U2 is an Irish alternative rock band from Dublin formed in 1976. The group… Read Full Bio ↴U2 is an Irish alternative rock band from Dublin formed in 1976. The group consists of Bono (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), the Edge (lead guitar, keyboards, and backing vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums and percussion). Initially rooted in post-punk, U2's musical style evolved throughout their career, yet has maintained an anthemic sound built on Bono's expressive vocals and the Edge's effects-based guitar textures. Their lyrics, often embellished with spiritual imagery, focus on personal and sociopolitical themes. Popular for their live performances, the group has staged several ambitious and elaborate tours over their career.
The band formed at Mount Temple Comprehensive School in 1976 when the members were teenagers with limited musical proficiency. Within four years, they signed with Island Records and released their debut album, Boy (1980). Subsequent work such as their first UK number-one album, War (1983), and the singles "Sunday Bloody Sunday" and "Pride (In the Name of Love)" helped establish U2's reputation as a politically and socially conscious group. By the mid-1980s, they had become renowned globally for their live act, highlighted by their performance at Live Aid in 1985. The group's fifth album, The Joshua Tree (1987), made them international superstars and was their greatest critical and commercial success. Topping music charts around the world, it produced their only number-one singles in the US, "With or Without You" and "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For".
Facing creative stagnation and a backlash following their documentary/double album, Rattle and Hum (1988), U2 reinvented themselves in the 1990s through a new musical direction and public image. Beginning with their acclaimed seventh album, Achtung Baby (1991), and the multimedia-intensive Zoo TV Tour, the band integrated influences from alternative rock, electronic dance music, and industrial music into their sound, and embraced a more ironic, flippant image. This experimentation continued through their ninth album, Pop (1997), and the PopMart Tour, which were mixed successes. U2 regained critical and commercial favour with the records All That You Can't Leave Behind (2000) and How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb (2004), which established a more conventional, mainstream sound for the group. Their U2 360° Tour of 2009–2011 is the highest-attended and highest-grossing concert tour in history. The group's thirteenth album, Songs of Innocence (2014), was released at no cost through the iTunes Store, but received criticism for its automatic placement in users' music libraries.
U2 has released 14 studio albums and is one of the world's best-selling music artists in history, having sold more than 170 million records worldwide. They have won 22 Grammy Awards, more than any other band, and in 2005, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility. Rolling Stone ranked U2 at number 22 on its list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time". Throughout their career, as a band and as individuals, they have campaigned for human rights and philanthropic causes, including Amnesty International, Jubilee 2000, the ONE/DATA campaigns, Product Red, War Child, and Music Rising.
Foundation: The band originally formed in 1976 when Larry Mullen posted a bulletin in his school asking for musicians to form a rock band. The band then consisted of the four current members plus three additional guitarists, including The Edge’s brother Dick Evans (later a member of Virgin Prunes), Ivan McCormick and Peter Martin. According to legend, Bono originally auditioned as a guitarist but couldn’t play. He auditioned as lead vocals, but really couldn’t sing. He was, however, incredibly enthusiastic about the band, extremely charismatic, a great writer, and was strangely able to reach the audience when the band played, something he is known for still today. Bono will reach out into the crowd and dance or mess with someone in the crowd at every concert. He was kept as a member. The extra guitarists would soon leave the band and the group would go through the names “Feedback ” and “The Hype” before finally settling on U2.
The 70s & 80s: 1978 was a jumping point year for the band, finally finding their sound / voice. U2 won a talent contest in 1978: £500 and funds to make a record. Paul McGuinness became the band’s manager and U2 released an EP called Three and the single Another Day, the following year. U2 went on to release their first album, Boy and then more critically acclaimed albums incl.: October, War, Under A Blood Red Sky, and The Unforgettable Fire (featuring the song PlayMLK dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr). Seen by many as a political band with more charisma than others, they were called “a different kind” of band. After a short break U2 returned with The Joshua Tree & the USA music inspired Rattle And Hum (also a movie of the same name, based on the tour).
