U2 - Breathe Live Letterman 1st Night [HD - High Quality]

[hanstonk]

Think of the, FOO FIGHTERS, SMASHING PUNPKINS, STP, OASIS, PEARL JAM, GnR, then Ending REM. which band still stands stronge comming from more than three decades from post punk sound and still doing the business world wide.....U2!!

[ROOKTABULA]

Pick ANY of the big time, massively successful acts of the last 15 years on stage next to thes lads..

And watch

every

single

one

of

them

get shamed and incinerated out of existence.

No question.

[msglimmertwin52]

this song rocks the fucking house! i love it!

[SpaStvnvid]

OH YEAH

[Dolbyarmed]

check oPi1v0Ygxf0&feature=fvst ( youtubelink ) this guy sounds like bono !!! its a dutch cover band U2two. search by u2two for more video's from them.

[peterthomson13]

Jesus, how big are Bonos' creepers???

[freydey]

great performance, much better than on the rose bowl dvd

[harrymuse]

This owns everything! I have seen a hundreds of live letterman and this is the best live performance! for U2!

[Nicos2597]

why edge doesnt wants to play this song again?

[jromanrp]

insisto esta cancion es asombroza en vivo

[montyvox0510]

The forgotten song. I wish they would play it again.

[jmacleve]

My favorite song on the album ... sorry Edge has turned his back on it, if that's so.

[elvisedg]

Have come back to this vid since it was uploaded back in 09.. So good. Love this song, so wished they played it live in Aus.. Shivers.

[EntraVenuS]

o m g .. i play live in a band and there is nothining ,ore satisfiyinfg to see people moving to the tues you are playing .. U2 must be in heaven seeing a sea of people moving in time to their songs .. i admire and respect a band that can influenese and make so many people feel like they do when u2 hit center stage.. myself , i will allways hold a torch for Adam Dave Paul and Larry. you are amazing guys dont ever give up making music ..

[evelynnjoo]

<3

[lm035]

Can't believe Edge refuses to play this song any more! No line on the Horizon got such harsh criticism in some circles but it has so many classics, definitely the best album released in the last few years by any band!

[ramabima]

Bono's voice is simply amazing!

[KianSimmons]

thanks for a fantastic video ! i love u2

[J0sh131]

Really good song :)

[themoska]

lol, edge goes out of time there on the solo for a while, then he gets back. good performance nonetheless

[u2fanchile]

Fantastic :)

[mari9621]

My pussy is fine.. Lol!

[southsidesman]

They said they were going to put out a new album at the end of the year of 2009. Were begining 2011. U2 fams kicked them in the groin by not supporting their album. Now with this Spiderman fiasco who knows when it will come out. Mabey Bono and pals needed to be a bit humbled... just hope when the dust settles their spirits aren't broken. Biggest band are still people.

[slamDunkan]

@southsidesman What's the "spiderman fiasco"?I've been a huge fan since I went to their concert.It was just something else!!!!Please tell me!!!I really long for a new album because I really believe that they can have another period of ascent kind of like Joshua-Achtung(maybe not equally big).

[andreestes]

I have seen tons of concerts over the decades and all I can say is that U2 live is truley a religious experience. You feel God in the house whether you believe or not.

[socksoncocks27]

wheres the pianist?

[234711]

never really cared for the studio version, but when played live, Breathe is truly something

[dockaiser]

The Edge has had over the years so many great riffs and harmonies, he's just a never ending song generator

[beatlebails]

@dockaiser Yes, and he does it so easily! I watched U2 two days ago at Soccer City in Johannesburg, and I'm still buzzing. These guys are special. My wife turned to me after the first song (Beautiful Day) and said, "Our lives are never going to be the same again". True, and you can tell a U2 live virgin from miles away. I saw them in 1998 and knew what we were in for.

[NikonFstopper]

Got my tix to see them for the 3rd time, this time in my hometown. Can't wait till July 2011, what a celebration it will be. U2 is the best thing the music world has going for it now. No one even holds a candle to them.

[NishDesai63]

joojooman joojooman

[u2sounds]

i uploaded u2's breathe too, a live version at rose bowl (dvd quality) watch it!

