I was lucky enough to be at both shows 5/9 and 5/10 2005 when dvd was filmed. May 10th was Bono's B-day and they closed with Vertigo. It was the second time they played it that night. That was kinda cool!
Ive seen U2 - 10 times around the area (Boston, Worcester,Providence) -All I have to say is that this song ,aside from the religous ties, is stunning live, you truely leave the show as if you had been to a religious event. Totally Unreal - goosebumps.
Curiously the 1st time wich I heard this song live were the 1st time that a I was in a U2 concert on 1987... a great song for agreat finish, after that them played this again durin the zoo tv and finally i heard it again the last time that them played in México City on the Aztec stadium in front of 120.000 ppl... Simply Wonderful
Watching concert ??? Adam and The Edge switch guitars !!! “How long to sing this song” !!!! After every U2 show I’m singing “this song” out to my car knowing and waiting for U2’s next tour !!!
I learned Psalm 40 because of this song -- but naturally, I can't recite the Psalm correctly because I learned the song version. Haha, good thing I never had to recite it in church. :D
Back on the Unforgettable Fire tour, the Band brought a young band up on stage, named Red Rockers. Bono gave an endearing speech on how the band was reminded inspired by the Red Rockers courage and hunger. After the first verse he handed the mic to lead singer, John Thomas Griffith, Red Rockers frontman( currently the lead guitarist in the new orleans band, Cowboy Mouth and frontman for The Californians. Griffith nailed the rest of the song like a pro. I wish it was on video somewhere.
On the Unforgettable Fire tour, in Chicago, U2 brought the opening act up on stage, Red Rockers, for this song. Bono gave an endearing speech on how U2 were reminded and inspired each day by the Red Rockers courage and hunger. After the first verse he handed the mic to RR lead singer, John Thomas Griffith (The Californians, Cowboy Mouth). Griffith nailed the rest of the song like a pro. I wish it was on video somewhere. Rumor has it the Griffith was also tripping his ass off on acid...who knew?
@bono778 other u2-philes probably know the details better, but from what i remember from "u2 by u2," the time they rented the studio for (to record "war") was almost up and they wanted to record one more song. adam had stepped out and they couldn't find him, so edge played bass (with bono on guitar, i assume). that song was 40. thus, they always switch up instruments when it's played live. (glad adam plays guitar, though!) very cool.
Larry is so underrated! I think the reason why he isn't ranked Ina ll of the "top drummer" charts, is because he isn't one to show off like some people *cough*Justin bieber*cough*. He actually makes beats that work perfectly with the music.
The reason he plays bass is because the effect he needs for the song messes with his vocal. So Adam plays the electric so edge can still help out with the vocal
In Ireland the whole crowd would sing this chant "how long to sing this song" before every concert. Amazing to be part of it.
Ireland forever in my heart 💜
I was lucky enough to be at both shows 5/9 and 5/10 2005 when dvd was filmed. May 10th was Bono's B-day and they closed with Vertigo. It was the second time they played it that night. That was kinda cool!
Ive seen U2 - 10 times around the area (Boston, Worcester,Providence) -All I have to say is that this song ,aside from the religous ties, is stunning live, you truely leave the show as if you had been to a religious event. Totally Unreal - goosebumps.
Saw U2 many times in my sweet home Chicago.
Still waiting. Not so patiently... my anthem. Thank You. 💜 ☦️🛐☮️💜
leaving the concert that night the song carried out in the parking lot...twas beautiful..thanks for posting
Amazing is a huge understatement to describe this song.
Psalm 40!
HOOOOOOOOOW LOOOONNNNNG TO SING THIS SONNG
Curiously the 1st time wich I heard this song live were the 1st time that a I was in a U2 concert on 1987... a great song for agreat finish, after that them played this again durin the zoo tv and finally i heard it again the last time that them played in México City on the Aztec stadium in front of 120.000 ppl... Simply Wonderful
I got to say Larry Mullen Jr has got to be one of the greats when it comes to rock drumming.
It's so cool indeed!!! ...Kostas from Greece ... tomorrow is the concert U2 360 in Athens .... I won't sleep tonight!!!
Jacob....you should have been there that night......it was amazing
Watching concert ??? Adam and The Edge switch guitars !!! “How long to sing this song” !!!! After every U2 show I’m singing “this song” out to my car knowing and waiting for U2’s next tour !!!
2 thumbs way up!!!!! great song = great band of all time !!!
This is the best and coolest way to end an excellent concert.
This is definitely up top of my list.
