This is a masterpiece of rock ! Strings/ vocal / drums / song writing . Flawless ❤

THIS!!!!!

Listen to Moment of Surrender and live versions of Every Breaking Wave

I completely agree with you! The best

Absolutely brilliant song. Agree!

I used to obsess over this song 30 years ago. Turned in on recently-same!

Me too ✋️

Parallel lives.

Ditto

Me too !!!

57 , couldn't agree more. How lucky we were to be born back then

Facts

UnLess, people consider it like the Beethoven of our times, and keep their music playing.

No contest.

Completely agree I thought it was better than the Joshua tree

Denis French I didn’t realize it at the time, but I sure do now.

ABSOLUTELY! A MASTERWORK!

Absolutely

Agreed Still listening Fort Saskatchewan 🇨🇦

That's nonsense!

What a way to put it 👌🏼 & you’re right too

Very poetic 🎉

OK album. Would have the verse for a more worth while recording.

Spot on. Every time I listen I'm transported back to my apartment in college, junior year. Great times. Loved the early 80s.

Come on you spurs n17

I was in the car as a young fella with my dad driving in the night , and heard this song on the radio with its green light shining out of the radio . It captured my soul straight away , I’m now 47 and it still captures my soul today

Yes it brings me back to my life when I was young and out of my mind now I’m 60 and every one I ran with is gone but a couple people it’s like it was a dream

That's why I'm here!

the same. my fist dates with ex went on to this song, so it i remember its so clear

It maybe a humble opinion but it is a correct opinion

You are right.

Yes.Yes.Yes.

Totally AGREE!

I agree totally

Three of the best albums ever. With Or Without You will always be my all time favorite song of all time.

Live at Red rocks was bloody good at the time as well

+ October🦄💜🪁

War had Surrender and Two Hearts Beat as One.

I think thats their Irish era when they just let songs naturally rise from the environment. Then they went american and german and whatever. Maybe their will bring their music back home again someday.

Also Pride

Not wrong

Damn right

Th I s and October.

Nah 11 o'clock tic toc

mine too :)

A masterpiece of a song.

In my top 5 certainly

Agreed

Same

My words...Hypnotizing.

I am. I was 15 when Boy was released. Almost 56 now. No other band compares to U2 for me. They’ve had some amazing songs on the last few albums. I love everything about them!

@@petercourtien4581 GOOD MAN.

allways & forever the greatest band in history

@Baramisio SORRY TO HEAR THAT MATE, I SUFFERED SOMETHING SIMILAR MYSELF SO I EMPATHISE WITH YOU.

@@jamesjackson-df1hi wonderful music, but when the band went WOKE, ehhh, i became more than slightly disappointed. i always thought of them as rising above the mainstream culture in a very idealistic sense, but alas, they have become another victim...eventually falling into the moral abyss.

100% Agree

A masterpiece that never ages

hands down their best song, also desire, new years day and i will follow

More like monotonous and boring, filled with sound effects instead of music.

@@alicaramba7680 Why are you describing your own life here?

Same. This instantly takes me back to the winter of 1984/85. I was 14, going through a rough time since my parent’s divorce and our subsequent move from St. Louis to Boston. I’d put this in my Walkman, and lose myself in the music.

Not a tear, no not I.

Nicked straight from plant and page

Actually borrowed from Stand By Me

@@paulwood6263 Maybe Bono could have been referencing those lyrics but more likely, a psalm (46?) in the Bible. But I still think this is the standout track from Unforgettable Fire

Always come back to this song, my favorite U2 song

you're not the only one Anna ! in 1986 I was 6 years old and every Saturday night the local tv brings the same u2 videoclips among them the unforgettable fire, and the fact that all my family members were always out at that time and staying home alone watching as a kid, no one can imagine what that has left in me. Bono is the profile of my personal whatssapp account ! I had the best childhood in a human lifetime thanks to bands like U2 ! Thank you Bono, The Edge, Adam and Larry ! I can give you my personal phone number and you can see for yourself my whatssapp profile ! as I said you're not the only one !

So true mate its so brilliant

Very well said :)

I agree with all that is said, I truly like this song.... from my youth ... winderful to hear it again ! Marie ange . France

Key word HYPNOTIC

those moments when he goes falsetto. So much soul.

Love his vocals on this, and Once in a Lifetime with Clannad. Such power!

Agreed.....I always remember this video when it came out!

No, their best songs are: first seven albums of them!

I think One is up there too.

Agreed!

Walking around in slow motion in the snow is a masterpiece?

@@Nominay you must not have sound on your end. The lyrics, and music as well make it one.

@@seasgarage Music videos usually don't do great music Justice.

DITTO 💜

It's the ultimate defeat of fear. That's what Royal Air Force is going to defeat soon.

I want to die. I'm seriuos. Please, don't only inform the cops.

