12.5.22 Surrender An Evening with Bono in Conversation with Jon Meacham
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- Join Washington National Cathedral for an evening of conversation with legendary singer-songwriter, activist, and global humanitarian Bono to discuss his new memoir, Surrender, with Cathedral Canon Historian Jon Meacham. Surrender is the story of the remarkable life he’s lived, the challenges he’s faced, and the friends and family who have shaped and sustained him. In his unique voice, Bono takes us from his early days growing up in Dublin, including the sudden loss of his mother when he was fourteen, to U2’s unlikely journey to become one of the world’s most influential rock bands, to his more than twenty years of activism dedicated to the fight against AIDS and extreme poverty.
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I'm in my 50's, U2 is Simply, the Beatles of my generation and have followed since Live at Red Rocks. I'm forever a fan of their U2-brand-esque in more ways than one. Thank you Washington National Cathedral for sharing this moment for us all to soak-in.
I am also in my 50s and I believe there is no comparison between U2 and the Beatles. Totally different
Love Bono !! He’s honest and real all around a great guy thank you for your work all these years
One of the most iconic musical voices of our time.
Amen
He needs to stick to music
A shame the Irishman did not stick to music. Instead, we got a crapload of self-righteous, liberal, leftist propaganda in a church. The egomania and narcissism flowing from that stage/alter, was mind boggling. The hatred, for conservatives, was vile and palpable. A waste of time for many.
I WAS AND AM VERY VERY LUCKY TO HAVE BEEN THERE
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You should have went down to Blarney's Irish pub on 5th and main, met several Bonos up at the bar. Until close to last call, then they're 8 sheets to the wind, falling off barstools
Just fantastic discussion. Bono is an amazingly brilliant and learned man. Thank you for making this replay available.
this man is a forever legend he and the band gives my life joy thanxxxxxxxxxxx
Bono has written the soundtrack to my life.
Wow. Nice
Me too.
Sad
@@thisisthenewcovenant6058 You do seem sad. I agree.
How to be a liberal snob, and turn your back on ALL the fans who made 🤔 you rich??
So many are so sad and apathetic to speak loudly against the loss of love and humanity. Thank you for screaming from the rooftops WE CAN DO SO MUCH BETTER!!! Your voice has so much value: KEEP CRANKING UP THE VOLUME!
Calm down Skippy. Aren't you late for your ballet class?
“Don’t appeal to their conscious but appeal to the greatness of America” and in the house of god they all clap without seeing the irony, the sadness in what it says about us. Bono proved the point beautifully.
Yes, such are the travails of Bono, whose work I greatly admire, as he made appeal to Camus aesthetics of “Absurdity” while seeking refuge in his music. His appellation to AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell” as a theme song for this liturgical throng of fellow travelers and benefactors, including Mencham, Soros and Buffett, informs the listener that the liturgical Left still has unresolved feelings about our Nation's schizophrenic founding and its redemption laid in the aftermath of post-civil war; where ignoble and noble have become one like that found in the writings and paintings of William Blake.
It is "...conscience...", not "...conscious..." Bono hasn't a clue.
I grew up with him, my personal medicine, from an early age, Thanks Bono.
How awesome ! I was able to pur chase Bonos new book 🙏😇💜💙 have a wonderful new year ! 🎉🎆
Great Comment
Wow! I'm sitting in Europe, and being able to watch this thanks to your great kindness of posting this conversation here, I don't take it for granted, thank you! Bono reading an excerpt from "Highway to hell" giving the lyrics indeed the powerful dimension they have, the beautiful rendition of MLK to close the event, and even some people from the audience, or shall we say some fans chanting "How long" at the very end!! Thank you, what a beautiful moment with all the people involved here, and thank you Bono, a fan of yours since an eternity ;)
Thank you for all of this - the amazing choir, the introduction, and wonderful conversation. We're all privileged to see, hear, reflect on this. AWESOME!
Thanks u2 for your amazing Styles of music and your high level of good vibrations
Authenticity. There's nothing that feeds and nourishes the soul more in this life. What a surprising and complex talk... I loved it and feel fed with ideas to take with me much bigger than the music and life of a great songwriter, singer and musician. Thank you so much for organizing, hosting and now sharing this event with the public. Merry Christmas!