The 90s: Promising ”to dream it all up again”, they added industrial and dance styles to their music. Trying to drop a goody two shoes image, they went to Berlin (Germany), supposedly to develop new self-expressions. From there they started to make fun of themselves and had a good time of it in albums like Achtung Baby (meaning ”watch out, baby”, artwork feat. make-up artist Nassim Khalifa) & Zooropa. Bono took on many stage personae such as “The Fly”, “Mirrorball Man” and “Mr. MacPhisto” for the gigantic ZOO TV Tour. Later they continued to make fun of Pop culture and all its extremes with the album Pop and consequent PopMart tour which was announced to be launched at a Kmart store and included a giant golden arch across the stage.
The 00s: At the end of the 90’s into 00’s U2 became less image and more reality. With the death of Bono’s good friend Michael Hutchence, the lead singer of INXS, Bono wrote more songs from the heart surrounding ideas like life and death, children, hope, and the real world past all the pop culture and TV. Some say they’ve returned to a more band-centric sound with albums like All That You Can’t Leave Behind which features a song, Kite, dedicated to Bono’s father who passed away shortly after the album’s conception and 2004’s How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb.
The 10s: U2 went on the U2 360° Tour in 2009 and 2010. This tour set records for the highest-grossing concert tour. The band worked with producer Danger Mouse for their thirteenth album Songs of Innocence, which was released on 9 September 2014 for free to all Apple iCloud users.
The Name: There are many theories as to the origin of the name U2. For example, U2 was an intelligence airplane that was in use by the United States during the Cold War. Other obvious candidates include “You too” and “You two”, etc. Nonetheless the official line on the name’s origins remains unknown. The band has been quoted as saying that they did think of the U2 spy plane, but remain hushed about other reasons… U2
The band formed at Mount Temple Comprehensive School in 1976 when the members were teenagers with limited musical proficiency. Within four years, they signed with Island Records and released their debut album, Boy (1980). Subsequent work such as their first UK number-one album, War (1983), and the singles "Sunday Bloody Sunday" and "Pride (In the Name of Love)" helped establish U2's reputation as a politically and socially conscious group. By the mid-1980s, they had become renowned globally for their live act, highlighted by their performance at Live Aid in 1985. The group's fifth album, The Joshua Tree (1987), made them international superstars and was their greatest critical and commercial success. Topping music charts around the world, it produced their only number-one singles in the US, "With or Without You" and "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For".
Facing creative stagnation and a backlash following their documentary/double album, Rattle and Hum (1988), U2 reinvented themselves in the 1990s through a new musical direction and public image. Beginning with their acclaimed seventh album, Achtung Baby (1991), and the multimedia-intensive Zoo TV Tour, the band integrated influences from alternative rock, electronic dance music, and industrial music into their sound, and embraced a more ironic, flippant image. This experimentation continued through their ninth album, Pop (1997), and the PopMart Tour, which were mixed successes. U2 regained critical and commercial favour with the records All That You Can't Leave Behind (2000) and How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb (2004), which established a more conventional, mainstream sound for the group. Their U2 360° Tour of 2009–2011 is the highest-attended and highest-grossing concert tour in history. The group's thirteenth album, Songs of Innocence (2014), was released at no cost through the iTunes Store, but received criticism for its automatic placement in users' music libraries.
U2 has released 14 studio albums and is one of the world's best-selling music artists in history, having sold more than 170 million records worldwide. They have won 22 Grammy Awards, more than any other band, and in 2005, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility. Rolling Stone ranked U2 at number 22 on its list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time". Throughout their career, as a band and as individuals, they have campaigned for human rights and philanthropic causes, including Amnesty International, Jubilee 2000, the ONE/DATA campaigns, Product Red, War Child, and Music Rising.