I just read this. You are not alone. There is hope. Please reach out! I hope you find light to guide you out of your darkness!

U2 saved me from catching a case. Dealing w/wrong people w/mental problems.

Walk on was with me in my darkest moments, before that album, this one was my favorite

U2 Real and Positive 'Feel' helped me overcome some late adolescent early adult anxiety/depression angst issues starting out in life. When hearing classic U2 such as this it reminds me of the dark times and makes me appreciate my struggles to come to the SUNNY side of life! Thanks U2!! A simple Midwestern American 👍🤓👍

So true!

Es el mismo sentimiento que el mio..la escucho y siento que tengo 15 años nuevamente

Brian Eno seems to get U2 yo their best.

It's a beautiful masterpiece

the chill.... 7 days later 56 people died in the Bradford City fire disaster. One of my work colleague's grandparents died in their seats, another lost their sister, my best friend lost his girlfriend. She was working inside the stand on the food and drinks counter and went back in to get the money from the till. It cost her her life. Nothing will ever be more chilling than this apparent "coincidence".

AND!!! ALSO!!! "DROWNING MAN"!!! ❤❤❤ This and "Drowning Man" are U2's very best songs, GOATs, EVER!!!

Yesss! This and City of Blinding Lights!

The best 🥰

Daniel Lanois?

Is my favorite too; I am very happy to have been posted! Music and images that touch the night of the soul, and the night of the soul is vibrant and full of stars.

Such an incredible song!

This song brings me to tears...

💪💪💪

Well said. This is the first U2 album I bought as a kid in the mid 80s. I have memories of looking at the cover. These fellows standing around some large castle or structure. These songs are very stirring, powerful and morose. An often overlooked album.

Yes

Yes yes

Yes too. They were amazing in concert

My favorite production duo

Joshua Tree is U2’s masterclass. But every U2 album is amazing

Well said, these 2 albums were made before they became global superstars. They were angry young men then as evidenced by 'refugee' and 'pride'

The Unforgettable Fire...what an exquisite name for an album.

...Thank you Mr. Brian Eno, too 😉

Same here!! I can vividly remember where I was when I first heard this song.

Igual me pasa a mi .

Yep. My feelings exactly. This song is truly hypnotic in almost a erotic way. Its a complete masterpiece.

Agreed its been my song since a kid. Master%%%%piece

Do you know what the song is about? Bono explains that it's about the dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Gives me the chills.

Yeah,I don’t like how this seems to get overlooked,WTF do people want??

It is

Amen

True, so true! ❤❤❤

Unfortunately they are old.

@@jlebski 😂 They still tour my friend

wow, I have absolutely the same situation! I love U2 and can listen to them without interruption, and my dad told me about them too. I am 15 years old :)

I was an teenager when I first heard about band called U2. My brother used to listen this band. Now I´m 44 years old and still U2 is my favorite band of the all time.

Maya we have the same story 😎 except I’m 15 I’ve seen them live 3 times!

I love ❤️ U2 by myself. My parents don’t like them. I don’t know why.

By the way, we are an upcoming band who are very inspired by the music of U2. If you are interested, head over there 👈 and let us know what you think of our songs. Especially now, it is very hard for new bands to let people hear their music. Your support would help us a lot!

@@CrookDistrict. like your Songs my favorite is „time“ 👍👍👍

Same! My Dad is a massive fan and they’ve always been my favorite. Means a lot to my twin bro and I especially going to a few concerts with him. Im a huge fan of U2 but I love that it reminds me of my childhood as well

Definitely

Some fires you can't put out... this is the Unforgettable Fire (New Horizon Bootleg, '87)

True that

Vivid description - and it does have that kind of rhythm

Late 80s-ish me and my oldest sister checked this album out of the library, the vinyl! I taped it and listened to it for years, even with the gaps where I accidentally hit the record button. It's funny how when I hear this song, which I love so much, my mind drops in those gaps from my old tape. Love your memory, reminded me of that.

@@rommelbatu46 I feel this so hard. It's those imperfections in things that take us back or give us feeling. Sadly, I fear that perfections of auto tune and all the other AI enhancement of "music" will make "mistakes" like this a thing of the past. So sad, because it's these things that make listening to music so interesting and heartfelt. I just love what you are describing here so much.

@@lukehw6259 Yes! It certainly does...and, did for me at that time. I lived in Boston, and when it snowed, it was even more...like this video.

@@Purplenpinkk Finding this album by luck in 86 was like finding a large precious stone on a hiking trip. I discovered them in 1984 by listening to an incredible guy called Bernard Lenoir who worked for a French radio channel.

Why do you say that was the video not available for some reason?

@@heavnnnsent for some reason this video left KZfaq...Glad it's back..

Hi I recommend an indie song And video called 'Looking Into The Mirror' By Robert Nix

True?

