Bono and The Edge: Tiny Desk Concert

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  • čas přidán 19. 05. 2024
  • Robin Hilton | March 17, 2023
    It's hard to overstate the kindness and good-natured humor Bono and The Edge brought to the Tiny Desk. When they first arrived at the NPR Music offices, Bono spoke on an imaginary phone, "The talent's here! The talent's coming through," poking fun at their own fame, while carrying The Edge's guitar. (The Edge called Bono the best roadie he's ever had.) The two never stopped beaming, like two overjoyed newcomers thrilled at the chance to play for someone.
    The performance was a preview of U2's new album, Songs Of Surrender, featuring stripped-down versions of songs from across the band's catalog. To help pull off several reimagined songs from the 2000 album All That You Can't Leave Behind, Bono and The Edge invited a teen choir from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C., to join them. During rehearsals, Bono told the students to think of "Beautiful Day" as the kind of "post-drinking" singalong you'd bellow with friends after leaving a bar. He then quickly realized none of them are old enough to drink, before feigning a heart attack.
    Traveling without bassist Adam Clayton or drummer Larry Mullen Jr., Bono and The Edge made the trip from Ireland to the States specifically for the Tiny Desk, arriving in D.C. after five days of rehearsals at Bono's New York apartment. When they settled in for the performance, they treated the office to four songs, including a deeply emotional version of "Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out Of," written for the late INXS singer Michael Hutchence, and a reworked version of "Walk On," which Bono said was inspired by and dedicated to the people of Ukraine.
    SET LIST
    "Beautiful Day"
    "In a Little While"
    "Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out Of"
    "Walk On"
    MUSICIANS
    Bono: vocals
    The Edge: guitar, vocals
    Duke Ellington School of the Arts Choir: Petra Munter, Ayan Yacob, Kirsten Holmes, Jayla Norwood, Dyor Taylor, Jaylyn Pickney, Jevon Skipper, Joshua Jennings, Jordan Freeman
    Patrick Lundy: choir director
    Special thanks to: Sandi Logan (principal/HOS), Isaac Daniel (assistant principal)
    TINY DESK TEAM
    Producer: Bob Boilen
    Director: Joshua Bryant
    Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin
    Series Producer: Bobby Carter
    Editor: Maia Stern
    Videographers: Joshua Bryant, Kara Frame, Sofia Seidel, Michael Zamora
    Audio Assistant: Alex Drewenskus
    Production Assistant: Jill Britton
    Tiny Desk Team: Suraya Mohamed, Marissa Lorusso, Hazel Cills, Ashley Pointer, Pilar Galván
    VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
    Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
    #nprmusic #tinydesk #u2 #bono #theedge
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  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  Před 2 měsíci +7

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  • @shkoff
    @shkoff Před rokem +10240

    These guys should start a band

  • @DonPasquale_
    @DonPasquale_ Před rokem +2149

    Never realized how solid Edge's backing vocals were

    • @juniwilliams
      @juniwilliams Před rokem +83

      Me, too. Honestly one of the best backing vocals from a band member I’ve heard.

    • @fc7alibi
      @fc7alibi Před rokem +37

      Guys a rock.

    • @Marcelo-on9rc
      @Marcelo-on9rc Před rokem +41

      oh yeah. and he´s proved that during some live performances and acoustic ones.

    • @jeremygunther9403
      @jeremygunther9403 Před rokem +102

      Listen to him sing lead on “Van Diemen’s Land” from rattle and hum. Beautiful

    • @matheusqueiroz1805
      @matheusqueiroz1805 Před rokem +41

      Listen he singing Love is Blindness ❤

  • @shanghaiffgg
    @shanghaiffgg Před 8 měsíci +506

    I am a 51 year old irishman. I have followed u2 since 1982 when I was 10 years old. Their music is essentially the soundtrack of my life. While its a little sad to see them age I just feel so grateful for the countless memories and uplifting messaging for decades.Thank so much boys.

    • @dudoklasovity2093
      @dudoklasovity2093 Před 7 měsíci +9

      100% same here! only i am 44

    • @Iiikkkkppppppphh
      @Iiikkkkppppppphh Před 7 měsíci +4

      I agree. However I love them so much

    • @victorpadilla2893
      @victorpadilla2893 Před 7 měsíci +9

      "the soundtrack of my life" beautifully put.

    • @JobHuntingAbroad
      @JobHuntingAbroad Před 7 měsíci +5

      Pretty much the same as you but Irishwoman, love them and have seen them live twice in Dublin, first when I was 14 then 31....will listen until I die x

    • @morningglorify
      @morningglorify Před 6 měsíci +8

      Bono had a terrible accident about a decade ago, it had a huge impact on his physicality. Still, that voice, that thing that moves us.

  • @NovaScotiaSteve.
    @NovaScotiaSteve. Před 9 měsíci +134

    These guys PACK stadiums world wide…..and have for years. They could easily sit back with huge egos and count royalty money forever. Yet they show up as gracious and gentle performers thanking and shaking hands!! I wish they would do some children songs now so I could play them to my newborn granddaughter!! When she is old enough……she will enjoy U2 with her Nono on a quiet porch one day!! Thank you NPR from Canada!!

    • @shiftfocus1
      @shiftfocus1 Před 8 měsíci +5

      I’ve been reading his book and watching a lot of interviews lately. There’s an uncommon depth and self-awareness to these guys. It shines in moments like this.

    • @RowenMyBoat
      @RowenMyBoat Před 3 měsíci +3

      Play U2 to your little one anyway!

