U2’s Full Sphere Setlist: Here’s everything you need to know
U2's highly anticipated 25-night run at Las Vegas' Sphere officially kicked off, and fans are now eager to know the setlist for the iconic band's performances. The setlist for «U2: UV Live at Sphere Las Vegas» is here and offers an intriguing mix of classic tracks, new releases, and even a section dedicated to various albums from their catalog.
The setlist opens with the iconic «Achtung Baby» album, but with a twist. The album's tracks are split into two sections. After the first eight numbers, the show transitions into semi-acoustic mode for four songs that are not part of «Achtung Baby» before returning to the album's remaining four tracks.
In a unique move, U2 has dedicated a mid-section of their performances to a different album each night during this Las Vegas run. The opening night featured songs from «Rattle and Hum,» possibly influenced by the presence of the album's producer, Jimmy Iovine, who was in the audience. This dynamic segment adds an element of surprise to each show, as fans can anticipate different albums being spotlighted on different nights.
Homages and Nods
U2's setlist also includes several nods to musical legends and classic songs. In tribute to Paul McCartney, who was in the audience, the band incorporated snippets of three McCartney-penned Beatles songs into their performance. Additionally, the band paid homage to various artists with excerpts from songs like Elvis Presley's «Love Me Tender,» Frank Sinatra's «My Way,» Prince's «Purple Rain,» Van Morrison's «Into the Mystic,» and Thin Lizzy's «Dancing in the Moonlight.»
Emotional Moments
Among the many highlights of the evening was an emotional dedication by Bono to the late Jimmy Buffett. Bono's heartfelt words paid tribute to
