You know you're getting old when a young whipper snapper says "I am diving into a band I know nothing about" and that band happens to be U2.

The Joshua Tree album is excellent! Three of U2's most iconic songs in one place 🎶

Every 80s boy and girl in their teens fell in love and got their hearts broken to this song.

Wow…this is one of those moments where I cannot believe you haven’t heard a band. They just finished the inaugural residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas. I saw them and it was a peak concert experience. They closed with this song and 20,000 people sang along. Goosebumps moment. Stupefyingly good . They are now in their 60’s and still outstanding.

U2 have sold 175 million records worldwide. With 52 million certified units by the RIAA, U2 rank as the 22nd-highest-selling music artist in the US. One of the best ever!

You will never hear another guitar sound like that of The Edge. Unique. And Bono? One of the best vocalists and frontmen in rock. And a humanitarian. Deeply spiritual guy and it shows in his lyrics.

U2 are an incredible band, Bono has one of the greatest voices ever. You should react to Where the streets have no name

Gotta react to ONE by U2. One of the best songs EVER writen. MYSTERIOUS WAYS from the same album -Achtung Baby - is also incredible. If you like Bono's voice here, you will be blown away by the vocals on those two songs.

Basically, U2 took over where Led Zeppelin cut off, and they carried the banner of conscious rock'n'roll with an emphasis on conscience for the next 25 years. They aren't as improvisationally dazzling in some ways, but with a vast perspective and carefully crafted effects and meanings. They wrote anthems about both personal struggles/evolution and social/human-rights issues around the world. So many great songs! "Pride" "One Tree Hill" "Mothers of the Disappeared" "Bullet the Blue Sky" "God Part 2" "Rattle and Hum" "One" "Sunday Bloody Sunday" "The Fly" and on and on... They became such an important voice in human rights and policy that they were literally consulted by senators and prime ministers and top church leaders for inspiration and advice. Their fearless passion for the human condition, both personal and social, affected the world in important ways. They made it COOL to care... to REALLY CARE... what happens to both your own soul and your fellow humans right here on earth. Right now, you are living in a better age to some extent because they dared to stand up and challenge poeple to make better of themselves, inside and out, and to throw off the tyrant, both inside and out. The also had a sense of humor about themselves, and they made it fun... and perhaps that makes just as much difference.

I grow up listening to U2, Pink Floyd, Guns and Roses, Nirvana, Metallica, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Radiohead, The Smashing Pumpkins, Blur, Queen, Foo Fighters, Aerosmith and many many more. Music back than, was MUSIC. Achtung Baby is an amazing album from U2, the songs One and Mysterious Ways are my fav, but the all album is a master Piece. Thank you again, for a complete and brilliant reaction.

This song is just about as perfect as a song can get. Beautifully arranged. Amazing vocals. Impeccable instrumentation. The video is even stunning and this is the song that really made the band superstars. The whole "The Joshua Tree" album is really amazing from start to finish. Also, that guitar riff at the end could just go on forever. The Edge is a seriously underrated guitarist.

One of the world’s greatest rock super bands with a huge body of work for you to listen to. Also one of the best live bands you will ever see. Maybe check out some stuff from the Zoo TV concert in Sydney.

They are musical geniuses. Nobody sounds like U2. Amazing reaction! Thank you.

My favorite ballad from U2 is "All I Want Is You". Beautiful haunting lyrics about endless love with amazing vocals from Bono, excellent music video + the live version in italy were even better, and i still can't believe you never heard this song "With Or Without You" before. I believe the lyrics was about drugs addiction.

"New Year's Day" is my favorite U2 song. It's haunting and evokes post-apocalyptic images.

Nice reaction! U2 are a hugely successful rock band from Dublin, Ireland. Comprising Bono (vocals), the Edge (guitar), Adam Clayton (bass) and Larry Mullen Jr (drums). They emerged in the early 80's and grew gradually more successful until by the mid 80's they had become well established and were one of the highlights of the 1985 live aid concert. They have gone in and out of fashion as is the way with bands that endure for such a long time. Some of my favourite early songs include - 'Into the heart', 'Out of control', 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' (from the 'Rattle and hum' live album is incredibly powerful and highly recommended!), 'Two hearts beat as one', 'A sort of homecoming' and 'Pride (in the name of love)'. I'm sure someone will recommend some of the later stuff but the early ones tend to get overlooked by reactors. Cheers.