  • @RiottBandVA
    @RiottBandVA Před rokem +1354

    It's nice of NPR to give these kinds of smaller indie artists a big platform like Tiny Desk Concerts.

    • @juandicorrea08
      @juandicorrea08 Před 11 měsíci +22

      so you've never heard of U2🤣

    • @tomirayneli3446
      @tomirayneli3446 Před 11 měsíci +145

      ​@@juandicorrea08so you never heard of sarcasm😂

    • @segunmola1
      @segunmola1 Před 9 měsíci +3

      @@tomirayneli3446 HAHAHAHA

    • @mikejones-vd3fg
      @mikejones-vd3fg Před 7 měsíci

      maybe they were being sarcastic? so you never heard of double sarcasm? or are you being triple sarcastic?@@tomirayneli3446

    • @christopherwhite7347
      @christopherwhite7347 Před 6 měsíci +6

      Bringing in bigger bands on occasion gives more visibility to smaller bands who make up most of the performers.

  • @12feetup
    @12feetup Před rokem +1006

    This is the best part of Tiny Desk concerts, discovering up and coming musicians like these guys.

    • @judeirwin2222
      @judeirwin2222 Před rokem +13

      "Up and coming musicians"??? Which rock have you been living under, mate?

    • @t.m.8339
      @t.m.8339 Před rokem +37

      Glad they don't focus on already known musicians, so there would be less room for unknown talent such as these two newbies...

    • @Scientist93
      @Scientist93 Před rokem +57

      @@judeirwin2222 woooosh

    • @12feetup
      @12feetup Před rokem

      @judeirwin2222 Did I disappoint you? Or leave a bad taste in your mouth? You act like you never had love, and you want me to go without.

    • @tonton6969
      @tonton6969 Před rokem +31

      @@judeirwin2222 its called humor

  • @user-ml1kd8zp3i
    @user-ml1kd8zp3i Před 11 měsíci +307

    Such an organic, unselfish, and transparent performance. True brilliance.. Really impressed with Bono's voice, after all these years, very touching..

    • @oliverschulte9659
      @oliverschulte9659 Před 10 měsíci +1

      :))))))))

    • @MsLouise1960
      @MsLouise1960 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Did you know he invest in unethical GM Corporations.?
      🐝🤕

    • @jamesfitzgerald6636
      @jamesfitzgerald6636 Před 8 měsíci

      🤡

    • @artlover1477
      @artlover1477 Před 5 měsíci +4

      ​@@MsLouise1960You have an axe to grind against Bono....fine. Now let us just enjoy the music.

    • @MsLouise1960
      @MsLouise1960 Před 5 měsíci

      @@artlover1477 I think it is fair to say as Bono is a celebrity. One of which was one my late elder brothers favourite is like alot of other successful persons with terrible ethics looking into shares to increase their wealth.

  • @tubetwister76
    @tubetwister76 Před rokem +131

    the interaction between bono and edge is magic. fantastic performance !

  • @haigw
    @haigw Před rokem +545

    "Laughter is the evidence of freedom." I will commit this line to memory.

    • @brianoliver2016
      @brianoliver2016 Před rokem +2

      When is that mentioned?

    • @mpgski9598
      @mpgski9598 Před rokem +1

      @@brianoliver2016 3:05

    • @haigw
      @haigw Před rokem +1

      @@brianoliver2016 during "Beautiful Day."

    • @dhazard
      @dhazard Před rokem +1

      I wrote it down the second i heard it

    • @ozziejones1043
      @ozziejones1043 Před rokem +5

      Thought the exact same thing. Gorgeous

  • @Oldo
    @Oldo Před rokem +625

    Edge is such a MONSTER performer always at the edge of the limelight but he really deserves an award for his decades of excellence.

    • @deljay1840
      @deljay1840 Před rokem +16

      His paychecks are a real big reward

    • @ritec
      @ritec Před rokem +15

      He did just receive the presidential medal of freedom with Bono ❤, well deserved indeed.

    • @mkrd2000
      @mkrd2000 Před rokem +4

      Agree - and the fact that he can so easily convey the grooves and chord progressions of their original songs when limited to just an acoustic guitar also shows his talents as a musician, regardless of the huge rig of effects he employs on recordings and at U2 shows.

    • @strongforlife4352
      @strongforlife4352 Před rokem +22

      ​@Three Six Nine I'm not quite sure what you're expecting here. It's one acoustic guitar and a voice. If they had a rhythm player to lay down the chords then we might see something more complex? Seems a fine guitarist, agreed he's never going to be Tommy Emmanuel but that's not his job.

    • @tuanistico
      @tuanistico Před rokem +9

      minimalist guitar at its best

  • @UncleMontysPython
    @UncleMontysPython Před 10 měsíci +30

    Stuck In A Moment is an absolute masterpiece.

  • @MissDanieller17
    @MissDanieller17 Před 11 měsíci +46

    In a Little While is such an underrated song!!! I LOVE it!!!!

  • @ajoenamedjoe
    @ajoenamedjoe Před rokem +432

    The choir was such a nice touch. Thank you Tiny Desk, Duke Ellington School, and U2.

    • @parkereberhard7580
      @parkereberhard7580 Před rokem

      Of course none of them had any idea who those two old farts are

    • @natalia001
      @natalia001 Před rokem +1

      O yes, great!

    • @John_Alford
      @John_Alford Před rokem +8

      Bono simply asks for an "Oohh" and they come in and harmonize perfectly. Pretty impressive and nearly stole the show for me.