Foundation: The band originally formed in 1976 when Larry Mullen posted a bulletin in his school asking for musicians to form a rock band. The band then consisted of the four current members plus three additional guitarists, including The Edge’s brother Dick Evans (later a member of Virgin Prunes), Ivan McCormick and Peter Martin. According to legend, Bono originally auditioned as a guitarist but couldn’t play. He auditioned as lead vocals, but really couldn’t sing. He was, however, incredibly enthusiastic about the band, extremely charismatic, a great writer, and was strangely able to reach the audience when the band played, something he is known for still today. Bono will reach out into the crowd and dance or mess with someone in the crowd at every concert. He was kept as a member. The extra guitarists would soon leave the band and the group would go through the names “Feedback ” and “The Hype” before finally settling on U2.
The 70s & 80s: 1978 was a jumping point year for the band, finally finding their sound / voice. U2 won a talent contest in 1978: £500 and funds to make a record. Paul McGuinness became the band’s manager and U2 released an EP called Three and the single Another Day, the following year. U2 went on to release their first album, Boy and then more critically acclaimed albums incl.: October, War, Under A Blood Red Sky, and The Unforgettable Fire (featuring the song PlayMLK dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr). Seen by many as a political band with more charisma than others, they were called “a different kind” of band. After a short break U2 returned with The Joshua Tree & the USA music inspired Rattle And Hum (also a movie of the same name, based on the tour).
The 90s: Promising ”to dream it all up again”, they added industrial and dance styles to their music. Trying to drop a goody two shoes image, they went to Berlin (Germany), supposedly to develop new self-expressions. From there they started to make fun of themselves and had a good time of it in albums like Achtung Baby (meaning ”watch out, baby”, artwork feat. make-up artist Nassim Khalifa) & Zooropa. Bono took on many stage personae such as “The Fly”, “Mirrorball Man” and “Mr. MacPhisto” for the gigantic ZOO TV Tour. Later they continued to make fun of Pop culture and all its extremes with the album Pop and consequent PopMart tour which was announced to be launched at a Kmart store and included a giant golden arch across the stage.
The 00s: At the end of the 90’s into 00’s U2 became less image and more reality. With the death of Bono’s good friend Michael Hutchence, the lead singer of INXS, Bono wrote more songs from the heart surrounding ideas like life and death, children, hope, and the real world past all the pop culture and TV. Some say they’ve returned to a more band-centric sound with albums like All That You Can’t Leave Behind which features a song, Kite, dedicated to Bono’s father who passed away shortly after the album’s conception and 2004’s How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb.
The 10s: U2 went on the U2 360° Tour in 2009 and 2010. This tour set records for the highest-grossing concert tour. The band worked with producer Danger Mouse for their thirteenth album Songs of Innocence, which was released on 9 September 2014 for free to all Apple iCloud users.
The Name: There are many theories as to the origin of the name U2. For example, U2 was an intelligence airplane that was in use by the United States during the Cold War. Other obvious candidates include “You too” and “You two”, etc. Nonetheless the official line on the name’s origins remains unknown. The band has been quoted as saying that they did think of the U2 spy plane, but remain hushed about other reasons… U2
''40''
U2 Lyrics
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I waited patiently for the Lord
He inclined and heard my cry
He brought me up out of the pit
Out of the mire and clay
I will sing, sing a new song
I will sing, sing a new song
How long to sing this song
How long to sing this song
How long, how long, how long
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 fear
I will sing, sing a new song
I will sing, sing a new song
I will sing, sing a new song
I will sing, sing a new song
How long to sing this song
How long to sing this song
How long, how long, how long
How long, to sing this song
He inclined and heard my cry
He brought me up out of the pit
Out of the mire and clay
I will sing, sing a new song
I will sing, sing a new song
How long to sing this song
How long, how long, how long
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 fear
I will sing, sing a new song
I will sing, sing a new song
I will sing, sing a new song
I will sing, sing a new song
How long to sing this song
How long to sing this song
How long, how long, how long
How long, to sing this song
The lyrics of "40" by U2 are inspired by Psalm 40. The first verse talks about waiting patiently for the Lord and him hearing the cry of the singer. The second verse tells of being lifted out of a difficult situation and onto a rock, and how this will be seen by others and inspire fear in them. The chorus repeats the phrase "I will sing a new song", which could be interpreted as a declaration of renewal and faith in God.
