Best ever One Tree Hill - U2, Dublin Point Depot
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ก.พ. 2009
- Concert: U2- Dublin Point Depot, 1989-12-26, LoveTown tour.
One Tree Hill is a 182 metre volcanic peak located in Auckland, New Zealand. It is an important memorial place for both Maori and other New Zealanders. The suburb around the base of the hill is also called One Tree Hill. When Auckland was founded as a colonial town a totara tree stood near the summit which gave the hill its name.
The tree was cut down by a white settler in 1852, in an act of vandalism in one account, or for firewood in another. A radiata pine was planted in the 1870s to replace the previous totara.
Until 2000, the lone pine tree stood next to the obelisk. However, this remaining tree was later attacked twice with chainsaws by Maori protesters. The first attack happened on 28 October 1994, the anniversary of the 1835 Declaration of Independence. A second attack on the 5th of October 2000 left the tree unable to recover and so it was removed due to the risk of it dying and falling down.
The summit stands empty at the moment, except for the obelisk. A new nickname, No(ne) Tree Hill, soon became popular.
Irish rock band U2 wrote a song about the hill in their song One Tree Hill, which appeared on their album The Joshua Tree. It was written to honour New Zealander Greg Carroll, an employee of the band who died in a motorcycle accident in Dublin on July 3, 1986.
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The song also includes the massacre that took place in Chile in 1973. Victor Jara was a poet and song writer who was rounded up and taken to a stadium with thousands of other innocent people where they were beaten and killed.
On the morning of September 12, Jara was taken, along with thousands of others, as a prisoner to the Chile Stadium (renamed the Estadio Víctor Jara in September 2003). In the hours and days that followed, many of those detained in the stadium were tortured and killed there by the military forces. Jara was repeatedly beaten and tortured; the bones in his hands were broken as were his ribs. Reports that one of Jara's hands, or both of his hands, had been cut off, are, however, erroneous.[citation needed] Fellow political prisoners have testified that his captors mockingly suggested that he play guitar for them as he lay on the ground. Defiantly, he sang part of a song supporting the Popular Unity coalition.[citation needed] After further beatings, he was machine-gunned on September 15 and his body dumped on a road on the outskirts of Santiago, and then taken to a city morgue. - เพลง
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Thank you so much for posting this, i got a ticket for this gig from my Dad for christmas, 5 days before the concert and it was a special night. He is gone now and when i hear this song i think of Greg Carroll and i think of him.
Lovely story brother ☘️✌️
And that is the point of this song. To live, love and remember
I was in bangladesh back in 89 when u2 done this concert (31/12/89.) Just before it struck 12.am u2 took to the stage. My nephew tapped this on cassette from the radio and when i came back to England he gave me the tape and I recorded for myself, my god what lovely memories this brings back. I wish I still had That cassette god knows what happened to it..
quoted this song during my father's eulogy. I'll see you again when the stars fall from the sky....
John Patrick Ward 6-19-92
Best version of the best song ever.
yes
Stumbled across this today. I have been a fan since the 80's and this band and their lyrics helped me through so much of my life. There is no better time then right now with covid 19 to listen to U2 and find our inner strength as a world society.
@Mike Kinsella This past year I’ve renewed my love of U2s music. This was probably the first album of theirs that I bought in 1987. I’m a mental health counselor, and U2 has been giving me joy and energy in a very draining time of the pandemic. Peace to you.
🙏
Hi Zena,
Yes i live in Auckland NZ.
I am also a NZ Native Maori.
One Tree Hill was such an amazing sight. High on a mountain with the single tree, it was a beacon to the world and visible from all over Auckland. Its Maori name is Maungakiekie.
U2 wrote this song about Greg Carroll, also a Maori from New Zealand who became an assistant and close friend of Bono after he met the band in 1985 while they were in NZ. He was killed a year later when he was hit by a car while running an errand for Bono on Bono's motorcycle. The album The Joshua Tree, as well as the song,One tree hill, are dedicated to Greg Carroll.
