U2 is the band of my life. When I need time to forget this hard and complicated life, they give me strength, hope, joy, and above all, the desire to continue living, fighting and never giving up. I love you

MY LETTER TO U2-1987 I saw you guys on the Joshua Tree tour in 1987 at MTSU-Middle Tennessee State University Saturday November 28th 1987. The Bodeans opened up for you. I remember at the time Larry had a crush on Wynonna Judd and she came out and sang a duo with Bono! I didn't have tickets to the show. A friend of mine drove us 3 hours from East Tennessee to see the show. We bought tickets at the box office for $18.50. We ended up 8th row center stage! I remember back then the band held back tickets for fans who were willing to make the drive and couldn't get tickets via phone or record store locations. Thanks again to Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr for making a special album and tour! I was 18 and had just graduated High School that year! All the Best! Gary Lagstrom

Edge’s mushroom story is what keeps bringing me back to this interview

My Dad and Bono's Dad worked together as amateur musicians and I have Bono's autograph. I saw U2 around growing up in the 80''s in Dublin. We left them alone in the pub, and even got served before them at the bar! 💚

Bono criticizing his mullet 😔, I'm convinced the brilliance of the Unforgettable Fire came from his mullet.

I'm amazed at how Bono is still so hard on himself. It's inspiring to see someone with a bar set so high for himself. Goes for the entire band, just Bono is very vocal about it.

"The secrets of the universe were that close!"

Best interview i've heard in a long time. I could listen to these guys all day. They're oozing creativity, and the landscapes and pictures they paint with their words and tone is beautiful. Shame we didn't hear more from Adam and Larry because they are equal to Bono and Edge. I hope the legacy of U2 lasts forever

So true about "Bullet..." Adam's playing during the guitar solo is a f**king masterpiece !

Wish Adam and Larry would talk more. Adam especially is probably the most eloquent of the lot.

Bono’s comments on the lyric for where the streets have no name really interest me. There’s a scene in from the sky down in which Bono says that you can’t be intellectually proud when writing/‘receiving’ a lyric and implies that you sometimes get a lyric that’s apparently beneath your best work-or at least simpler than your mind’s highest pretensions. It’s not just Bono. In Bridge Over Troubled Water, Paul Simon also wondered if he was writing too simply or below his capacity with lines like, “when you’re weary / feeling small”... yet there’s this perfection of a a divine comfort speaking directly to the soul. Some writer’s feel that what requires too much labour and revision probably isn’t worth keeping. Others think rewriting is really what it’s all about. Then there’s this other thing that happens and you take it down as it comes... and sometimes it’s very direct and simple and comprehensible. It doesn’t advertise your capacities or depreciate them. It’s something else. It fascinates me.

Can anyone ever watch a U2 interview and not just love The Edge?

These guys are the greatest band in our history.

With Or Without You is my all time favorite U2 song, the one that really started my journey with U2. But I think I’m one of the very few that absolutely love ❤️ Red Hill Mining Town! I love watching Bono sing that song.

I love every MINUTE of this. The boys in a candid conversation......id watch a 3 hour movie of this.

The interviewer did really well here.........He's so well informed (and you have to be when you're sitting down with Bono) He really got the band talking and found out loads of stuff many of us didn't know ! Great

I didn't get U2 when I was young. Now they blow my mind and heart wide open 😊😎✌️

Possibly the best U2 interview I've ever watched. (I'm from Dublin, not a HUGE U2 fan but I respect them and the music. 'Angel Of Harlem' is a bit of genius on every level. There are other songs of theirs which delight and excite me. They get a lot of 'flak' in Ireland because of a certain national characteristic that distrusts/resents the very successful. Those people should get over themselves. U2 as artists have moved and even re-defined live performance in the way that David Bowie did. Their idea has always been to explore, push and experiment. It's funny to see them 'just chatting' in an intimate interview setting. As ordinary as they are extraordinary. Really nice, talented and honest people. xx SF

Best interviewer of any band ever!

Loved the nod to the Unforgettable Fire ("sister" album to Joshua Tree) here. For some reason, it's my favorite U2 album. Bono criticizing his lyrics in Streets - wow.

One of the greatest albums of all-time from one the greatest bands of all-time 💯

Next to the sound of my mother's voice, With or Without You would be the last thing I'd like to hear before I fly to the pearly gates. I can listen to it in repeat, and often do. It's been a magic carpet to serenity most of my life.

What I find so interesting with them is that they managed to stay friends all these years later (especially Bono and Edge who were friends before being in a band together). I think the fact they split things 5 ways (20% to their manager) helped a lot since so many bands break up over money. Really though, Bono could have asked for more since he wrote all the lyrics and was made the face of the band (he's an extrovert in a band of introverts so it was inevitable) but the fact everyone recognized that the band is better than the sum of it's parts is what kept them tomorrow.

most informative U2 interview ever, so thanks, you should do more, Achtung Baby next....

