@catjoyyoung I don't know you but I am extremely envious of the fact that you got to go to this concert!! I watched the VHS tape of this till it broke. Drove past Red Rocks on my way to Vail one year as well and thought of this show.
i wish that time come back...im so young in this time,,,im5 years old..im born in 1979...but this is u2 people,,the band change the world of music,,,but no im 32 years and u2 change ever,,,u2 u2 u2 not die
Psalms 98:8 Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy;~~U2 may not have been singing in spirit but the writer of this rock song had to be thinking of God, who is good. He loves us and helps us if we ask him to.
@Ghostdog357-Excellent-I had this video of red rocks back then and as ya do-loaned it out...Party Girl is awesome-The very best of u2 before Bono morphed into Ghandi/God/Geldof-Nice One :)
Truly inspired, and like others, I was moved by this song as a teenager in the 80s, at a time when I knew nothing of the psalms. Still fantastic after all these years. I hope and pray that U2, and particularly Bono, will sse and hear this and be touched by the Living God who inspired this song all those years ago
saw them in toronto ?83. chorus (how long...) was still going strong on subway to outskirts of TO about an hour later. never forget being part of it. anyone else remember that?
u2 perfect band.....this band makes my happy all days on my life...this is u2,,,,thanks too my llord,,,,like bono says,,,,u2 band...from portugal loves u2ever
@rodrigoms2000 its beautifull see so many u2 fas talk on this youtube...thanks too you my friend..this is my drug...i cant not explain,,,u2 songs its on my blood...love u2 ever...portugal-argentina and the rest of u2 fas over this world
I love this performance so much and this for me is the standout song although the whole set is fab. This is when they has passion and it shone through. I was so disappointed seeing them a few years later at wembley stadium on the Joshua Tree tour, seemed to be going through the motions then.
I waited patiently for the Lord He inclined and heard my cry. He brought me right out of the pit, out of my miry clay. I will sing a new song, How long to sing this song? He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps heard. Many will see, Many will see and fear. I will sing, sing a new song. How long to sing this song?
Strange how live can be. In the Year of 1983 U2 group ask themselfs how long they could be doing a "new" song. Today, they are not the "new" they meant, and the songs are fullfilled of sugar, grabbing many ants. Will U2 back her style to Live at Red Rocks? Under a Blood Red Sky? Is it possible or not.?Of course they have a little fear of "new" songs and reach only the real U2's First Blood followers. NYSD, June, 11, 2011
@NewYearsDayUT .. . . . U2 Had young and old singing praise and glory along with them and many had hands in the air "like they cared" in Minneapolis on 07/23. And I actually have been moved to join the ONE campaign and am encouraging my high school girls to get involved with Amnesty International. I saw this crew in 1985 in Munich and they made a huge difference in my life.
@NewYearsDayUT 26 years later, U2 has pulled me back. I WILL SING AN OLD SONG, one left by the wayside many years ago. And I will follow!! I will follow.. .. . .. .
There has never in the history of this earth been a band that has inspired so many people and made such a political and spiritual impact ! ! I would support this crew if they never put out another song or CD. As long as they continue to work for the rights of oppressed people in this world, I have their Back.
In 1988 they played a venue in TN that held about 11,000. One of, if not the smallest crowds they played for on that tour. The article in the next days paper summed it up as truly a religious experience.
@forthefaith2009 what??? there are plenty of real christians in this country. i'm not talking about the ones who use their bibles as a club and treat people horribly in the name of the lord. plenty of people do for others, because they are trying to show god's love on earth. just look a little harder and quit being so angry. peace.
I'll never forget when I saw this concert on MTV. When MTV used to be about music. I think it was back about 1984. Please correct me if I'm wrong. I've never been so moved when I heard this song. I was 25 yrs. old back then. I'm now 52 yrs. old and the song still moves me just like back then. Thank-you U2.
@theonlytruepunk mate, are you some kind of fuckwit? It is not a religious song, but it is about religion. Anyway, all that's academic, it could be about Martians, VW Campervans or carrots, for all I give a shite. I still can't find my Live-Under A Blood Red Sky audio or video cassettes, arsehole! Only true punk, my jacksy!
