26.06.1987
Ireland, RTE
Visual Eyes
MPEG
PRO-SHOT

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This episode of ‘Visual Eyes’ (RTE-Documentary about the start of the JT-Tour in Europe) was broadcast on 26 June 1987. The presenter is Dave Fanning. 

A ‘Visual Eyes’ special captures the atmosphere of  being on the road with U2,playing an outdoor show in a football stadium in Modena, near Bologna. The report features interviews with all four members of the band, as well as members of the crew.  U2 meet the Lord Mayor and local dignitaries of Modena and receive the Freedom of the City. Dave Fanning chats to guitarist The Edge about the honours they receive along the road and the ups and downs of touring and their hectic schedule. U2 Manager Paul McGuinness describes U2 as an organisation which requires careful planning. Assistant Production Manager Tom Mullally outlines the logistics of a tour and how the constant communication with the U2 offices in Dublin and the United States, as well as with accountants and promoters. Drummer Larry Mullen is philosophical about the band’s success saying After the show in Modena, Bono chats to Dave about how the fans differ from place to place but how playing Dublin is more important to them than playing America or England.

Content short clips of live performances of:
1. Where the streets have no name (Modena, Italy, Communale Braglia 1987-05-30)
2. 4th of July/11 o'clock tick tock (Dublin, Ireland, Croce Parc 1985-06-29)
3. I will follow (Dublin, Ireland, Croce Parc 1985-06-29)

Total Running: [28:34]

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Source : VHS

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