    • @pitchforkcustom
      @pitchforkcustom Před 4 měsíci +1

      then he says pick a note.. there are actually endless notes 😂

    • @DevunWalsh
      @DevunWalsh Před měsícem +1

      and Dave Chappelle!

  • @jasonbean2764
    @jasonbean2764 Před rokem +233

    Seen the lads 3 times, worked 2 of their shows, once as security, once as staging. They are among the kindest, most generous of acts I have had the privilege of working for.:)

    • @igorjajic2726
      @igorjajic2726 Před rokem +1

      Yet bono suporteed nazies nd isis in balkan and nazies in ukraine.... He s payed

    • @cmadelaide56
      @cmadelaide56 Před rokem

      @@igorjajic2726 Whatever drugs you are on, might be time to get off them. Nothing says Nazis in Ukraine like having a Jewish President. (Yes, yes, Vladimir is paying you to troll CZcams on his behalf - we get it…)

    • @latentsea
      @latentsea Před rokem +1

      Is bondo on the list? This stuff is kinda cringe, not sure, maybe I’m wrong. Sounds s little pitchy dogg.

    • @paulharrisonadventuregearm5457
      @paulharrisonadventuregearm5457 Před rokem +7

      ​@@igorjajic2726 Absolutely NOT

    • @paulharrisonadventuregearm5457
      @paulharrisonadventuregearm5457 Před rokem +5

      ​@@latentsea no it's not pitchy

  • @yeeooow1291
    @yeeooow1291 Před 9 měsíci +15

    The Edge' falsetto is a thing of beauty!

  • @jeffforbus4810
    @jeffforbus4810 Před 11 měsíci +77

    This is why U2 is great - Bono and Edge doing exactly what they did by exhibiting grace and respect for those young adults and everyone else in the room! Those young adults will never forget being part of this personal concert. I bet those young adults went home and believed they have a chance to be as inspirational as Bono and Edge! Gentlemen - well done! Thank you for your music. It kept me and my friends awake on a 15 hour drive from Houston to Red River New Mexico for a ski trip! We were rocking round trip!

    • @micko6393
      @micko6393 Před měsícem +1

      Well it's like this...in Ireland, (where I am now), no matter how great or important you are, you can't "make it" by being an arsehole. Just the way it is here.

    • @fallinginthed33p
      @fallinginthed33p Před 20 dny +1

      ​@@micko6393they both showed incredible grace to younger singers. If I were one of those singers, I'd be grinning for weeks after that.

    • @micko6393
      @micko6393 Před 18 dny

      @@fallinginthed33p I'm sure it made their day, their week, their month even! Bono and the Edge clearly enjoyed themselves too. Pity Larry and Adam weren't there to round it off. Have you seen The Cranberries do the TDC? Excellent!

  • @rinderknorpelmuhle1790
    @rinderknorpelmuhle1790 Před rokem +431

    I love that when Bono sings you always feel like you're being told a story. It doesn't just feel like simple singing.

    • @MrShbbz
      @MrShbbz Před rokem

      NO, YOU DONT. THIS GUY IS A FAKE. A MILLIONAIRE SUPPORTING BANDERA FASCISTS AND PRAYING TO "END THE WORLD HUNGER" LOL

    • @jonathan-livingstone-acoustic
      @jonathan-livingstone-acoustic Před rokem +8

      Couldn't have put that better, spot on!

    • @drakebunch9807
      @drakebunch9807 Před rokem +9

      I love how good his voice is after nearly 50 years.

    • @davidtaylor111
      @davidtaylor111 Před rokem +3

      ​@@drakebunch9807 it's not so good

    • @VanessaLeavitt
      @VanessaLeavitt Před rokem +8

      I agree. I always liked U2, but I finally got to see them in concert a few years ago and seeing them live is a whole other thing. I was like oohhh, THIS is why they are who they are. Even in a huge stadium, Bono can make you feel like he's singing just to you. Amazing.

  • @scarletred8888
    @scarletred8888 Před rokem +98

    Really impressed with Bono's voice, after all these years, very touching.

  • @adellittle3547
    @adellittle3547 Před 6 měsíci +16

    Wow glad I found this. I really enjoyed it. Beautiful, natural and down to earth. Thank you Tiny Desk concert, Bono, The Edge and the kids singing. 😊🥰👏👏👏

  • @mattsnyder1629
    @mattsnyder1629 Před rokem +90

    This was refreshing to see an unplugged performance from them. Just poetry, acoustic guitar and stories to tell. Can't beat it!

    • @07BSPtC
      @07BSPtC Před rokem +1

      You’ll enjoy their new album. Mostly or all acoustic interpretations of 40 of their songs.

  • @debpicard
    @debpicard Před rokem +107

    I thank U2 for existing even if only for Stuck in a Moment (let alone everything else). What a song.

    • @davidharding200
      @davidharding200 Před rokem +8

      I didn’t get this lyric “stuck in a moment you can’t get out of” until I was forced to confront it. Then all of a sudden I got it.

    • @howellbuzz
      @howellbuzz Před rokem +5

      @@davidharding200 I wouldn’t wish it upon anyone but hang tough, and remember Edge’s voice “..and if your way should falter, upon that stoney pass..”
      Bono: “It’s just a moment
      This too, shall pass.” ✊🏼

    • @julieridgeway8539
      @julieridgeway8539 Před rokem +4

      I never knew about the connection between this song and Michael Hutchence. Whenever I hear an INXS song, it's bittersweet.

  • @WatchesAndPhotography
    @WatchesAndPhotography Před 5 měsíci +8

    I love listening to new artists and discovering new edges of musical horizons, but then you see this performance by Bono and the Edge and you immediately understand the levels of performance between new artists and ones like U2 with decades of experience behind them. Amazing.