One of the best albums of the 80's, seen them live a few times, Cardiff, Wales in 2009 they played a stripped down version of this and 80,000 people sang their hearts out - wonderful experience,

Big fan of their earlier work. New years day and Sunday, bloody Sunday are amazing.

You should try their live version of "All I Want is You / Where the Streets Have No Name"

U2 were a great band from the 80's - with some massive worldwide hits - some must-listening songs: "Sunday bloody Sunday"; "New Year's Day"; "Pride (in the name of love)"; "Beautiful Day"; "Vertigo"; "I still haven't found what I'm looking for".

Great reaction, U2 is a proper rabbit hole. Their first 20 years from their debut album is outstanding. They moved with the times album on album changing their sound and image. Sometimes losing fans along the way but also gaining a lot of fans with their new direction. The song is written from Bono’s perspective of being a rock and roll frontman but also being a married man. Not being able to live without the one or the other. You need to do U2 live though they are arguably the greatest live band of all time You need to hear One Where the streets have no name Still haven’t found what I’m looking for Mysterious ways Stuck in a moment Vertigo

One of my favorite rock ballads. Melancholic and thoughtful.

I met my wife when this was in the charts, so it always has a special place in my heart. 36yrs later and two very grown up daughters, it's still special, and oh my, how time has flown by.

I love this band. When I set up my U2 playlist, I told myself to not get carried away with it and just pick the "good ones". My U2 playlist has 62 songs. So many to choose from, "MAGNIFICENT" and "VERTIGO" are nice picks, highly recommend. After that, you've only got 59 more to experience. ;)

U2, one of the greatest rock bands ever to exist. Truly unique, talented, and rated so by musicians and non musicians alike.

Nailed it. This song is about being presented with a rock and a hard place, when all you wanted is for everything to work out. If you can't give up your rock and she can't give up her hard place then it's not going to work out and you know that. This is about realizing that's where you are in that relationship.

When U2 War came out in the 80s it was my soundtrack for the summer… the cassette had the entire album on each side of the tape so you could listen all the way through uninterrupted and then it would flip… good memories

Where The Streets Have No Name... is a must for any music lover. It's an upbeat partner to With Or Without You. Both songs have a couple of amazing live versions.

The album this is from "The Joshua Tree" is their master piece . It is a don't skip a track album that is best listened to in one sitting to properly take it all in . For a Truly Emotional performance check out their performance of "Bad" at LIVE AID in '85 . Everyone always talks about Queen stealing that show but U2's performance that day was just as good . BTW the "whistling" tone is guitarist The Edge , playing & controlling his guitars feedback . He is not a traditional "shredder" type guitarist but he uses the instrument to "paint" colors of soundscapes on the bands songs .

That "whistle tone" is actually the guitar. The guitarist (The Edge) basically helped a friend to invented a tool to make the guitar sound like that. True pioneers of their time

Having seen quite a few of your reactions now, I can confidently recommend that you listen to U2's All I Want Is You. It's a gorgeous song that I think you'd absolutely fall in love with!

I've seen U2 in concert 4 times in total, brilliant band

Great reaction. Another great U2 song to react to is "All I want is you" it is a great song and the film clip is beautiful.

This is a truly beautiful and deep song. Utterly perfect! U2 has many great songs, this is one of the best.

The Edge is amazing, as everyone knows, but Adam Clayton's basslines are criminally overlooked. Every U2 song has such incredible bass playing.

Their hit's from The Joshua Tree album would be the next logical place to go.

Pink Floyd and U2, my two faves!

Hi Stacey. make sure you're gonna watch the 2001 live version in Boston. All I say is: "when a dream comes true" 😉

This was the song that made them world famous. I was a teenager when it came out, and I knew who they were before its release, but after...it was like night and day in terms of their popularity. Thank you for this!

