U2360° TOUR

Sep 12 2010
Zurich, CH / Letzigrund Stadium
with One Republic
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Second show in Zurich tonight, and the live debut for 'Mercy' a near-mythical track with legendary status amongst hardcore U2 afficionados.

Just one reason among many why the seriously moist conditions were not going to dampen anyone's spirits.

'First time we've played this live outside of soundcheck,' explained Bono in introducing Mercy, which was written and recorded during the 'How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb' sessions and, while widely referenced, never subsequently released.

The track won a great reception and proved another signal that the band are ringing the changes in the set list: tonight we also had Mothers of the Disappeared, back after its surprise appearance in Istanbul, as well as the fourth of the all-new tracks North Star.

There's something powerful about watching the band perform in such difficult conditions, particularly a track as poignant as Mothers of the Disappeared, dedicated to Aung San Suu Kyi, with Bono banging his chest like a visual pulse. 'We hear their heartbeart...'

The rain continued to pour and the audience to clap in time as we sequed into Walk On and a snatch of Neil Young's 'You Are Like A Hurricane' before an updated lyric of One about having 'some fun in the rain.' Bono was still singing about the weather ('When the rain comes and I don't mind') as 'Streets' arrived and this totally drenched audience were still unbelievably up for it... totally into the music and totally ignoring the conditions!

Quite the sight to see Adam with his shirt off, so torrential did the conditions become, and when Bono thanked everyone at the end of Moment of Surrender for 'a special night'... we all knew we had been at a memorable show.

If you were there tonight, add your own review and upload your photos below.