We all have an extremely short moment in time to act meaningfully for others. Bono by all measures (you can damn his means all you like) has managed it supremely well.
Thank you for all of the years of joy and wisdom Bono, and the beautiful sound that eminates from within you, U2 is the soundtrack of my life.....Phenomenal you are.
You give new meaning to the word, "sycophant".
@@thomasluby1754
No, I do not.
You can see the authentic Christ speaking through all the humble & non-judgemental hearts He has inspired. The great King David a man after God's own heart for examle.
Beautiful and inspiring ……. A legend of our time with a deep understanding of the power of America in this world of ours..
Thank you WNC for sharing this video with us all. It was a beautiful rendition of MLK at the end by the choir.
Wow! What an amazing rendition! And in that space.
John 2:14 - In the temple courts he found people selling cattle, sheep and doves, and others sitting at tables exchanging money. 15 So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle; he scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. 16 To those who sold doves he said, “Get these out of here! Stop turning my Father’s house into a market!”
@@socalled33 That would fit, more, if it was a gathering place of true, scriptural Christian worship; but this is more like a pagan Pantheon; or a temple of Artemis, pagan goddess of war and other things, etc.
BONO for PRESIDENT 2024!
This was good, very good, thank you for doing it and for sharing it. I've said it before, and probably again, never had a favorite band nor musician until I heard U2 back in my early college days. They are very, very good, and I am very grateful to be able to be living in a time where they've been significant. We are all blessed for their presence in this world.
From another Irish man only getting into U2 after their later albums 🙏
Mark T, couldn't agree more!💚
Did you listen to what he said? Or just thinking how awesome U2's music is???? And it is awesome. He literally told you that his god is the devil. He literally spelled it out for you. He gave you the truth in plain sight. You are so dumbed down you can't see?????? I prey for you
@@teetsmagee5553 I have listened to his comments and his music, and your comments are inappropriate, although may your behavior and lack of responsibility improve. Cheers!
Markt 3685......What are you smoking to say something that dumb to me??? Because I have an opinion ??? Which obviously comes from way more years of knowing what's going on when it comes to U2. You don't want to go there trust me....
Bono is a wonderfully deep thinker, its always refreshing to listen to him, he recharges the batteries of mind every time, with lots of food for thought. His book too is a refreshing read, just couldn't put it down in January,. he is completely himself and beyond that line of caring how others interpret or what they think of him. For me that is to have reached real freedom There is no rejection when you are at true freedom. They discuss Freedom v Power - since 'Genesis' indeed. and the struggle continues, was very interesting. Thou Jon Meacham is with him and in tune to Bono's expansion of thoughts without nterjecting, what makes this a great interview, .two extremely intellligent deep people bouncing off each other. Totally enjoyed Thank you to both.
wonderful dialogue Two wise men inspiring. Deep deep conversation Thank U2-2
Amazing interview, Bono speaks so much authentic truth with a grit that speaks to so many - the choir closing with MLK was a nice surprise!
True but please stop using the word amazing. It’s been over killed
@@gmar7836 look away then
@@gmar7836 Awesome
He certainly was gifted with the Irish gift of blarney
I’ve been a big fan of Bono since I was 12 years old, but he veered off into some top line BS at times. He often says things that sound really good, but when you really think about it, it’s mostly fluff
He is full of it. Always has been. Now he can’t even hide it behind a decent U2 album as they haven’t had one for years
The cathedral is breathtaking. 🙏😇
Thank you for sharing this 🙏❤️🌈🦋🙋♀️😊
A very thoughtful and inspiring discussion. Loved this!
Bono is a relevant true and loving Christian man.People can understand beautiful things about God from this brothers heart. Thank you u2.God bless Ireland and you.hari
I loved this conversation and the choir sang two of my favorite songs.
thank you!
This was absolutely amazing... and hats off to the soloist singing MLK at the end. WOW!
There are few singers and song writers who can really be called “Bard”. They mark the time in beats and lyric. Bruce Springsteen is one. Muddy Waters another. Bono deserves, and has earned, this title.