  • @davidmd6180
    @davidmd6180 Před rokem +15

    Good to see Bono ,The Edge and this young choir in a little and familiar space ! 😃😃 Thanks a lot for this vidéo. It's full of spiritual vibes and humor. ❤🌼🌼

  • @eco6jg
    @eco6jg Před rokem +136

    And just casually, Bono reminds us all what it means to be a master of your craft. Whether in a room of a dozen people or a stadium of thousands, the charisma and warmth underlying the voice shine through. Just thank you.

  • @user-ye3dg7yl9l
    @user-ye3dg7yl9l Před rokem +525

    Setlist:
    0:00 - Beautiful Day
    5:01 - In A Little While
    10:08 - Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of
    16:09 - Walk On

    • @nandosouzaoficialmusic4622
      @nandosouzaoficialmusic4622 Před rokem +5

      Thank You My Fran

    • @ScottKorin
      @ScottKorin Před rokem +8

      They went all with songs from All That You Can't Leave Behind

    • @mariancapitano
      @mariancapitano Před rokem +2

      Thank You

    • @moscowguitarman
      @moscowguitarman Před rokem +1

      @@ScottKorin Yeah, interesting choice. I wonder why.

    • @moscowguitarman
      @moscowguitarman Před rokem +1

      These songs take me back to the early noughties, when I listened to this album an awful lot. Such a long time ago already, and Bono and the Edge (and me!) all looking way older and less fresh 😂 Some great songs, especially Stuck… which is always one of my go to songs when I pick up an acoustic.

  • @tennisbum3686
    @tennisbum3686 Před rokem +17

    I loved this performance, both Bono and The Edge performed softly with constraint of volume to display their vocal skills, range, tonal quality that surprised me! I knew they had decent voices, but they both blew me away with just how good they can sing. I appreciated to a much higher degree The Edges voice and skill as a guitarist, mesmerizing, bravo!❤

  • @rotapp7268
    @rotapp7268 Před 8 měsíci +15

    I'm not a big fan of U2, but still enjoy their music and no one can deny these guys' expertice and art. Amazing.

  • @BC99
    @BC99 Před rokem +179

    What a beautiful St. Paddy's Day gift, thanks to everyone involved!

  • @gwynwellliver4489
    @gwynwellliver4489 Před rokem +108

    I'm old and so is my band. What a great end to my day. Thanks everyone!!❤❤❤❤

    • @LecyPereiraSousa
      @LecyPereiraSousa Před rokem +1

      You don't old. You listen songs of experience. This is It.

    • @tuckerfrd1
      @tuckerfrd1 Před rokem +1

      I was 20 going to a Community College, their radio station - KFJC played "I will follow" from a new band U2 and I still am. Oh so so good!

  • @mirandaryan3362
    @mirandaryan3362 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Certainly one of the best parts of my life this band with me from age 17 to 61. Thank you U2❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Krog12354
    @Krog12354 Před 9 měsíci +8

    Absolute gem of a Tiny Desk Concert! 😀

  • @charlestwisted9890
    @charlestwisted9890 Před rokem +52

    Somehow, through a brilliant convergence of work, talent, determination, and luck, Mr. Bob Boilen and his remarkable team have crafted THE concert series. All in a corner of an office, around a Tiny Desk at NPR.
    And I am grateful beyond words for it.

  • @GSB876
    @GSB876 Před rokem +283

    Have been a u2 fan for over 30yrs, 2021 sadly I was in a coma for 28 days. Waking was very confusing yet once I heard their music again it brought everything back and rediscovering their music was ❤

    • @eire3215
      @eire3215 Před 11 měsíci +8

      Hope you are doing well today my friend and I can understand what you say about their music...Love from Ireland 🙏🏻💚✌🏻

    • @solangemundaca1174
      @solangemundaca1174 Před 11 měsíci +11

      Sending you love from New Zealand, I've been a U2 fun for 35 years, born in Chile and living in NZ for 20 years, no matter where I am, U2 music for me is home

    • @davidcohen2631
      @davidcohen2631 Před 9 měsíci

    • @davidcohen2631
      @davidcohen2631 Před 9 měsíci +2

      I’m a British fan now living in Israel. First time I saw them was on the OGWT in 1981 and then bands like Marillion used to play ‘War’ on the PA before they made their entrance at the Hammersmith Odeon around 1983….Fan ever since..They never faltered on that stony path

    • @graceykei1776
      @graceykei1776 Před 8 měsíci +2

      Loving U2! sending hugs and kisses from the Philippines

  • @mvm3016
    @mvm3016 Před rokem +421

    Tiny Desk is an absolute gift. So is the sound engineer. Every one of these is fantastic. 🔥🔥🔥

    • @marinom3380
      @marinom3380 Před rokem +5

      👏👏👏

    • @karlwinkler66
      @karlwinkler66 Před rokem +8

      That’s Josh Rogosin!

    • @tim73639
      @tim73639 Před rokem +4

      Interesting set up on the guitar isn't it? Blend of direct and the mic I'm guessing, don't often see that live. Not sure if there were pedals involved.

    • @Alpha_7227
      @Alpha_7227 Před rokem +7

      The sound engineer is the best. All the shows sound great.

  • @episodeVIwastheworst
    @episodeVIwastheworst Před 6 měsíci +15

    My wife and I saw them last week in the Las Vegas Sphere… Mind blowing and powerful! Now, today, I just discovered this… Small, intimate, but just as powerful! We're pushing 60 years old and it's been a joy to have them as part of the soundtrack of our lives!