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maryvibes
ZURICH 12nd OF SEMPTEMBER 2010
WHAT COMMENT CAN I LEAVE..I WAS IN THE PIT..FIRST LINE...IN FRONT OF ADAM...THE BEST PERFORMANCE I'VE EVER SEEN..U2 HAVE BEEN INCREDIBLE, NO MATTER THE RAIN..NO MATTER THAT IT WAS COLD AND WINDY.ANYTHING MATTERS..EVERYONE THAT WAS THERE FELT THE MAGIC..THERE WAS THE U2'S SPELL SURROUND US.. HERE'S MY BEST SHOT OF YESTERDAY..I LOVE THIS MAN!!!!
fansince1985
You never let your fans down
A nice warm sunny day and then, 10 min. before beginning, it started pouring rain for hours... I could'nt believe it and was so disappointed. But then they arrived on stage and Bono's words "it rains but I don't mind !" made me feel soon better. And it's true you all performed the best you could under those bad conditions. Thanks to you all to give to your fans so much fun and emotions. Hope to see you again in a few years.
youtoo79
Mercy
Ehm ... Mr. U2, the 2004 version is much but MUCH BETTER than this!!! We wait this pearl from many time don't broke her! This version are more pop and has lost more of her epic sensation.. and BONO please don't leave 'LOVE WILL COME AGAIN' verse in the defenitive version!! PLEASE! ANDREA Roma
lionfish
Shirtless Adam
Oh Yeah, I totally agree with fuzzmeister :) Adam, take of your shirt in Brussels please and then play Mercy!
fuzzmeister
WE LOVE ADAM IN THE RAIN
PLEASE, PLEASE MORE SHOWS WITH SHIRTLESS ADAM, ADAM YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL AND HANDSOME WITHOUT YOUR SHIRT, WE WANT YOU SHIRTLESS IN AMERICA TOO!!! YOU WERE AMAZING IN THE SHOW! WE LOVED MERCY AND NORTH STAR TOO, PLEASE KEEP THEM ON FOR NORTH AMERICA!
Stephanopoulos
Merci U2
Un grand merci pour ce concert fabuleux.
cristoledo
Zurich second night
Hey, I was the pleasur to be in front of Adam during an incredible moment! Under a hard rain, he become to play hard, we just shout and jump to celebrate the rain in the wind, thanks for the smile Adam, you're incredible! The picture was just before
branvan
Viva la Letzigrund
thanks so much, fantastic show, AND reasonable ticket prices. and a fantastic sound quality. see you next time. ps: no line on the horizon is such a great album, i love the vibe of the slower tracks.
nunudyson
FANTASTIC!!
Came up from France and got back again late this morning but it was well worth it, even getting soaked!! Loved every song, the atmosphere was electric, thank god the equipment held up in the rain, looks like you've got a lot of cleaning and drying to do! Thanks for all the energy!!
ErikJakob
MERCY!!!!!!!!!!!!
THANK YOU FOR PLAYING MERCY!!!! IT'S ONE OF YOU'RE BEST SONGS EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
duc
Loose electricity
Sunny day became a rainy day. It doesn't matter. The show was great. Thanks to the band. They never stop giving punch. That was a particular show but unbelievable.
neverwithoutu2
never stop the party
the smile on the faces of the band was the best reward for getting soaked to the skin, but hey I won the wet t-shirt contest! The songs touched my heart and I couldn't stop singing, crying and dancing in the rain. It was just a energetic but tenderly profound evening! Yes it was mystical. Thanks to the band for the great moment.
I'm singin in the Rain
Thank's U2 it was an unforgettable, amazing and wet night! Respect to you guy's
monbiloux
What a night!
This was not rain it was a thunderstorm. Thank you Bono for beeing so cheerful. Thank's to the band for "Singing in the rain..." etc. etc.
julian64
magnificient
Hello, I was in Zurich with my tree kis, Jonas (21), Milán (9) and Hugo (8), it was just great. A very good show in very difficultes conditions, so many emotions, thanks a lot for all. Take care guys and continue to give us thes kinds of emotions, love and hope. Kisses
resfish
heavy rain but best show ever seen
thank you "U2" for one of the best shows i ever seen in my life here in switzerland. i was absolutly impressed how you fighted against the rain, standing outside with us fans and played a impressive show. perfect sound, perfect presence on stage, rock and roll!!! i will never forget this adventure. i am ONE... resfish
tinu guedel
What a show!
My God, I'm finally dry again. --- It was my first U2 show in the middle of the crowd. And it was hilarious! Despite the rain (or maybe because of it) the atmosphere in front of the circle was absolutely stunning. And the "boys played rock and roll" --- I'll never forget to have Bono singing Elevation two meters in front of me. Or trying to "wipe the tears away" while literally standing under the shower during "Sunday, Bloody Sunday". And Adam going to the mic at the end of the concert with his wide grin telling us we were "a fantastic crow". I loved every second of the show (also of OneRepublic). Definitely a night to remember. I doubt that I'll ever attend a something like this again. Thanks U2. Mercy and do come again!!
lumpi
Thank you thank you thank you
Thank you for given us such a great show. It was amazing: the show, the feeling and last but not least the rain. Thank you for not leave us standing in the rain.
kitanet
This is rock'n roll
Just back from Zürich, what an experience...

My 8th show and definitely the craziest one... a memorable moment due to the torrentiel conditions and many surprises like Mercy.

The rain turned to tempest during Sunday bloody Sunday, but nothing could stop us to stay up into the music and the show. We had so much fun, this rainy Sunday was really rock'n roll...

Thanks to the band for this amazing night. I'm sure they had fun also, especially Adam.

I've never seen Adam enjoying as much on the stage.
The gentleman finished the concert with his shirt off and a large smile on his face under liters and liters of swiss rain... ;)

Many, many thanks guys,

Keep rockin and see you in Paris next week.

Merci !!

Great....
thanks guys for this wonderful concert on 12th Sep. here in zurich. I enjoyed yr "singing in the rain" . The rain couldn't destroy our good mood, and you gave also the best.... tahnks thanks thanks....U2 forever!
padraic_b
S*T*U*N*N*I*N*G*
4 me, there r no words who can discribe this perfectly. 4 2 know what I mean, u've must have been there !!! Boys, u were so brill!!!! Thank u so much !!!!
nunudyson
Here I come
See you there tonight Guys I can't wait!!
duc
Loose electricity
What a great Sunday. Sun is shining and tonight will be a great moment. I was in Paris last year that was unbelievable. Excitation is growing, growing...
Thierryannecy
I'll go crazy on sunday !!!
Can't wait to be in Zurich on sunday 12th... RED ZONE is waiting for me !!! Nice was great in 2009, Zurich will be magnificent !!!!!!!
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