U2 need two extra pairs of hands

U2 are rumoured to have asked the Academy to allow them to invite Sharon Corr and Luciano Pavarotti to perform “The Hands that built America” at the Oscar Awards ceremony. This was reported on Radio Comercial in Portugal. The presenter of the programme said it would be difficult for them to obtain permission as the Academy has refused others in the past, such as Bj

44 thoughts on “U2 need two extra pairs of hands

  1. Well – let’s hope that u2 can get the ‘extra hands’. I was looking for a reason not to watch the Oscar’s. Sharon Corr – WTF? Maybe Bono’s been reading the earlier posts, and realises since he can’t really sing true opera, Pavorotti beats singing over a pre-recorded version. Why don’t they just get everyone who has worked with them for the past 24 years, altogether – give them some triangles and tambourines etc and turn it into a big ‘we are the world’ type performance. Perhaps Edge can improvise a guitar solo in there somewhere and Bono can give a 10 minute speech re his 3rd world debt/aids campaign. I think I need to go away and dream it up again and come back once the new punk from Venus album is realised. Unfortunately due to the media (incl the net), making the world all that much smaller – I am sick to death of hearing about Bono’s crusades (as honourable as they are). I really hope they don’t win the oscar! – Don’t believe the hype!

  2. Well – let’s hope that u2 can get the ‘extra hands’. I was looking for a reason not to watch the Oscar’s. Sharon Corr – WTF? Maybe Bono’s been reading the earlier posts, and realises since he can’t really sing true opera, Pavorotti beats singing over a pre-recorded version. Why don’t they just get everyone who has worked with them for the past 24 years, altogether – give them some triangles and tambourines etc and turn it into a big ‘we are the world’ type performance. Perhaps Edge can improvise a guitar solo in there somewhere and Bono can give a 10 minute speech re his 3rd world debt/aids campaign. I think I need to go away and dream it up again and come back once the new punk from Venus album is realised. Unfortunately due to the media (incl the net), making the world all that much smaller – I am sick to death of hearing about Bono’s crusades (as honourable as they are). I really hope they don’t win the oscar! – Don’t believe the hype!

  3. WTF? I’m wondering one thing, mr. I’m not, WTF are you reading the news on this website if you’re so sick of Bono etc..? Chances are big you read something about Bono’s crusades on a website called U2log.com. Wanker..

  4. WTF? I’m wondering one thing, mr. I’m not, WTF are you reading the news on this website if you’re so sick of Bono etc..? Chances are big you read something about Bono’s crusades on a website called U2log.com. Wanker..

  5. To I’m not – go away and dream up again the. Just don’t tell us: GO AND DO IT! I’m with you Marcel. I’m not – don’t come to these websites if you don’t want to know what Bono is doing – free up some bandwith for the rest of us you loser.
    (Must agree with him on one thing though – Sharon Corr?? I hope not).

  6. To I’m not – go away and dream up again the. Just don’t tell us: GO AND DO IT! I’m with you Marcel. I’m not – don’t come to these websites if you don’t want to know what Bono is doing – free up some bandwith for the rest of us you loser.
    (Must agree with him on one thing though – Sharon Corr?? I hope not).

  7. Michael – try and make some sense next time. We have no idea what you are saying. I don’t want you to say ‘I’m with you Marcel’, especially if you are agreeing with that wanker! Please don’t manipulate what I say to make a argument. My theory – If you don’t like U2 – DON’T COME HERE!!!!!!! And what is wrong with Sharon Corr anyway? At least it’s not the girl he’s supposed to be sleeping with (Andrea?)

  8. Michael – try and make some sense next time. We have no idea what you are saying. I don’t want you to say ‘I’m with you Marcel’, especially if you are agreeing with that wanker! Please don’t manipulate what I say to make a argument. My theory – If you don’t like U2 – DON’T COME HERE!!!!!!! And what is wrong with Sharon Corr anyway? At least it’s not the girl he’s supposed to be sleeping with (Andrea?)

  9. Oi, Marcel… Michael… this early in the morning I really don’t want to be reading catfights on my website. At least have the decency to wait till your editor has woken up.

  10. Oi, Marcel… Michael… this early in the morning I really don’t want to be reading catfights on my website. At least have the decency to wait till your editor has woken up.

