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Post by M on Apr 20, 2004 9:23:38 GMT -5
Definitely one of their best. Amazing track, no questions asked.
And, I hear this a lot on the radio, which is a good sign.
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Post by tico on Apr 20, 2004 9:35:52 GMT -5
As much as I like U2, I never liked this song.
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Post by WhySoSerious? on Apr 20, 2004 10:20:38 GMT -5
I didn't used to appreciate this, but now I see it for the genius that it is.
One of my top 5 U2 songs.
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Post by Hervard on Apr 20, 2004 11:14:49 GMT -5
For all the airplay that it got (and still gets on 80s stations), it's hard to believe this song petered out at number fifteen after two #1 songs (good example of TSS, hmm?)
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Post by singingsparrow on Apr 20, 2004 11:37:44 GMT -5
Definitely one of their best ever! It still makes me cry listening to it, especially after it was dedicated to the 9/11 families.
It would be beautiful to see a future without names for streets, without countries, without districts, only one land where the road meets all.
Sincerely,
Noah Eaton
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Post by Hervard on Apr 20, 2004 12:17:04 GMT -5
Definitely one of their best ever! It still makes me cry listening to it, especially after it was dedicated to the 9/11 families. It would be beautiful to see a future without names for streets, without countries, without districts, only one land where the road meets all. John Lennon's "Imagine", anyone? |
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Post by singingsparrow on Apr 20, 2004 13:33:50 GMT -5
John Lennon's "Imagine", anyone? Well I wasn't thinking of John Lennon just then, but, without a doubt, I think he has influenced virtually all rock lover's minds! Perhaps I should start a topic of his own. Sincerely, Noah Eaton |
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Post by mst3k on Apr 20, 2004 16:19:48 GMT -5
It would be beautiful to see a future without names for streets, without countries, without districts, only one land where the road meets all. Be kinda hard to get mail delivery, though. ;) I like this song a lot. Great video too... "They're shutting us down!" |
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Post by halo19 on Apr 20, 2004 19:23:52 GMT -5
I have always loved this. It has some of Bono's strongest vocals, and the song picks up more as it gets to the chorus. Definitely a great song. One of the highlights of the great-though-way-overrated Joshua Tree.
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Post by j on Apr 20, 2004 23:51:48 GMT -5
Classic U2. Hard to dislike the song.
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Post by singingsparrow on Apr 21, 2004 0:11:15 GMT -5
Classic U2. Hard to dislike the song. Most friends of mine think that the earliest material from U2 is actually their worst ("New Years Day", "Pride"), and the "Pop" era, but that it was IMPOSSIBLE to dislike the "Joshua Tree" and "Unforgettable Fire" eras. Overall I kind of agree with them, though I liked their earliest material too. I'd say their weakest part of their career was probably between "Achtung Baby" and "All That You Can't Leave Behind". Sincerely, Noah Eaton |
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Post by M on Apr 21, 2004 10:11:05 GMT -5
I'd say their weakest part of their career was probably between "Achtung Baby" and "All That You Can't Leave Behind". I don't think it's necessarily their 'weakest' part of their career. I think "Pop" was overlooked and wasn't given a fair chance. |
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Post by Walking Contradiction on Apr 21, 2004 10:32:38 GMT -5
I don't think it's necessarily their 'weakest' part of their career. I think "Pop" was overlooked and wasn't given a fair chance. |
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Post by SyrupBoy on Apr 21, 2004 11:37:55 GMT -5
Definitely one of their best ever! It still makes me cry listening to it, especially after it was dedicated to the 9/11 families. It would be beautiful to see a future without names for streets, without countries, without districts, only one land where the road meets all. It's always interesting to see what different songs mean to different people. I read in an interview a long time ago that 'Streets' was inspired by Bono's humanitarian aid trip to a tent city in Ethiopia (hence the streets that have no name), but it's since taken on a life of its own. The 9/11 dedication at the Super Bowl was brilliant. |
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Post by reception on Apr 21, 2004 17:25:46 GMT -5
I love it!
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Post by NORTHCOAST on Apr 22, 2004 11:39:17 GMT -5
Great song. A classic, IMO. I thought I heard it was about his trip to Central America. Can't remember though. Hey, I heard MB20 covered this on this last tour. I was psyched to hear it was sung at the Atlanta show that was taped for their DVD. But, I hear it won't be on the DVD. Bummer. Love to see good covers of classic songs.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame had an exhibit on U2 last year. Really cool. They showed all of their concert movies too. I saw a great movie on the making of Joshua Tree. Very interesting.
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Post by SyrupBoy on Apr 22, 2004 11:46:31 GMT -5
Great song. A classic, IMO. I thought I heard it was about his trip to Central America. Can't remember though. That would probably be 'Mothers Of The Disappeared', which is based on the El Salvador death squads that Bono learned about on one of his trips to save the world. |
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Post by Krypton46 on Dec 21, 2005 0:15:53 GMT -5
Excellent song from an excellent album. Even to this day, those opening guitar riffs run a few chills down my spine. That has to be the best beginning for a song I've ever heard, which is saying something.
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Post by clem on Dec 23, 2005 12:17:25 GMT -5
I like Chris Tomlin's remake of this.  |
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Post by sephyrpatriq on Dec 23, 2005 22:25:20 GMT -5
Definitely one of their best ever! It still makes me cry listening to it, especially after it was dedicated to the 9/11 families. It would be beautiful to see a future without names for streets, without countries, without districts, only one land where the road meets all. Sincerely, Noah Eaton that's called Heaven lol cool song |
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Post by cartman2002 on Feb 27, 2007 20:44:19 GMT -5
Where THe STreets Have No Name reached #13 in 1987
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Post by joker on Feb 28, 2007 0:56:20 GMT -5
Love it.
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Post by areyoureadytojump on Mar 1, 2007 10:13:11 GMT -5
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Post by doodlebug on Mar 3, 2007 21:47:51 GMT -5
Was a great song. Actually became more familiar with as another singer used it in a concert tour as his opening. Says volumes in it. I had also heard it was from a trip to Ethopia.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2012 16:48:36 GMT -5
It's okay.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2012 17:17:42 GMT -5
Definitely in my Top 5 U2 songs. Love it.
The scene where this plays at the end of Fearless makes me tear up.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2012 21:13:37 GMT -5
Quite honestly one of my favorite songs ever. It's just amazing.
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Post by Unhinged on Feb 10, 2017 20:48:12 GMT -5
Excellent.
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