Part of the sound of my 80’s childhood, I miss those times to no end.

The drums are the best part for me on this one ! Use to play it over and over beating my desk to death ! Back in 87 when it was released ! lol

Welcome to the U2 rabbit hole. They are amazing and world famous and universally loved for a reason. Maybe check out Where the Streets Have No Name, live at Slane Castle. Actually the version where they perform All I Want Is You which evolves into Where the Streets Have No Name. It’s absolutely incredible and gives one a good understanding of how great this band is live. Love your content ❤

Great reaction again Stacey. For U2 it all begins and ends with the song “Bad” at Live Aid. A must watch.

The whistle tone that you refer to in the background is actually a guitar played with an E-Bow, which is what gives the song its high pitch whistle -esque effect in the background. It’s an underrated effect, but gives this song its beautiful sound.

Love U2 ! a great band for sure. sonority of guitars are so special of this period: 80-90's. But check the live version of this song in the "Live in Boston 2001". A great moment for a fan girl. she will remember for all her life !!! here another one to check: "the cure" !

Hello Stacey,😁 You should listen to their song Sunday Bloody Sunday 😁

The whole Joshua Tree album is phenomenal.

U2 is an all time great band in music history. Too many songs to suggest, but I will recommend reacting to their song "One" - a song Rolling Stone magazine listed as one of the top 50 songs of all time.

The Edge, such a inventive guitarist. Definitely the master of harmonics

My favorite song of all time!!! Seeing them in concert was epic!!

One of the best outros ever in a song. So simple and beautiful.

When I was in Ireland, I met the principal of the school where the guitarist "The Edge" was studying as a young student and he told me that he was always in troubles because he was always carving on the table "Edge, the best"...

U2 is my favorite band ever. The Joshua Tree was my first album I bought by myself back in the day. Oh I love the 80s forever. Best music decade in my opinion. Most number 1 hits. Glad U2 is still there performing.

My all time favourite rocky ballad (The only thing matching the feels for me these days is 'Daydreaming' by Band-Maid...also a little of that chiming guitar style early on). U2 were the biggest ticket in the world for a while...epic songs, Bono a great poet, and what comes to mind next is 'Pride (In The name of Love)'...their tribute to Martin Luther King.

Somehow this song will always remind of "Friends" when Rachel sat in the window....can't remembering why though🙈😂

The instrumental at the end of this song is fantastic

I was a big fan in the 80s and then early 90s but my interest waned over time, but still really like their late 1970s and 1980s albums. Thank you for the nice reaction.

An Irish band with a DEEP catalog of wonderful music! Terrific reaction by you!

They're a great band, and an excellent live band. If you have a chance, I would recommend reacting to a live version of the next U2 song you watch.

If this is your first U2 experience Stacey, you have quite a lot to catch up on, as they have been one of the premier rock bands for the past 43 years. You must check out "Beautiful Day", "One", "The Sweetest Thing" (Bono's musical apology to his wife Ali for forgetting her birthday), "Where The Streets Have No Name", "All I Want Is You", "Pride" ( a homage to Reverand Dr Martin Luther King), "Sunday, Bloody Sunday" (an anti war anthem), "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For", "Gloria", "New Year's Day", "Mysterious Ways", and "When Love Comes To Town" (a collaboration with BB King). I have been a fan from the very beginning and finally got to see them play in November 2019. the 39 year wait was worth every second.

HI Stacey! Thanks for coming into U2...This band spews emotions on all levels and that in combination with inspiring lyrics will move you every day! They go back a long way and I can't wait for you to dive in to more of this journey...Thanks

Where the streets have no name, all I want is you, one, I still haven’t found what I’m looking for, pride (in the name of love) I could go on and on

Although U2 were already pretty famous before this album, when this single (and Joshua Tree album) was released in 1987, it was during an incredible era of rock music with many other seasoned artists and bands colliding on the charts. Dire Straits, Simple Minds, INXS and many, many more were releasing ew albums in the mid 80s and touring to larger arenas and more international locations . A magical time for rock music .

