For anyone wondering what Bono is saying at the beginning of this performance of WTSHNN he is quoting parts of the William Wordsworth poem 'Resolution and Independence' in remembrance of the then (Dec 89) recent death of Irish poet Sam Beckett. From Wordsworth Bono recites "his voice to me was like a stream Scarce heard; nor word from word could I divide; And the whole body of the Man did seem Like one whom I had met with in a dream" He then makes a reference to Beckett.
@@StephenLyonsMusicIf I remember right, Bono wrote it based off of two things: an anecdote he had heard about Belfast where a resident’s religion and income could be directly correlated to where they live, down to the side of the street they were on. He connected that to what he saw on trip to Ethiopia in 1986: for all their troubles, that kind of division, being judged by something as little as your street address, really didn’t exist there. That’s where the desert imagery comes from.
listening to this, reminded me of a live cassette boot I had in 1987 from a man with the name Healey in Oakland, of this Joshua Tree Tour, that I loaned to a girl I had a crush on in college. I never got the cassette back, but she did give me another live boot from San Francisco. Don't remember her. Don't remember the original boot, except that it was awesome. Like this.
I totally agree with you... this is THE best live version ever (apart from the lack of Edge's guitar lol). Bono is singing for real. Thanks for posting this. Salute!
Joshua Tree Tour 1987 - Vorst National, Belgium. That version of WTSHNN is all about passion and the lads knew that. Watch the video or listen but either way you'll see four guys loving their job!
Love this version, but my favorite is the Super Bowl with all the names of the victims of 9/11. U2 has the power to unify the world. Not only is it their best, it may be the best song ever made.
His voice to me was like a stream Scarce heard; nor word from world could I divide; And the whole body of the man did seem Like one whom I had met in a dream Sam Beckett dreamt of other roads Sam Beckett dreamt of other lands Of another home, of another home Where the streets have no name! Take me, TAKE ME!
Song beginning Bono recites Wordsworth then says "Sam Beckett dreamt of other roads. Sam Beckett dreamt of other lives, of another home, of another home... where the streets have no name.
This Streets version sounds to be from around the Love Town tour era circa 1989-90 which was after Rattle and Hum was released and just a year or so before they went on hiatus and recorded Aghtung Baby. U2 seemed to be at just about their top form around this time and were looking for a different direction musically.
I think the best version is the one from Slane Castle, but that is a great version too :) Where The Streets Have No Name is such a great song, It almost makes me cry every time I listen to it :.{
Nothing could be better than the Slane Castle version. Bono's father had died, it's no more a song, it's a testament, a final goodbye with so much love and so much pain like two hands joined together, it's a endless cry.
Trying to pick the best version is like trying to pick your favourite child...can be dangerous territory....lol Slane is definitely one of my favourites but so is their epic performance during the 911 tribute at Super Bowl 36
Ola k Ase para mi es la mejor voz de Bono. Fíjate el giro vocal que hace en el minuto 3,31; nunca lo había hecho antes ni lo ha repetido después. No se puede cantar mejor este himno.
For anyone wondering what Bono is saying at the beginning of this performance of WTSHNN he is quoting parts of the William Wordsworth poem 'Resolution and Independence' in remembrance of the then (Dec 89) recent death of Irish poet Sam Beckett. From Wordsworth Bono recites "his voice to me was like a stream
Scarce heard; nor word from word could I divide;
And the whole body of the Man did seem
Like one whom I had met with in a dream"
He then makes a reference to Beckett.
Thank you for highlighting that. Also what is the story behind WTSHNN? Something to do with an Irish neighborhood?
@@StephenLyonsMusicIf I remember right, Bono wrote it based off of two things: an anecdote he had heard about Belfast where a resident’s religion and income could be directly correlated to where they live, down to the side of the street they were on. He connected that to what he saw on trip to Ethiopia in 1986: for all their troubles, that kind of division, being judged by something as little as your street address, really didn’t exist there. That’s where the desert imagery comes from.
The organ at the beginning is just so rich sounding-gives me chills every time
For me one of the best songs of all time...God bless these guys...!
This live version of “Streets” captures the very essence of U2 at the height of their game: pure euphoria!
Amazing ! This song make me cry every time i listen it.. so good ❤
It's incredible that you've heard every single version of streets to determine that this is the best ever....
Rome, July, 15th 2017, will be the best version ever... I'll be there with my daughter...
Dave Bacco Rome 15
how was the concert with your daughter= BUT it is more like an experience watching U2 live !
Update! How'd it go?
listening to this, reminded me of a live cassette boot I had in 1987 from a man with the name Healey in Oakland, of this Joshua Tree Tour, that I loaned to a girl I had a crush on in college. I never got the cassette back, but she did give me another live boot from San Francisco. Don't remember her. Don't remember the original boot, except that it was awesome. Like this.
You can really hear the drums in this version 👍🏼
Amazing lyrics..
it s like you're free for the very first time..
This is AMAZING - you're right, one of the best versions ever! Thanks so much for posting!