In 1994 the tree was attacked with a chain saw by a Maori activist but survived, unfortunately in 1999 when it was attacked again by vandals, it was decided that the tree would not survive and had to come down. The tree was 120 years old.
The activist wanted to draw attention to the injustices he believed had been inflicted upon the Maori people by the New Zealand government.
Most Maori (and New Zealander's in general) were outraged by this action and our hope is that one day another tree will be planted to take its place!!!!!
I hope this answers your questions......................Aroha (Much love) from the people of NZ!!!!
Thank you for explaining. Aroha!
hi iam jamie from scotland you lost a great hero jona luma i think that,s were he should rest
+james ross
Nice sentiment Jamie. and yep a great loss to us all.
As Jonah is from Tonga, he will have a funeral in NZ but will be laid to rest in his home country.
Take care my Friend.
He was such a cool looking guy!, and the song is a brilliant tribut e to their friend (an all time favorite song of mine too). It's tragic that the tree was cut down, but I can see the logic in that. Long live the Maori people and all indigenous peoples. Regards from Ireland
"And when it's raining /
Raining hard /
That's when the rain will /
Break my heart"
that might be my favorite line from any U2 song.
Hi guys,
I live in New Zealand and this song was written after one of their New Zealand Tour members died in an accident in the 1980s. They dedicated the song to him and only normally play it live when they are in NZ. There have been some exceptions but basically that is why it is not usually heard at their concerts. One Tree Hill is a sacred hill in the middle of Auckland & it is such a special moment when they come back to sing it.
Very very special song to all New Zealanders.
It is my favorite U2 song. Sad story, but amazing song.
Never understood why this song wasn't a single worldwide. Such a beauty. As it is, perhaps the hidden gem on their biggest album.
Maybe since it's written for and dedicated to Greg Carroll, a roadie/member of the U2 crew who died in an accident while getting Bono's motorbike, and therefore quite emotional and special for them. So they just play it on special occasions.
The entire B side of the Joshua Tree was the most incredible music ever and yet the A side was the only stuff that made it on the radio. I was always baffled about that.
AnDubh
Agreed. One of my favorites of this timeless album. The words are perfect, along with the harmony.
Agreed. As much as I have listened to U2, only recently have I come to appreciate this song.
In one hundred years from now teenagers all over the world will hear this for the first time and say to themselves HOLY FUCK..... HOW GOOD IS THAT! Timeless u2
This version is nuts. Insanely great
theZeek
Such a difficult song to ever play live vs all the Jimmy Iovine magic in the studio... And it's better than that.
theZeek , close my eyes, this is what i call an awesome rock & roll band!!!.
I remember listening to this live on the radio (BBC) here in England, New Years Eve 1990.
He said 'we have to go away and dream it all up again'
They flew into Berlin . . . and Achtung Baby . .ZOO TV was born.
Yes! I was listening too.....and remember those words so very clearly
Wow--that IS the best ever One Tree Hill. "Okay, Edge, play the blues"
This is not only the best version of this song this is one of the best performances of the band!
...u2 fan since 1983. All time favorite song ever. Gorgeous version. Tears AND goose bumps. Sigh.
U2 fan since 1982, my friend have had live U2 Red rocks. I've been 12 and totally lost. It become like some kind of religion. It was so great times.
eu sou fã desde 1985 , muito bom. U2 é minha trilha sonora e continuara pelo resto da minha vida.
I'am U2 fan since 1987.Since Joshua Tree Album.I was 11 year's old.I will never forget when I discovered this group.(Thank's to my brother)And I will never forget this fabulous night,The 31 12 1989.I was 14 year's old.And The famous concert in Point Depot in Dublin was in all radio from Europe.I remember listening this concert in my radio.In my bedroom.In direct.On my radio post.And I was record this show with my cassette record.It was a great night for me.Listening U2 to the radio was fantastic.For Me,Probably the best new's Year's Day....I will never forget this night.I was 14.It was fantastic.
