If you liked this one you'll love "Bad". I prefer the album version but a lot of folks will recommend the one from Live Aid.

One could argue that U2 had released both the greatest song in the 80's (With or Without You) and the 90's (One) and I would respect their opinion.

I am 17 years old and have been a major fan of U2 for my entire life. I love it that you react to this, cuz music this amazing doesn't deserve to fade away under this new generation. ❤

We GET TO carry each other. It's a privilege.

very POWERFUL. We're one, but we're not the same.

The greatest song ever written

I've read "One" is a very popular song played at weddings. But... It's a breakup song. U2 did a version of this with Mary J Blige and it is also awesome. Thanks for making me smile again Silas.

This is one of the best albums of the century, Achtung Baby. It was recorded in Germany, hence the name. Every song is nearly as powerful as this one, although this is probably the best. The preceding album, The Joshua Tree, is a close 2nd IMHO. You should review them both.

A lot of people think that this is a love song, but it's not. At the time that U2 were writing the Achtung Baby album in 1991, the were on the verge of breaking up. They were constantly fighting with each other, going in different directions. Thus song is a song about breaking up, about betrayal. Which is why it baffles Bono why anybody would play it their wedding (which many people choose to do). You gotta check out U2 - One live at Slane Castle, one of the best live performances of the song ever.

Another one that hits me right in the feels is sometimes you can't make it on your own. So powerful

I love your approach to these reactions Silas - new subscriber! Keep it going with the U2 journey. They were one of the most important and influential bands of the 80s, 90s, 2000s and beyond. Unmistakable vocals, innovative guitar sound, and bold lyrics that challenged the human condition on all levels and strongly advocated for social justice and equality across the globe. Their live performances are epic. They made a big splash at 1985's Live Aid with their performance of "Bad" (a must listen!). They also documented their 1987 Joshua Tree tour and released it as a full-length feature film called "Rattle and Hum" which was shown at movie theatres across the country. They've never been satisfied with status quo and have changed with the times which helped with their longevity. A lot to explore with this super-group.

Powerful is a good word for that. I saw it grab you by the soul when Bono hit the bridge. Awesome reaction, that's how I felt the first time I heard it, too.

Sunday Bloody Sunday and Pride!🎙🎶👊

Excellent reaction video to a spectacularly brilliant song, my friend. I would humbly recommend a generally lesser known gem - U2's *Please,* off of one of U2's most underrated yet greatest albums ever released; U2's PoP, alongside their hugely magnificent "PoPMart" tour.

Always hits me right in the feels.

The first time I heard U2 was on MTV with their video Gloria. Awesome song and that was1982 and I knew then they were gonna be one of the greatest bands ever. You should review Bullet the Blue Sky or Twilight or anything off of The Joshua Tree album. New Year’s Day is another awesome one. Red Hill Town another one. They have great music.

Liked their songs but became a true fan after seeing them on the zoo tv tour in the Astrodome. My older brother and his friend had a ticket. Let Kravitz opened. I got scalped tickets when they added shows to the tour that included the then “Summit” (later known as the “Compaq Center”, currently Lakewood Church). I think Public Enemy opened on that one…the openers may be reversed…I old now…lol. To get a good feel for U2 (phases 1 and 2) checkout the movie Rattle and Hum. Prolly can’t do a reaction to it as I’ve never seen a reaction to it…it has a lot of good live performance footage. The accompanying album of the same name it a U2 staple.

You could listen "Sometimes you cant make it on your own" and read a little bit about that song before listening, please. I didnt understand a lot of it till my father died years ago.

Well done "riding it out" as you said and not pausing. It's so important to let the emotion of a song build and pausing gives you relief from that. You only get one first listen and great to see how often you make the most of it!

you should do some of the older stuff, New Year's Day, Two Hearts or Sunday Bloody Sunday all good ones

My very favourite group ever. Seen them several times live and they can make stadiums feel intimate.

If you're going to do a U2 album, then the "Joshua Tree" is the way to go. They had become pretty popular prior to its release but it was a MASSIVE hit for them and elevated them into one of the top-tier bands.

U2 always come through, they are spectacular. I suggest Pride (In the Name of Love), New Years Day and Zoo Station. But honestly you can't go wrong with any of their songs!

Goosebumps every time. Power of the voice, medley, and guitar. Check out "New Year's Day" next.

Brilliant reaction to a brilliant song. Looking forward to checking out your other reactions. ✌️ Best wishes from Ireland. ☘️

Best song ever!!!