[Tonyo1221]

My first concert ever was ZOO TV in Ireland, lol. It was soo CRAZY! Ive been a fan since.

[obird360]

40 years from now, we will think of U2 as we think of the Beatles.

[yoyohomey]

@obird360  i dont think so

[obird360]

@yoyohomey why not?

[yoyohomey]

@obird360 i wrote about six hundred words to answer your question

but it was erased when i went to add a video

the beatles were a era in time like drugs and war

nothing u2 has ever done will ever reflect that

[hecktine]

Best Band Ever!!! U2 Fan since 1986 and till day I Die their music is the Greatest

[jesubono]

Such a great voice... SUCH A GREAT VOICE.

[miggydscho]

Sometimes Bono moves if he had full panties...

[miroune]

U2 rocks !

[REMPILFAN]

This really should have been the first single of NLOTH. It's incredible. One of my current favorite songs.

[A247LOCKSMITH]

GREAT MATERIAL, THUMBS WAY UP!!!

[schlafanzyk]

The final chorus is such a killer! Probably my favorite U2 song, because of this performance.

[nitch003]

epic performance!!!!!!

[FabioNewYork1]

I love this song!!!!!

[RideMyBMW]

min 0:49 The song was rolling along great...a rocker. Someone tell me why the

fu%$ did they take it up to an "A" chord ? They totally fu%$in killed the songs momentum...

[emuhunter1]

@RideMyBMW One person's expositional development is another person's momentum killer. Sorry I don't have a better answer than that, I personally dig the chord change :)

[TheXXFinestXx]

My fav u2 song

[jesubono]

Band of my life :)

GREAT IRISH MEN

[nospheratus2040]

as many of you writers i'm a big fan of u2, but i don't know if you see like me that there's a tendency to understimate adam's work on the bass. Most of the people say ohhh great Bono (i'm not saying he is not) or Edge (they rule) but adam doesn't the same amount of attention that the other do. Even with that the song is awesome, i hope they comeback to Mexico at least one more time.

[1richards]

@nospheratus2040 adam's the total backbone of the band. he's the drive, the pulse. edge would not be able to get away with half of the experimental stuff he does without adam.

[SirMatteKiedis]

vi amo!

[aquanina61]

have to say adam is a HOT HOT HOTTIE in this vid

[jocorocket]

Great band and song!

[US2ROCK]

I love these guys ... the band U2 and Dog Savanna are the bands that I like to hear! Viva Rock!

[jppjc]

experiencing a u2 concert is like havin a frost cold beer.........FUCKING AMAZING!!!!

[WatchingViking]

U2 is the band that made me start to listen to music. Back in 2000 we had like 56k modems and I really didnt listen to much music at that time (I was 18). My neighbour showed me the Boston 2001 DVD and when I first heard it I was blown away - especially by Streets, Bad and Walk On...

I saw U2 for my first time in 05, front row. You can only imagine the feeling...I saw them again in Ullevi July 31st.. So glad they played "Until The End...".

Im not simply a fan - Im a HUUUGE fan !

[corku2]

@WatchingViking Similar story here for me.. best band out there....

[rodrigoms2000]

@WatchingViking i feel the same and i have16. regards from argentina

[sfumato1002]

A huge fan of U2..at first the only song i liked from the new album was magnificent...but wow!! this breathe song is just amazing!!! How does U2 just keep producing so many amazing melodies...it is the best band in history...

[danielTHX1138]

I find that similar to most of their albums it gets better by the listen, amazing

[photohunter87]

I love Edge's guitar tone starting at 3:29 ... that's so intense!

[velvetcarabao]

ha! so true. It brings tears to my eyes. Conveys emotion somehow. Hard to explain.

[Nicolletta13]

"Breathe" is a fabulous song! Instant classic!

[0586730O2]

ha larry at 1.09 yeah, great song so much better live really.

[BrianTelevision]

LOL at 1:09. Larry Mullen hits himself in the head and missed a snare hit.

[kreativdronare]

Fucking amazing!

[blueskyman1]

Awesome song. Awesome concert. Awesome band.

