"You’re The Best Thing About Me" - The Video

27 Sep 2017124

"Best Thing" - The Video - Watch it now.

'I can see it all so clearly
I can see what you can't see
I can see you love her loudly
When she needs you quietly…'


U2 first played New York City in 1980... and they keep coming back.  
 
The new video for "You’re The Best Thing About Me," directed by Jonas Åkerlund, sees band members reveling in the sights and sounds of New York City where, as a young Dublin four-piece, they played their first U.S. club gig in December 1980, beginning a love affair with the city which has endured for almost 40 years. 
 
Shot earlier this month while the band were on tour and featuring U2 in performance, the video is a fitting backdrop for "You're The Best Thing About Me" – Bono's love letter to his wife Ali – and serves as a visual tribute to New York,  a serenade to the city's iconic symbols of American compassion and liberty.

'I lift my lamp beside the golden door...'

Watch it now.  #U2BestThing #U2SongsofExperience #U2 

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blennon
Good boost for NY from its special fans
Great song in a great city! ... but let me walk you through a part of Ireland you do not know, a place where there are songs unborn and people unheard! You do us proud ... from a rainy night in Dublin. Go néiri an bothar libh i gconaí!
realthing
Fantastic tribute to NYC (& Alli too!!)
The best band in the world celebrating my home town in the best way -- with fans on the streets -- is phenomenal and surreal!! So fun to watch. Thank you Bono, Edge, Larry & Adam!!
lisascribner
Always amazing!
Loved the video so much! I could watch these guys again and again. See you in LA, hopefully soon.
gerasu2
No dejen de venir a México.!
Excelente video,los espero el próximo 03/10/2017 en México,City.!
j_p
Absolutely brilliant!
I love the new single as well as the video. Yes it's great to see the band interact with the public and wish I was there at the right place in the right time. I've been a fan for 35 years and never been lucky enough to meet them. Their music has been a massive part of my life, been there at my lowest moments as well as my happiest. I went to see them in London back in July, once with a friend and another time with my boy for his first concert experience, how about that! The band still rock, everybody on their feet, such a thrill to be part of their Tour every time. Never fail! EVER! Best band, best live gig by far. JP
brendanmcgee
Brendanmcgee
I really like this video. It does not have a lot to do with the song but it's a nice little tribute to New York and some of the band's earlier videos, such as 'I Still haven't Found What I'm Looking For', 'The Sweetest Thing', 'Desire', 'City Of Blinding Lights' and 'Where The Streets Have No Name'. There's even a bit of a blood red sky in there too!
britt_risinger
Sorry! Not impressed! :(
Just not all that impressed. Good song but average video. Pretty much like the show I saw in Dallas at Jerry's world. No energy by the band. Seemed like a job. You guys were not having fun. If you were, you sure didn't show it. Especially Larry. Seemed very unhappy. I have to say that Adam did seem to be having a good time for the most part. And Bono perked up a little near the end of the show. Oh, by the way, there were two men in the crowd that were holding up a young girl in a wheel chair right next to the runway. Right next to where Bono was walking. He never once looked down at here or acknowledged her. He either had his head up his a** so far that he wasn't looking out at the crowd or else he just completely ignored her because she was literally right there in front of him. There is no way he could have missed her. Also, Fan club pre-sale tickets in the Red Zone were a complete ripoff. The runway extending from the stage was not in the center. If you were facing the stage, the runway was left of center. The Red Zone standing room GA tickets were on this side of the runway. Since it was so far to the left of the stage, when you were standing there, you could not even see the band on the stage. The only way to see them was to go all the way to the back of the Red Zone next to the fence separating the Red Zone from the least expensive GA floor tickets. Or just wait for them to walk out on the runway. Red Zone tickets were around $300 or $350 each. GA floor tickets were either $35 or $70. Either way, the GA floor ticket for $70 was actually a much better view than the $300 Red Zone. Other than some of the money going to charity, it was a complete rip-off. It could have been great if they had put the Red Zone on the other side of the runway where you could actually see what was going on. I just don't understand their thinking on this. Made absolutely no sense to me. Thanks for listening. Peace.
Cindyosu
your are the best...
Incredible song and incredible video...can't wait for the album to come out...come on Edge...you can't keep it from us much longer!!!! Thank you for always making your fans feel important....Bono, I wish you were our president and The Edge, Larry and Adam a Part of the presidential cabinet....the world would be a better place to live in!!!!
tfgondran
Excellent Video
Anxiously waiting the opportunity to see you guys here in Brazil next month!!! Welcome!!
brvno_mendes
sensational clip!
New York, New York!!
travelergirl30
Love it!
What a great tribute of your love to NYC. I especially love captured moments and silliness!
bolillo
Nice Bridge.
It´s good to see the band with the people. See you Oct. 3rd in México City.
Blue Monkey
Great job!
I love when you make videos with regular people (and fans) in them. Please make more! I just saw you guys in San Diego - incredible!
avences
Congratulations
Bono I Know USA is important, but please Mexico needs something special do not forget us Antonio Vences
u2freak44
Love!
I love, love, love this video! They look like they are having so much fun! The smiles are fantastic!
u2nadias
Best Band in the Universe
Absolutely love this song and video. Such an exciting time when U2 releases new songs from their new album. Can’t wait to hear You’re the Best Thing About Me, Little Things, the Blackout and more live and for SOE to be released. Have been a fan for over 35 years and still get excited to hear new songs and albums from the greatest band in the UNIVERSE. Please come to HAMILTON, Ontario, Canada (First Ontario Centre) on tour next year!!!
kaliaragorn
nice
nice, indeed :)
dbrownsr
DBSR in Vegas
Love the song and message.....so sad that I missed the North American tour!!
CNF
The Sweetest Thing #2 2017 New York
:-)
momo_ra
Momo
I'm getting in U2 mode, hope to see you guys here in México next week, I'm ready for the concert, I really envy people on video who took selfies with you!!! :), U2 means a lot in my life, my friends know it, unfortunatly my wife moved far from cdmx due to earthquake and won't be able to assist to the concert, I give the ticket to my best friend for free, I want him to feel and live U2, peace for everyone!!!!
JRandyA
Nice Video
Great song! Please come back and play it in St. Louis... #brokenheartedinstlouis
holyjoe1980
Great Uplifting Song - Can't Wait for SO
Great Song & Video - Well done Lads!! Can't wait for SOE. Loved SOI so much (I'm still listening to it)!!
Rueg
Won't play
Video will not play. Have tried several times to play it.
gansmj
Love! Love! Love!
Beautiful song! I LOVE this video! Keep up the good work!
ktelerin
Best Thing
Loved seeing it Live and love the video even more....so excited to hear the new album! Jack
reeree
U2 is the Best Thing!
Great song! Great video! You had me as a young teenager with "Boy" and it keeps getting better and better. Thank you to my favorite boys - you never disappoint.
TSue
AWESOME!
Love the video and how you interacted with the people of NYC.
over55
over55
I like the upbeat of the song U2 shooting the video of The Best About Me in New York will be the closets to New York as I get. The video was well done. I enjoyed very much .
Stewart2222
❤️❤️❤️
I LOVE THIS BAND!!
gts316
Now I get it!
Fab song and fantastic video guys! Pairing the song to iconic scenes of the statue of liberty along with the quotes from Emma Lazarus brings an entirely new meaning your song. You guys are true masters of metaphors and allegories. Thank you for reminding us what it means to be human. Cant' wait to see what you guys have up your sleeves next!
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