I loved the Tomorrow show. But (even as a major music buff) having an audience & live acts was the show's downfall. Snyder said so himself afterwards. NBC f**ked up.
This was what got me about U2. Youth, determination, a sound that really evoked another place, something so un-American sounding, something near the sea, something hard-won. It was Irish. I knew nothing about Ireland at the time but suddenly I was transported to something so evocative, so real yet otherworldly. They seemed convinced they could conquer the world. Bono had an incredible voice and a conviction I had never really seen before.
Song was never liked by the band or the producer Steve Lilywhite. On Twitter I said to Steve Lilywhite love this song. He replied with you are pretty much on your own with your opinion
This 7" vinyl Single is one of my prize possessions. I heard it on JJJFM 105.7 in Sydney and the next day it was my mission to go to Sandy's Records in Dee Why on Sydney's Northern Beaches to see Nigel & Jenny. Like a kid in a lolly shop, I said " Have you got Celebration by U2?," and cool as a cucumber Nigel said " It'll be in that section, if we do " Eureka!!!! I found it and bought it. Nigel whacked it on the turntable and gave it some volume. Nigel & Jenny still own the Record Store, lovely people. Great memories. 80's!!!!
I remember seeing this when it originally aired. I was about 10, a latch key kid, alone, waiting for my Mom to get home around 1am. She'd always be angry I was awake watching TV when she got home. After she yelled at me with her thick Jamaican accent, she stared at the program, remarked "Those boys have a thick brogue." I asked what a brogue was, she explained 'Irish accent, ' and made me turn off the TV. I didn't see them again until I was buying cassettes in 1987, and bought THE JOSHUA TREE. I was the only kid in my hellish Englewood neighborhood who knew and recognized this awesome talent. I really miss my Mom.
I remember seeing this on TV and was absolutely floored. Did some research and went to see them days later at Hitsville in Passaic, NJ. Loudest show ever...My ears are still ringing....
SOI is 1 of their best albums. People overlook it cuz it didn't have any hit singles, but every song is fantastic and the production is excellent. Lyrically it's also one of their best albums
