U2 - Angels Too Tied To The Ground

[U2MiracleDrug94]

didn't know this song. it's really brilliant. where the hell was it? :)

[angeloelbohemio]

Tremendo tema ...la primigeniesis de sus temas demuestran que nunca han perdido sus virtudes ...pero insisto, la sobreproduccion les esta pasando la cuenta ...menos temas subproducidos y mas temas simples ...U2 =

guitarra, bajo mas bateria como antaño y algo de piano quizas.

[VeritySeeker]

This is billiant.

[RattleAndHum1988]

To whoever thinks the vocals for this were recorded back in 82/83, sorry, but the vocals were written and recorded when they were remastering the War album a few years ago. If you think Bono in this song sounds like 1983 Bono, maybe you should check out the War album or watch some performances, this is older Bono for sure. If you want some evicence, take this: Bono talked about before Achtung Baby, none of their songs had the word "baby". This recording does. There you go.

[StoliDassah]

@RattleAndHum1988 Yeah, even from the first burst of his voice, you can tell it's an older Bono singing. It's not as piercing as something from, say, New Years Day...This could be a similar case to Sweetest Thing, a song that was written for one album, but left off and not properly recorded until a later date.

[RattleAndHum1988]

To whoever thinks the vocals for this were recorded back in 82/83, sorry, but the vocals were written and recorded when they were remastering the War album a few years ago. If you think Bono in this song sounds like 1983 Bono, maybe you should check out the War album or watch some performances, this is older Bono for sure.

[AndPlus]

Great music but it really isn't good enough when Bono can't be bothered to write, sing or perform decent lyrics to this.

[17schmuck]

Absolut der Hammer!!!!

[TITANIUMTOMCAT]

This was indeed a previously unreleased gem from the War sessions. It was recently finished and mixed but the recordings were from about 1983. It is an amazing song. Bono's voice at it's best, Edges' back vocals soar as his piano creates the perfect feeling, Larry and Adam blend into a perfect rythym - Classic U2

[19AD93]

long time ago i listed this 1, and long time ago some1 putted a massege by thi upload. Nice old,rare, forgotten U2 song!! why oh why is this song on none U2 album? same as celebration! 

[bonofoundgrace]

Bought the 2008 remasterd version of War last year and this song isn't on it. So I should have chosen the Deluxe version.... I hate this, because I love this song! Thanks for the upload. Otherwise I would never have heard it.

[cookmoore]

It could be from today. I didn't think of it til you mentioned it.

[zsuzsannasalda]

yeah but people grow up . and feelings about the world and life changes

[webuz2tv]

Superbe inédit de la période war,

18/20,magnifique ,

viva U2

[Nominay]

I can tell that this song is no older than "Unforgettable Fire" era and no newer than "Achtung Baby" era. It most reminds me of "Walk to the Water", one of the "Joshua Tree" b-sides.

[JesusCristo2002]

This ranks amongst one of U2's best B-sides I've heard by them. I bought "War" a couple of weeks ago, and it ranks amongst one of the greatest albums of all time. It thoroughly reflects off what's happening in America right now. WE NEED A THIRD PARTY!!!!

[offthelinegt]

Just enjoy the song, leave American politics out

[JesusCristo2002]

You're right, I'm sorry-but it's true (my opinion). ; )

[offthelinegt]

No prob ... interesting song tho eh? Not usual Mullen

[pagani43]

I have just fallen in love with this song! Absolutely amazing!

[zeppelin7171]

WHERE has this track been hiding? wow

[javiceres]

I love it !!

[JesusCristo2002]

I'm somewhat of a newcomer to U2, after listening to the majority of the album tracks and B-Sides of "War", I'm definitely buying this along with "The Unforgettable Fire" as my next U2 albums. I currently have "Boy" (which I love) and "How To Dismantle an Atomic Bomb" (which I adore). Most recently everybody's been talking about "No Line on the Horizon".

[cookmoore]

I love that one with larry and the "boy"

[dragannov]

the real U2 is WAR U2 !

I can't describe feelings listening such as song (which belong to WAR era)now in 2009 for the first time...

the fact that U2 leave this masterpiece out of WAR album is the best prove how great band they are...

this song is U2 that I always loved...

[twochordcool]

Such a bull crap statement - the band has been relentless and truly great for 30 years - every U2 fan has their favorite era but real fans love ALL their music and wouldn't say one time period is "real" U2 and another isn't.

[offthelinegt]

I agree .. how come you people have given this guy 4 thumbs down?

[twochordcool]

Also, this song sounds VERY modern, mature and refined - it may have been started back then and shelfed...I'm wondering if it was finished recently.

[HacjienceYukona]

@dragannov Um, your statement is utter bullshit because this song was finished in 2009. Wtf?

[Honker66]

Definitely Bono in the early 80s! Don't think he ever went back for his follow-up on the blonde highlighting! LOL I really don't think this is a new song. Keep it up girl! I love to see what you come up with. Peace

[analogk]

Its an old song, but the vocals have been redone.  Check the credits in the war remaster album booklet.

[koots1974]

I think 'War' is the most raw album. Everything about that album was so powerful. And the sound is so crisp. I love it!