U2 fan since 1981 and this is one of if not my favorite of theirs
This truly was their best album.. All of the songs were great. I still love to travel to this music even if the kids want to listen to disney music.
the band was fking on fireeee
What a tribute
THE VERY BEST I COULD FEEL THEIR LOSS
my hair raise up,and a strange chill goes down my spine,its weird but, i want to run as hard as i can.
U2 practiced this song until they performed it tonight and made it a classic. No other better version of this song!
Absolutely outstanding. I remember listening to this gig live on the radio. They came on stage at midnight . Brilliant start to the new year it was . 🏴🇮🇪😎✌
I was at this concert a 16 year old ready for a new decade oh so many great memories
I get chills to this day hearing Edge hitting the solo.
This is probably the best U2's live performance, together with Love is blindness from Sydney.
a hidden gem on Joshua Tree...and an absolute jawdropping live version. Thank you.
I think I forgot how much I love this band
At their peak, from 1985ish through 2000ish, there were very very few on their level in the history of popular music(btw thats an incredibly long peak). This is was recorded right at the peak of their peak. And you can tell. His voice was just incredible here. I wish he would have taken better care of his beautiful instrument so they didn’t have to begin transposing their music down due to his voice being fried later in their career.
My God I miss this band.
Everything about this performance is perfect !!
Very Well Said.. L♡VE U2
Best version Everrr...3.27...Badass guitarwork by scientist Edge!love the video...RIP Greg Caroll!❤❤🎵🎶🎸🎸🥁
Remember taping show off radio and wearing it out.great times
If I could have one song on repeat for me for the rest of my years, this version/song would be it. U2 at their peak!
It doesn't get any better than this!!
Victor Jara" they did not silence your voice, poetry's, & guitar! You are here among us forever.....
They rarely play this song in concert. Thanks for sharing
Amazing vocal performance, truly incredible.
The guitar parts from where the screen went black is what makes the dam song ! So good
it's cliche to say ikr, but edge severely underrated.
Yea, theres a very distinct "Echong " effect. Sounds exactly "U2" Never heard it with any other music artists/bands mainly because its U2. Thanks.
University bless U2…
Bless people with love !!!
what a fantastic version, one of u2's most underrated songs
This is a pure,musical pearl and beauty...Such a voice and melody...Also,it's important to understand the message that this beautiful song transmits to you!
Wow. This IS the best version of this Beautiful and massive song..! The energy - with all band members in best shape- is overwhelming. Best to discover with headphone and volume LOUD..!!
goosebumps listening to this , my funeral song
Hadn't heard this song in over 20 years.Must say still gives me goose bumb's.love the video.
Rock n Roll baby, at it's finest. They have made me proud to be Irish, so many times. G'won the fuggin' lads!
one of the most beautiful song un the world
I an agree with you Vanessa.
Absolute Classic
A true song with meaning
this is my favourite u2 song ever+ever ahem-i went to paris on this tour (the 12th) and they played ONE TREE HILL!!! FCUKING (french connection) AMAZING!!! but this version is unbelievable...not only the edge's 'un-edge' solo, but also bono's fantastic vocals at the end-'THE BEST EVER ONE TREE HILL?' YEH DEFO !!!!!!(THATS SCOUSE FOR YEH DEFO) :-)
Been a favorite of mine for so long. In the last few years I learned what the song was all about. I too have a great friend lost who just loved U2.
I'll see you again when the stars fall from the sky....
Best ever!!! Rips your soul out..
Bono at his best🙂
Definitely a hidden gem from The Joshua Tree. What a powerful song!!
I have always loved the song from the first day Joshua Tree came out. You did a great job in explaining the meaning behind the music and the images, especially the one of Victor playing his guitar!!!! His blood still calls from the ground..It Calls For Peace...ONE LOVE!
But doesn't Bono sing "Jeremy played guitar"?