I think you've heard 2 of U2's 3 profound relationship-technical life wisdoms.❤ That's missing the lesser-known, recent UK No. 1 hit "Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own" (Bono dedicated to his father). Now you will soon have to discover a new side of U2. P.S. Do you know that from September 29th U2 will inaugurate the visually fantastic new building The Sphere in Las Vegas, with the main focus on the album Achtung Baby 1991, played on the legendary ZOO TV tour back then. Honestly, I don't really know, what I should think of it.

'The fly' 'Acrobat' 'Stuck in a moment' 'Original of the species' 'Bad' 'Stay (faraway so close)' 'Desire' 'Hawkmoon 269' 'Heartland' 'A sort of homecoming' 'Bullet the blue sky' 'Until the end of the world' 'Mysterious ways' 'Where the streets have no name' 'Moment of surrender' 'Raised by wolves' any one of these you won't be disappointed I guarantee it. This is just scratching the surface as well!!!

We all got our own interpretations, but for me, "With or Without You" is for when you're a teenager and are suffering from unrequited love. "One" is for when you're in your twenties and are no longer putting your partner, or yourself, on a pedestal - a realistic song for adults in a relationship that is dying.

Love this song, something I need to hear now and again..always makes me reflect on so many things in my life..great reaction

This song is consistently on the top 10 songs of all time list and for good reason.

Welcome to the magic of U2! Enjoy the journey! If I were you, I would start with you early albums, and work your way up! Fasten your seatbelt!

Their first hit in the UK was I Will Follow, the video is great they were as old as you Silas

It's funny because I've heard this song so many times over the years but not in a long time and guess what? I got goosebumps right at the same moment you did! Hey man, check out Sunday Bloody Sunday!

If you listen to U2's re-release of this song, but Mary J Blige is added into it... switches it up completely. The song, already brilliant, makes a new kind of point, with her addition. Plus, her vocals are stellar. I'd love to see your react to that one..!

JoshuaTree is a great album to react to but if you want to see were it all started the album Boy is what you should listen to, even if you do it on your own and not on the channel. Imagine the early 80's still mired in disco and the big hair bands. U2 was so different. So fresh and new. I still love them!

Check out “Bad” by U2. A tribute to Bono’s friend battling with addiction

I'm here bc u have a colts football shirt on lol that's my team🎉 but I do love u2 ... I grew up in the 80's so they were on MTV alot

U2 has very different sides to them. Try Newyearsday, The Unforgettable Fire (about the hiroshima bomb), Angel of Harlem, Sunday bloody sunday (about northern Ireland). They have so much more. But start with these. You will understand why they are the biggest rockband in the world since the 80s. I like Summer of love as well. Its very recent. These guys are a treasure. Grew up with them and were my childhood heroes. Been to 3 concerts of them. Out of this world.

Please do Where The Streets Have No Name! Love your reactions

Listen to the entire "War" album. They do great ballads, but have some bangers too!

Check out the version with U2 and Mary J. Blige. Rocks out!

MUST try U2s song “ SO CRUEL “ MY FAV!!! Similar to “One”. splendid instrumentation in the background and amazing lyrics. Try “ SO CRUEL “. I promise you’ll love it.

I loved this reaction! Thanks!

U2 was my first concert in '87. They're my mom's favorite. She's 65. They're not mine, but I do like this song and a handful of others 😎👍

Do yourself a favor, With or Without You and One live at Slane Castle, U2 Go Home. New Years Day from the same concert

love how you are always positive and smiling. Don’t ever change. 🫶🏽

Where the Streets Have No Name is one of the best U2 songs and my all time favorite!! You should scope it!

Bro, maybe do U2's War album. Much harder and all great tunes. And if you want to do a live concert, do U2 Live st Red Rocks, Under a Blood Red Sky. Top 5 best concert of all time.

Oh boy... once you start to listen to the LIVE versions.. can't wait for it

Drowning man, stay faraway so close,11 O' clock tick tock, pride in the name of love, the fly, with or without you, wire, gloria, The unforgettable fire,

I enjoy your reaction to this great band ... it seems like you "get" U2 ... enjoy the journey

Great reaction to a great song!

You should checkout the U2 song “Sometimes You Can’t Make It on Your Own” it’s about Bono and his father; they didn’t get along too well.

BAD next! BAD BAD BAD BAD BAD!

I’m Australian but I flew to London and saw them at Wembley Stadium and they were great. I suggest “Where the streets have no name” and “Bad” as future listens. You might also like to try Radiohead. In Rainbows and OK Computer are two great albums.