Lennon/McCartney?!
Excellent! Thanks you. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️
Extraordinarily ecstatic to find this conversation here. I have read and listened to Surrender. I have known of U2 since they began, but was not a huge fan until reading the book and understanding what they are all about. Want desperately to see Bono at the Beacon Theatre in NY. It won’t happen because of cost, so this video is a gift. Thank you.
I did go to the show in Chicago, and yes, it was powerful in person, but the audible version of the book has practically the same content and songs, if that's any consolation!
@Margaret Sch. Thanks for sharing that. I saw a great interview w Jon Meacham and Bono at the National Cathedral. I believe on You Tube.
I agree this interview is very special!!
Margaret, glad you liked it.
@@jessicasyd1 I also came across a great filmed conversation between him and Eugene Peterson from a few years ago. Look up their two names together on CZcams and you may find it. The photography and personal commentary are excellent. It's just 20 minutes long.
Wonderful man!
Love there music though. Edge is an amazing guitarist
Thank you.
Thank you from my whole heart: Stunningly beautiful renditions of Clannad's song & of MLK!!Goosebumps & tears!Also truly inspirational to hear the Dean speaking about U2 and their lyrics...a vechicle for the Holy!And:not the least,Bono:Thank you from my whole heart for sharing your faith and giving me LIGHT HOPE!
The Clannad song, “Harry’s Game” is one of idolatry - of “following” a young man (not God), That’s why it was chosen, for these speeches of blasphemy, idolatry, etc. It was idolatrous in the Red Rocks video; and it’s even more idolatrous with this.
There is NO holy spirit from God associated with this evil event of outrageous blasphemy, idolatry, and spiritual lies!!
You seem nice
I like the way he separates spirituality from the religion business.
“They say they want the Kingdom, BUT THEY DON’T WANT GOD IN IT.”
Jehovah the Creator and Universal Sovereign God has His own globally-given scriptural terms, requirements, and standards for human beings, for pure worship of Himself - that is the worlds one true global religion. And that’s exactly what the Satanic godless are warring against, just as prophesied in type - and that is why this this whole world is now once again nearly completely ruined.
Why was this talk held in a church?
EXTRA-ORDINARY, EXTRAORDINARY PERSON, BONO!! So very eloquent and HE CARES SO MUCH! I loved his words about religion, questioning that it can be absurd, but also very healing, done in the right way....he can question everything so thoughtfully, and I'm such a believer in that, because if we all question objectively....compassionately, take the time and effort, this world will be a better place. We would be more in service, than doing for ourselves which is what we are kind of hooked on now. He is a great example of an intellectual, artistic, and spiritual man, and that is truly hard to do! He is absolutely a leader, and this is the type of leader we need in the MODERN WORLD 💟 Someone with huge courage and huge heart💟....without heart there is no sense in intellectualism or religion.
So I guess you watched the whole interview??? You probably didn't even watch the interview. One thing stands out, you are a very negative person and that makes you have very poor judgment, making impulsive and snap decisions which always have a negative or sarcastic bend and that is making you emotionally/spiritually sick. Beware of your negativity, it will lead you down a continuous, loveless, path of judgment about yourself and others throughout a lifetime, and that is no way to live. And if you haven't noticed, the world needs a lot of love, and you definitely are not helping. There are bullshit artists in this world, but Bono is not one of them. How about questioning your negativity occasionally, there are good people in the world. You do not believe in goodness, that is clear.
he is 2 faced and supports murdering babies in the womb disgusting man
If he cares so much, and does have great wealth, why doesn't he do as Christ preached? Give it all away and follow him . Build your treasure in heaven..
@@patricialavallee8286 Maybe he is giving a lot of his money away, that's not information that we would be privy to...Because you have a certain belief about being a Christian, is not going to be true of everyone else. Not all Christians believe identically, and that is a good thing. Also, he did head the biggest proactive awareness and action for AIDS, for a number of years and still going, when no one else would. Helping many people not just in the US, but other countries which are not financially well off. That means adults and kids dying of AIDS in places like Africa. You just don't like Bono, and no matter what he does, you are not going to get it, you're always going to be negative. He is the best of the best out there, who could just be a completely egocentric asshole, but he is not. He is doing a lot to help out, open your heart and mind.