    • @AtomicPeace
      @AtomicPeace Před 6 měsíci

      Beautiful!!!!

    • @28th_St_Air
      @28th_St_Air Před 2 měsíci +1

      Likewise. Beautiful day and the rest of the performance at the sphere was an all time concert experience for me. I have such respect for these guys. They are involved in so many other beneficial world helping causes beyond their music too.

  • @ferdinandconcubierta1790
    @ferdinandconcubierta1790 Před 7 měsíci +6

    I must commend the audio engineer for his exceptional
    work.
    I am impressed by U2's excellent performance even in such a tiny setting.

  • @jamesmcdonough7414
    @jamesmcdonough7414 Před rokem +81

    Chills, barely 3 minutes in!!! Love how Bono interacts with the chorus!! Thanks for showcasing that St. Pat's and the Irish culture is all about music, stories, friendship and making connections! So much fun!!

  • @Boss3388
    @Boss3388 Před rokem +113

    Two men and one acoustic guitar... Is enough to stop the world. Absolutely stunning .

  • @Itchy-Youtube
    @Itchy-Youtube Před 4 měsíci +12

    I’m a 50 year old Canadian. Boy was the first album I remember buying. To say U2 have had an influence in my life is a massive understatement. Every album and every song has a personal meaning in my life. They have been my “ travelling companions” to steal a phrase from Bruce Springsteen.

    • @jstory6402
      @jstory6402 Před měsícem

      Boy and October got me through some of the hardest parts of my life.

  • @marianovouillatvindigni1008
    @marianovouillatvindigni1008 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Beautiful day... beautiful verssion

  • @goncalopires30
    @goncalopires30 Před rokem +157

    Oh my... what have I just witnessed... That gave me shivers, tears, thank you everyone who made this happen. The best duo ever from the best band ever. Sublime, no more words.

    • @Artemis_Prix
      @Artemis_Prix Před rokem

      Agreed. Truly a pleasant surprise. Highly recommend you watch the Sting & Shaggy Tiny Desk concert. It's just as magical. Enjoy

  • @lee4547
    @lee4547 Před rokem +355

    It's crazy that U2 isn't remembered for the incredible force they were in the 80's and 90's. I like to think of them as Gen X's Rolling Stones. I lived through that time and they were everything. Love this band so much.

    • @GuadalupePicasso
      @GuadalupePicasso Před rokem +17

      And, yet they played nothing from either the 80s or 90s here

    • @Havanorange
      @Havanorange Před rokem +10

      I remember first hearing a full album of U2 in 1986 on a bus ride to a group ski trip in '86 and bought a Joshua Tree in '87. I liked it a lot then and still have it and listen to it sometimes. There's so much good music recorded by musicians from that era.

    • @nancykisser
      @nancykisser Před rokem +6

      They were everything. SO BIG. Hottest ticket of the day. I love them as much now as I did back then.

    • @theempire00
      @theempire00 Před rokem +12

      Its because they’re still very active. Think they’ll be regarded as legends when Bono passes away

    • @rodfriesen4370
      @rodfriesen4370 Před rokem +4

      Ya that's exactly how they are remembered

  • @ICU2HI
    @ICU2HI Před 11 měsíci +6

    Can't you thumbs up more than once? Would hit it every time Love this thank you again you tiny little desk you.

  • @Paul-cc1gr
    @Paul-cc1gr Před 10 měsíci +4

    I love these Tiny Desk concerts! I've been watching several of them, and you really get an up-close-and-personal experience of how talented all these artists are! Terrific! I am jealous of their musical gifts but realize that they all have compounded their natural gifts with many hours and years of hard work and practice.

  • @hoojip5969
    @hoojip5969 Před rokem +41

    Was never expecting them to play In A Little While after so long. Lovely surprise addition to the set

  • @JulienMENARD
    @JulienMENARD Před rokem +268

    i'm usually not a U2 guy but this 20 minutes of music make me really happy.

    • @IrishCelt7
      @IrishCelt7 Před rokem +11

      I wasn't too until I went to their concert, favorite band now since then...they are awesome live

    • @UNITED-WITH-UKRAINE
      @UNITED-WITH-UKRAINE Před rokem +2

      That’s what i thought 40 years ago when the first BOY cd came out , it was my first CD that I bought, exactly 40 years ago . Life is short enjoy the moment or „ get stuck in a moment „ !

    • @todmainzer2241
      @todmainzer2241 Před rokem

      Same

    • @avrilridge9055
      @avrilridge9055 Před rokem

      @D R it's 2023, we've all moved on! For the better!!

    • @TheBlueskyson
      @TheBlueskyson Před rokem

      Thats what its all about Jules

  • @somitchell
    @somitchell Před 9 měsíci +8

    absolutely brilliant, two musicians at the very top of their game!

  • @thaumaston7
    @thaumaston7 Před rokem +7

    touching, love how they shared spotlight with the backing vocalists and connected with the audience

  • @smcassara
    @smcassara Před rokem +86

    This performance is enough to make you fall in love with the band all over again. Amazing.

  • @PatrickClarkin
    @PatrickClarkin Před rokem +209

    I've followed them since 1986. I had no idea at the time that they'd still be able to make me smile 37 years later.

    • @davidscott202
      @davidscott202 Před rokem +2

      Me too. I discovered them when Columbia records and tapes sent me one of their albums by mistake and the first listen was so different than what I was into that I didn't like it at first but by the 4th time listening through I was a huge fan. I finally got to see U2 live in 2018 and it was a "bucket list" moment.