Saw them in Pittsburgh during the 80s. The audience sang this into the parking lot of Mellon Arena. The song kept going as we drove away. As I got into bed that evening I could still hear the singing in my head......Amazing!!!!
saw then in montreal in the mid 80's.....the entire audience sang this on the way out of the building and into the parking lot.....don't let cynicism rot your mind......art can change the world............
I saw the War tour back in 1982-3 in a venue that could barely hold 3000 people. Classic for a bunch of Irish Catholic boys from Dublin to close the show with the entire crowd signing Psalm 40. I was a God-less punk back then singing praises to the Lord with U2 leading the way and never knew it. Simply was and is brilliant.
This song is an amazing song. It really hits the heart. I loved hearing the crowds continue to sing this song. It makes me cry! I hate to see them leave, off stage. U2 is just an amazing band! They are my life band.
I waited patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay, And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps. He has put a new song in my mouth-- Praise to our God; Many will see it and fear, And will trust in the Lord. Ps 40:1-3
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bono once said they were going to keep ramming u2 down peoples throats till they couldnt stand it any longer ,,doesnt time fly ,,bono is a fucking wanker ,,,well he,s not really but i am a jealous cunt ,i wish i had shit loads of cash and could just fly everywhere telling people what a bunch of under achieving cunts they are ,,and tell poor people it will get better with my help and have the saps believe my bullshit ,,,i wanna win the lottery but i wont cause i,m a looser just like YOU ,
I was lucky enough to sit down and have a beer with the band in Tampa Fl. on their first tour into the States..Even before I saw them live I knew from the first time I heard their music that they would be big I had no idea they'd get to be as big as they are. I am still am in awe of how their music touches me and the world at large!
in my life i cant live without that band,from me u2 its the best of best band in world of all time,i respect all bands beatles etc but only u2 makes me happy.even im not nhappy im listen u2 and the day run betther,u2 portugal
"And this wise man asked me to stop. He said, Stop asking God to bless what you're doing. Get involved in what God is doing -- because it's already blessed." Bono Quotes
Speaking in tongues was a dramatic miracle that helped the Christian church begin (Acts 2). The book of Acts records two other occasions on which the Holy Spirit caused people to speak in tongues, and in his letter to the church at Corinth, the apostle Paul gave instructions about speaking in tongues.
Thats why The Edge had been playing bass, and Adam had been playing guitar.
Wow...this is amazing..U2 strike me as guys who are on a journey like all of us...seeking God and truth.Plus, is that Adam Clayton playing lead guitar and the Edge on Bass...AWESOME!!
@AnimeGirl - I saw them at Madison Square Garden for The Unforgettable Fire tour and the same thing happened! You could hear it being sung on the way down to the subway, on the way out to the street. It was amazing.
Sang this on the way out of Wembly June '87 on the Joshua Tree Tour. Also in '89 whilst waiting for Simple Minds - that must have really pee-d them off!
@craigmacnaughton Most of their catalog is religious, but not in a beat you over the head way. Much of it just gets mistaken for love songs, which they rarely write..
@craigmacnaughton Well technically it is not a Gospel song. However it is, as it was written, a song of thanks to the one true God. A song about how God delivered David from trials and tribulations. David did not yet know the Messiah. He was still under the law and his relationship was quite different.
But an amazing song none-the-less. From an amazing show.
@pjb6996 I guess I don't have my head as far up Bono's ass as you do to recognize this is their last song. You win. You are the ULTIMATE U2 FAN!!! You could probably tell all the world what they had for breakfast and what texture their shit is. You're very impressive with your knowledge of how their song list is. I'm sure that will get a fuckhead like you far in life. Never mind, you'd have to get a life first (outside of U2, that is...).
I forgot that the Edge and Adam Clayton swapped instruments for this song until watching this vid, which I haven't seen for probably 20 years. I wonder why the swapped.
I think they always switch instruments for this song. They did it in the Vertigo tour too. I'm not sure, but I think Edge wrote that bass part. That might be why.