@@patricialavallee8286 Amen
Wow, incredible.
A necessarily in-depth, authentic, humorous, courageous and brilliant conversation.
What Bono has realized like a great many others, is that at the end of it all, the wealth, popularity and woman cannot satisfy man and never will. Joseph and King David realized this and they were great men that were realistic. What is so amazing about Bono is that he his great by acknowledging this and surrendering to God. He is man enough to be in public platforms to speak about this Awesome God which is Jesus Christ. Not many celebrities are bold enough to do this because they would rather chose wealth than God but Bono knows much better, he has searched and has found the truth. God Bless you Bono!!! you are a honest and sincere man.
in the day of my birthday it's a beautiful present for me! Thanks Bono
Thank You 🫂
Bono is nine months younger than me, and I wish I had a tenth of his personal insight and exercised even a little of his own self-discovery. My own mother passed away this past Christmas and she was as much a mystery to me now has she had been her entire life. This conversation has me reaching back to my faith, which I have not followed or participated in for decades, but it remains their to comfort me. She didn't need to ever tell me who she was to herself; if I search myself, I realize I know all I need to. Love supersedes all.
Great, great, great man!
Outstanding interview. Highlight: the Johnny Cash impression singing Highway to Hell. Hysterical. And great point with it too.
Bono talking about finding Jesus in an AC/DC song called Highway to Hell at the Washington National Cathedral makes it just under the wire as the greatest thing anyone has said in 2022.
There is no Jesus in ACDC
Nor in the entertainment, media field
The God they worship is far FAR from Christ
I can’t believe he has only just discovered our Aussie “Acca-Dacca” after all these years! 😂
@@BirdNatalie That's nothing, I found God in a horror core song called "Return Of Da Baby Killa", which is way darker, so I win
Just wait til you hear him remove your rights and freedoms at DAVOS!
Thank you Bono x
I have loved U2's music for 35 years. Musical lyrics and agenda are always intertwined and Bono has been able to further his social agenda through his fame and the band's fame as he stated. It is incomprehensible that people actually regard music and movie stars into some type of subject matter expert of which they have no expertise.
Grattitude from Belgium🙏
I’ve listened to U2 since the 70s. It is a measure of the depth of wisdom in their lyrics, that I am still discovering them! Bono can be irritating at times, but the honesty in his book (Surrender) opened up new understandings for me as a non-religious follower of Jesus Chrust.
I have sold the book. Wat fantastic that could enyoin this. 👏👏👏🇳🇱
You did what now?
So amazing
Bless Bono for the words from 1:14 to 1:17 - Print that on headline news !! The world will all totally understand a 3 and a half minute message that encompasses so much inclusivity, connection, direction, awareness, realisation of oneness and guides the mind to find a spiritual questions answer, 1+1=1 - Well done our Rockstar Brother and of course, thank you for the music too !! / TREPANIC :)
The power of God transcends our understanding of the supernatural as it appears even when we are not looking for it! Bono a rock star resets the movement of christ consciousness by expressing his most intimate life experience through the creation of his music which in the final analysis is that God's gift to each one of us is our talent and what we do with it is our gift to God!
I wish my destiny takes me to this Cathedral in my life time Bucket list
Awesome.
Truly.
You have The Edge, but also have the other 2 (and you know it, no doubt). I'm still amazed at what Mullen did on the song Bad, sustaining the edge's christal strings and enhancing your own voice.
For me this is amazing. Il am a christian i love all people
i love this man
The light of Christ will come to you through music. Bono yes thank you for your experience and view. It is the love of God that will free your soul. And walking the light in body is what is available now. Yes to Art in Gods language. peace to all
O Bono é um grande coração ❤
Bono you amazing! You Rock!
Powerful words "If only you could see yourselves like we see you" YES Americans need to travel this world a bit more and see ourselves from a new angle. This world needs; the Philosophy of America, the ideals, the power of freedom, enough with the divisions and fear.
Muito lindo!