BAD is one of greatest songs ever! please take a listen! live aid version or studio is sitll stunning!

Love this song. I feel the same as you every time I hear this song.

Loving your U2 reviews Try Where the streets have no name I still haven’t found what I’m looking for Beautiful day Bad Pride in the name of love

You need to do Bad and Exit both cranked up. Bad always brings tears for me it’s special. Exit is just awesome and often unnoticed but best listened to with headphones. Continue with your U2 journey. You won’t be disappointed. It’s a spiritual and musical journey 😂 if you know, you know. Enjoy!

Achtung Baby, the album this song is from, is absolutely genius from start to end. Do yourself a favor and listen to it in its entirety.

When I'm old and record my masterpiece (U2 did when they were young) , I want someone like Silas in the studio...not doing anything...just vibing in the control room.

Check out the Live Aid performance of Bad...they were relatively unknown, until their epic live performance. Its every bit epic as Queens performance at Live Aid.

Bono has a very distinct and different voice. Try One Tree Hill and Sometimes You Can’t Make it On Your Own. Very emotional performances by Bono.

Recomendations: "Bad" from Live Aid 1985, "With or Without You" live from Paris 1987 or "All I Want is You/Where The Streets Have no Name" from Slane 2003. You'll see U2 is even better live. If a full album is what you want I'd recommend All That You Can't Leave Behind from 2000.

He gets it.

You need to react to the duet Bono did on this song with Mary J Blige. It's great.

One (pun intended) of the best Lyrics ever written (if not the best). And the song itself is not bad either. ;-)

Love your reactions young man. Keep them coming.

love your reaction young fella. I think this is their greates song, though there are a lot of their songs that could easily qualify .

Great song. I strngly recommend "The Fly", "The Unforgettable Fire", "Acrobat", "Dirty Day"!

Joshua Tree is the one - One tree hill

I’d love to see you react to two U2 tracks, the first being a song called Kite. And for a more upbeat tune check out Even Better Than The Real Thing

U2 - The Joshua Tree for your next album reaction

This is the best U2 song IMO. There's still some close contenders though

New Years Day Bad Where the Streets Have No Name Ultraviolet Stay (faraway so close) Who’s Gunna Ride Your Wild Horses Walk On Stuck in a Moment

Silas please consider doing a video review of the song “Bad” at U2’s live aid performance. In my opinion they were every bit as good as Queen.

You should listen to "Bad" and "Exit" if you haven't already

Album request: Joshua Tree

Bad and Kite are my two favorite U2 songs

Do a reaction to running to stand still/where the streets have no name live from Sydney

i can't believe i'd forgotten about this song...

If you want to do an album, The Joshua Tree is their biggest and arguably best

You should listen to U2 Acrobat

A lot of these artists like U2 but time into their songs.

Do an album. U2 is a powerful band…..period.

I came to U2 late - did not buy an album until Joshua Tree came out. That album is a sonic delight. But some friends held that album in disdain, saying that U2 had "sold out". I disagree. If a band does not change and grow with new concepts, they get boring. U2 has huge catalogue, quite a deep rabbit hole to explore. Should clarify, in the mid-80's it was CDs (compact discs), not vinyl albums per se. I love CDs compared to vinyl and cassettes.

U2 aggg corporate rock at its best.

Duet with Bono and Mary J. Blige is awesome

I know you love pink floyd so could you please do a reaction to on the turning away the live remastered version...its a brilliant song and perfection...keep on rocking...cheers.

Reaction to George Harisson - My Sweet Lord

Try U2 - The first time.

Do NEW YEAR'S DAY!

You should also do a reaction to Joe Cocker's version of this song. I like it better than U2's.

This was huge when it came out. It is ok in my book. I think I would prefer Metallica’s “One”. 😅

You keep picking the ballads. Try Pride, She moves in mysterious ways, Sunday Bloody Sunday, where the streets have no name, Angel of Harlem so many

Wh do you look like you're in pain when you're listening?

I love their version with Mary J. Blige even more.

One is about the difficult relationship between a gay man, and his homophobic father who doesn’t accept his son’s sexuality, as they struggle to repair their relationship. It’s a beautifully written song.

Hi, Silas. This is not about your U2 reaction. I'm watching reactions to another band so different, The Dooby Brothers, I now you'll licked, especially one song, LONG TRAIN RUNNIN, if you react some day this song, please, the ORIGINAL VERSION. Excuse me, please, to wright here about another song and another band so different. Only I was thinking about.