People were full of praise for U2 after they performed live at the BBC
Irish rockers U2 were on the telly last night and they had the public raving.
In a special BBC feature recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, Cat Deeley spoke to the band about their new music, their career and about "how four school friends became one of the biggest bands in the world".
As well as chat, the band played songs both old and new, accompanied by an orchestra.
They played their new single, Get Out Of Your Own Way, from the new album: Songs of Experience.
2000’s hit Beautiful Day.
And there was particular praise for their stunning rendition of fan favourite With or Without You.
Host Cat Deeley also got the U2 tour experience by joining them in Brazil on the band’s Joshua Tree tour.
Nice to see the lads seem to enjoy a cup of Barry’s Tea backstage.
.@U2 had Barry's Tea backstage in Brazil. I've never liked them more. #U2AtTheBBC https://t.co/zcpLfz7oqZ pic.twitter.com/iItljCK5y5
— Steve Neville (@SteveNeville_) December 20, 2017
The reaction on social media was hugely positive.
Best band ever no one comes close #U2attheBBC
— Steven Lee (@bonolee2013) December 19, 2017
A great band , still making great music today thankyou u2 :(#U2attheBBC
— mark (@hurd_mark) December 19, 2017
Anyone who isn’t moved by One has no soul #U2attheBBC
— Adam Street (@adzstreet) December 19, 2017
I realise this is not fashionable but, good grief, U2 are absolutely brilliant on this telly programme #U2attheBBC
— Mat Davies 🏴 (@RafaDavies) December 19, 2017
Love him or hate him you can’t deny that Bono has charisma , a quality sadly lacking in today’s rock and pop stars #U2attheBBC #U2 #Bono
— terry charleton (@terrycharleton) December 19, 2017
#U2AtTheBBC - With or Without You. One of the best songs ever
— Alan Huddart (@alanhuddart) December 19, 2017
#U2attheBBC
— mark williams (@bmw0202) December 19, 2017
Incredible band, a back catalogue of songs second to none.
Still producing albums that go to No1 all over the world.
Still sell out stadiums all over world.
Fuck the haters .
Awesome #u2attheBBC All entitled to our opinions but how many other bands still filling stadiums after 40+ years with same band members too.
— Arch (@paul_arch) December 20, 2017