I totally agree with you... this is THE best live version ever (apart from the lack of Edge's guitar lol). Bono is singing for real. Thanks for posting this. Salute!
Los vi en vivo el 14 de octubre en la gira "The Joshua Tree" fue un momento mágico jamás lo olvidaré. Esta canción me transporta!!!!!!
Joshua Tree Tour 1987 - Vorst National, Belgium. That version of WTSHNN is all about passion and the lads knew that. Watch the video or listen but either way you'll see four guys loving their job!
yes tne best that I expected Bono had all his power of his voice at that time thank you a beautiful memory
Bono was full of his way at tne time
yes
Love this version, but my favorite is the Super Bowl with all the names of the victims of 9/11.
U2 has the power to unify the world. Not only is it their best, it may be the best song ever made.
me too
His voice to me was like a stream
Scarce heard; nor word from world could I divide;
And the whole body of the man did seem
Like one whom I had met in a dream
Sam Beckett dreamt of other roads
Sam Beckett dreamt of other lands
Of another home, of another home
Where the streets have no name!
Take me, TAKE ME!
for my ears eternity....and my mind.
Bono you are Amazing , I love your music 💿🎸
His best voice, Bono sings superb, I'm in love with his voice...
yes
Gracias U2 por tus éxitos
Dublin, 26/12/1989, Lovetown tour!
Song beginning Bono recites Wordsworth then says "Sam Beckett dreamt of other roads. Sam Beckett dreamt of other lives, of another home, of another home... where the streets have no name.
Woow, thanks!
O órgão abrindo a canção, o voz do Bono recitando alguma coisa, a bateria num ritmo marcial...que música espetacular... Sublime...
This Streets version sounds to be from around the Love Town tour era circa 1989-90 which was after Rattle and Hum was released and just a year or so before they went on hiatus and recorded Aghtung Baby. U2 seemed to be at just about their top form around this time and were looking for a different direction musically.
Where the Dragons of 2012 have no name. Happy New Year.
Really amazing, thank you for share!
My favourite band....
Το πιο υπέροχο τραγούδι όλων των εποχών ..!!
Love it
Viva U2 el mejor grupo irlandés
yes - this is a good version
best intro EVER
Really exciting!
Amaziiing soooong!!!tnxs
loved it! !☺☺
for my ears eternity....and my mind.
bientôt en vrai!!! Cet été au stade de France!!!!
This is really the best ever forever and the next is Sydney zoo tv
I'm the first one who subscribed to you :) HEY PEOPLE MAKE IT UP TO ME!!!
Notch TheRedstonerMC no way
Awesome song
Best song
bientôt en vrai!!! Cet été au stade de France!!!!
Awesome song u2
5:26.... Amazing falsetto outta nowhere!
loved it, thank you
Eu amo essa banda......! The Best U2 FOREVER..
Nice natural, real version . . . . love the bridge section 3:20
I think the best version is the one from Slane Castle, but that is a great version too :) Where The Streets Have No Name is such a great song, It almost makes me cry every time I listen to it :.{
They look soooooo young in that photo. They were probably on the college circuit when that was taken.
tecums3h I think it was taken in 1979👍🏻👍🏻
@@LukeDHarrison2002December 1980: WTC New York.
Tempe Stadium 1986 stands out...the freezing cold air
One of U2’s best !!! Only better version is Sept 12, 1987, “live” at Old Spectrum in Philadelphia !!!
Sorry, Dublin Croke Park 1987 is the ultimate performance of this song
Awesome
Best version is Sun Devil stadium, Temple Arizona '87, and others from zoo tv tour.
sure
epic! where wss this recorded? when?
U2 Lovetown Tour
1989-12-26: Point Depot - Dublin, Ireland
Fucking good man
The best version is SLANE CASTLE!
Omar Preciado esatto Omar. nothing better than Slane
Nothing could be better than the Slane Castle version. Bono's father had died, it's no more a song, it's a testament, a final goodbye with so much love and so much pain like two hands joined together, it's a endless cry.
Omar Preciado no it's not
No it's not
Trying to pick the best version is like trying to pick your favourite child...can be dangerous territory....lol
Slane is definitely one of my favourites but so is their epic performance during the 911 tribute at Super Bowl 36
Blood
Amém
Alguna persona en 2018????❤👍👏
2019! :D
Who is this? Great cover
U2
Where the streets have no people
Coronavirus
Donde fue ese concierto??
The photo is cute
22/10/16
Does anyone know what exactly he is saying in the intro by any chance?
Check out the transcript above.
What year
1989
Se nota que bono ya estaba perdiendo la voz de joshua tree y llegar a la voz de zootv
como el dijo, el cigarro le mato la voz
y esa fue la época donde mas fumo y donde mas conciertos tuvieron por primera vez
Ola k Ase para mi es la mejor voz de Bono. Fíjate el giro vocal que hace en el minuto 3,31; nunca lo había hecho antes ni lo ha repetido después. No se puede cantar mejor este himno.
Someone send me the words
I've placed a transcript of the spoken intro from Bono above.
Not u2
Who then?
Rubish.