This is really moving. How Edge, Bono, and the crowd all sing together is amazing. I also love that Edge is playing base and Adam is playing guitar. It's very cool.
Watching concert ??? Adam and The Edge switch guitars !!! “How long to sing this song” !!!! After every U2 show I’m singing “this song” out to my car knowing and waiting for U2’s next tour !!!
I saw U2 (for the 3rd time in Australia) in Sydney in Nov 2006, along with 80,000 other very happy fans... it was a concert I'll never forget. By far and wide, the best band of this modern era. Ya just gotta love these guys and their music.
Curiously the 1st time wich I heard this song live were the 1st time that a I was in a U2 concert on 1987... a great song for agreat finish, after that them played this again durin the zoo tv and finally i heard it again the last time that them played in México City on the Aztec stadium in front of 120.000 ppl... Simply Wonderful
I learned Psalm 40 because of this song -- but naturally, I can't recite the Psalm correctly because I learned the song version. Haha, good thing I never had to recite it in church. :D
Back on the Unforgettable Fire tour, the Band brought a young band up on stage, named Red Rockers. Bono gave an endearing speech on how the band was reminded inspired by the Red Rockers courage and hunger. After the first verse he handed the mic to lead singer, John Thomas Griffith, Red Rockers frontman( currently the lead guitarist in the new orleans band, Cowboy Mouth and frontman for The Californians. Griffith nailed the rest of the song like a pro. I wish it was on video somewhere.
On the Unforgettable Fire tour, in Chicago, U2 brought the opening act up on stage, Red Rockers, for this song. Bono gave an endearing speech on how U2 were reminded and inspired each day by the Red Rockers courage and hunger. After the first verse he handed the mic to RR lead singer, John Thomas Griffith (The Californians, Cowboy Mouth). Griffith nailed the rest of the song like a pro. I wish it was on video somewhere. Rumor has it the Griffith was also tripping his ass off on acid...who knew?
The reason he plays bass is because the effect he needs for the song messes with his vocal. So Adam plays the electric so edge can still help out with the vocal
Larry is so underrated! I think the reason why he isn't ranked Ina ll of the "top drummer" charts, is because he isn't one to show off like some people *cough*Justin bieber*cough*. He actually makes beats that work perfectly with the music.
Ive seen U2 - 10 times around the area (Boston, Worcester,Providence) -All I have to say is that this song ,aside from the religous ties, is stunning live, you truely leave the show as if you had been to a religious event. Totally Unreal - goosebumps.
@bono778 other u2-philes probably know the details better, but from what i remember from "u2 by u2," the time they rented the studio for (to record "war") was almost up and they wanted to record one more song. adam had stepped out and they couldn't find him, so edge played bass (with bono on guitar, i assume). that song was 40. thus, they always switch up instruments when it's played live. (glad adam plays guitar, though!) very cool.
I was lucky enough to be at both shows 5/9 and 5/10 2005 when dvd was filmed. May 10th was Bono's B-day and they closed with Vertigo. It was the second time they played it that night. That was kinda cool!
Saw U2 many times in my sweet home Chicago.
Still waiting. Not so patiently... my anthem. Thank You. 💜 ☦️🛐☮️💜
Watching concert ??? Adam and The Edge switch guitars !!! “How long to sing this song” !!!! After every U2 show I’m singing “this song” out to my car knowing and waiting for U2’s next tour !!!
I got to say Larry Mullen Jr has got to be one of the greats when it comes to rock drumming.
I saw U2 (for the 3rd time in Australia) in Sydney in Nov 2006, along with 80,000 other very happy fans... it was a concert I'll never forget. By far and wide, the best band of this modern era. Ya just gotta love these guys and their music.
Adam taking over guitar “riffs”
Got to see U2 in concert. Best damn show out there !!!
Amazing is a huge understatement to describe this song.
Psalm 40!
HOOOOOOOOOW LOOOONNNNNG TO SING THIS SONNG
It's so cool indeed!!! ...Kostas from Greece ... tomorrow is the concert U2 360 in Athens .... I won't sleep tonight!!!
I love how larry contunues to play after the others had left. After all, he originally is the creator of the band, without him there wouldn't be a u2
i love how the crowd starts singing the chorus towards the end on their own when bono has left :)
the best band in the world, for 30 years.
40 now.
I WAS THERE AND IT WAS FANTASTIC
Jacob....you should have been there that night......it was amazing
Curiously the 1st time wich I heard this song live were the 1st time that a I was in a U2 concert on 1987... a great song for agreat finish, after that them played this again durin the zoo tv and finally i heard it again the last time that them played in México City on the Aztec stadium in front of 120.000 ppl... Simply Wonderful
This is the best and coolest way to end an excellent concert.
This is definitely up top of my list.
I learned Psalm 40 because of this song -- but naturally, I can't recite the Psalm correctly because I learned the song version. Haha, good thing I never had to recite it in church. :D
One of the most breathtaking U2 songs !