This band's music is what got me through High School I would have whatever day I had, then go home, sit in my room after dinner and listen to "Unforgettable Fire". I had/have the album, but I went through about 3 Cassette Tapes listening to it over and over. It is not one person, the 4 of them make the music, you cannot have one without the other, and I also include any band members that they have for studio albums. Years later I have realized how much they spoke about faith in their music, I love that so much. I still cannot add them to a playlist, if I am listening to U2, that is the only music I will listen to, nothing else. Thank you, all of you, for putting out such incredible music. A loyal fan, Stephanie McCreight

My view is that HEAVEN is where the streets have no name only made of GOLD

Brilliant. I'm sorry to every "punk rocker" who doesn't get it, but U2 is amazing.

I remember how empowered they made me feel on that day they played that song during Live Aid..I was so happy being a long time fan, that the world finally saw what I had felt love as a fan of U2.

I love the eye rolls from Adam and Edge when he says "you're a shy guy" about Bono.

U2 has gotten me through hard times. Not to say how much they have inspired me.

I always loved "Running to Stand Still" so much

BEAUTIFUL JOSHUA TREE

I absolutely love how Bono repeats We,We’re,We are …….. Most frontmen or lyricists etc always come across I…… Me Myself My band my songs When egos start to mutate that’s when the band implodes too much wealth bravado will cost you dearly ….U2 are like a family unit a band of brothers no ones bigger than anyone else they get criticised for being liberated,political,philanthropists yet 45 years have passed now and despite their status they still act like humble kids with their roots hearts and soul focused on their art. That’s why they have incredible longevity.

Best band ever!!!

9:45-12:45 They talk about Where The Streets Have No Name, really cool part of the interview for someone who loves the song

Man I would cut my hands off to be able to sit down and hang out with this band.

As a teenager I bought The Joshua Tree when it was released. At the time it blew me away & it still does now. It was a fine balance of playing air guitar & ensuring the needle didn’t jump on the record player. Thank you Bono, The Edge, Adam & Larry. As we say in Australia.....this one goes straight to the pool room.

A friend of mine worked at windmill lane and borrowed one of the vans to move to his new flat. It was on the night of the listening party for the completed Joshua tree album. Only they couldn't listen because the master was sitting in a box in the borrowed van ha ha. Colm O Reilly. Miss you brother.

Love how edge takes a drink after Bono says Streets isn't finished to him. Also nice how Bono is looking his age finally

They should do a 30th anniversary of Achtung Baby tour, they should reprise the ZooTV tour setup

DAMN. After of this interview I love Where the streets have no names even more

The Best U2 Interview Ive Ever Seen , I Think The Band Opened Up With Zane Lowe Because He Is A Genuine Fan and They Seem Comfortable In His Company . So Laid Back Yet So Informative Superb

giggling uncontrollably at bono's little dylan impression. what a wonderful interview!

Larry & Adam should have been featured more here. It's a missed opportunity for sure to ignore them for a majority of the interview.

Joshua Tree was life changing! Love it! and these guys seem so normal.

Being a bass player for 40 plus years with Adam Clayton being my icon for all those years, like they have always say when ask when do you feel your ready with a song? It is when you are so prepared and played it so many times that you couldn't play it wrong if you wanted to! Now you're ready for tour!!!

Bono's Bob Dylan impression - EPIC

Larry Mullen was my first crush ♥️

I probably misunderstood Bono, but the way he sang the A-side of the album was unreachable, extraordinary. In particular, I think of Running to stand still. There are amazing versions from the past. It's the B-side songs, as we're listening to them in these lucky days, the finally revealed masterpieces. EXIT above all: please never ever drop it in the future.

Favorite Band of all time! So much sound from 4 musicians! Seen them live 6 times.☮💜😎

Please stop saying your music not good enough, you gave me the music I needed to set the tone of my life sorry if it wasn't for you

5 years ago , wow, time does fly

Larry's look after Edge said metaphysical experiment. Priceless

Where the streets have no name Is there best song ever. Amazing interview. Thank You

This is a really good interview. I saw the Joshua Tree tour in Croke Park in '87 and '17.

I can't even imagine my life without that album! I once had a boyfriend who told me he had a dream of me on stage with Bono singing I still haven't found what I'm looking for, I think it even made him kind of jealous. Lots of people tell me, "every time I hear a U2 song I think of you Jeanna!" And im like yeah you better!!🤪 yeah I can't even imagine my life without Joshua Tree!

Seriously, Adam and Larry need to stop hogging the camera and talking time.

Brilliant!! Just brilliant!

U2 has Sold out, Literally.

I like Larry Mullen's analogy of contrast in styles that: "with 'Actung Baby', we chopped down 'Joshua Tree.'" Spot on.

I was raised in the outskirts of Atlanta, Georgia - the Bible Belt. My Mom was “different” people came to our home for her to “lay hands” but I was not allowed to speak about these things outside of the family. My Mom states “What people don’t understand scares them. When people are scared they behave badly.” Truth

Just 4 good solid human beings.

