It shouldn’t be any secret to those who read my articles regularly that I am a fan of pop music. I’m a fan of good music, in general, regardless of the genre, and I don’t see a thing in the world wrong with a good pop tune, with a strong melody and a good hook, […]
Read MoreU2 101 – Stay (Far Away, So Close)
Zooropa occupies a strange place in U2’s discography, somehow managing to simultaneously be the most and least accessible album they’re recorded. I say the least accessible because its got some of the most adventurous, sonically experimental music that U2 has put out, with songs like “Lemon”, “Numb”, and “Daddy’s Gonna Pay For Your Crashed Car” […]
Read MoreBono and the Irish Part II
The 80’s ended with Bono declaring that U2 needed to “go away and dream it all up again”. I don’t remember that statement being viewed as being very significant at the time, but hindsight has seen it take on much more significance than perhaps it merits. The backlash from Rattle and Hum no doubt played […]
Read MoreZoo Tv Tour: August 28, 1993 – Dublin, Ireland – R.D.S. Arena
Zoo Tv Tour, Dublin, Ireland The August 28th 1993 Zoo Tv Tour show in Dublin Ireland at the R.D.S. Arena. Opening Act(s): Scary Eire, Stereo MC’s Setlist: Missing tracks: *Even Better Than The Real Thing **Bullet The Blue Sky
Read MoreAugust 27, 1993 – Dublin, Ireland – R.D.S. Arena
Opening Act(s): Marxman, The Golden Horde Setlist: Zoo Station, The Fly, Even Better Than The Real Thing, Mysterious Ways, One-Unchained Melody, Until The End Of The World, New Year’s Day, Numb, Tryin’ To Throw Your Arms Around The World, Angel Of Harlem, Dirty Old Town, I Will Follow, Stay (Faraway, So Close!), Satellite Of Love, […]
Read MoreAugust 24, 1993 – Cork, Ireland – Pairc Ui Chaoimh
Opening Act(s): Engine Alley, Utah Saints Setlist: Zoo Station, The Fly, Even Better Than The Real Thing, Mysterious Ways, One-Unchained Melody, Until The End Of The World, New Year’s Day, Numb, Angel Of Harlem, Stay (Faraway, So Close!), Satellite Of Love, Bad-The First Time, Bullet The Blue Sky, Running To Stand Still, Where The Streets […]
Read MoreAugust 21, 1993 – London, England – Wembley Stadium
Opening Act(s): Bjork, Stereo MC’s Setlist: Zoo Station, The Fly, Even Better Than The Real Thing, Mysterious Ways, One-Unchained Melody, Until The End Of The World, New Year’s Day, Numb, Tryin’ To Throw Your Arms Around The World, Angel Of Harlem-Dancing Queen, Stay (Faraway, So Close!), Satellite Of Love, Bad-The First Time, Bullet The Blue […]
Read MoreAugust 20, 1993 – London, England – Wembley Stadium
Opening Act(s): Utah Saints, Stereo MC’s Setlist: Zoo Station, The Fly, Even Better Than The Real Thing, Mysterious Ways, One-Unchained Melody, Until The End Of The World, New Year’s Day, Numb, Babyface, Angel Of Harlem, Stay (Faraway, So Close!), Satellite of Love, Bad-The First Time, Bullet The Blue Sky, Running To Stand Still, Where The […]
Read MoreAugust 18, 1993 – Cardiff, Wales – Arms Park
Opening Act(s): Utah Saints, Stereo MC’s Setlist: Zoo Station, The Fly, Even Better Than The Real Thing, Mysterious Ways, One-Unchained Melody, Until The End Of The World, New Year’s Day, Numb, Babyface, Angel Of Harlem-Dancing Queen, Stay (Faraway, So Close!), Satellite Of Love, Bad-The First Time, Bullet The Blue Sky, Running To Stand Still, Where […]
Read MoreAugust 14, 1993 – Leeds, England – Roundhay Park
Opening Act(s): Marxman, Stereo MC’s Setlist: Zoo Station, The Fly, Even Better Than The Real Thing, Mysterious Ways, One-Unchained Melody, Until The End Of The World, New Year’s Day, Numb, Babyface, Stay (Faraway, So Close!), Angel Of Harlem, When Love Comes To Town, Satellite Of Love, Bad-All I Want Is You, Bullet The Blue Sky, […]
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