Listening now, it brings me good memories too . I was 12

Biblical lyrics

best part of a more than perfect song

They have so many amazing songs so it is really worth checking U2 out properly.

yeh a perfect album for that

*_Ditto. I was in my own little world listening to this cassette while driving around my small town all by myself in the wee hours. This song in particular was one of my favorites from this album. It's haunting._* _"And if the mountains should crumble..."_

Absolute bang on comment.

Brian Eno is responsible for the spacy sound

@@offroadtales Yes, he has played a huge role in U2's career. Daniel Lanois was also instrumental in "their sound". As a side note search for Brian Eno talking about making Moment of Surrender. A really good watch.

...one of the best U2 tracks and one of my personal favourites songs from any band in any era.

Amen brother! Best band ever. ✊

I agree. They truly are the greatest band ever. Their music (uplifting), their lyrics (Bible based, much of it), Edge's guitars, their concerts, their concert setups (Pop, anyone?), their philanthropy, and--until recently when Bono turned into a globalist--one of the humblest of bands around. Still married after X number of years to the wives of their youth, they give God the glory for their talent at every turn...if you've never seen U2 live, you owe it to yourself before they retire for good.

Definitely .. don't understand the haters ..so many changes ..but always hitting the mark from Boy to zooropa.. and on ♥️♥️🤘

@@teabiscuitsmcc7531 ...perhaps the greatest catalogue of songs than any other band in my opinion. They just have so many damn good songs that span decades. Yup.

Красиво сказано и Верно!

He still has a voice

Same!

I was right there with you...well...figuratively speaking...of course.

Same here 😄😄

Im a teenager right know and that's exactly what Im doing right know. I lay in bed and listen to U2 and I'll do it till the day I die. I just love U2 ❤️

@@Verenade1e the feeling doesn’t go away 😁☺️

Pride off the same album for me but UF is an awesome track 👊🏻

Same here. U2 was positive music back then.

Nice one. Had the great pleasure of seeing them play at Brixton Academy Theatre that year with The Waterboys as support. 2 great bands in one brilliant gig.

When things were at their very worst: 2 Suns, Cross in the sky, 2 comets will collide = don`t be afraid - repent, accept Lord`s Hand of Mercy. The first sign - the Earth will spin faster. The second sign concerns the sun, which will loom larger, brighter and begin to spin. Scientists will say it was a global illusion. Beaware - Jesus will never walk in flesh again. After WW3 - rise of the “ man of peace“ from the East = Antichrist - the most powerful, popular, charismatic and influential leader of all time. Many miracles will be attributed to him. He will imitate Jesus in every conceivable way. Don`t trust „pope“ Francis = the False Prophet - will seem to rise from the dead - will unite all Christian Churches and all Religions as one. One World Religion = the seat of the Antichrist. Benedict XVI is the last true pope - will be accused of a crime of which he is totally innocent. - banking collapse was deliberately masterminded by the Antichrist - Antichrist will step in and create a false peace in the state of Israel by joining them with palestine in an unlikely alliance. - „He will recite extracts from My Teachings, which he will passionately proclaim from every secular stage in the world, until people sit up and take notice of him.“ The Book of Truth mdmlastprophet.com/billions-will-convert-and-recognise-god-the-triune-god-for-the-first-time/ mdmlastprophet.com/the-time-for-the-schism-in-the-church-is-almost-here-and-you-must-get-prepared-now/

Same here x

Have the same feeling with unforgettable fire!!

Me too

Reminds me of being a student living in halls and feeling anticipation for the future

Every time I hear this song....it pulls me back to such a passionate time in life...where everything is really about us as humans...interacting with one another...in the real world...not all of this virtual social media nonsense. The difference between these two worlds is simply...profound.....absolutely no comparison. And so very sadly missed.

Probably their best. My favourite now 🌆 Goosebumps

So did I, February 1980, to be precise! I just knew they would be BIG! I can still remember their energy and the tightness of their playing that night. Spent the whole evening right in front of the stage, and then got to meet them and get their autographs afterwards. All for a quid! Been a fan ever since... 🤩

With you there Alan.

With you there bro.

YES!!!!

Lucky you, enjoy😃

Best song by U2 for me! Congratulations on your find!

You would. Don't be dumb.

Foram tempos incríveis!

Played this over the Lion King stampede scene. Too much and I broke down. 😨

🌻🌻🌻

This is also a beautiful poem

“So sad so besiege your love so head on” (Not “hang on”). It’s been suggested that one of the metaphors Bono was suggesting, was Christ approaching his followers during their death (ie. Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings) and asking for their love. Like a lot of good songs, the lyrics can be taken mean something more personal to you, so I don’t suggest this is the absolute truth, but it’s an interesting angle.

@@blueberrypirate3601 I have never watched the film Maybe I should Though I may shed a tear