The coolest was in DC at RFK stadium.. for the Joshua Tree... (another Biblical reference) as people were leaving the whole stadium was literally swaying as people chanted How looong to SIINg this So ong.. all the way out the cars.. Very moving.
I waited patiently for the Lord He inclined and heard my cry. He brought me right out of the pit, out of my miry clay. I will sing a new song, How long to sing this song? He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps firm. Many will see, Many will see and hear. I will sing, sing a new song. How long to sing this song?
I saw U2 in Pittsburgh during the 80s and they closed with this song. The crowd continued to sing "How long to sing this song" for about 20 minutes after the lights in
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derision of Psalm 40
beach7100 3 days ago
derision of Psalm 40
beach7100 3 days ago
Finally. The only version of Psalm 40 I want to hear.
fathermulcahyisrad 2 weeks ago
@fathermulcahyisrad this is mockery of Psalm 40
beach7100 3 days ago
@fathermulcahyisrad this is mockery of Psalm 40
beach7100 3 days ago
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@fathermulcahyisrad this is mockery of Psalm 40
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@fathermulcahyisrad this is mockery of Psalm 40
beach7100 3 days ago
I was there - what a memory.
catjoyyoung 3 weeks ago
@catjoyyoung I don't know you but I am extremely envious of the fact that you got to go to this concert!! I watched the VHS tape of this till it broke. Drove past Red Rocks on my way to Vail one year as well and thought of this show.
Mr5stringBob 2 weeks ago
this song fits perfectly with themes of REM's album Automatic for thw people
ColdOasisU2 3 weeks ago
i just got they letters you get before you can post a comment, but a friend told me not to go radge just take your time , love you
davyboy176 3 weeks ago
❤♫•*❤♫•*❤♫•*❤The first u2 song i heard ! still fucking good ❤♫•*❤♫•*❤♫•*❤
davyboy176 3 weeks ago
Thank you my Christian brothers (U2) xxx
joshuatree9191 1 month ago
i wish that time come back...im so young in this time,,,im5 years old..im born in 1979...but this is u2 people,,the band change the world of music,,,but no im 32 years and u2 change ever,,,u2 u2 u2 not die
SuperPatricia88 2 months ago
Psalms 98:8 Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy;~~U2 may not have been singing in spirit but the writer of this rock song had to be thinking of God, who is good. He loves us and helps us if we ask him to.
shimereemoon 2 months ago
I wish i were alive back then, so i could have seen them in concert how they were. Now they rarely play their old beautiful classics such as this.
HanBroman 2 months ago
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@HanBroman they are all classics bro.... 40....its beautiful...U2 grows as a band...play different songs...they are all magical...we are blessed...
GTN310 4 weeks ago
I'm surprised I like this song so much, considering I'm an atheist. Must be the groovy sweetness of it...
wildsmiley 3 months ago 2
@wildsmiley i also am a unbeliever .but still enjoy music like this.
bubbah671 2 months ago
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@bubbah671 to believe is up to each..his own...
GTN310 4 weeks ago
love the red rocks concert videos!
StevenLJohnson 3 months ago in playlist U2 playlist
My friend posted Psalm 40 this morning..thanks for the reminder!
deborahb72 3 months ago
@Ghostdog357-Excellent-I had this video of red rocks back then and as ya do-loaned it out...Party Girl is awesome-The very best of u2 before Bono morphed into Ghandi/God/Geldof-Nice One :)
ricie65 4 months ago
I Have this in VHS and i dont know why but the sound is very good!
BetoMelancia 4 months ago
Tis is the BEST Version of this Song! U2 4 EVER!
BetoMelancia 4 months ago
Psalm 40- my favorite.
ItBeTricky 4 months ago
Seattle... may 26 1983. fucking awesome
subacute 4 months ago
It was one of my greatest moments in life singing along with this live!!
fliesenfuzzi 4 months ago 2
Truly inspired, and like others, I was moved by this song as a teenager in the 80s, at a time when I knew nothing of the psalms. Still fantastic after all these years. I hope and pray that U2, and particularly Bono, will sse and hear this and be touched by the Living God who inspired this song all those years ago
pixiepants10 4 months ago
I saw this show in 82 at the Aragon in Chicago. Unbelievable, they will never be that same band again. Sad.
