A Song and A Friend Podcast

Meeting Bono? U2s Apex Mountain? iPod Commercials to Spaceship Stadiums. Lilywhite to Eno (again). The middle and end of the "aughts" were a busy time for U2 and for us, long term fans, being joined by a new generation of fans. John, Todd, Tom, and Erik; joined by special guest, Troy Yeager continue their critique of the '00s U2 Albums: "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb" and "No Line on the Horizon." Studio and live material is reviewed and experiences are shared.

"In the U 2000s...!" The 21st century began with a sense of optimism which was checked within 18 months by the tragedy of 9/11. U2's release "All You Can't Leave Behind" and the Elevation tour spoke both to the world before 9/11 and helped the world to heal after it. John, Todd, Tom, Erik, and special guest, Troy Yeager, review, remember, critique and converse about U2s "4th era" (by our reckoning.)Part one of two.For more information about the show check out tomadamsonmusic.comThis episode contains previously copyrighted material used under fair use provision.

We continue our review of 1990s U2 and our experience as friends and fans, this time touching on ZooTV; and covering the Zooropa album, the Pop album, and PopMart tour.More info about this podcast at:https://tomadamsonmusic.com/my-podcast/

The early 90s saw a successful re-launch of U2s career, and that's putting it mildly. John, Tom, Todd, and Erik begin to share their expieriences with U2s "3rd Era" in this first of a two part episode. This episode is heavy on "Achtung Baby", but such it is such a seminal album in the band's career and touchstone the guys' lives, it basically gets its own episode.Learn more about A Song and Friend at tomadamsonmsusic.com

In 2010, I read that the average American's lifestyle and income was closer to that of billionaires than 2/3 of the world's population. That idea floated around my head while writing this rock song that encourages us to stop posing and start dancing.

U2 were very busy in the 2nd half of the 1980s. It's an era all four of us love. No longer shouting to be heard in small venues, they invite stadium audiences closer to their creative process and become legendary. The albums in this era are: "The Unforgettable Fire," "Joshua Tree," and "Rattle & Hum."visit tomadamsonmusic.com to learn more about our show.DISCLAIMERThis episode contains quotations, critique, and reviews of previously copyrighted material, used under fair-use provision; and not intended to misrepresent the original artists; nor unfairly benefit A Song & A Friend.

"...I wish I had, some of your love." Recorded outdoors at night, from the "Summer's End" EP, this is my song, "Summer, Your Love," dedicated to those who feel on the outside looking in.

It's been 5 years since the release of "Never Really Over." Two summers ago, I released a long episode with my Uncle Steve and friend, Brannon Hancock, on this song. In honor of the anniversary, I have reduced the episode considerably.If you enjoy these clips, I do recommend the full 2024 episode.DISCLAIMERThis episode contains quotations, critique, and reviews of previously copyrighted material, used under fair-use provision; and not intended to misrepresent the original artists nor unfairly benefit A Song & A Friend.

John, Erik, Todd, and Tom are back with memories and thoughts on U2s origins and early work. Enjoy our conversation about U2's first "Era" from 1976 to 1984 - when they were "shouting" to he heard and become established in the world of rock. The albums in this era are: "Boy," "October," and "War." From a garage in Dublin to Red Rocks in Colorado, there's a lot to unpack here, especially as we four experienced these recording after the fact as teenagers ourselves in the 90s.brought to you by tomadamsonmusic.comDISCLAIMERThis episode contains quotations, critique, and reviews of previously copyrighted material, used under fair-use provision; and not intended to misrepresent the original artists nor unfairly benefit A Song & A Friend.

Promo snippets from our first full episode of the U2 Experience: Era 1, which covers U2's material from their founding in the late 70s through the first three Albums: Boy, October, and War; including the "Under a Blood Red Sky" concert album.DISCLAIMERThis episode contains quotations, critique, and reviews of previously copyrighted material, used under fair-use provision; and not intended to misrepresent the original artists nor unfairly benefit A Song & A Friend.