[KBlake52]

Hi,

Does anyone have this in an mp3 file that they would be able to send to me? I love this song but can't get it on the net or at the library :(

Thanks x

[twochordcool]

Join U2's website and they'll give you the "U2 - Medium, Rare & Remastered" CD for free, in which this and MANY other great U2 songs I never heard before are on.

[manzone604]

i can send if u like

[mcphisto85]

this tune is quite alternative, I'd say :D

[twochordcool]

I was thinking the exact same thing while I was listening to it earlier today - very different and non-mainstream, even for U2.

They're just AWESOME

[JulesSC]

Kitti, you are a top top chick, I've been listening to, buying, seeing and loving U2 since I was 11 years old ( I am now a very young 36!!) and still you show me things I didn't even know! Keep it up girl!! Well done and thanks!! Much love Jules x

[tsigana23]

thanx so much 4 posting,you rock!!!

[rhind1989]

brilliant, always loved U2's b-sides. I have just discovered this tune, been a U2 fan for 11 Years now :)

[bassj]

I love it!!! Thank you for posting it! This one is reeeaally worthy to have!

[InMyLittleTown]

You know what, I LOVE YOU!

[Paint4U2]

I Love It

[ray3000872]

can anyone provide any information on where and when this exists

[Bonoerra]

You Will Find  This On The "War" Remastered CD That Was Released Last Year!!!!

[setepigliotecionco]

this is why I love U2.. the other side of buisness..

kiss

[MadameLebrun]

sounds as if it's an older track.

[U2Lover123]

As a die-hard fan, it's always exciting to hear a song of theirs that's new to me...I'd never heard this one before but discovered it today and have been listening to it all day! lol Thank you!

[markitou22]

Very good. Parabens desde Brasil!!!

[RylanBlu]

Boy and October are both like fine wine!

[HAPPINESSINTHEMIDDLE]

Well done! I've never heard it before! Excellent song!

[cezarix]

mixed bono voices.... past and present.

[roobeedee]

♥ just W:O:N:D:E:R:F:U:L! ♥ thought I had heard all their songs, but this is definitely a new one for me ♥ thanks for posting it, Lydi! ♥

[dingopinguino]

very rare U2 song, dificult to find! thankyou for the post

[maatt91]

I guess its song recorded nowdays just listen to bono's and the edge's voice

[sgf1989]

this is probably like wave of sorrow, some

80's vocal, more today vocals though.

[04091987dave]

KittichanU2, how the heck do you get so many wonderful pictures of THE fab four? Great song but if I were to be a big fanboy of U2, I would say this song were about them - at least they are the titular angels!

[AliBarghi]

I think it's his new voice...just like they did with Wave of Sorrow. WoS was an incomplete song from the JT era, for the remaster, Bono sang it again, as they didn't have the complete song in his old voice. I think it's the same for this one...

[Paint4U2]

Sad Song,But Amazing

[u2ZOOTV2]

I love this song and i hope there will be a remastered Unforgettable Fire soon cause that's their best album imo!

[u2akrobata]

Savrsena stvar... U2 Forever <

[AkakiuszAkakiewicz]

I like when he's singing between 1:20 - 1:23

"What is it when

our...

love...

seems...

to stop...

time''

making a small pause after each of those words

[Paint4U2]

Bono's voice for has changed as their style chainged,not bad at all

[carlosvertigo]

bono sings a lot better in the war era i love that angry and powerfull voice... now you can feel the years on his voice

[KittichanU2]

that's true. War is one of my favourite U2 records, maybe because I'm almost the same age as they were then. and his voice was many many times better.

[starfish146]

Super! Thanks!

[Sinead3848]

it's an old song, from the war era but the vocals were recorded this may in dublin ... the booklet says so I reckon

[redjaguar2]

KittichanU2: great video! Interesting comment about the "new" voice... Maybe you're right....

[muizenstaartje]

looking for the lyrics, can't find them...

[muizenstaartje]

What is it that keeps me back from you

What is it when I just can't get through

What is it when we've nothing left to do

But savor the mess that we tried

What is it when the clock just won't rewind

What is it when our love seems to stop time

[muizenstaartje]

I'm telling you

Waving a white flag

Baby got a white flag flying for you baby

Got a white flag, a white flag

Angels too tied to the ground 3X

And now it's only alive in my head

In my mind

All in my head, in my mind

Angels too tied to the ground

etc

[muizenstaartje]

:-)

[LaBloom]

Absolut Kult!! Vielen dank Lydi!! Du hast es einfach drauf mit B-Sides ;) Viele bilder kommen mir bekannt vor... U2 by U2? Das Buch habe ich auch!!

[KittichanU2]

wenn ich könnte, würd ich die einscannen... hab ich alle so zusammen gesammelt. ^^

[muizenstaartje]

great song!

previously unreleased from the war album sessions.

original recording produced by steve lillywhite windmill lane studios 1982.

additional recording MAY 2008....

so, old song, new voice..:-)

[KittichanU2]

I already thought sometimes like that. thanks for the advice =D

[muizenstaartje]

great song!

(previously unrealeased)

original recording produced by steve lillywhite windmill lane studios, dublin, 1982

additional recording may 2008....

so old song, new voice..:-)