Chicagoclee 5 months ago
saw them in toronto ?83. chorus (how long...) was still going strong on subway to outskirts of TO about an hour later. never forget being part of it. anyone else remember that?
johhen58 5 months ago
Ive got the Red Rocks video
lynngrady 5 months ago
666 likes! Btw, the Edge on bass = awesome
Orangemongoose1 5 months ago 2
Adam on guitar!! unbelievable!!
mjbanka17 6 months ago
A prime reason why I am much more impressed by rockers trying to be Christian, than I am by Christians trying to rock.
TheSanityInspector 6 months ago
u2 perfect band.....this band makes my happy all days on my life...this is u2,,,,thanks too my llord,,,,like bono says,,,,u2 band...from portugal loves u2ever
SuperPatricia88 6 months ago
@SuperPatricia88 i feel the same, from argentina
rodrigoms2000 6 months ago
@rodrigoms2000 its beautifull see so many u2 fas talk on this youtube...thanks too you my friend..this is my drug...i cant not explain,,,u2 songs its on my blood...love u2 ever...portugal-argentina and the rest of u2 fas over this world
SuperPatricia88 4 months ago
@SuperPatricia88 u2 changed my life and still does
rodrigoms2000 4 months ago
I waited patiently.... Psalm 40... I will sing, sing a new song
honestweights 7 months ago
I love this performance so much and this for me is the standout song although the whole set is fab. This is when they has passion and it shone through. I was so disappointed seeing them a few years later at wembley stadium on the Joshua Tree tour, seemed to be going through the motions then.
Agree this show was the pinnacle for me
TheHendonKissArmy 7 months ago 2
travelswithdave 7 months ago 10
@travelswithdave it's "and made my footsteps FIRM" Just so you'll know : ). Great song! Love it!
dajzilla 3 weeks ago
Strange how live can be. In the Year of 1983 U2 group ask themselfs how long they could be doing a "new" song. Today, they are not the "new" they meant, and the songs are fullfilled of sugar, grabbing many ants. Will U2 back her style to Live at Red Rocks? Under a Blood Red Sky? Is it possible or not.?Of course they have a little fear of "new" songs and reach only the real U2's First Blood followers. NYSD, June, 11, 2011
NewYearsDayUT 7 months ago
@NewYearsDayUT The "new" in this song is different from what you're talking about. It has a different biblical meaning.
Suzeism 6 months ago
@NewYearsDayUT .. . . . U2 Had young and old singing praise and glory along with them and many had hands in the air "like they cared" in Minneapolis on 07/23. And I actually have been moved to join the ONE campaign and am encouraging my high school girls to get involved with Amnesty International. I saw this crew in 1985 in Munich and they made a huge difference in my life.
PolishInMinneapolis 6 months ago
@NewYearsDayUT 26 years later, U2 has pulled me back. I WILL SING AN OLD SONG, one left by the wayside many years ago. And I will follow!! I will follow.. .. . .. .
There has never in the history of this earth been a band that has inspired so many people and made such a political and spiritual impact ! ! I would support this crew if they never put out another song or CD. As long as they continue to work for the rights of oppressed people in this world, I have their Back.
PolishInMinneapolis 6 months ago 2
@PolishInMinneapolis we had our own red rocks in minn eh? i think bono wanted to sing bad and 40 but the band said, nah not tonite....grr
barn524 6 months ago
during my youthy days,, i nevery seen this on mtv but always had this on cass.. and during my young teens days i knew that is what i wanted to hear..
guysan 8 months ago
In 1988 they played a venue in TN that held about 11,000. One of, if not the smallest crowds they played for on that tour. The article in the next days paper summed it up as truly a religious experience.
