U2: The Unforgettable Show

Sunday. October 16, 2005. Wachovia Center in Philadelphia.

It's certainly a great disservice that I am only blogging now, two weeks after-the-fact, about the really awesome, phenomenal, and unforgettable show that U2 performed for generations of fans.

I thought U2 was great. And after seeing them live for the first time, I thought they were extraordinary. They blew me away. And they do this mind-blowing thing on average to 30,000 people a night on each stop.

They opened with City of Blinding Lights, which is my favorite song in the Dismantle album. It was quite a sight to see through the flood of lights a multitude of people singing and moving in unison. And the amazing music just kept on coming.

I was just so moved by different things in the concert. It was interesting to see generations of families enjoying one amazing moment. (I went with my husband Rolando, my sister Vanessa, and my friend Kathy.) They played practically the best of U2. (Or the Dismantle-Leave Behind-Joshua Tree tour...) I'm sure people might argue that they should have played this or that song, but hey, it was only a 2-hour show. U2 weaved in some worthy and noble issues, which was definitely very cool. Human rights. Poverty. War and Peace. Coexistence. I welcome influential people who actually use their influence for something good.

Sure they are very dramatic. They're professional entertainers. They're also amazing musicians. I just can't believe my ears, how great they sound. And when you put that together with the lights and visual displays, the theatrics, the messages, a very charismatic Bono and really the entire band, it was inspiring and beautiful.

Below is the song line-up. You should do yourself a favor and catch U2 live if you haven't done so. I can't imagine ever seeing a better live show.

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City of Blinding Lights
Vertigo
Elevation
Electric Co.
The Ocean
Still Haven’t Found What I'm Looking For
Beautiful Day
Miracle Drug
Sometimes You Can’t Make it On Your Own
Love and Peace or Else
Sunday Bloody Sunday
Bullet The Blue Sky
Miss Sarajevo
Pride (In the Name of Love)
Where the Streets Have No Name
One
First Time
Stuck in a Moment
Fast Cars
With or Without You
All Because of You
Yahweh
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