1981-05-15 - San Francisco, California - California Hall

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review by cesar_garza01

9 years ago

Performance

The band were discovering the U.S. and they played very well. It was important to them to give a good impression and they nailed it.

Sound

Get the upgrade. No hiss, no gaps, just fantastic soundboard. Larry's drums are up front in the recording and Edge is in the back, making it a very interesting listening.
Recording: "Soundboard (Upgrade)" - 5 stars

Audience

Soundboard recording, we can't hear much of them.

Overall

I rediscovered this gig and it is truly fantastic. I listened to the old source a long time ago and didn't think much of it, but after listening to the upgrade, it really brings the show to another level. One of the best sounding Boy bootlegs and an extended performance with non standard songs like Touch and Boy-Girl. The latter includes a snippet of Let's Twist Again and segues into Out Of Control, a great highlight.
The band was trying to get a place in the U.S. and this show has the "innocence" feeling that they mention nowadays in songs like Twilight.
Perhaps the highlight of this show is a very early (and rough) performance of I Fall Down (at the time still called "When I Fall Down"). The band were writing new songs in the back of their van, as Bono says.
There are very funny moments too, like when Bono opens a bottle of champagne but is hesitant to drink it (not so shy later at ZooTV, huh?). Between Twilight and I Will Follow, the lights went out and Bono has to play the entertainer to the crowd. Luckily for him, the lights returned promptly.
Listen to the 2nd 11 O'Clock. The energy is incredible here. Another Boy show you can't miss.

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