Ccarn3y 8 months ago 2
I noticed The Edge is playing the bass and Adam Clayton is playing lead guitar. Nice!
adjlighting 8 months ago
Red Rocks... this will forever define U2.. regardless of what came before and after.... Red Rocks was to me their best moment.
jeffscharpf 8 months ago 3
@jeffscharpf Couldn't agree more...have thought the same thing before
sslorion 8 months ago
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@jeffscharpf Couldn't agree more...have thought the same thing before
sslorion 8 months ago
@forthefaith2009 what??? there are plenty of real christians in this country. i'm not talking about the ones who use their bibles as a club and treat people horribly in the name of the lord. plenty of people do for others, because they are trying to show god's love on earth. just look a little harder and quit being so angry. peace.
tranurse 8 months ago
I'll never forget when I saw this concert on MTV. When MTV used to be about music. I think it was back about 1984. Please correct me if I'm wrong. I've never been so moved when I heard this song. I was 25 yrs. old back then. I'm now 52 yrs. old and the song still moves me just like back then. Thank-you U2.
joeyrocks2207 8 months ago 29
@joeyrocks2207 I feel the same as you and remember it well :)
jeffscharpf 8 months ago
@joeyrocks2207 yes, 1984. They only had 3 albums under their belt at this point but U2 was already enormous, or at least it seems so watching this.
wildsmiley 3 months ago
Edge with a Bass !! lol
MsLG94 8 months ago
No, it's not UB40, you dick.
adamtzsch 9 months ago
the same in Modena Italy 87,all people sang this beautifull song for 10 minutes!!!
juveforone1 9 months ago
perhaps the best concert i have ever experienced. it was transcendent.
DgoSteve 9 months ago
Yeah man thanks for putting this up. This is by FAR the best version of the song out there. Props~
theREALanderwolf 9 months ago
meow
AudioFixation 10 months ago
@theonlytruepunk mate, are you some kind of fuckwit? It is not a religious song, but it is about religion. Anyway, all that's academic, it could be about Martians, VW Campervans or carrots, for all I give a shite. I still can't find my Live-Under A Blood Red Sky audio or video cassettes, arsehole! Only true punk, my jacksy!
mrcodhead67 11 months ago
Live...Under A Blood Red Sky; I had the cassette and the video. Where the fuck are they?
mrcodhead67 11 months ago
@mrcodhead67 This is a fucking religious song, why the fuck are you cussing?? Fuck!
theonlytruepunk 11 months ago
Probably the best band in the world.
THALIDO 11 months ago 3
@THALIDO definitely u2 took over from where queen left off in terms of creativity and popularity
hargohargo2 10 months ago
the song was sung for about an hour after u2 first concert in croke park m bright
bepboy9 11 months ago
this is on the red rocks dvd,, how is this rare?.. it was released on DVD hard to find you can find it in your local store or even ebay.. any where
B0N0FAN 11 months ago
This song is on my short list of favorites....
mazfit1 11 months ago
I enjoy it. Very mutch. I love it! Thank you
Bertamoura 1 year ago
Buggered if i can work out adams chords on this one!
EarlGreyIII 1 year ago
Rip the audio from this track at thetunify doht cohm.
CelisseCazzola445 1 year ago
Saw them in Pittsburgh during the 80s. The audience sang this into the parking lot of Mellon Arena. The song kept going as we drove away. As I got into bed that evening I could still hear the singing in my head......Amazing!!!!
epicsuccess10 1 year ago
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MegaAldoN 11 months ago
@epicsuccess10 I was there too... Yes amazing
MegaAldoN 11 months ago
saw then in montreal in the mid 80's.....the entire audience sang this on the way out of the building and into the parking lot.....don't let cynicism rot your mind......art can change the world............
krpunk1977 1 year ago 2
So funny to see Edge sporting the "Seattle" look with the flannel shirt. About 10 years before it became cool. ;)
huntercentury 1 year ago 2
This is a great song and performance. Still moves me after all these years. Unfortunately never heard them play it live
bylehel68 1 year ago
Lol, is it me ? At 0:15 Bono looks surprised by Adam's chord? After that, he looks to have thought it was good (it really was).
xcualquiera 1 year ago
beautiful
erickgregoryful 1 year ago
3:56 bono utilizes the ampitheatre effect... sweet!
on a quiet day u can whisper on the stage to someone at the top and they can hear you... such a wonderous place for such a beautiful song!
thanks 4 posting :)
AudioFixation 1 year ago
Five minutes and eighteen seconds?
mypetsounds 1 year ago
adam clayton and the edge switch instruments... funny
p03psh1t 1 year ago
Beautiful.