Stacey, This is the song in the Summer of 1987, I went from 🇸🇪Sweden to work @ Diabetic Kids Summer Camp in Penn State (Spring Mount Camp Firefly)!!! My Coworker from Scotland, promoted the song & made it known to all of us, so after about 8 weeks we all had a hard time into the end of camp's to separate with kids, staff & other staff! We became like a Family! After Camp break, travelling around visiting Coworkers, Kids etc we finally hapened to visit Boston & @ the "Old" Garden we sat in the Ice hockey Penalty box & first saw Little Steven & Disciples of Soul as a warm up to the all summer hyyped U2 in their "Josuah Tour" Concert! Still reading?!😉 Anyway, still 37 years ago... This Great piece of music - Gives me chills & Great memories back!🫶 A very special reaction, Thank YOU! Take care & Keep it up! Greetings from 🇸🇪! B🙃

My brother Joshua was NAMED after the U2 album this song was on “Joshua Tree”

Love U2 I grew up listening to them.

You could argue that U2 had the best song of both the 80's (With or Without You) and the 90's (One) and I would totally understand where you are coming from.

U2 " I still haven't found what I'm looking for"..........."bad" (live aid performance) x 😊

I fogot what a great voice Bono has. I remember the first time I learned of U2 when I was a kid. MTV was playing a U2 concert at Red Rocks which is an ampitheatre cut into the side of a mountain in Denver. The mist was rolling in from the mountains while they were performing and it was magic. I believe "The Joshua Tree" was voted best album of the 80's if I'm not mistaken. "Bullet the Blue Sky" was the best song on that album IMO.

U2 is SOOOO talented. I know they jealously guard their music rights, but I feel like they don't get the love they deserve. Early U2 has so much passion. Edge is an amazing, unique guitarist. Check out "One" which they've done multiple version for. "Sunday Bloody Sunday" really captures their early vibe. "Where the Streets Have No Name" is great. And "When Love Comes to Town" is a great glimpse into who and what U2 prioritizes in life.

You must hear "Bad" "Pride (in the Name of Love" "A Sort of Homecoming" "New Year's Day" and "I Will Follow."

One of the best and best produced albums of all time! From this album, "Bullet the Blue Sky," "Where the Streets Have No Name," and "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" are excellent!

Stacey, You’ll enjoy this story, since you just reacted to Queen at Live Aid: There are HILARIOUS stories about Freddie backstage that day, introducing himself to certain people and FLIRTING with them (not in a serious way; Freddie had an insane sense of humor.) …This included Bono of U2, who Freddie “flirted” with (right in front of Bono’s wife - but like I said, Freddie was teasing). And Fred told Bono: “We’ve decided that we LIKE you!”😂 (The “we” that Fred was talking about, wasn’t his Queen bandmates: it was some other entertainers there… I think maybe David Bowie and Paul McCartney? I’m not certain.) …Behind Queen, U2 seems to be the next group at Live Aid that made a big impression (at least according to the U2 fanbase.)

I was 17 when Joshua Tree was released and I spent many mornings recovering from the evening before with it playing. It's still third from U2 behind War and Boy.

This is one of my favorite songs by U2.

ANOTHER BANGER FROM U2...I LOVE THIS BAND

This is a good song , I really like their older songs , New Years Day, I will follow , Sunday Bloody Sunday . Music with more of a edge and Edge! Their concert at Red Rocks is primo.😊

What you refers to as the whistle tone is The Edge's infinite guitar, producing a similar sound as an Ebow. The signal runs through effects like delay and shimmering reverb (originally created together with Brian Eno for the album Unforgettable Fire in 1984). It is part of The Edge's signature sounds.

Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart; you are a beautiful, Bright Angel letting the music flow through you and expressing how it touched your heart - so you are the music. All your hard work and commentary are greatly appreciated. Thank you for all the diversity of songs and genres you play. Try their song "It's A Beautiful Day".

U2 ROCKS. And Bono is a genuinely lovely person. Please check out "One" and "Vertigo" !

The "whistling tone" is a very clever effect on the guitar :).