    • @aidie57
      @aidie57 Před rokem +1

      same! their performance has all the feels 🥰

    • @PatrickClarkin
      @PatrickClarkin Před rokem +3

      @@aidie57 Apparently, we are getting older. I have no idea how this happened.

    • @rosariapenz
      @rosariapenz Před rokem +2

      Same here!!

    • @12feetup
      @12feetup Před rokem +6

      I'll never forget the first time I saw the live music video for Sunday Bloody Sunday on MTV. The one filmed at Red Rocks. It absolutely blew my young mind at the time.

  • @katharinenoble1682
    @katharinenoble1682 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Bono & Edge are so finely tuned to each other.... I mean, you'd hope so after 40+ years.... but that's they're singing melody/ harmony on a very difficult rhythm. They're so bomb. And I love those kids every time I see them.

  • @patriciaegan7244
    @patriciaegan7244 Před dnem

    I love the relationship between Bono and Edge. A lifelong professional accomplishment, not easy to find 💕!

  • @isaacmathews4693
    @isaacmathews4693 Před rokem +84

    Bono and The Edge in a minimal musical setting is so profound. wow.... amazing concert. *salute!*

  • @James-3000
    @James-3000 Před rokem +187

    6:32 I mean, when Bono puts his hand on Edge's back while singing "My, how you've grown" and Edge smiles back at him, you get a sense of the deep friendship still there after years of rock'n'roll superstardom...that's just lovely to see

    • @fallinginthed33p
      @fallinginthed33p Před rokem +11

      Bono looks like he's really grown old while Edge looks the same as he was twenty years ago.

    • @SonicVision
      @SonicVision Před rokem +1

      ​@@fallinginthed33p that what I thought too.

    • @MrSean03839
      @MrSean03839 Před rokem +5

      ​@@fallinginthed33p Bono has has a bunch of health issues in the past decade, including heart surgery.

    • @SIRIUS369.
      @SIRIUS369. Před rokem

      It really IS. It's "bigger than anything un this world.
      L❤VE

    • @SIRIUS369.
      @SIRIUS369. Před rokem +2

      ​@@MrSean03839 and back surgery during 360 tour...and a cycling accidente in NY.
      But his voice and heart beat strong.
      Love Bless.

  • @DamienNicholl
    @DamienNicholl Před 10 měsíci +9

    Reminder of just how good these boys are... class act

  • @OnShroomsAllDay
    @OnShroomsAllDay Před 8 měsíci +3

    Thank you thank you thank you all of you guys at tiny desk for your amazing work!!!!

  • @kurtfirla1871
    @kurtfirla1871 Před rokem +480

    2:40 kills me - "Edge, do an Edge thing... there he is!" Bono enjoying the moment, and the happy face of the girl at the front of the choir. So much love in that tiny office.

    • @ToolFan68
      @ToolFan68 Před rokem

      Whats up with wearing the ridiculous face-diapers after all these years? Trendy signaling leftist much? 😅 Jesus, how embarrassing.

    • @christiangirl2222
      @christiangirl2222 Před rokem +1

      6666❤

    • @blloodstone8762
      @blloodstone8762 Před rokem +2

      Classic

    • @dreamerofgame555
      @dreamerofgame555 Před rokem +2

      Pure heaven!

    • @hendriksomers8805
      @hendriksomers8805 Před rokem +3

      That little moment is so sneaky and yet so majestic it fully explains the magic between them

  • @seanmclaughlin2900
    @seanmclaughlin2900 Před rokem +30

    "Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away." --Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Hearing these songs without the electronics and seeing these larger-than-life artists in an intimate space reveals the mastery. Thank you, NPR, from a proud (renewed) U2 fan!

  • @MrCauphy
    @MrCauphy Před 9 měsíci +5

    Legends forever.

  • @mrgiification
    @mrgiification Před 8 měsíci +2

    Extremely talent of this guys!beautiful day and beautiful band👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @Sashman077
    @Sashman077 Před rokem +252

    What makes a legendary band? The one that plays songs they played a million times like it was the first or their last. A lot of soul and obviously still a lot of joy in making music. This reinterpretation of their classic song was just incredible and heartfelt.

    • @morganthedruid1
      @morganthedruid1 Před rokem

      This is a bland singer trying his hardest to sound like Lou Reed. If you're a lover of U2 you've almost certainly never heard of Lou Reed so you may have to google the fella

    • @bhornannawindeedeigh5007
      @bhornannawindeedeigh5007 Před rokem +12

      ​@@morganthedruid1 wow... nothing like being a stick in the mud, druid.
      Sure, Lou Reed was great 🙂 ... but Lou being a wonder doesn't automatically exclude the greatness of others. I wonder if Lou was as philanthropic as Bono, or as giving of his time to causes like supporting high school choirs. Probably not. In fact, Mr Reed was quite the narcissist. But hey, he had a few good tunes. I'll give you that.

    • @morganthedruid1
      @morganthedruid1 Před rokem +1

      @@bhornannawindeedeigh5007 Philanthropy doesn't trump talent although if you shout it loud enough it seems to.

    • @Grimpus1972
      @Grimpus1972 Před rokem +3

      @@morganthedruid1 It’s really a magnificent honor that Bono is paying tribute to Reed like this.

    • @mjw12345
      @mjw12345 Před rokem +10

      @@morganthedruid1 I would probably respect more the opinions of Pavarotti, Sinatra, Leonard Cohen, the Ramones, Beyonce....or African artists (Album: Africa Sings U2) than your flatulant burping.