I WAS THERE AND IT WAS FANTASTIC
i love how the crowd starts singing the chorus towards the end on their own when bono has left :)
Adam taking over guitar “riffs”
Got to see U2 in concert. Best damn show out there !!!
I love how larry contunues to play after the others had left. After all, he originally is the creator of the band, without him there wouldn't be a u2
my god!! i'm emotionally everytime!!! great!!!! fantastic song!!!
I have just discovered this video....incredible!!! really amazing.
One of the most breathtaking U2 songs !
I learned Psalm 40 because of this song -- but naturally, I can't recite the Psalm correctly because I learned the song version. Haha, good thing I never had to recite it in church. :D
This the best way and the coolest way to end a excellent concert.
Back on the Unforgettable Fire tour, the Band brought a young band up on stage, named Red Rockers. Bono gave an endearing speech on how the band was reminded inspired by the Red Rockers courage and hunger. After the first verse he handed the mic to lead singer, John Thomas Griffith, Red Rockers frontman( currently the lead guitarist in the new orleans band, Cowboy Mouth and frontman
for The Californians. Griffith nailed the rest of the song like a pro. I wish it was on video somewhere.
the best band in the world, for 30 years.
40 now.
thanks for posting this...love how they finish it with the Larry.
Always is and always shall be beautiful.
great job Guys, really well done!!!
On the Unforgettable Fire tour, in Chicago, U2 brought the opening act up on stage, Red Rockers, for this song. Bono gave an endearing speech on how U2 were reminded and inspired each day by the Red Rockers courage and hunger. After the first verse he handed the mic to RR lead singer, John Thomas Griffith (The Californians, Cowboy Mouth). Griffith nailed the rest of the song like a pro. I wish it was on video somewhere. Rumor has it the Griffith was also tripping his ass off on acid...who knew?
The fucken best song EVER !!!! U2 ROCKS !!
OUTSTANDING.
Yes...from U2's DVD of the Vertigo tour in 2005.
u2 forever!!!
Bella melodia.
Its so halourios seeing the Edge and Adam switching instruments haha
It is strange how few replies there are in the comments section of this posting…
Last few seconds show why it was once called "The Larry Mullen Band" :-)
have adam and the edge switched instruments? xD beautiful song. the crowd singing gives me creeps!
@bono778 other u2-philes probably know the details better, but from what i remember from "u2 by u2," the time they rented the studio for (to record "war") was almost up and they wanted to record one more song. adam had stepped out and they couldn't find him, so edge played bass (with bono on guitar, i assume). that song was 40. thus, they always switch up instruments when it's played live. (glad adam plays guitar, though!) very cool.
i found out on wikipedia :D and couldn't believe either :D
After all this time I had no idea that Edge was playing the bass and Adam was playing lead guitar on this song.
Teehee, back in the day when they had to rent a studio. Now they have their very own place
Moving
@cjgrayside
Had the exact same experience (minus the walk to the train afterward) from the Vancouver show in '87.
Larry is so underrated!
I think the reason why he isn't ranked Ina ll of the "top drummer" charts, is because he isn't one to show off like some people *cough*Justin bieber*cough*. He actually makes beats that work perfectly with the music.
@bonavox11 1st, I read back what I put and it was kinda confusing, so thank you for understanding :) 2nd, thank you for the answer!!!
Yeah, I think that to! :)
@bono778 I thought this was their best version of 40.. But then I came across this gem.. search for "u2 40 germany 1983" on youtube
To quote Bill Flanagan, 'Larry has the precision of Charlie Watts.'
The reason he plays bass is because the effect he needs for the song messes with his vocal. So Adam plays the electric so edge can still help out with the vocal
Stop🎼❤️
@jacobekelundarbast every 40 they switch guitar, not only this 1
Adam kicks ass.
@ell1590 he who starts the band, leaves the stage last XD
Can someone mix this with The Cure, Pictures of you.
Both amazing, together..........
Bono great singer but Edge is a great singer and guitar player always puts on a great show. Bono even said Edge was the better singer.
whats the name of the father on 5:19 of the university of notre dame?
What is the song which were old women on the stage?
If it's been answered is obvious, I apologize, but what tour is this from?
@KawiKaRs You're right!
Marta L. E. V., esto significa mucho para mí. Te lo dedico. Saludos. E.
U2
whats the name of the father of the university of notre dame????
Hunchback 🤪
@vanhalendreams Vertigo-tour in 2005
Idd, There's no better way ! :)
Fr. Tim Scully
Founders of xtian rock.
@i40329 Mothers of the disappeared
@Bieber263 hahahaha wow just...wow is all i can say when i first read that i mean change ur username and maybe just MAYBE i would take you seriously