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Live From Paris (U2 Video)
''Live from Paris'' is a concert video and live album by Irish rock music, rock band U2. It was recorded during the band's concert at Hippodrome de Vincennes in Paris, France, on 4 July 1987 during the Joshua Tree Tour. The concert was originally released in video form on the bonus DVD that was included in the remastered box set of ''The Joshua Tree'', released on 20 November 2007. The following year, the concert was released as a digital music download exclusively in the iTunes Store on 21 July 2008. Track listing #"I Will Follow" – 3:58 #"Trip Through Your Wires" – 3:33 #"I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" / "Exodus (Bob Marley & the Wailers album), Exodus" (snippet) – 5:26 #"MLK (song), MLK" – 1:27 #"The Unforgettable Fire (song), The Unforgettable Fire" – 4:40 #"Sunday Bloody Sunday" – 5:33 #"Exit (U2 song), Exit"/"Gloria (Them song), Gloria" (snippet) – 4:12 #"In God's Country" – 2:52 #"The Electric Co." / "Break On Through (To the Other Side)" (snip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Video
Video is an electronic medium for the recording, copying, playback, broadcasting, and display of moving visual media. Video was first developed for mechanical television systems, which were quickly replaced by cathode-ray tube (CRT) systems which, in turn, were replaced by flat panel displays of several types. Video systems vary in display resolution, aspect ratio, refresh rate, color capabilities and other qualities. Analog and digital variants exist and can be carried on a variety of media, including radio broadcast, magnetic tape, optical discs, computer files, and network streaming. History Analog video Video technology was first developed for mechanical television systems, which were quickly replaced by cathode-ray tube (CRT) television systems, but several new technologies for video display devices have since been invented. Video was originally exclusively a live technology. Charles Ginsburg led an Ampex research team developing one of the first practical vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trip Through Your Wires
"Trip Through Your Wires" is a song by the Irish rock music, rock band U2 and the eighth track on their 1987 album, ''The Joshua Tree''. The song has a bluesy rhythm and features lead singer Bono on harmonica. Recording In 1986, an early version of this song, containing different lyrics, was performed on the RTÉ programme ''TV GAGA''. During the song's recording for the album, the producer Daniel Lanois played the Omnichord, an electronic autoharp. He plugged it into the equipment of the guitarist the Edge, using his delay (audio effect), delay effect units and guitar amplifier. Lanois said it sounded like an Organ (music), organ "jangling in the background". Release The song was released as a promotional single in Australia, with only 500 hand-numbered copies released. The single included the B-sides "Luminous Times (Hold on to Love)", "Spanish Eyes" and "Silver and Gold". "Trip Through Your Wires" was played live throughout the Joshua Tree Tour, but was not played again until ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Year's Day (U2 Song)
"New Year's Day" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the third track on their 1983 album ''War'' and was released as the album's lead single in January 1983. With lyrics written about the Polish Solidarity movement, "New Year's Day" is driven by Adam Clayton's distinctive bassline and the Edge's piano and guitar playing. It was the band's first UK hit single, peaking at number 10, and was also their first international hit, reaching for number 9 in Norway, number 11 on the Dutch Top 40, number 17 in Sweden, and number 53 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in the United States, becoming the band's first single to chart in the US. In 2004, the song was ranked 427th on ''Rolling Stone''s list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time". It was also included in the Pitchfork 500. The UK cover features a photograph of Peter Rowen, who grew up near the group's lead vocalist Bono in Ireland. Writing and composition The lyric had its origins in a love song from Bono to his wife, but was sub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
October (song)
"October" is the seventh and title track from U2's 1981 album, ''October (U2 album), October''. It is a departure from U2's classic sound, as it is a quiet, almost instrumental piece. It was included as a hidden track on ''The Best of 1980–1990'' compilation. It is the only track from ''October'' included in the compilation. Lyrics and music "October" reflects the spiritual turmoil of the band at the time it was written, during which three of the band's members were wrestling with whether being members of a rock band was consistent with their Christian beliefs. Lead singer Bono has said of "October": :"'October'...it's an image. We've been through the 60s, a time when things were in full bloom. We had fridges and cars, we sent people to the moon and everyone thought how great mankind was. And now, as we go through the 70s and 80s, it's a colder time of the year. It's after the harvest. Trees are stripped bare. You can see things and we finally realize that maybe we aren't ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bad (U2 Song)
"Bad" is a song by Irish rock band U2 and the seventh track on their 1984 album, ''The Unforgettable Fire''. Thematically, the song is about heroin addiction, though lead vocalist Bono has given varying accounts of who was the inspiration behind his lyrics. "Bad" is considered a fan favourite and is one of U2's most frequently performed songs in concert. The band's 12-minute performance of the song at the Live Aid charity concert in 1985 was a breakthrough moment for them. A live version of the song appears on U2's 1985 EP '' Wide Awake in America''; this rendition became popular on album-oriented rock radio stations. Indeed, though "Bad" wasn't released as a single, thanks to its airplay, status as a classic, and overall popularity - especially with American audiences - it charted at number 19 in the US. The album version of the song featured on the trailer of ''Brothers'' and in the opening and closing sequences of '' Taking Lives''. History "Bad" originated from a guitar riff ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Electric Co
