I was a punk when I first heard this and was blown away, mainly because Rock was full of macho dickheads and this had an innocence and spirit but with guts.
I'm not a big u2 fan and I think it's a shame that Bono doesn't do more spiritual stuff like Joshua Tree. I know he was young but there are very few moments when he uses his Vox as he used to.
No one's probably gonna read this, but I’ll say it anyway cuz I feel at least 1 person will. I'm a young designer and graffiti artist, I know there's a million out there but I feel like my art has a unique individual style.
If you just take a min and give me a chance I'll make you a believer. I would love nothing more than to have a loyal following on youtube. If anyone who reads this could press the "THUMBS UP" others will see it. Just a simple button push will make a huge difference.
The individuals that make up the band U2, never allowed their egos to become more important and greater than their music...making U2 the best band of all-time!
U2 360 Tour - Seattle. I was inside the inner catwalk pressed up against the guard rail, and out of all the songs, this was the one I remember best. Jumping up and down with the crowd, screaming out "WALK AWAY WALK AWAY, WALK AWAY WALK AWAY" with everyone else. I'll treasure that memory forever. Best first concert ever.
No they didn't. One day U2 will release something that didn't sound like someone elses work. Until then Oasis will still have one more original song than this.
No they didn't. One day U2 will release something that didn't sound like someone elses work. Until then Oasis will still have one more original song than this.
The drum beat on this song is a Joy Division ripoff. I'm recalling off the top of the head here, but I think the song Transmission has the same drum beat. I think this particular beat was a Joy Division innovation.
@Polyfusia that could be but as a drummer i can tell you everyone steals everyones beats. especially something this simple. i mean if someone stole the beat to bloody sunday by U2 or another famous drum beat it would be noticeable. its not really ripping off because drum beats get swapped around so much. unless you come up with something really great its fair game. at least from what i am noticing
The song that announced this band to the world. Hearing this was revolutionary back in those strife torn days, it felt so fresh and compelling and optimistic, and the guitar playing smashed it..
@strangesthotpepper; Because the album is called "Boy" and that was the original cover, and furthermore, when it came out in 1981 people were not insane like today in that they immediately interpret such an image as some kind of paedophilia indication (not saying you do, but way too many in todays society). I guess the world has always been mad to some extent, but the "protect the children"-craze is spinning out of all control and proportions these days.
Unless you see something we don't, he's not naked. Hell, even his chest isn't showing. Just his shoulders and arms. I mean, really?! I hope you're not some closet pedophile. If you want to see the closte thing to "naked" boys check out The Smiths album covers.
I attended a free concert given at SJ State on their first tour. They didn't have enough material for a full concert so they played the album songs twice! They were all dressed in white and so young. So was I, I suppose. It was upstairs in the cafeteria. Very loud and very powerful. Loved it. My friend called them "another wimpy pop band." I disagreed. Guess who won?
@Philinspaces they actually had already made and performed over thirty original songs at that time, but they winnowed down the quantity that they would still perform at that time.
@ToolsnFire This concert was March 18 1981. This was the only album in release. The next album, October, didn't come out until 7 months later. Though they may have had other songs in the works this was what they had to offer.
@Philinspaces You gotta take into account the songs they made in 1978, 1979, and 1980 that they decided to drop from the live set by 1981. And maybe not over 30 songs, but definitely well over 20 songs by 1981,which were originals, and which they had already performed,including these that were dropped: StreetMission,PeteTheChop,AloneintheLight,JackintheBox,CartoonWorld,TheFool, Judith,SpeedofLife,FalseProphet,AnotherDay,ShadowsnTallTrees,Insideout,DreamIsOver,FatherisanElephant,InsideOut,.....
This is the U2 I love along w/ Gloria,Sunday Bloody Sunday,New Years Day...After Achtung Baby(and most of that I don't like) I stop liking their music.I do however think Bono will always rock. He should run 4 president!
I Will Follow U2 since 1982 -
djscotty1111 22 hours ago
people please understand u2 songs have double meanings mainly masonic agenda look it up
freeweedable 3 weeks ago
My friend called U2 gay, guess who called the ambulance?
TRXMoose 1 month ago 4
THE BEST U2 SONG!
CristianMclovin 1 month ago
I always thought this album cover was a picture of Larry Mullen Jr.
ejshepp1 2 months ago 2
hahaha..thanks Ill try that later :D
strangesthotpepper 2 months ago
you have to be fool to listen to this and stand still.. it simply makes me jump all over the room!
HiFiHobby79 3 months ago
@HiFiHobby79 Totally agree, the rhythm takes me .... I love U2
rossimanuchi 3 months ago
I just love that introific riff edge is god \../ great band \../
metalheadrocker44 3 months ago
I had a cold. I listened to this video. I got better.
FriedEggsWithChips 3 months ago 14
I was a punk when I first heard this and was blown away, mainly because Rock was full of macho dickheads and this had an innocence and spirit but with guts.
I'm not a big u2 fan and I think it's a shame that Bono doesn't do more spiritual stuff like Joshua Tree. I know he was young but there are very few moments when he uses his Vox as he used to.
broomas1 3 months ago
Best U2 song !
