
The following year I was at Arizona State University when U2 came to Tempe for their Rattle and Hum tour. We could hear them practicing in Sun Devil Stadium from our dorm rooms next door. It was surreal.
I went to the two concerts they did for Rattle and Hum film. The tickets were $10, I think. Some ridiculously low price. We flew in from LAX. It was our first trip on our own. We did not tell our parents. Back then, no internet. We went to the library, got the phone book for Tempe, and tried to pick a cheap hotel that was walking distance to the arena. San Franciscan, I think was the name of the hotel. Police on every corner between the hotel and arena. Only bad thing, I got stuck sitting behind a smoker and lost my voice, but it was worth it. It was an amazing experience.
This has been one of my favourite songs from them ever since I listened to it for the first time. Gets me so emotional, not only brings a smile to my face, but also makes me feel like really thankful for just being alive! Ive seen U2 for three times play live, and this song its always one of the highlights of the show! Cheers and thanks for doing this one!
Jay and Amber, I guess you figured out how U2 got the idea to perform on the roof, yeah? That's right! The Beatles!😊
I remember seeing them live in 97 at the old Wembley Stadium (National Soccer Stadium of England) One of the last stadium concerts at the Old Wembley stadium before it was torn down and rebuilt. Fantastic concert and good times with good friends, Please don't apologise for your adorable children.
I'm so glad you reacted to this one! The cop mentioned people comin' in from Orange County. I will never forget that day! Four of my friends and I were 21 years old and hanging out in the garage of one of them, listening to the radio, drinking beers, and just having a relaxed hang with each other. Just like you hear in the video, we heard this as it was happening, but we knew we'd never get there in time, and we had been drinking, so we just lived it right there in Anaheim (not far from Disneyland). What a fun part of music history! I was too young for some of the major events in music history, but I was fortunate enough to at least be part of the listening to this one unfold. Ironically, I now live literally a mile away from the video's location! If it was 1987 now, I could have walked there!
I was just watching Bono. He looked so happy and like he was doing exactly what was the sweet spot for him. To me, a person doing what means the most to them is so inspiring. I do admit to feeling a little uneasy, looking at all the places an assassin could have been positioned. It is so sad. After John Lennon I began to think of these things. I have always loved this song, first time I have seen this video though. Amazing.
U2 was THE BIGGEST BAND IN THE WORLD in 1987, at the time of this video! I remember the 1st time I saw this video, it was Cool, to say the least! The 80's were the Best decade for Music, without a doubt!
Music can be a bridge between people, between cultures, between nations and who knows, maybe one day, a bridge between worlds.
This area is like Skid Row which is literally ONE block away from the super rich Not a good area but the song is "Where The Streets Have No Name". This area like so many others are hidden away like a dirty secret without much help to the poor who need financial assistance, health care for mental illness or drug rehab programs. Such an amazing band!!!!❤
I’ve followed U2 from D.C. to Honolulu over 20 years, 12 concerts total. Thousands in airfare, hotels, they are worth it. In my soul Bono❤😊
The rooftop concert consisted of nine complete takes of five Beatles songs: three takes of "Get Back"; two each of "Don't Let Me Down" and "I've Got a Feeling"; and one take each of "One After 909" and "Dig a Pony".
An amazing song. Probably my favorite U2 track.
I was a 21 year old student studying acting at L.A. City College, which is only a few miles from this location. Me and some friends had heard about the video shoot on the radio, and were seriously contemplating ditching class and going. Ultimately we did not go. Every time I watch this iconic video I regret that decision.
U2 is my absolute, all-time favorite band. No one else even comes close to them, in my opinion.
Angel of Harlem needs to be on your U2 reaction list, for sure
You two should check out the live version of this song with All I want is you as a lead in if you want to see a properly large U2 crowd at Slane Castle in Ireland close to 100k in attendance
Yes. The absolute BEST. They don’t react to live versions much-but U2’s Slane Castle “All I Want Is You / Where the Streets Have No Name” is the one to do. And it has the greatest transition between two live songs in rock history.
Also the Zoo TV version where the lead in is Running TO Stand Still
You guys have such incredible chemistry. You make each other complete. You are my favorite reactors!
I remember, U2 was the coolest band I had ever seen. Joshua Tree is one of my all-time favorite albums. Enjoy you guys, musical is universal, and some will transcend time...so glad my Gen Y son is discovering my era of music and loving it.
Jay and Amber doesn’t this make you want to see them live?? I have 5 times. Met them in Chicago in 2018! Absolutely loved the 30th anniversary concert for The Joshua Tree album in 2017! Right after 9/11 they were scheduled to perform at Notre Dame (South Bend) my hometown and we were all worried because it had been less than a month since 9/11, not only did the show go on but at the end they brought out a few NYPD and FDNY officers! Just as a list of the names of all the people we lost was scrolling and they had everyone in tears. I know I was crying! They tied the Irish flag 🇮🇪to the American flag 🇺🇸 and it was spectacular! I’ve loved U2 for over 40 years. You should go further down the rabbit hole and react to “I Will Follow” they look so young and sweet. I love being a member of their fan club they give the best gifts!! Thank you so much for the reaction! ❤️
The band got into a lot of trouble filming this video. They had an impromptu concert on the top of the building and caused traffic to stop and major problems with crowds.
Toto filmed the song
" I'll be over you " with Michael Mcdonald on a
roof top in Los Angeles almost a year earlier.
Pure music energy!!! LOVE this song!!