The second set of verses repeats the same ideas, but with a slight variation. The first verse talks about being put on a rock and making footsteps firm, but also adds that the Lord gave strength to the singer's hands. The chorus of "I will sing a new song" is repeated twice more.
The repetition of "how long to sing this song" at the end of each verse could be interpreted as a reference to waiting for the Lord's help and intervention. It could also refer to a sense of weariness or frustration in dealing with life's difficulties, and a hope for relief from them.
Line by Line Meaning
I waited patiently for the Lord
I waited for God to help me
He inclined and heard my cry
God listened to me when I called for help
He brought me up out of the pit
God lifted me out of my troubles
Out of the mire and clay
Out of my difficult and dirty situation
I will sing, sing a new song
I will praise God for his help
How long to sing this song
How long will I need to give thanks to God for what he's done for me?
He set my feet upon a rock
God gave me a solid foundation to stand on
And made my footsteps firm
God gave me stability and direction in life
Many will see
Many people will witness the good things God has done for me
Many will see and fear
Many people will have a healthy respect and reverence for God
How long, how long, how long
How much longer must I praise God for his help?
How long, to sing this song
How much longer must I thank God for his kindness?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL HEWSON
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@fabianapaulinadasilva7448
I waited patiently for the Lord
He inclined and heard my cry
He lift me up out of the pits
Out of the miry clay
I will sing, sing a new song
I will sing, sing a new song
How long to sing this song?
How long to sing this song?
How long, how long, how long
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
I will sing, sing a new song
(Sing it!)
How long to sing this song?
How long to sing this song?
How long, how long, how long
How long to sing this song?
@handbonewade
5. DID
5 DID NOT
REVELATION 11 10
ANOINT OLIVE OIL DAILY OR STAY
GOD IS IN THE OIL!!! Like the Horn of oil Samuel poured over the head of David, it represented a saturation of God himself upon David's life for kingship. God is in the oil! Always have oil on one's person for anointing people, for healing, for deliverance, for casting devil's out! He lives in US, and he lives in the oil. Chew on it!
THEY ATE THE FOOD OF ANGELS
Psalms 78:24 And had rained down manna upon them to eat, and had given them of the corn of heaven.
Psalms 78:25 Man did eat angels' food: he sent them meat to the full.
Psalms 78:26 He caused an east wind to blow in the heaven: and by his power he brought in the south wind.
Psalms 78:27 He rained flesh also upon them as dust, and feathered fowls like as the sand of the sea:
Psalms 78:28 And he let it fall in the midst of their camp, round about their habitations.
THE SEALMENT
IS NOW
OLIVE OIL
NOT YOUR SANCTIFICATION OF BAPTISM
HIS HIS HIS
THE HOLY GHOST
NOWWWWWWWW
OR
STAYYYYYYY
OR u u u could Perish
OR FIGHT WITH no power
There is to RECEIVE the Holy Spirit and to be FILLED with the Holy Spirit.Any person who believe the gospel of Christ and have Faith in Him you are sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise( Ephesians ♥️1:13): fruit of the Spirit is love,joy, peace,..etc
Once you have the Holy Spirit it will manifest in your life through a process called sanctification. You will start producing fruits(Galatians ♥️ 5:22-23) and it will also gift you individually as He wills(1 Corinth 12:1-11):gift of working of miracles, healing, prophecy...etc
To be filled with the Holy Spirit of God is when God's power rest on you and manifest in you in different ways:
1.You can prophesy,see visions,)Acts
- 2:17-18)
2.Speak in Tongues (Acts 2:4)
3.Miracles happen (Acts 8:39)
4.You can see the Glory of God (Acts
- 7:55)
5: You can sing and pray (Acts 16:25)
6.in some cases on baptism (Mathew
- 3:16,Acts 9:18)
7.You have power (judges 15:14)
8.You may be turned into another person e.g Saul the King and also Paul
(1 Samuel 10:6,Acts 9:18-20)
THEY ATE THE FOOD OF ANGELS
Psalms 78:24 And had rained down manna upon them to eat, and had given them of the corn of heaven.
