U2 - 'One Tree Hill' (Exclusive New 7+ minute Version)

'One Tree Hill' was written in memory of Greg Carroll, a New Zealander who U2 first met in Auckland during The Unforgettable Fire tour in 1984. Greg became very close friends with lead singer Bono and later served as a roadie for the group.
Sadly Greg Carroll was killed in July 1986 in a motorcycle accident in Dublin.
After Greg's tangi (funeral) in New Zealand, Bono wrote the lyrics to "One Tree Hill" in his memory. The lyrics reflect Bono's thoughts at the tangi and during his first night in New Zealand when Greg took him up Auckland's One Tree Hill.

[@CourtneyEvans]

This song is perfection! Until today, I didn't know it was a tribute to a lost friend. It's a perfect example of the artistry and musical genius of U2. The greatest rock band of my generation (GenX).

[@krystalboyle2019]

The song was penned after Bono attended the tangi (Maori funeral) of his personal assistant ,Greg Carroll who was killed in a motorcycle accident overseas.

[@krystalboyle2019]

I remember seeing the original video clip back in 1988 with the dedication when I was back home in NZ...it's a beautiful song❤

[@caperboy1169]

@@krystalboyle2019he worked for the band. Not his personal assistant. He did pretty much everything

[@krystalboyle2019]

But it sums everything up:enjoy every minute in life! 💓

[@jordanwinter-hx7gy]

Greg Carrall rip, from the ocean to the sea

[@nagone11]

One of my favorite songs from U2..it still sound incredible to this very day.

[@cheeseisdelicious111]

RIP GREG CARROLL. 37 years ago today. ❤ from someone who wished they could have met you

[@angelabell7254]

Kia Ora. Much Aroha to you xoxo

[@whahappened8398]

Greg had a light that shone very brightly. A most affable personality. His ambition was to make music videos.
We corresponded from '84 to '86 and then the letters stopped. It would be 10 yrs before I found out about the accident.
At least then, I knew why the letters had stopped.

[@glennw9927]

I can remember listening to the JT album on cassette beginning to end when it came out. At the time and maybe still is my favorite cut on that album.

[@user-rr7qr2ml6j]

The greatest song ever written, simple

[@thugfriend]

Rip Greg. Love this song.

[@alexdacruz2403]

6:09 to 6:28 just pure Gold. The bass in this song so UNDERRATED

[@hemamaliarachchige1968]

🙏💖

[@knuffel3225]

Why is most of the music of U2 ageless........... this is in its original version tremendous........ this version is UP on its own........
Best music ever

[@valeriemaman7256]

I love so much this song so beautifull hommage . "run like river to the sea" was my life sentence so many years,gave me strong. Thks to share. Happy new year !🙇🙇 kisses from France ✊✊✌✌~];)-

[@shawnguillory267]

RIP Greg Carroll
For those who didn’t know, if you watch the Live Aid performance of Bad, you can see him getting the mic cord for Bono
Also, this is just one of the greatest songs from them.
And I love the tribute to him during the Auckland show in the Joshua Tree 2019 tour

[@kennethgraham3661]

I can't stop listening to this song . thanks for it

[@colincheetham9577]

Thank you very much for making this video. ❤️❤️🥀 R.I.L Greg Carrol. Moe Mai Ra e HOA.🥀❤️

[@gmar7836]

Thank you Scottish tee vee. Some day we must meet. U2 are my favorite band

[@hemamaliarachchige1968]

Feel the inner of my soul with this song

[@padraigsisk4057]

As a fan of U2 since late 70s I thought with the Joshua tree release I wasn't impressed but this track in memory of their fallen comrade was and is sublime. Ps I have read the story how Greg got on the U2 bandwagon. Very impressive

[@edmundcoyle364]

i hadnt heard this particular opening before, great tune this albeit it written for a great friend of Bono and the band. On Live Aid during their perf of 'Bad' Greg Carroll is the lad clearly visible a number of times extending a microphone cord when Bono takes off during the song; and getting him a microphone when he returns after the walkabout.

[@redrocks1983]

The best song off the best album by the best band. ❤️

[@josephlama7480]

It's our national iconic tree in Penrose Arohanui ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078]

This track has aged remarkably well. For my money it has aged better than virtually any song they ever wrote with the possible exceptions of Bad, Streets, and One. I can’t think of higher praise than that.

[@rabbruce8232]

Gaelic Bands are the best must be the scenery 😎

[@jordanwinter-hx7gy]

Greg Carrall rest easy brother, kia kaha

[@yoharlemmusic4411]

Tienes un gran canal y muchas gracias por aportar excelentes canciones. Te ganaste otro suscriptor 😎✌🏻🔥🇵🇪

[@ricardocedaro7316]

This is not a song, it’s a hymn.

[@krystalboyle2019]

Either way,it's one of U2's best ❤

[@ccvigasPP]

Realmente, é uma canção muito especial, forte e sensívelmente humana!! Mas, para toda a força dessa música; existiu um sentimento entre dois seres humanos muitos especiais...

[@owenramos519]

U2 I love you ❤️

[@nivaldocarvalho4123]

excelentente

[@vladodesskiy]

👍⚓спасибо 😉

[@ir7862]

I remember this song coming out when I was a kid. One tree hill is in Auckland NZ. I don’t know if the song was only released in NZ?

[@rabbruce8232]

👌🏼

[@michaelburke5942]

Greg Carroll U2 sacrifice

[@leonarddobson1314]

🌳🌾

[@foleynj86]

When was this version recorded and where do you find it?

[@alexandragoldhagen8316]

Wo wurde es gedreht?

[@OskarStoddart]

New Zealand

[@alexandragoldhagen8316]

@@OskarStoddart thanks for the Info

[@angelabell7254]

New Zealand darling ❤

[@claudiopistigliucci4999]

Cornhill

[@owenramos519]

U2 I love you ❤️