8/15/2007

AUGUST 15: Elvis is still in the building / 'One' to Bob Hewson / Edge writes for Andy Summers!

"ZOOTV" tour - august 15, 1992. U2 perform in Washington, D.C. at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium. The last time U2 performed in Washington, Bono fell and dislocated his shoulder during the show(September 20, 1987). "You know what happened last time in DC in the rain," Bono jokingly warns the crowd. Bono adds a verse of "Singing In the Rain" before "One", and the song is again included in "Until The End of The World". The phone call this evening is not to US President George Bush, but his wife the First Lady, Barbara Bush. "Barbara who?" the operator asks when Bono inquires about talking to her. Bono explains that he wishes to talk to Mrs. Bush, and the operator replies, "The number is 202-456-911...Call at nine AM on Monday." Bono performs a haunting version of "Can't Help Falling In Love" on the eve of the anniversary of Elvis Presley's passing. As he finishes, Bono announces, "Elvis is still in the building." Elvis' version plays over the PA as the show ends. Support is B.P. Fallon, "Primus" and "Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy".

"Elevation" tour - August 15, 2001 / Birmingham, England - NEC Arena. Kelis - Bono sings a portion of the Coldplay hit 'Yellow' between Discotheque and Staring at the Sun. Bono dedicates 'One' to his father, Bob.

Edge writes for Andy Summers - August 15, 2006 - It's announced: Andy Summers of The Police is putting out his life story. In the book, "One Train Later," Summers writes about getting his first guitar, being in early bands ... The Edge of U2 writes the foreword. "One Train Later" will be in stores October Third (2006).

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