  11. So does this request come from U2 (ie the 4 musicians in U2) or Bono&Edge (who seem to be the new face of U2 when it comes to this song)? If it’s the latter, may I humbly suggest that if they need more hands they invite Larry and Adam along? OK, so Pav can come along for the opera bit but who knows what Sharon Corr really does other than look nice. And Larry is perfectly acceptable for doing that. Just thinking out loud…

  12. So does this request come from U2 (ie the 4 musicians in U2) or Bono&Edge (who seem to be the new face of U2 when it comes to this song)? If it’s the latter, may I humbly suggest that if they need more hands they invite Larry and Adam along? OK, so Pav can come along for the opera bit but who knows what Sharon Corr really does other than look nice. And Larry is perfectly acceptable for doing that. Just thinking out loud…

  13. Well Sharon Corr is actually a more reasonable request than Pav, she actually played the violin on the soundtrack version of the tune (the one B&E sang/played along with on Today), so I think that’s a reasonable request. As far as Pav, well guess Bono is not feeling that confident about his ability to replicate that opera part. (g)

  14. Well Sharon Corr is actually a more reasonable request than Pav, she actually played the violin on the soundtrack version of the tune (the one B&E sang/played along with on Today), so I think that’s a reasonable request. As far as Pav, well guess Bono is not feeling that confident about his ability to replicate that opera part. (g)

  15. Elizabeth – I am with you on this one. Where is Larry and Adam? Not back studying music or some other side project?
    Vonb – I agree. I’ve noticed alot of agro on the forum lately (example Michael and Marcel). People need to just relax. It’s only rock n’ roll/ Some people are taking things toooo seriously. We don’t have to agree with everyone on everything, but there is still no reason to get personal. RESPECT!

  16. Elizabeth – I am with you on this one. Where is Larry and Adam? Not back studying music or some other side project?
    Vonb – I agree. I’ve noticed alot of agro on the forum lately (example Michael and Marcel). People need to just relax. It’s only rock n’ roll/ Some people are taking things toooo seriously. We don’t have to agree with everyone on everything, but there is still no reason to get personal. RESPECT!

  17. You’re right, Elizabeth! Who should play the drums and who should add a little bass to the song? A backing track would be ridiculous to play to.
    I think the band’s name is aptly chosen cause nowadays it only seems to refer to Bono and The Edge! 🙂

  18. You’re right, Elizabeth! Who should play the drums and who should add a little bass to the song? A backing track would be ridiculous to play to.
    I think the band’s name is aptly chosen cause nowadays it only seems to refer to Bono and The Edge! 🙂

  19. I heard on a U2 special program that the band has asked pavarotti to record a video appearence to be shown on the video wall. Something like what happened on Zoo Tv with Lou Reed.
    No mention to Sharon Corr.

  20. I heard on a U2 special program that the band has asked pavarotti to record a video appearence to be shown on the video wall. Something like what happened on Zoo Tv with Lou Reed.
    No mention to Sharon Corr.

  21. I love the entire group.No matter what they decide to do they are incredible,but I really do hope to see the entire band there (Bono,Edge,Adam,and Larry) they all kick ass!

  22. I love the entire group.No matter what they decide to do they are incredible,but I really do hope to see the entire band there (Bono,Edge,Adam,and Larry) they all kick ass!

  23. I bet all 4 members will be at the awards. They are all nominated. Needless to say, it’s an honor in the business to receive this award, and our guys are serious musicians. You watch, they’ll show.

  24. I bet all 4 members will be at the awards. They are all nominated. Needless to say, it’s an honor in the business to receive this award, and our guys are serious musicians. You watch, they’ll show.

  25. If the Oscars have as much integrity as it claims (mind you, I’m not sure about that, at all) they would allow the most entertaining of the lot entertain us. Of course I’m biased I want to see it all. All 4 members, Ms. Corr an Pav. singing the opera part. Save your voice Bono, you still have studio work to do. Thats the real thing.

  26. If the Oscars have as much integrity as it claims (mind you, I’m not sure about that, at all) they would allow the most entertaining of the lot entertain us. Of course I’m biased I want to see it all. All 4 members, Ms. Corr an Pav. singing the opera part. Save your voice Bono, you still have studio work to do. Thats the real thing.

  27. Not one of the corrs again… I guess Pav. would be ok, but please, there I’m sure there are other more talented violinists out there.

  28. Not one of the corrs again… I guess Pav. would be ok, but please, there I’m sure there are other more talented violinists out there.

  29. Would just rather see all the guys, period. Bono and the Edge are great, of course, but it is a U2 collaborative effort. It’s only fitting for Larry and Adam to be involved when performing before the millions of people who will be viewing the Oscars.

  30. Would just rather see all the guys, period. Bono and the Edge are great, of course, but it is a U2 collaborative effort. It’s only fitting for Larry and Adam to be involved when performing before the millions of people who will be viewing the Oscars.

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