Was so lucky to have watched U2 live in Sydney in 2019.. It was magical, to say the least.. They are one of the best bands who have outshone for so many decades.... Please also try listening to Dire Straits & am sure you'll enjoy their music too.. Sultans of Swing (Alchemy live) is sure to blow your mind.. Regards ❤

Once again you pick a great song to react to. This was a monster album when it came out. Pretty much every song is incredible. But seeing them live is another experience entirely. Their pure emotion, the way they interact with the crowd, is just unbelievable. At some point, you will hear something that will remind you of the happiest moments of your life. And at other times you so hear something that will make you cry your eyes out. This band knows how to pull it all out of you. But don't worry, you're cute when you're crying.

One of your best reactions yet. As I have stated before, I never miss one of your shows. Your totally honest and from the heart . Keep up the good work pretty lady

Great reaction. So many great U2 songs. Try the songs, "One" and "Bloody Sunday" for more of an introduction.

One of my favorite bands of all time! Glad to see you getting exposed to their signature sound. The best Of 1980-1990/The B-sides is a double album CD i got in the very late 90s and almost all those songs are on my regular playlist. Pride (in the name of love) and Where the Streets Have No Name are two of my favorite iconic songs from that decade.

You want to try: Hold me, thrill me, kiss me, kill me.

🎼🔥🔥🍀 ... these are the famous rockers from Ireland. .. they have been megastars for over 35 years. It is hard for someone my age (.. college in the mid 80s ..) to think that someone has never heard of U2. That really seems impossible, but you are younger. Not only are they phenomenal artists .. but they have been world statesman for equality , peace and for feeding the hungry. They have large voices in the world of celebrities trying to make a difference. I will suggest one of my favorite songs for you... it is " Desire " .. from one of their early albums .. - Rattle And Hum - Looking forward to your discovery of U2. 🍀🔥🔥🔥🎼

The Edge on guitar his distinctive sound 😊

Next, you need to see "October/New Year's Day" live at Red Rocks by U2. There are only a few bands I suggest live performances for first listens, but this one is as good as the studio track. Also, it's visually stunning at an outdoor setting with a cold drizzle. They change one line during the performance from "under a blood red sky" to "under a thundercloud and rain". Another great performance from Live at Red Rocks is "Sunday, Bloody Sunday"

This was an absolute hit in '87, I was eighteen and it was such an awesome time, like duh :). Anyway, there was an even better banger from U2 that I remember rolling at the time and it's called 'Where the streets have no name'. Give it a go.

I saw U2 play at The Sphere in Vegas. Such a once in a lifetime experience!

This song/album propelled them to superstar status. Never looked back since.

YES! Do more OFFICIAL VIDEOS (of ANY artist, not just U2) as it's really different from a live performance, but really cool ART!

Hi:) I realy like your Pink Floyd reactions, and now when you found U2 i like it even more:)) My two absolute favorite bands of all time. U2 has maaaaany big hits, spesially on this album, The Joshua Tree. But just like Pink Floyd, you can look forward to hours with top class music

There is a live performance of this, were Bono pulls a girl from the crowd and sings the song lying next to her. Incredible!

Their album "The Joshua Tree" (where you will find this track) was a must-have back in 1987. Time labelled them "rock's hottest ticket" that year. Which personally, 1987 was an amazing year for music. In case you haven't yet, pls also react to Crowded House's Don't Dream It's Over and Mr.Mister's Broken Wings.

U2 is a classic band and a rabbit hole in an of itself with so many hits to choose from over their long career. Josha Tree is an amazing album as many have already commented but since you mentioned the song "elevating" at many points in your reaction, I suggest an underappreciated song of theirs, Elevation, included in the soundtrack of the movie Lara Croft: Tomb Raider that starred Angelina Jolie back in the early 2000s.

If you want to fall in love with U2 there's only one album that fits the bill. Their live "Under A Blood Red Sky" is an iconic album that stands above all other U2 and sits in the pantheon of "greatest live albums of all time" It's their earlier stuff before they got into power ballads. "This song is not a rebel song. This song is Sunday Bloody Sunday....."

She must have lived under a rock for her whole life if she has never heard of U2.