[jnaroby]

Bono was totally alive when he sang this in Norman, Ok. I can't believe the energy of this band live - the performance was amazing! I think they did nearly every new song from No line on the Horizon. They sound SO much better live after they've had a chance to polish them! Best concert of my life!

[jeepgirl1979]

i was there too!! :o)

[upper90glory]

wow this vid's sound is really clear!

also... this song is a million times better live!!!!!!!

[rdwalter1]

This song was awesome when played live. U2 rocks!

[u2fanarnhem]

this is a amazing video and sound

bono i love you

[GreenwichMusic]

This song is absolutely ridiculous, and as good as anything they have ever done.

[Angel77653]

I love this u2 song:) performed at the MAGNIFICENT ED SULLIVAN THEATRE!!!

YEH U2 ROCK!!! FOREVER U2 FANS!!!

WEATHER GIRLS:)

[zinku2]

anyone know what amp the edge is using on this? Cant tell if its a bassman or deluxe reverb or something

[cowlad74]

Grammar? I've never heard of THAT before.

[slockyboy]

Love U2, Love Letterman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lolarobled]

sometimes i deeply hate freedom of speech n i hate to admit it as well,

but is impossible 4 me 2 stand that any most likely "untalented" person can express their dislike 4 this kinda undeniable work of art, instead of being writting their own songs, so they can prove that they r better than the guys they r torching!is like any1 can come along n start saying they hate lennon or dylan or

jagger or joe ramone just because this free media allows it. the alternative is worse,i know, but still...

[psychicwhoosh]

This is one of the better songs they've put out since the Actung Baby/Zooropa period. In fact there are other cuts from this album that feel very similar to that era. And it is a very welcome return.

[MagnumProductions158]

I've never seen them in concert, I actually have never seen any band's concert,but I would love to see them

[jenannvick]

You Havent seen them in concert??

Whata dam shame yOu have to if they tour again you have tos ee them They lift you up i mean it you can having a bad day

but they sing and change you so much.

I saw them live last thursday at the rogers center i had floors amazing amazing You have to see them again wowwee

i just love bono do you have all thier albums.

[walterbrob]

go see this one...then you can save your money and forget the rest

[sfumato1002]

I've seen alot of band live...But U2 is not just a concert...its an experience you'll never forget...you can feel Adams base in your feet, hear The Edges haunting melodies in the air, feel the beat from Larry and the energy from Bono...its like fine wine...you can't explain how it tastes..you have to try it yourself.

[bohemiandaisy9]

@sfumato1002 I'm even more excited. I see them in june. its an 18th birthday gift...cant ask for any other better experience to turn 18 with. spending the birthday with bono...what more could a girl ask for?

[Braziltemptation]

I agree!

[AntiRellik]

@sfumato1002 best comment in a long long time haha. you said it bro

[frasca86]

@sfumato1002 you are right...the concert that was on july 2009 in milan was not a concert but an amazing film in 3D...

[DejaVu77777]

@sfumato1002 Best explination i've ever heard for a U2 Concert!!!

[caliboyisfreezing]

@sfumato1002 That is the most apt description of what a U2 concert is that I've ever seen. I completely agree!

[Marguns]

@sfumato1002 15 years ago, yes. Today, no there would be other bands that have to musically und energywise far more to say!!!!

[Slikrik1212]

@sfumato1002 100% true. U2 is amazing live. Seen them 5 times, blew me away everytime.

[spellbound1985]

harto malo el tema

U2 me decepciono con este nuevo disco!!

[Sixalienasa]

Mediocre!!!

[BIXLER48]

Yeah, and you are better? I don't think so. It was awsome!

[DwAuN21]

No matter how many times I hear this and so many other U2 songs, The Edge's guitar continues to give me goose bumps.

[babymaya01]

Nine-oh-nine, St. John Divine on the line, my pulse is fine

But Im running down the road like loose electricity

While the band in my head plays a striptease!!

Love you BOno!!!

[Drywater93]

Dublin Opening Night - 24th July was amazing

[d3c3macopiezi]

No comments ... !!!