Jara sang, his song a weapon, in the hands of love
ah! listened to the original for the first time for years and years. And Bono's Spanish pronunciation is as bad as his counting in the same language. It sounds like he sings Jera (with an "English" j) instead of Jara. Hence my mishearing.
AnDubh That explains it! Yes, 'J' in Spanish sounds like 'H' or is sometimes silent.
a great tribute to a fellow kiwi about a popular land mark in Auckland tx guys a legend
Best live version. Good images, I miss being in Kiwiland.
OMG!!! 3:49-4:34!!!
WHAT A VOICE!!! the best era from Bono´s voice,very very powerful,love it :D
U2 FOREVER!!!
just chills man, chills.
Definitely dedicated this video & song to the people of my country Chile" Thanks U2
I keep coming back to this from time to time and it’s still such a perfect live capture of one of U2’s absolute gems. What a performance. Thanks for this.
A beautiful piece , tribute , message from u2 , songs like this confirm Joshua trees greatness in the annals of rock n roll history
They did play on the 360 tour: in Chicago on July 5, 2011 on 360 tour. It was the unplanned closer. BEAUTIFUL.
About the best song from the Joshua tree album,I love this and Bad from Unforgettable album, like morphine for the ears.
This song hitts soul hard..
One Tree Hill
U2
We turn away to face the cold, enduring chill
As the day begs the night for mercy love
The sun so bright it leaves no shadows
Only scars carved into stone
On the face of earth
The moon is up and over One Tree Hill
We see the sun go down in your eyes
You run like river, on like a sea
You run like a river runs to the sea
And in the world a heart of darkness
A fire zone
Where poets speak their heart
Then bleed for it
Jara sang, his song a weapon
In the hands of love
You know his blood still cries
From the ground
It runs like a river runs to the sea
It runs like a river to the sea
I don't believe in painted roses
Or bleeding hearts
While bullets rape the night of the merciful
I'll see you again
When the stars fall from the sky
And the moon has turned red
Over One Tree Hill
We run like a river
Run to the sea
We run like a river to the sea
And when it's raining
Raining hard
That's when the rain will
Break my heart
Raining, raining in the heart
Raining in your heart
Raining, raining to your heart
Raining, raining, raining
Raining to your heart
Raining, raining in your heart
Raining in your heart
To the sea
Oh great ocean
Oh great sea
Run to the ocean
Run to the sea
Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL HEWSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Thank you for posting the lyrics. Now I know why especially this song, and U2, is loved by Kiwis all over New Zealand. One Tree Hill has always been place with such reverence and love there.
As I lay dying, this song brings me tears and peace. Oh, New Zealand, the home of my heart forever.
Great shots of Victor Jara. Most people overlook the tribute U2 play to him in this song. Look him up if you read this and you'll understand why.
Started singing this at the beach yesterday. Haven't heard this in years. Great Zen moment.
Of all the thousands (?) of pictures of Victor Jara , I believe you picked the greatest one for this purpose...Well played ! :)
Now that's what I call a U2 thing....
Awesome. Each member is feeding off of the other.
My favorite of the 4 nights at the Point Depot. Yes, even better than the new years eve show IMO!
such a beautiful song...goes directly to my heart
I'm from Auckland, and I well the remember when this song was released in 1988
My favorite U2 song of all time! Can't get enough of it.
Best out of all the Depot Shows.
THIS,Streets, With Or Without You, Desire, All I Want Is You (played in full), Angel Of Harlem, and even 40 (my favorite version) Are all incredible! I seriously dont understand why this show hasent been released yet.
It was only released in New Zealand as a single having been written by Bono for Greg Carroll, and debut at his funeral. It is still an iconic "New Zealand" song and a much loved favorite. The rest of the world got Red Hill Mining Town instead I understand.
can i just say, as someone who lives in NZ and is a huge U2 fan, you have created not only a treat for the ears but the eyes aswell. LOVE the visuals you have included aswell. Top Notch!!!
God rest your soul Greg Carroll. And god bless New Zealand
Maybe the best song ever done !!! thank you for posting !!