This the best way and the coolest way to end a excellent concert.
The fucken best song EVER !!!! U2 ROCKS !!
my god!! i'm emotionally everytime!!! great!!!! fantastic song!!!
I have just discovered this video....incredible!!! really amazing.
Yes...from U2's DVD of the Vertigo tour in 2005.
After all this time I had no idea that Edge was playing the bass and Adam was playing lead guitar on this song.
2 thumbs way up!!!!! great song = great band of all time !!!
Last few seconds show why it was once called "The Larry Mullen Band" :-)
Back on the Unforgettable Fire tour, the Band brought a young band up on stage, named Red Rockers. Bono gave an endearing speech on how the band was reminded inspired by the Red Rockers courage and hunger. After the first verse he handed the mic to lead singer, John Thomas Griffith, Red Rockers frontman( currently the lead guitarist in the new orleans band, Cowboy Mouth and frontman
for The Californians. Griffith nailed the rest of the song like a pro. I wish it was on video somewhere.
thanks for posting this...love how they finish it with the Larry.
u2 forever!!!
Moving
On the Unforgettable Fire tour, in Chicago, U2 brought the opening act up on stage, Red Rockers, for this song. Bono gave an endearing speech on how U2 were reminded and inspired each day by the Red Rockers courage and hunger. After the first verse he handed the mic to RR lead singer, John Thomas Griffith (The Californians, Cowboy Mouth). Griffith nailed the rest of the song like a pro. I wish it was on video somewhere. Rumor has it the Griffith was also tripping his ass off on acid...who knew?
great job Guys, really well done!!!
have adam and the edge switched instruments? xD beautiful song. the crowd singing gives me creeps!
Yeah, I think that to! :)
Its so halourios seeing the Edge and Adam switching instruments haha
The reason he plays bass is because the effect he needs for the song messes with his vocal. So Adam plays the electric so edge can still help out with the vocal
i found out on wikipedia :D and couldn't believe either :D
Bella melodia.
@bono778 I thought this was their best version of 40.. But then I came across this gem.. search for "u2 40 germany 1983" on youtube
Larry is so underrated!
I think the reason why he isn't ranked Ina ll of the "top drummer" charts, is because he isn't one to show off like some people *cough*Justin bieber*cough*. He actually makes beats that work perfectly with the music.
Ive seen U2 - 10 times around the area (Boston, Worcester,Providence) -All I have to say is that this song ,aside from the religous ties, is stunning live, you truely leave the show as if you had been to a religious event. Totally Unreal - goosebumps.
Stop🎼❤️
@bonavox11 1st, I read back what I put and it was kinda confusing, so thank you for understanding :) 2nd, thank you for the answer!!!
Adam kicks ass.
@bono778 other u2-philes probably know the details better, but from what i remember from "u2 by u2," the time they rented the studio for (to record "war") was almost up and they wanted to record one more song. adam had stepped out and they couldn't find him, so edge played bass (with bono on guitar, i assume). that song was 40. thus, they always switch up instruments when it's played live. (glad adam plays guitar, though!) very cool.
Bono great singer but Edge is a great singer and guitar player always puts on a great show. Bono even said Edge was the better singer.
Fr. Tim Scully
@cjgrayside
Had the exact same experience (minus the walk to the train afterward) from the Vancouver show in '87.
U2
@ell1590 he who starts the band, leaves the stage last XD
@KawiKaRs You're right!
What is the song which were old women on the stage?
Can someone mix this with The Cure, Pictures of you.
Both amazing, together..........
whats the name of the father on 5:19 of the university of notre dame?
Idd, There's no better way ! :)
If it's been answered is obvious, I apologize, but what tour is this from?
@vanhalendreams Vertigo-tour in 2005
whats the name of the father of the university of notre dame????
Hunchback 🤪
@i40329 Mothers of the disappeared
@Bieber263 hahahaha wow just...wow is all i can say when i first read that i mean change ur username and maybe just MAYBE i would take you seriously
In Ireland the whole crowd would sing this chant "how long to sing this song" before every concert. Amazing to be part of it.
Ireland forever in my heart 💜
I was lucky enough to be at both shows 5/9 and 5/10 2005 when dvd was filmed. May 10th was Bono's B-day and they closed with Vertigo. It was the second time they played it that night. That was kinda cool!
@jacobekelundarbast every 40 they switch guitar, not only this 1
leaving the concert that night the song carried out in the parking lot...twas beautiful..thanks for posting
To quote Bill Flanagan, 'Larry has the precision of Charlie Watts.'
Marta L. E. V., esto significa mucho para mí. Te lo dedico. Saludos. E.
Teehee, back in the day when they had to rent a studio. Now they have their very own place
Founders of xtian rock.
Always is and always shall be beautiful.
OUTSTANDING.