I've been in Barcelona on 30th of June and was ... magnificent !!! :D

[happyicecream1234]

seeing them on their first stop in the US next month ... boo ya.

[TheIndiiieBoii]

AMAZING best band ever ! <3 x

[espectrodehipocresia]

edge

[Wzwain]

Man these songs are even more amazing live!

[starman15317]

this song has the best solo on the album, and one of The Edge's best of all time

[Smileyheno]

Thats a solo ?

[kurtnils]

Die Hard U2 fan Forever! NOT EVEN CLOSE to best album.. fanatic U2 fans who glorify every song.. BUG!!!!!!! BTW Garrettwalsh.. NO back tracks here-- that piano sound is the edge-- the man can paint colors with his axe!

[spikeannoyed]

how can edge play that piano sound when he is playing a guitar sound at the same time?

[Streakybac0n]

i think this is 1 of u2's best songs

[draganayer]

These guys after 30 years of carer haven't lost a single bit of greatness, I still listen their songs in the radio, I still see their album's in the stores.

U2 THE GREATEST BAND ON UNIVERSE

[draganayer]

this song is the best of the album "No line in the horizon". Great sound !!!

[Wzwain]

anyone know what guitar the edge's playing? I'm guessin either a riviera or a sheraton maybe

[StaySafeTonight]

Epiphone Casino! The same model Lennon used for most of the later Beatles' songs!

[garrrethwalsh1]

Sick of these backing tracks live!!

[wielrennertje123]

cant wait until th 20st of july in the amsterdam arena

[ALBAN425]

Es la mejor presentaciòn en vivo de esta canciòn, mejor que en Londres, mejor que en Paris. Se nota que Bono ama New York

[mario0003]

Pero Barcelona en 360º Tour es mejor...

[bigweezey]

I am surprised they let the word cock on Letterman. I am naming my next band me 2 in responce to u2.

[andy55512000]

he said cockatoo, which is a bird.

[herinfernalmajesty09]

he said cockatoo, dumb shit!

[sheandthem]

Oh man, see how he roared and moved the crowd? Incredible.

[Rubikscube27]

I thought Bomb was pretty good but I also think it's ridiculous that it sold so much more than NLOTH (so far). I think NLOTH is on a different level altogether and probably the best album I've heard for a few years.

[sHART1780]

I agree Bomb was just OK, but NLOTH is superior.

[moonlightgrrl]

BTW, saying the Edge is downscale anything is like saying John Wayne was gay. That would be fine, if it were true.

[dingopinguino]

grande BONO!!!!! PERO PREFIERO RATTLE AND HUM ERA.

[TheGreatVY]

Let's see Coldplagarism be this good!!

U2 por vida!

[homertime97]

lol

[sgf1989]

I wanna hear cedears of lebanon live

[Snowpact]

Same here

[Monirg]

Que crack!! pone a todo el teatro de pie.. y eso que son yankees (ardua tarea para cualquier cantante/grupo!!) :) See us in Bcn, Dublin & Toronto ,D

[WhoDoYouWant]

adding to the intelligent discussion...!!

also try The Fly live, Boston - try Bullet the Blue Sky live in Sydney (ZOOTV) - try Until the End of the World, Slane - try Electric Co in Chicago...

Edge may not do the classic "fret fiddle" that many classic rock guitarists assume we all can't get enough of. He is a unique beast with a truly distinctive, and by now legendary, sound. The word "capable" is relative. As Springsteen said, they don't say that's rock, they say that's Edge.

[pacazohegara]

I'll check out those songs as well. I agree capable is relative. Edge's capability is to provide a compliment to Bono as well as the rest of the group - kind of a downscale "wall of sound". As a bassist I can respect the need for players to provide a "landscape" to go with the musical "painting". Edge does that quite well.

[MrEnglishhh]

togli quegli occhiali da sole pagliaccio!!!

[balooney111]

Yes! I agree, love the sound, melodies, harmony. Just an album great to listen to. Surprised? not me.

[kliszeo]

I didn't like most the album at first listen, but now I love the album! U2 forever!