Bono, you surprised me, Maybe things do get better with age. The choir! - Brilliant!
I loved the story of Bono's mother laughing while trying to discipline him:) LOL! HA! Reminds me of myself discipline my own kids:) Of course, I'm a dad and act like his mom:) It's hard man, kids are gonna be kids:)
Wow as a fan of U2 this brings it to another level, activism screams louder in my heart then ever before and I thank Bono and them for that gift.
Surrender to the Oneness that Life is. That we all are. Very inspiring interview.
Totally pagan, blasphemous, and in opposition to the One who created - but exactly prophesied in type to be popular with the bulk mass majority; with those who would so unrighteously choose to “render sacred service to the creation rather than the One who created.” The outcome of that is known, and will be tragic, for many, soon. (Romans 1: 25,32; Psalm 37: 10)
ONE. One world, one world religion
My response has been shadow banned, again.
An intriguing, in depth, insightful diatribe.
Blessings Bono 💋❤️🇧🇷🇺🇲🌹🌹🌹
I have to give it to him, he's a true legend in his own mind
If he were not deeply touching many others, he would not continue to receive invitations, honors and so on. The strength of personality that it takes to project as he does is both necessary for the work he does and hard for others to fathom.
@@margaretsch.3609 he's a globalist. With the gift of Irish blarney
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paradise and love xxx
29:26 Warren Buffet impression was on point. Awesome conversation!
I remember going through the Dandalion market in Dublin circa 1979 seeing the lads play, 1981,82 seeing them play in the Phoneix Parl Dublin with Big Country, Eurythmics. After all these years they are still progressive, still inventing, still finding themselves. Thank you Larry Mullin Jr , (drummer), Adam Clayton (bass guitarist), Edge (Lead guitarist,vocals), Bono ( Lead vocals). When I'm at work, which I am privilaged to do working on mountain paths, Croagh Patrick being the work in progress at the moment, the on going joke is every band playing on the radio according to Tulio our Brazilian worker is Bono and U2, no matter who is singing on the radio, makes me laugh everyday I still love listening to U2 along with my local band from Limerick The Cranberries. But to see these guys still inventing, still wanting to produce new music, sill have the passion after 45 years is huge (awesome even). They are up there with the great bands and singers of all time. I say keep creating lads and love to listen from a lad fgrom Limerick, working in Mayo Ireland.
Great interview all round, but I was particularly impressed with the bit starting at 46:12 around religious belief. You can tell Bono is a man of deep faith, but can relate to and admire those that aren't.
Deep faith? Since he has great wealth and seems to care about the greater good of humanity, why doesn't he do as Christ preached. Give it all away and follow him.
@@patricialavallee8286 I never said Christian, I said faith. The two are not the same. You can have faith or be of a faith without being Christian.
The hunger is real and his experience is part of a higher sense of purpose to alleviate the surly bonds of the mundane that can define a life unexplored.
If you can here hope rather than here hopeless, sit and listen and U2 will surround you. Be good to yourself
Mr Hewson , try sneaking into an Orthodox Cathedral . The Divine Liturgy is awesome! You will be in awe.
My all time meet would be bono, I absolutely love this guy.
There are many people "serving" in US government I wish to have listen to this......
My God, that was a hair-raising rendition of "MLK" at the end by the choir. Glorious performance of a thoughtful anthem. It was sweet of the audience to start to sing "How Long" ("40") while leaving.
Why? Within the whole, actual Psalm 40, there’s God-inspired speech of examples of true, truly faithful servants of God “[using] religion as a crutch” (like B here just publicly voiced disdain for) - rightly expressing their dependence on God; asking Him for help; and gratefully thanking Him and praising Him for His help and blessings. To such truly faithful humans, the Person of God and His Son are REAL, as they actually, in reality, ARE.
Watching just now with tears. How nerve wracking to sing that with Bono so close.
@@maryokeefe2405 Right??!!
If you are trying to profess LOVE, COMPASSION and FREEDOM,,, politicians are the wrong company to keep
If I could see the band for 5 minutes. I would book a flight to Dublin ASAP!
Your two sentences are actually just one.
