by jeanne b

I've seen U2 in concert each tour since Joshua Tree and I have to say, without a doubt, this has topped them all. Even though Bono told us he was not feeling well, I would have never known it; simply assuming his sweat-slicked hair was due to his high-energy performance and not a fever. I was not disappointed for one moment although the night would have been truly complete had they ended with Bad. The highlights were New Year’s Day, Kite and Sunday, Bloody Sunday (see below).

We waited out the PJ Harvey show, opting instead for a tailgate party where we met some really cool people (Jim and Sean, et al).

Our seats were behind the stage so I came fully prepared with a 9ft. Irish flag with U2 across it in the Achtung font in hopes that Bono would see us (see Jim Lawhead's review for photo). After being accosted by 2 very rude security guys and almost getting kicked out twice, we found success. I became completely hysterical when, during Sunday, Bloody Sunday, Bono pointed at my best friends and I and ushered us forward. Sadly, I wasn't able to hand my flag to him but had to throw it the 15 or so ft. to where he was standing. Bono then proceeded to lay it out across the back part of the stage and bow to it. It was at that moment, that I clearly understood what the hysterical Bobby-soxers and Beatles fans had felt. Unfortunately, I have no recollection of any song after that until Desire.

U2 more than made up for the PopMart show at Franklin Field and reaffirmed my faith that they are the greatest band ever.

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