[Savage87]

me too, i actually thought it sucked, but then after listening to it a couple of times, i loved it

the best:

Magnificent

I'll Go Crazy...

Breathe

Fez - Beign Born

[armpitoftheworld]

Breathe

White As Snow

Surrender

Magnificent

[canopyofblue]

this is one of my favourite songs off the new album. fantastic.

[234711]

typical, the live version is better than the studio version...great job guys and congrats on NLOTH!

[pacazohegara]

I like the song, and many more from U2 - but am mystified by the comments on "amazing" guitar work. Competent and nice sound - but many more capable guitarists in the world. U2 's charm doesn't come out of technical ability - which is probably a good thing.

[mdatile3]

have you listened to 'with or without you' or 'where the streets have no name' recently? i think many fans love the edge's guitar not because of its technical complexity but more because of its melodious and pure sound - often it seems like it is a separate voice singing in harmony with bono. you would be right in saying it is not the hardest to play - but sometimes the restraint of power is more meaningful than the use of it.

[pacazohegara]

Thanks for your thoughtful response. You said it better than I could have. Wasn't trying to criticize as much as make a point in terms how others were describing the music. Thanks for the tips on the other songs. Listened to and enjoyed both. U2 has a different and distinct sound. I appreciate groups that are listenable yet distinguish themselves. U2 is certainly in that category. I'd love to see more intelligent discussion in this forum. I was expecting to get flamed for speaking my piece.

[Streakybac0n]

This song should be no 1 music is mostly s*** in the charts now

[skatekayvn]

no i like this band i just commented on the wrong vid

[DrKennethNoisewater7]

My favourite song on the album. Edge's guitar playing here = gold.

[travattica]

What the hell is a juju man?

[croquesoleil]

I don't know but I like it very much!!!

[andreleox]

U2 on hd RULEssssssssss !!!

[andreleox]

I've been seeing this video kind of 5 times a day! I just can't stoppppp!!!!

[arsenalfckkri]

This song is just so fucking pleasant :D

[MRCOSLP]

3:19 éxtasis total !!!!!

[u2akrobata]

U2 Masterpiece<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

[paulypuntocom]

ES INCREIBLE!!....U2 ES LO MEJOR!!!

[DontshootmyHipo]

Didn't like this song at first, but it grew on me. Now it's awesome!

[carloscano31]

And Me too, nos vemos el 30 J en Camp barça. U2 forever¡¡¡

[krishnaspal]

I'm so lucky to be alive at the same time as these guys. I'm blessed!

[wwe4always]

The Best!!! :)

[BIGFELLASTEELCITY]

no one rocks like U2 .pure class.

[peterlyons002003]

Best live single ever by U2....

[marknaki123]

i think this should be the single after magnificent

this song is amazing

[EnigmaComposer]

just so eveyrone knows...

when you say that something "is the shit," it is a compliment. A resoundingly positive compliment. It means they like whatever "is the shit."

This is a great song, and I love it. Therefore, it is the shit.

Get it?

[0spanishfly0]

hey, why can't i download HD videos???

[roncesvalless]

problably for me, the best song of new album

[u21966]

Second that Skate.......

[skatekayvn]

THIS SONG IS THE SHIT

[Voximpress]

fuck.. man!

[peterlyons002003]

then why are you watching songs you don't like? .. don't you have a life?

[manzone604]

CRACKING SONG!!!! for some strange reason the proper U2 is back ... like alaways

AN ABSOLUTE AMAZING BAND THIS!!!!!

[jpjames1]

So good watch larry at 4.22. U gotta be honest album version is lacking. Can't get albums right don't know why

[rozEmaggE]

You know, I read a post not that long ago on here of sometime talking shit about how Larry's face looks like he's in pain and how U2 suck.

My response:

1. U2 is amazing.

2. I heard Larry say in an interview that he's concentrating so hard and also trying to make sure that he doesn't fuck up. lol C'mon he's only human.

3. It's a known fact that Larry has back issues.. I mean come on he IS a drummer.

4. What drummer have you seen that are smiling the entire time?

[Tomymacaroni]

U2 madness !! just great

[electricalSunset]

love that song