Great song in every way. On the album it is a hidden gem as someone commented before, but live, wow. It just keeps growing, growing and growing. Then it grabs you and you are a part of it. Truly stunning.
If U2 had any jamming tendencies they could have jammed another 5 minutes at least at the end of this song. So good, always one of my favorite songs.
joshua tree tour hampton, va 12-11-87. this song stole the show and this version more or less brings it all back. thanks!
+i h8 google I was at that show....great night, great times and great music....
I was third or fourth in line to get tickets at that show...then it was announced it was sold out...I remember that night listening to the local radio station that was covering the show...WOW....wish I had seen that show.
well brett i guess i was lucky a friend of mine richard bone..rip had a extra ticket and i was the lucky guy
makes me proud to be from the northside of dublin
adoro esta música!!!!!!!!!!
Listening again after all these years.... IT HAS A WHOLE NEW MEANING! SHAME ON U!
Me Too
THIS IS HEART WRENCH ING,L♡VE U2..😎🎸🎸😀
@HolaDeco yes they sure did, I went to the concert last night in Auckland, Bono dedicated this song to Greg Carrol's family who where in the crowd! amazing to be there
Thank you for the pictures and upload of this great song.
Fantastic song! from a kiwi fan
This is a work of pure art !! Magical !!
SEE IT LIVE THIS SUMMER CANT WAIT!!!!!
God Bless Greg Carol and Victor Jarra
One of the cheering voices you hear is mine. I was there that night. My first U2 concert.
Pictures black & white
Sadness times from one the most beautiful city in the world Santiago-Chile September 11 /1973
+Francisco Concho
Nice thoughts ...and much Aroha (Love & Respect) from New Zealand!!!
+Francisco Concho Communists are the big sooks
+Claudio Chiarella you don't need to be communist to love the people of your country! I'm not communists!!! I'm Chilean who hate violence!! how I know about Communist? I was only 6 years old! grow up in Pinochet regime and now live in the USA! is like me calling Fascist when I don't even know you!😠
+Francisco Concha why don't you calls U2 communists for putting those black & white pictures of Victor Jara"
Being an australian-chilean citizen i find communists scumbags and totalirarian , their ideologies sucks, in my case my parents had to flee in 1975 out- to Australia seeking for better life,instead to bear poorness and disorder in Chile. Pinochet wasn't that good at all, of things we can image, but Allende's government was terrible, utterly incompetent leader and frustating one. Though,you can see, nothing was right in those times; i still keep on mind the idea that all the greats things occured was for good purpose. Victor Jara was a dick, how can some one disobey military enforcement?, wheather, he must have stayed quiet and idle at once under military force. I like U2's songs but they are not communists prayers, though, they are more quickly to stay closer to socialdemocracy than other radicalized idology. I wasn't in Chile in they 80's but i can tell ya , common sense rules upon us. To end, I don't like either violence and hatred behaviours, but, things had to happen for the good of Chile. No one could even stop it. Cheers!
A Good Song Bought Me Here..U2 FOREVER. 💕💕💕💕
Agree Agree Bono's voice amazing!!!!! they all sound amazing!!!!Wish they would play this song on the 360 tour!!!!U2 FOREVER!!!!!
I love this song! This is a wonderful video to go with it. I enjoyed reading the history of One Tree Hill. Thanks!
one word....... AMAZING!!!!!!!!
Bono and U2. NZ needs you now. Please do a concert in NZ and for Christchurch. Please donate all proceeds and profit to those in the Christchurch region who are going through such difficult times. U2.You are NZers as you have that connection with our country. Our country needs you now.Kia Kaha to those we call Our NZers through out the world at this most tragic of events.There are many bands that come and go through NZ but it seems like U2 truly are NZers/Kiwis.
Thanks so much for this !
Amazing live version of the song; thanks for posting!
top nummer en dank voor de uitleg!!!
Absolutely stunning version of this.
this song make me really cry!!
wow. Thank you for sharing. This band a big influence in my life (since '83)