  • @thomaswagner455
    @thomaswagner455 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Watch the happy faces of the girls in the choir. They will tell their grandchildren about this exceptionally beautiful day.

  • @markagnew6815
    @markagnew6815 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Discovered this 3 weeks ago and cannot stop listening …. so touching …. the stripped down version of the songs with the choir is amazing.

  • @patienceisnotmyvirtue7606

    We need a Duke Ellington School of Music tiny desk concert! Incredible voices!

  • @Bobsofax64
    @Bobsofax64 Před rokem +115

    This was glorious. It's impressive how precise and clear Bonos pitch and voice still is after nearly 5 decades. Both of them brought their Irish charm ;).

    • @WaIkr
      @WaIkr Před rokem +6

      Come on... the guy can barely sing lol.

    • @alfonsodelafreg259
      @alfonsodelafreg259 Před rokem +2

      @@WaIkr You are so correct! I would just say "can't sing" and leave it at that.

    • @rioslatino
      @rioslatino Před rokem +2

      ​@of Man and Moth you have to think before writing such no sense comments... Bono can't sing 😂😂😅

    • @winterbird4447
      @winterbird4447 Před rokem +2

      It is more impressive to me how good he was at an early age. Because with 5 decades of experience obviously he is going to be a Pro.

    • @alloralou4722
      @alloralou4722 Před rokem +1

      Interesting story of his I heard recently where he was talking about how there were bands that had everything, the music, production, but they didn’t have ‘it”. Whereas he said that they didn’t have all the technical stuff, the only thing they had was ‘it’.

  • @dektrimusic
    @dektrimusic Před 8 měsíci +6

    Those tiny desk series are pure awesomeness…. Love that format.. I caught myself watching and enjoying even artists normally I don’t like much. Love the acoustic version of those U2 songs… Walk On was magical … thanks guy for sharing that

  • @torilea8104
    @torilea8104 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I love this, needed to see and hear this today. Bono and the Egde amazing. ❤

  • @eoinbb
    @eoinbb Před rokem +51

    Few bands can entertain a massive stadium and a small room to such effect. Brilliant, brilliant and brilliant

  • @willykayak
    @willykayak Před rokem +16

    The voices of youth, vitality and hope. Thank you Duke Ellington choir.......Bono and Edge were a'right too 😊

  • @margaretsch.3609
    @margaretsch.3609 Před rokem +14

    Just sublime. (Also a reminder that these musicians leave no horizons unexplored!!). P.S. I never, ever get tired of this little video. It's a treasure for the ages.

  • @kooskansloos4834
    @kooskansloos4834 Před 8 měsíci +4

    These tiny desk concerts are something special, man, can't describe what it does... The vibe, so soothing, it takes me away to a time and a placeI've never been before.

    • @JordanSugarman
      @JordanSugarman Před 8 měsíci +1

      The whole concept is that it's like you're attending a tiny, private concert. When you go to a regular concert you're typically in a noisy venue with hundreds (or in this case, thousands) of screaming fans, and massive amps that distort everything and make it impossible to really appreciate the music. Here you have a small gathering with minimal amplification, everyone being quiet and enjoying the vibe. So there's a level of direct connection with the audience that isn't normally possible. And I feel like the artists really appreciate that, too. Having all those screaming fans is great, but sometimes you just want people to shut up and listen when you're performing.

  • @AbbeyRoadkill1
    @AbbeyRoadkill1 Před rokem +34

    Every time I see these guys perform, they nail it. Legends.

  • @AdamBoguszart
    @AdamBoguszart Před rokem +40

    The world needs more things like this right now.

  • @Jayla60
    @Jayla60 Před 8 měsíci

    An absolute joy to watch/listen to these fellas.

  • @jazzguitarcollege
    @jazzguitarcollege Před 6 měsíci +6

    Can you imagine walking by this place and you hear Bono and edge? These are the guys that filled up stadiums around the world for the past 40 years!

  • @kathyhollenbach7413
    @kathyhollenbach7413 Před rokem +17

    OMGOODNESS!!
    Can't even believe what I just saw and heard. I loved U2 for a long time but I lost touch with them. This was fabulous! So touching and exciting at the same time. Thank you NPR for making my day beautiful.

  • @coachU2
    @coachU2 Před rokem +160

    I wish this album would've just popped into my library magically.

  • @ariedwipantororahman8701
    @ariedwipantororahman8701 Před 10 měsíci +6

    What a masterpiece concert, the way bono arranged things is so beautiful and spontaneous. I'm truly honored to ever listened to your work of music sir

  • @micheleandrade8519
    @micheleandrade8519 Před 8 měsíci +7

    Amazing performance, I loved it! The choir was incredible

  • @derrickcarrington2378
    @derrickcarrington2378 Před rokem +30

    I've been to 1 U2 live show in my life. I can only describe it as a spiritual and life affirming experience. Bravo!

    • @EricHenning
      @EricHenning Před rokem +1

      It’s church.

    • @GuadalupePicasso
      @GuadalupePicasso Před rokem

      Which tour?

    • @bbyface7145
      @bbyface7145 Před rokem +1

      I'll never forget seeing them on the lakefront Soldier Field Chicago on a beautiful summer night and feeling out of body. Spiritual experience to say the least.

    • @EricHenning
      @EricHenning Před rokem +1

      @@GuadalupePicasso For me it was the “Elevation” tour, right after 9/11, on October, 19, 2001 in Baltimore, MD.

  • @brotherchunkymusic950
    @brotherchunkymusic950 Před rokem +27

    The Edge really shines in this format. GREAT guitar playing and vocals. Very cool to invite the youth choir too.