Psalms 78:25 Man did eat angels' food: he sent them meat to the full.
Psalms 78:26 He caused an east wind to blow in the heaven: and by his power he brought in the south wind.
Psalms 78:27 He rained flesh also upon them as dust, and feathered fowls like as the sand of the sea:
Psalms 78:28 And he let it fall in the midst of their camp, round about their habitations.
THE SEALMENT
IS NOW
OLIVE OIL
NOT YOUR SANCTIFICATION OF BAPTISM
HIS HIS HIS
THE HOLY GHOST
NOWWWWWWWW
OR
STAYYYYYYY
OR u u u could Perish
OR FIGHT WITH no power
There is to RECEIVE the Holy Spirit and to be FILLED with the Holy Spirit.Any person who believe the gospel of Christ and have Faith in Him you are sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise( Ephesians ♥️1:13): fruit of the Spirit is love,joy, peace,..etc
Once you have the Holy Spirit it will manifest in your life through a process called sanctification. You will start producing fruits(Galatians ♥️ 5:22-23) and it will also gift you individually as He wills(1 Corinth 12:1-11):gift of working of miracles, healing, prophecy...etc
To be filled with the Holy Spirit of God is when God's power rest on you and manifest in you in different ways:
1.You can prophesy,see visions,)Acts
- 2:17-18)
2.Speak in Tongues (Acts 2:4)
3.Miracles happen (Acts 8:39)
4.You can see the Glory of God (Acts
- 7:55)
5: You can sing and pray (Acts 16:25)
6.in some cases on baptism (Mathew
- 3:16,Acts 9:18)
7.You have power (judges 15:14)
8.You may be turned into another person e.g Saul the King and also Paul
(1 Samuel 10:6,Acts 9:18-20)
@tracysnow349
We sat out there, in the rain, waiting, waiting, waiting...there were supposed to be two opening bands (The Alarm and The Divinyls) neither could take the stage. I remember people coming out and dumping vats of cola on the stage to make it sticky and then after what I think was a two or three hour delay the long awaited moment. My best friend and I were only 16 at the time and it was pure magic when the announcer came out and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, a warm Red Rocks welcome please. From Dublin, Ireland....U2!!!!! I still get goosebumps on my goosebumps when I think about it and I am almost 55 years old.
@dzed4674
Great story. I've seen this concert so many times.
@lborg960
Same age. You are right.
@cosmicvagrant3980
@@lborg960 I'm a bit younger, but I tell myself that U2 will be played in a hundred years... And only the most seeking, the most deserving, will know of 40...
@lborg960
@@cosmicvagrant3980 Damn right.
@calebthomas9530
Thanks for sharing
@rickneal4967
Forget all that million dollar stage show nonsense. This is when U2 was at their best. Just four dudes on a stage kicking ass.
@michaelthomas3316
That's damn right
@KaiPonte
Unfortunately it no longer works. I saw them twice in 1987. On the first tour, they played a 15000 seat arena. It was good.
The second time around, they played a 70,000 seat arena and the sound was TERRIBLE. Also, you could barely see them.
@noreenhendley6473
I’m 82 and was preparing for a Bible study class and a commentary from “Working Preacher” stated the connection between the Psalm 40 and U2’s “40,”. I’ve been playing this version constantly ever since. Never to old to appreciate great music.