@@thomasluby1754 yep just needs a comma
I grew up loving U2 from 1981 well into the 2000's.
Me too....but? I explain elsewhere on this thread why i am disturbed by him now
@@saucyjk6453 Why?
Achtung Baby was the last great album.
Bono never stop brah.
Love
The closest I've been to a church in 30 years, but I'm so glad to hear a different version of God/Jesus/love than the one put forth by so many religions.
“Different” from globally-given, scriptural truth, warnings, laws, standards and requirements - from the Creator and Universal Sovereign God Jehovah - makes most of the worlds religions more appealing, to most people. People “looking for” anything but whole-scriptural truth from God - to “custom fit” whatever it is they desire, no matter how unconscionable or scripturally God-condemned - can either look for an anti-whole-scriptural false-to-God religion or ideology that suits whatever it is that they want to have “spiritually supported”, or else make up their own religion and be their own god. But, that’s all basically Satanism in a nutshell - “do what thou whilst” - the oldest, deadliest, most evil scam there is.
There is one Way to having a viable relationship, with the One True God and Heavenly Father, and that is to learn about Him, His Son, and God’s own scriptural truth and heed it, put faith in it, exercise faith in it, take a stand for it - that forms this worlds one true global religion, under the One True God. There is no other. (John 17: 3; 3: 36; 4: 24; 8: 32, John chapter 17; Ephesians 4: 2-6; Psalm 83: 18)
Tragically though, most people don’t want spiritual truth, and don’t actually even care about having a good, viable relationship with their Maker. They do not care. Why should anyone wonder too much why this world is now a life-hostile, evil-filled mess? It’s really a duh thing. And the right answers are also duh things, because God already has had the whole world scripturally Informed. Hello, hello….
@UC06Ont9pKrkyxfWaqemCnQQ Wow. I guess I'm flattered you took the not so small effort to correct me. Unfortunately this kind of "certainty" is what I find objectionable and that gives aid and comfort to those who would hate and ostracize those who are different instead of embracing all.
“Love is bigger than anything in its way.”
You've been reading too many kids books lately. That quote sounds nice but it bares no resemblance to reality.
Wow, watching this reaffirms to me at least that his skill of diplomacy sails straight the head of a lot over a lot the nay sayers. Sure he might be like an embarrassing Dad, but I do love him and U2.
Wouldn't call it diplomacy exactly, more like , "if ya can't baffle them with your brilliance, dazzle em with your BS" ☘️🍺🍸🍷 slainte☘️
It's ok.He'll have his songs when he goes
In this interview as in many other before he says he loves the people who don't believe
When Bono says: 'the "Left" is my tradition', As we say in North Dublin, yeah "Right"
I'm torn with Bono these days. Either he is truly one of the wisest and most amazing rock stars there is or he's just up his own rear who feels he is a supreme human being and loves the sound of his own voice. I cant work out which at the moment but he is very eloquent. The song the choir sang at the end was stunning.
He is the later.
The latter
If you think the latter, then my question would be... What harm is done by this? However, I think Bono is very introspective. He walks the walk. He has been married to the same woman. His is very tight with his bandmates since their band's inception, as teenagers. He has done great humanitarian work. These are the acts of someone who is decent..... There are and have been plenty of people with his fame and fortune and none of these things ever cross their minds. What more do you require?
@@frankz479 he doesn’t pay his taxes. This conversation didn’t need to be in a church. That alone is sanctimonious itself. He’s a blowhard. It’s easy to be a humanitarian when you make as much money as he does. I can go to a war torn impoverished country for a day a week a month whatever and go back to my mansion too. It’s not that hard and I shouldn’t get some bizarre credit for it.
I used to be the world's BIGGEST U2 Fan!!! It's easy for me to say, I'm NOT anymore, BECAUSE of their POLITICAL views!! I NEVER paid to HEAR it during a CONCERT!!! 😡
Philosophy is not the problem, its the Cabal who operate covertly.
i wish he was a friend of mine
❤️❤️❤️
“Faith is a gift” -Luther
True faith is a fruitage of minding God’s Holy Spirit - His active force - says the Creator and Universal Sovereign God. (Galatians 5: 22)