Drumguitarman 3 months ago
one of the best albums ever made
bunnyfish714 3 months ago
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No one's probably gonna read this, but I’ll say it anyway cuz I feel at least 1 person will. I'm a young designer and graffiti artist, I know there's a million out there but I feel like my art has a unique individual style.
If you just take a min and give me a chance I'll make you a believer. I would love nothing more than to have a loyal following on youtube. If anyone who reads this could press the "THUMBS UP" others will see it. Just a simple button push will make a huge difference.
63Mastermind 4 months ago
U2's songs is one of the very few I enjoy listening to whilst at work, when the retail shop plays the 80's radio stations.
This song is awesome
hotgirlsarehot 4 months ago
Best !!!!!
gudu52 4 months ago
U2 is on Twitter. I will follow.
Netlocd 4 months ago
I remember listening to U2 and doing my homework... it was a must! :) Still love these guys...
Backngoth 4 months ago
Woah my parents love this song and I too :)
LauraIglesiaSite 5 months ago
2 people didn't follow...
JamesonBondy 5 months ago
The individuals that make up the band U2, never allowed their egos to become more important and greater than their music...making U2 the best band of all-time!
JDCUSA 5 months ago
@JDCUSA Are you serious telling me that Bono never allowed his ego to become more imortant than their music?
OConnellsHeros 4 months ago
@OConnellsHeros Absolutely. Their lengevity, body of work, and success speaks for itself.
JDCUSA 4 months ago
@JDCUSA Their longevity, body of work and success speaks for itself.
JDCUSA 4 months ago
U2 4 DECADAS... INCREIBLE
dcesdc 5 months ago
U2 360 Tour - Seattle. I was inside the inner catwalk pressed up against the guard rail, and out of all the songs, this was the one I remember best. Jumping up and down with the crowd, screaming out "WALK AWAY WALK AWAY, WALK AWAY WALK AWAY" with everyone else. I'll treasure that memory forever. Best first concert ever.
MegahertzMyJimmies 5 months ago
Dont make music like this anymore
stevewip3out 5 months ago
its amaziiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnggggggg
thefreeboysccsful 6 months ago
I LOVE U2!!!:DDDDDDDDD<3333333333
BCNation1 7 months ago
That's the post-punk thing.Lots of post-punk songs have beats like this.
roymarluxia 7 months ago 5
That's music! And no one can say otherwise
vdubliner1 8 months ago
No they didn't. One day U2 will release something that didn't sound like someone elses work. Until then Oasis will still have one more original song than this.
DeadHadrian 8 months ago
No they didn't. One day U2 will release something that didn't sound like someone elses work. Until then Oasis will still have one more original song than this.
DeadHadrian 8 months ago
@DeadHadrian Oasis is blah crap music
ToolsnFire 1 month ago
2 people will never follow.
dannyboyyy1000 8 months ago
The drum beat on this song is a Joy Division ripoff. I'm recalling off the top of the head here, but I think the song Transmission has the same drum beat. I think this particular beat was a Joy Division innovation.
Cheers.
Polyfusia 8 months ago
@Polyfusia Who cares? U2 made it better.
Netlocd 8 months ago 2
@Polyfusia That's not a ripoff. That's just post-punk.
peterhopqk 5 months ago
@Polyfusia that could be but as a drummer i can tell you everyone steals everyones beats. especially something this simple. i mean if someone stole the beat to bloody sunday by U2 or another famous drum beat it would be noticeable. its not really ripping off because drum beats get swapped around so much. unless you come up with something really great its fair game. at least from what i am noticing
austin78993 5 months ago
The song that announced this band to the world. Hearing this was revolutionary back in those strife torn days, it felt so fresh and compelling and optimistic, and the guitar playing smashed it..
Happysundaze 9 months ago
It's Baseball Time in Arlington.
RenegadeMaster456 10 months ago
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RenegadeMaster456 10 months ago
The second best album of 1980! the first JOY DIVION's CLOSER!!
handsomedevil98 10 months ago
I'm meeting God right now
MATvision 11 months ago
in a forest, dark and deep <3
hellotyyna 1 year ago
C'est ma chanson préférée !
Fan2cassoulet 1 year ago
fantastic then...fantastic now...unbelievable
picasso4u2 1 year ago
I remember listening to this song when I was so little. :)
LaTiNaBaBe100 1 year ago
Nice song and all. Got nothing against U2, but why is a naked boy on the background?
strangesthotpepper 1 year ago
@strangesthotpepper; Because the album is called "Boy" and that was the original cover, and furthermore, when it came out in 1981 people were not insane like today in that they immediately interpret such an image as some kind of paedophilia indication (not saying you do, but way too many in todays society). I guess the world has always been mad to some extent, but the "protect the children"-craze is spinning out of all control and proportions these days.
mateuszmattias 1 year ago
@strangesthotpepper Cuz that was the cover of the album.