LandsEbb 1 year ago
I saw the War tour back in 1982-3 in a venue that could barely hold 3000 people. Classic for a bunch of Irish Catholic boys from Dublin to close the show with the entire crowd signing Psalm 40. I was a God-less punk back then singing praises to the Lord with U2 leading the way and never knew it. Simply was and is brilliant.
somethingslipped 1 year ago 30
@somethingslipped I saw the same tour in Boulder CO.
juanmowtie 1 year ago
@somethingslipped I saw the same tour in Boulder CO. Fantastic!!
juanmowtie 1 year ago
@somethingslipped They aren't Catholic. They were saved at an Assembly of God ten meeting at age 14.
craigd2599 3 months ago
This song is an amazing song. It really hits the heart. I loved hearing the crowds continue to sing this song. It makes me cry! I hate to see them leave, off stage. U2 is just an amazing band! They are my life band.
U2drummergirl 1 year ago 3
never say never
leonardo7003 1 year ago
SING THIS SONG FOREVER!!!! luv this song! :D
canoopsy 1 year ago
Official Music- The House of David
HouseODavid 1 year ago 3
A beautiful son for a beautiful scripture. Probably some of the best U2. Kinda gets you choked up.
LOL...I had to snicker at this, notice the stinker of a note Adam plays at :14 and how Bono shoots him a glare. Kinda funny.
1016arroues 1 year ago
LOL If this is rare video than you are not a U2 fan :D
salezx 1 year ago 2
"I waited patiently on the Lord. He set my feet upon a rock. I will sing, sing a new song."
superthankful1 1 year ago 2
I waited patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay, And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps. He has put a new song in my mouth-- Praise to our God; Many will see it and fear, And will trust in the Lord. Ps 40:1-3
SammSquamch 1 year ago 3
Why do you say it's a rare video? I have this show both on VHS and DVD so it can't be rare.
bassi82 1 year ago 4
@bassi82
are you sure it is the same one? there are a lot of live versions of this song.
theREALanderwolf 6 months ago
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bono once said they were going to keep ramming u2 down peoples throats till they couldnt stand it any longer ,,doesnt time fly ,,bono is a fucking wanker ,,,well he,s not really but i am a jealous cunt ,i wish i had shit loads of cash and could just fly everywhere telling people what a bunch of under achieving cunts they are ,,and tell poor people it will get better with my help and have the saps believe my bullshit ,,,i wanna win the lottery but i wont cause i,m a looser just like YOU ,
MrBullhounds 1 year ago
keeping on running after my dream..... Bono you are fantastic
antcantalupo 1 year ago
I became a fan after seeing a bootleg copy of this concert. It reminded me of how much I used to love this band. Thanks for sharing this with us. : )
welostit 1 year ago
To have crowd beak into chant and give you back the energy you gave them is simply one of those moments no musician can prepare for.
quietRockstars88 1 year ago
To have crowd beak into chant and give you back the energy you gave them is simply one of those moments no musician can prepare for.
quietRockstars88 1 year ago
I was lucky enough to sit down and have a beer with the band in Tampa Fl. on their first tour into the States..Even before I saw them live I knew from the first time I heard their music that they would be big I had no idea they'd get to be as big as they are. I am still am in awe of how their music touches me and the world at large!
mlossa 1 year ago 4
ha adam fucks up the harmonics at the start and bono just looks at him like "WTF" we just started the song
SpunkMitchell 1 year ago
again!!! fully sweeeet 2 c teh edge on bass!!!!!
AudioFixation 1 year ago
in my life i cant live without that band,from me u2 its the best of best band in world of all time,i respect all bands beatles etc but only u2 makes me happy.even im not nhappy im listen u2 and the day run betther,u2 portugal
SuperPatricia88 1 year ago 3
@SuperPatricia88 collective soul just made me happy ... w/tears :D
AudioFixation 1 year ago
OMG He´s so sweet.
ggracesunday61 1 year ago
"And this wise man asked me to stop. He said, Stop asking God to bless what you're doing. Get involved in what God is doing -- because it's already blessed." Bono Quotes
Newyorkfoodie 1 year ago
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Speaking in tongues was a dramatic miracle that helped the Christian church begin (Acts 2). The book of Acts records two other occasions on which the Holy Spirit caused people to speak in tongues, and in his letter to the church at Corinth, the apostle Paul gave instructions about speaking in tongues.