I saw U2 in Kansas City for The Joshua Tree tour first time around and it was one of my favorite memories in my life. The Bodeans opened up .

U2 put incredible love and good intentions into every moment of its art. The music keeps giving me more, as I start to catch up to it. It’ll always be ahead of me. Bono demanding more of himself is critically important.

Bono is so humble. Truthfully, his range is incredible, he also has such power in his voice. He can sing high notes in an open voice that would be deep into most male singers falsetto, and he never needed to be double tracked on a recording to get the power. For me, the mark of a great singer is they dont need to double their vocals on the record. The emotion and subtlety of their voice comes through much more clearly, the sound is more organic. You just have to be a great singer to get away with it. Bono is.

This tour was excellent. I'm hoping that the next tour showcases Boy and Achtung Baby. If they announced that pair of albums as the showcase in 2020/2021, I think I'd pass out for about a year.

Met these guys once, a lifetime ago. Blue light is just up the road from me. I love that Bono is so self critical. That what keeps him going and fresh. Would love to have a drink and chat at that table. Hopefully I’ll get to meet them again sometime. Great to hear these stories! 👍

I like many bands but if I had to choose only one that I had to listen to for the rest of my life it would be U2 without question.

Great! Such grounded guys. The Joshua Tree is as good today as when I first heard it!!

These are four REALLY cool guys!!

U 2 needs to make a movie about there lives and there Journey becoming the best band in history.

Well I missed this Gem great interview I have been living under a rock.

I love that Bono calls the Edge, “the Edge”.

Albums like Joshua tree will always be rediscovered forever so few present such an artisticly royal offering

Great interview. Love classic Larry bearly speaking 👍

Amazing four irish guys..... i L O V E them so much❤️❤️❤️❤️

The edges story on mushrooms was so entertaining!

I've watched many U2 interviews, but this one was very satisfying. I agree with others who want to see the ZooTV tour again ... Actung Baby is one of my favs! 🥰❤💋

I would love hearing a round table interview like this about Achtung Baby, I have a feeling they'll do a similar tour with AB, another masterpiece, it's interesting how hard Bono is on himself as a lyricist and singer, great interviews

Being comfortable with being uncomfortable with the unknown, is key.

Best interview with U2 I've ever seen.....

1 of thee greatest group of all time!!!✝️🙏🏼❤️🎶🎶🎶

Amazing interview, greetings from Chile!!,long live u2

I feel so blessed and inspired when I get to listen to real people. These men are so humble and seem so kind. In this malinial society we have going on today, I truly hope young people who I see sometimes around could just stop and be grateful for the little things....the gift of a song in my mind is so precious to me because it allows me to dream and transcend me to a life I continue to try and make better for my family and friends. I hope one day I get to meet these amazing men to say thank you for keeping me dreaming and hopeful for better life for my son, and sister 🌸🙏

Bono You are too hard on yourself! The Joshua Tree album is thee best album I have ever heard! And it is my favorite album! Don't have any regrets, all of the lyrics to every song on the album are phenomenal!!!!! When I go there I govthere with you It's all I can do..... God Bless you andvthe whole band, youvwill akways be loved by the world!!!!!❤

Love these guys. Their music has applied some wonderful brush strokes to my perspective of this world.

Wow. Amazing interview

min 17:20 EDGE, LARRY, ADAM BONO... IF YOU'RE READING THIS : THAT HAS GOT TO BE U2's NEXT CD!!!!! "THE SECRETS OF THE UNIVERSE" and start the first track with a snippet from the interview

We could have had an album called 'The Secrets Of The Universe' ahaha, amazing story!

Tremendous interview, one of the most important of their career, ifns ya ask me!

Truly great. Amazing artist, we should have more talks like this.

Probably one of the best interviews ever the guy came loaded and his knowledge attention and his ability to connect with the band brings out a humble and genuine side of one of the biggest bands in the world he might as well be a buddy or a family member shooting the breeze with the lads hats of to the the man best interview

You get such a real side of Bono in this interview. All the interviews from this period onwards with him have been really great.

U2 Until the end of the world!

Wow, what a moment... what a conversation! So cool to just sit in...

"we need new dreams tonight" ,,,, so very much true,,,, that has stuck with me. What an amazing interview,,,,absolutely loved every minute of it. What a delight to listen to the stories and insights to their world. They have moved and touched millions with their music,,, we should be for ever gratefull. I love these guys,,,,

Best interview in a long time!

Bono talking about America brings a tear to my eye in the current times.

The best thing in that tour was Exit it was incredible I feel like I am reconnecting with the men I love and so good to hear from you Adam and Larry xxx

Second the comments here - great candid and open interview with the lads over a few drinks - great insights in to them, the songs and the music - shrooms story hilarious. Fair play to Zane who is less of the annoying smug know it all here altho he has his moments. And Kudos to the immersive videography - felt like I was sitting between Bono and edge supping on that whiskey!