''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with pronouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of pronoun ''thee'') when followed by a v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In God's Country
"In God's Country" is a song by rock band U2. It is the seventh track from their fifth studio album ''The Joshua Tree'' and was released as the album's fourth single in November 1987 in North America only. Recording and composition "In God's Country" was a difficult song for the band to record, which they attributed to not being trained musicians, and they do not speak very highly of it. During ''The Joshua Tree'' sessions, they knew it was not going be one of their best songs but they needed more uptempo songs.McCormick, Neil (ed), (2006). ''U2 by U2''. HarperCollins Publishers. p. 182. It was developed out of Bono's frustration at trying to get "a bit of rock 'n' roll out of 2 guitaristthe Edge". Bono tried to inspire the Edge by teasing and playing on his competitive instincts by claiming to be a better guitarist. Of the song, Bono said " ylyric was really good, the tune is pretty good, and the hook is pretty average - thanks to the Edge." "In God's Country" was recorded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gloria (Them Song)
"Gloria" is a rock song written by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison, and originally recorded by Morrison's band Them in 1964. It was released as the B-side of "Baby, Please Don't Go". The song became a garage rock staple and a part of many rock bands' repertoires. Composition and recording According to Morrison, he wrote "Gloria" while performing with the Monarchs in Germany in the summer of 1963, at just about the time he turned 18 years old. He started to perform it at the Maritime Hotel when he returned to Belfast and joined up with the Gamblers to form the band Them. He would ad-lib lyrics as he performed, sometimes stretching the song to 15 or 20 minutes. After signing a contract with Dick Rowe and Decca, Them went to London for a recording session at Decca Three Studios in West Hampstead on 5 April 1964; "Gloria" was one of the seven songs recorded that day. Besides Morrison, present were Billy Harrison on guitar, Alan Henderson on bass guitar, Ronnie Millings ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Exit (U2 Song)
"Exit" is a song by rock band U2. It is the tenth track on their 1987 album ''The Joshua Tree''. "Exit" was developed from a lengthy jam that was recorded in a single take and edited down to a shorter arrangement. The lyrics, which portray the mind of a serial killer, were inspired by lead singer Bono's reading of Norman Mailer's 1980 novel ''The Executioner's Song'', and other related works. In his trial for the murder of Rebecca Schaeffer in 1989, Robert John Bardo used "Exit" as part of his defence, claiming that the song had influenced his actions. "Exit" was performed during U2's Joshua Tree Tour in 1987 and returned to their live set in 2017 as part of their 30th anniversary tour for ''The Joshua Tree''. Live performances of "Exit" are depicted in the 1988 film ''Rattle and Hum'' as well as the 2007 video and live album '' Live from Paris''. Writing and recording "Exit" was created on the final day of recording for ''The Joshua Tree''. It developed from a lengthy jam t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunday Bloody Sunday
"Sunday Bloody Sunday" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the opening track from their 1983 album ''War'' and was released as the album's third single on 21 March 1983 in the Netherlands and West Germany. "Sunday Bloody Sunday" is noted for its militaristic drumbeat, harsh guitar, and melodic harmonies. One of U2's most overtly political songs, its lyrics describe the horror felt by an observer of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, mainly focusing on the 1972 Bloody Sunday incident in Derry where British troops shot and killed unarmed civil rights protesters. Along with "New Year's Day", the song helped U2 reach a wider listening audience. It was generally well received by critics on the album's release. The song has remained a staple of U2's live concerts. During its earliest performances, the song created controversy. Lead singer Bono reasserted the song's anti-sectarian-violence message to his audience for many years. Today, it is considered one of U2's signature songs, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Unforgettable Fire (song)
"The Unforgettable Fire" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the title track of their fourth album (1984), and was released as the album's second single in April 1985. The band cited an art exhibition by victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki that was held at The Peace Museum in Chicago as the lyrical inspiration for the song. It became the band's third top-ten hit in the United Kingdom, reaching number six on the UK Singles Chart and number eight on the Dutch singles chart. The song, like many tracks from ''The Unforgettable Fire'', is an atmospheric composition, with ambient use of guitar and a string arrangement by Irish jazz musician Noel Kelehan. Writing and recording The song evolved from a short piano composition that guitarist the Edge had written during a demo session with Jimmy Destri from the band Blondie. The Edge said it was written for no particular purpose, but he envisioned it as a film soundtrack piece. However, he did not know how to "a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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