Thats why The Edge had been playing bass, and Adam had been playing guitar.
DominikGintowt 1 year ago
Wow...this is amazing..U2 strike me as guys who are on a journey like all of us...seeking God and truth.Plus, is that Adam Clayton playing lead guitar and the Edge on Bass...AWESOME!!
muhumuanthony 1 year ago
those were the days of music
execatty 1 year ago
When the audience sings it I get chills and tears in my eyes everytime I watch it. It's just amazing.
kll510 1 year ago
@AnimeGirl - I saw them at Madison Square Garden for The Unforgettable Fire tour and the same thing happened! You could hear it being sung on the way down to the subway, on the way out to the street. It was amazing.
Slightlybent 1 year ago
who are the five Morons "disliked" this song?
vealshanker 1 year ago
damn, edge on bass and adam on guitar producing the same god like aural majesty.
NarisTorquere 1 year ago
AMEN BROTHER>
pcheefuzz 1 year ago
Sang this on the way out of Wembly June '87 on the Joshua Tree Tour. Also in '89 whilst waiting for Simple Minds - that must have really pee-d them off!
talesfromtheplain 1 year ago
I have listened to the album hundreds of times, and never realized the Edge and Adam switched guitars for this one. Very cool!
malicea4thought 1 year ago
Open your bibles to Psalm "40"
This is a "gospel" song : )
craigmacnaughton 1 year ago 46
@craigmacnaughton yup - few people seem to catch that and it's been right there the whole time.
CupcakeExplosion 1 year ago
@craigmacnaughton thanks for the knowledge. thanks.
erickgregoryful 1 year ago
@craigmacnaughton Most of their catalog is religious, but not in a beat you over the head way. Much of it just gets mistaken for love songs, which they rarely write..
bockybalboa 11 months ago
@bockybalboa They are love songs...for the Lord!!!
theonlytruepunk 11 months ago
@craigmacnaughton Well technically it is not a Gospel song. However it is, as it was written, a song of thanks to the one true God. A song about how God delivered David from trials and tribulations. David did not yet know the Messiah. He was still under the law and his relationship was quite different.
But an amazing song none-the-less. From an amazing show.
ErdoBoyPats52 8 months ago
why was so adam looking so scared at 1:13
horizon327 1 year ago
my parents went to that concert
TheBlackPlauge 1 year ago
I have this concert on DVD what an awesome show this was U2's best ever!
75DrummerBoy 1 year ago
IN ONE WORD: MASTERPIECE!!!!!
aviadmei 1 year ago 2
awesome!!! an old friend of mine is in the front row there... sup drew?
AudioFixation 1 year ago
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The one song you didnt want to hear at a U2 gig.
pjb6996 1 year ago
fuck you
fernajo09 1 year ago
@fernajo09
yeah, fuck him. This song helps people see their similarities not differences. Fuck him.
quantana927 1 year ago
I meant that it was the last song you asshole,
pjb6996 1 year ago
@pjb6996 Maybe if you had a better sense of getting your view across, people wouldn't think you were such a jerk. Think about it, douchebag.
quantana927 1 year ago
@quantana927 its not rocket science pal. If your not intelligent enough to read between the lines then maybe you shouldn't post replies to comments.
pjb6996 1 year ago
@pjb6996 I guess I don't have my head as far up Bono's ass as you do to recognize this is their last song. You win. You are the ULTIMATE U2 FAN!!! You could probably tell all the world what they had for breakfast and what texture their shit is. You're very impressive with your knowledge of how their song list is. I'm sure that will get a fuckhead like you far in life. Never mind, you'd have to get a life first (outside of U2, that is...).
quantana927 1 year ago
@quantana927 i reckon your head is firmly rammed up your own ass pal. just think before you post insulting comments in future.
pjb6996 1 year ago
it was always the last song you asshole
do I really need to spell it out for you ?
pjb6996 1 year ago
Had this album on cassette and literally listened to it so much the words on the outside wore completely off. Recorded June 5 1983.
hudnae 1 year ago 3
divine performance
jamaicanhemp 1 year ago 3
saw U2 on Joshua Tree tour in DC, we sang this song for 10min after the lights went up then again on the walk out. Unreal! best show EVER!!