45cletrab 1 year ago
@strangesthotpepper
Unless you see something we don't, he's not naked. Hell, even his chest isn't showing. Just his shoulders and arms. I mean, really?! I hope you're not some closet pedophile. If you want to see the closte thing to "naked" boys check out The Smiths album covers.
malkuth3 3 months ago
@strangesthotpepper the original boy album cover was intended to show an innocence, a fresh beginning.
ToolsnFire 1 month ago
I really over looked this song couldn't stand the intro but I gave it a chance and its up there as one of my favs
RockenDokkenlover91 1 year ago
i know i heard this song in a movie, can't think of it now but if any one knows
lovemyselfforever86 1 year ago
@lovemyselfforever86
The Last American Virgin
luvyosemite 1 year ago
my favorite u2 song of all time.
Dragmack 1 year ago
the ultimate modern rock song!!!!!!!
jamalzi 1 year ago
I attended a free concert given at SJ State on their first tour. They didn't have enough material for a full concert so they played the album songs twice! They were all dressed in white and so young. So was I, I suppose. It was upstairs in the cafeteria. Very loud and very powerful. Loved it. My friend called them "another wimpy pop band." I disagreed. Guess who won?
Philinspaces 1 year ago 15
@Philinspaces they actually had already made and performed over thirty original songs at that time, but they winnowed down the quantity that they would still perform at that time.
ToolsnFire 1 month ago
@ToolsnFire This concert was March 18 1981. This was the only album in release. The next album, October, didn't come out until 7 months later. Though they may have had other songs in the works this was what they had to offer.
Philinspaces 1 month ago
@Philinspaces You gotta take into account the songs they made in 1978, 1979, and 1980 that they decided to drop from the live set by 1981. And maybe not over 30 songs, but definitely well over 20 songs by 1981,which were originals, and which they had already performed,including these that were dropped: StreetMission,PeteTheChop,AloneintheLight,JackintheBox,CartoonWorld,TheFool, Judith,SpeedofLife,FalseProphet,AnotherDay,ShadowsnTallTrees,Insideout,DreamIsOver,FatherisanElephant,InsideOut,.....
ToolsnFire 1 month ago
@ToolsnFire I guess you know your U2. I just wonder why they played all the songs on the album twice then and nothing else? Weird, eh?
Philinspaces 1 month ago
@Philinspaces Well, are they not called U2?
CyclingStartlists 2 weeks ago
@Philinspaces Your friend won... ;-)
CyclingStartlists 2 weeks ago
@CyclingStartlists lol, yet here we are...
sderax456 5 days ago
Their old songs are awesome. Like this, Gloria, 11 o'Clock Tick Tock, etc...
codenameflame 1 year ago
@codenameflame dont forget rufugee...like a song....been with them since early 80's
likyaright 1 year ago
Very NEW WAVE style!
originalharrow 1 year ago 2
This is the U2 I love along w/ Gloria,Sunday Bloody Sunday,New Years Day...After Achtung Baby(and most of that I don't like) I stop liking their music.I do however think Bono will always rock. He should run 4 president!
apokryphos117g 1 year ago
its almost punk......
trueblueaus1488 1 year ago
first dislike :)
JonathanKopper 1 year ago
I Will Follow...
I Will Follow...
Great End. This is a Great Song.
LuizLagoz666 1 year ago
I pressed the dislike button on purpose lol
helpdonate1 1 year ago
@helpdonate1
Aren't you just the rebel ...
BaronM 1 year ago
@helpdonate1 Then why Are you here ? -_-, Seriously GTFO
88Gojira 1 year ago
awesome 0 dislikes
theimpossible3 1 year ago
Best song of U2, i guess :P
beatlesgtpepper 1 year ago
Truly one of the GREATEST songs in the history of Rock & Roll.
1400deadwood 1 year ago
Great Song :-) from '80
thirdfeeny1980 1 year ago
saw them in 1983 at Joe Louis arena in Detroit. During this song the joint was totally rocking. It was incredible.
WHEREtheFUNK 1 year ago
boy and war are my favorite albums!
the joshua tree is good too but after that became boring and shit
TheZombiexxx 1 year ago
that guitar tone is amazing!!!!!!
ledwhofloyd101 1 year ago 9
@ledwhofloyd101 Yeah man! I'm not a fan of their politics, but their 'sound' is just fantastic.
freiherrudet 1 year ago
Does anyone have any insight into what these lyrics mean? has anyone thought about it? just curious.
Boredin81 1 year ago
@Boredin81 I think it has something to do with his mother.
Mike70961 1 year ago
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MichaelD8393 2 years ago
Your eyes make a circle, I see you when I go in them. Your eyes, ya your eyes...
I will follow.
How can we get them to make more music like this, even if it was a few songs on an album?
DanceParis 2 years ago 3
Your eyes make a circle, I see you when I go in them. Your eyes, ya your eyes... ??
Lol I didn't notice... that's pretty amazing
AwesomeCoasters 2 years ago
@AwesomeCoasters .....I see you when I go in THERE, not 'them'
ToolsnFire 1 year ago
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@DanceParis ,....I see you when I go in 'THERE', not 'them'
ToolsnFire 1 year ago
My favorite U2 song!!
VanishaVampire6 2 years ago 35
i will follow
freedumnevafree 3 years ago 16