  • @knapalo
    @knapalo Před rokem +8

    Absolutely Brilliant. Now you know why their band was such a great success.

  • @barrettlarson4187
    @barrettlarson4187 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Insane how talented and amazing this was. Just effortless arrangement and execution.

  • @ciarraibuzz
    @ciarraibuzz Před rokem +99

    That brought tears to my Irish eyes. Jaysus. I can't resist anymore - I love these guys. The choir from next door was outasight. They brought a tear all by themselves, too. The choir member in the front row, I think, 2nd from R had a smile on the whole time and I think she is full of faith, hope, and love. Keep on that path, all of the choir members. We need you.
    Btw, Bono's friend, Michael Hutchence, is missed here. Thanks for reminding of that loss.
    I'm not the first to say it, but The Edge and Bono made me think of John and Paul, sorta kinda, in the greatness aura department. What a pleasant surprise early Saturday morning, the day after Patrick's Day., 2023.

    • @skokokelli
      @skokokelli Před rokem +2

      Well said. Yes, 2nd from the right had such joy on her face that it was contagious! Bono’s encouragement with the fantastic choir and connecting with them as fellow musicians was everything. 🥰 Stuck in A Moment…wow. INXS was one of my other favorites. Well, he was wearing John Lennon glasses. Still thankful for the music store employee that suggested Unforgettable Fire to my mom when she was looking for a gift for me.

    • @TheAnabel70
      @TheAnabel70 Před rokem +4

      Youre not the only one that cry . So beautiful. !!!

    • @mjw12345
      @mjw12345 Před rokem +1

      Agree - nice also they give the names of the kids in the choir in the description.

    • @mathiasklein8143
      @mathiasklein8143 Před rokem +1

      I dont know, man... when Bono comes up with lines like "laughter is the evidence of freedom" or the look they both have when he directs the "my, how youve grown" at Edge... it just transports you, man

    • @leonwhildenjr4483
      @leonwhildenjr4483 Před rokem

      😁What a treat! Thank you to Bono and Edge for making my day along with the choir.Also a Big thank you to Tiny desk for all the great concerts in the series. I’ve had a good time watching them all!🙂👏👍🤘💪🙌☮️💙⭐️🌅🕊🦋🕊✌️

  • @danny51295
    @danny51295 Před rokem +50

    Their chemistry is unparalleled. I love how they gave each other props. Ever since I first listened to u2 I’ve been stuck in a moment and I can’t get out of it.

    • @d1p70
      @d1p70 Před rokem

      strange... ever since i listened to u2 i still haven't found what i'm looking for.

    • @shabbychicnyc
      @shabbychicnyc Před rokem

      I see what you did there

  • @sharifchi
    @sharifchi Před 9 měsíci +1

    Have always loved this song, LOVE U2 from Day 1... 💚💚💚💚

  • @azaz911c
    @azaz911c Před 9 měsíci +7

    I really like the current Bono. As Bono has become older, his voice and interpretation of songs has become more nuanced and interesting. I don't know quite how to put it, but it's more vulnerable and personal.

  • @marcussebastian3986
    @marcussebastian3986 Před rokem +183

    "Stuck in a Moment" is a masterpiece of songwriting. I am not aware the song inspired by Michael Hutchence. Thank you NPR for making this jam session possible.

    • @Ignatius1972
      @Ignatius1972 Před rokem

      @D R oh, Come on! You have a serious problem, that's for sure. You should see a doctor right now. A psychiatrist, to be more specific

    • @absta100
      @absta100 Před rokem +12

      @D R get a life

    • @kilrahi8696
      @kilrahi8696 Před rokem +2

      ​@D R why?

    • @birdiedog5
      @birdiedog5 Před rokem +1

      The version on David letterman before bonos voice was half shot was good and they explain the back story

  • @jco6528
    @jco6528 Před rokem +84

    Love you guys! Thank you for the gift on St. Paddy's Day! Beautiful rendition of Walk On! Love it!🥰💚🍀🍀🍀

  • @hechoenplaya
    @hechoenplaya Před 9 měsíci

    Such bliss, for this summer afternoon.

  • @Svuihlein
    @Svuihlein Před 9 měsíci

    Beautiful. Thank God for artists.

  • @garykliewer2097
    @garykliewer2097 Před rokem +16

    Saw them on their first US tour. A large part of the soundtrack of my life, so this concert is so sweet.

  • @JoseGonzalez-oe8dg
    @JoseGonzalez-oe8dg Před rokem +74

    Bono and Edge seem so kind and charismatic. Super talented and created such a touching performance with the choir, killing it. A perfect performance.

  • @user-zk1td3vq2l
    @user-zk1td3vq2l Před 17 dny +1

    Love the choir!❤

  • @ielorreaga
    @ielorreaga Před 8 měsíci +2

    Que nunca se vayan!!!! Son los mejores, tan solo una guitarra y 2 voces!!! Alucinante!!

  • @Bobsofax64
    @Bobsofax64 Před rokem +204

    The recording engineer is a master of his craft

  • @noellegillies2874
    @noellegillies2874 Před rokem +77

    Acoustic versions of the songs highlight how The Edge and Bono are great singing together and harmonizing.

  • @TheRomeerome
    @TheRomeerome Před 11 měsíci +7

    This demonstrates how strong their songs are when they’re stripped down like this. Bravo Bono, Edge and the Choir.

  • @thomasjosullivan9179
    @thomasjosullivan9179 Před rokem +1

    I love these concerts, just simple music...go Guys.....Regards from Killarney, ye have done Ireland proud