The Archives
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01.11.09Bono salutes the Chairman of the BoardIn Bono's first column for the New York Times, the singer - perhaps against type-cast - muses on believability, duality, "hubris and humility, blue eyes and red" in a new, less certain year. "If you want to hear the least sentimental voice in the history of pop music finally crack, though — shhhh — find the version of Frank’s ode to insomnia, “One for My Baby (and One More for the Road),” hidden on “Duets.” Listen through to the end and you will hear the great man break as he truly sobs on the line, “It’s a long, long, long road.” ...
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12.25.08A blast from the pastWe at U2log.com are once again excited to bring our readers some goodies to keep you company through the holiday season and into the new year. This year we are happy to share with you a rare gem from our 1/4" reel tape vault; radio ads announcing the upcoming release of Achtung Baby. One cannot help but to wonder what the media onslaught will look like next year as the boys get ready for the release of the next album. This download (bittorrent) will be available for a limited time only. Happy Holidays!
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12.24.07Do you hear what I hear?As in years past we at U2log.com are excited to keep our tradition alive by bringing you some goodies to keep you company through the holiday season and into the new year. This year we are pleased to share with you some rare gems from our vinyl vault. But before we open the vault we would like to present you with the following message. It was 20 years ago today: Vicki Iovine introduces A Very Special Christmas, taken from a US cassette promo. An edited version of Christmas (Baby Please Come Home), taken from that same promo. From the vinyl vault: I Will Follow (Special Edited ...
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05.11.07Big in JapanHere's some ancient footage of the boys in Japan. Sit it out till their live performance to experience New Year's Day without guitar. Nulle points for the sound guys.