MrG8rmick 1 year ago 21
We did too in Denver...all the way into the parking lot the crowd was still going.. That show was positively a spiritual experience.
obry87 1 year ago 4
@MrG8rmick Same in Houston, TX. Mass of people exiting the Summit like a wave over the hill all singing the refrain.......
TimeForTimer 10 months ago
I was there too! We sang it all the way to the metro...that was the show where Bono slipped on the rainy stage and dislocated his shoulder.
It really was an awesome show!
eleniamka 8 months ago in playlist Christian Music
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Paint4U2 1 year ago 2
@forthefaith2009 "most" Americans don't know John 3 :16 either. This is an AWESOME song taken from Psalms.
TRAVELAIR22 1 year ago
hate to hear this song ,the gig is over time to go home ,always want more
wefting 1 year ago
Gosto demais deste som!! Muito mesmo
Thaisa98 1 year ago
Bloody awesome band! They really know how to bring out the spirit! Love ya boys!
jrtm1000 1 year ago
anyone know where I can find the Paris version?
Zujfsn 2 years ago
3:12...Roland JC-120?
kilzwes 2 years ago
3:17... Ampeg SVT and 8X10" cabinets?
kilzwes 2 years ago
triple dog dare u....
columnofsmoke 2 years ago
"Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me" was made for Batman Forever.
DownSouth94 2 years ago
no shit sherlock
mereninka 2 years ago
The U2 Praise the Lord!!!!
Hallelujah!!!
MrIvanspak 2 years ago 3
IF you look up Psalm 40 in most Bibles. it is exactly or close to the lyrics...
IME, the play this last...
TheAuntbea 2 years ago 3
OK you all know that "40" is Psalm from the Bible...
Every U2 concert I have ever been to.. they sing it... I guess it is like praying for them..
TheAuntbea 2 years ago
I forgot that the Edge and Adam Clayton swapped instruments for this song until watching this vid, which I haven't seen for probably 20 years. I wonder why the swapped.
dLimboStick 2 years ago
I think they always switch instruments for this song. They did it in the Vertigo tour too. I'm not sure, but I think Edge wrote that bass part. That might be why.
knarisa 2 years ago
The coolest was in DC at RFK stadium.. for the Joshua Tree... (another Biblical reference) as people were leaving the whole stadium was literally swaying as people chanted How looong to SIINg this So ong.. all the way out the cars.. Very moving.
TheAuntbea 2 years ago
were they trying to sing the song for a long time! very funny
reallygreatlife 2 years ago
Just great to hear again. U2 stills rocks.
sanneblablabla 2 years ago
electronimonyc 2 years ago
...meow!............
lloron74 2 years ago
As a dublin born jack they are truly the greatest rock band the last 30 years with the stones being a distant 2nd
irishkeith6969 2 years ago
this song always gives me the shivers
tonniesmolders22 2 years ago
ok.. theres something that i learned today...the edge was playing bass!
wow, i did not know that..cool.
tyvvvvvm4p btw (:
columnofsmoke 2 years ago
DREW!!! was that u @ 2:44?
remember the boot buckle?
columbine '86 forever man!!!
columnofsmoke 2 years ago
altho that would of been deer creek @ the time (:
columnofsmoke 2 years ago
Bono's voice is unbelievable here!!!
lm035 2 years ago
This song's name is "40" and if you want to know what the title means I refer you to Psalm 40.
wawrzrk 2 years ago
.......meow.
lloron74 2 years ago
I saw U2 in Pittsburgh during the 80s and they closed with this song. The crowd continued to sing "How long to sing this song" for about 20 minutes after the lights in