![]() ![]() I could share innumerable and intimate stories of my life bookmarked, indexed, and soundtracked by the release of U2 singles and albums. On my next trip back to the record shop a few days later, the universe was aligned and I finally figured out who U2 was - and shortly after discovered The Unforgettable Fire. And that's how I discovered and owned my first Thompson Twins album. My guess was "In the Name of Love." The record store guy was delighted he knew the song, he said. The store clerk asked me what the song was called. I remember heading to the local record shop to try to figure out what band I had heard on the radio. I was just a kid, a Florida swamprat, a rascal with his radio, a kid with an itch for kick and sound. I've been a U2 fan since I first heard "Pride (In the Name of Love)" on the radio in 1984. ![]() ![]() I've got to admit, I find this album to be something really, really special - and on the eve of its official release, it's go me in a special kind of reflective mood. Thank you everyone for all your great music. And waiting to see you in Barcelona again. Listening every song, feeling every chord, scaring at every silence. U2 and their music accompanied me at my very bad moments and now it’s time to join you at the good ones. So, Songs of Innocence was my medicine and now I receive Songs of Experience as a new doses of healthy medicine to my heart and mind. Later that year I can’t attend two of the four nights at Barcelona due to my functional mobility that prevent me to be stand during a live performance (one of them at Red Zone, sigh!) Today, those days bring me a sensation of sadness and joyfulness, and Songs of Innocence nailed at my heart. Luckily I was resurrected and my memories about these days was me lying on a hospital bed listening to Songs of Innocence at my tablet, one time and another and another one after that. I bought tickets for each and every night in Barcelona that year, but two months after this I died. ![]() When Songs of Innocence was released, this album was a must for me. ![]()
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