Set List Reader's Choice

In this edition of Set List Reader's Choice, your top favorite is:

Classic Versus Tuesday

As a refresher, Classic Versus Tuesday featured "Eminence Front" and "Where the Streets Have No. Name."  The reason behind the two in the versus theme is the anticipation of the actual performance, whether instrumental anticipation or newsworthy anticipation.  Piqued intrigue best defines both.

In this post, I thought I would share a brief background behind both songs.

The Who

"Eminence Front"

- Written and performed by Pete Townshend

- 6th track on It's Hard (1982)

- No. 68 on Billboard Hot 100

Reception -

- "..."Eminence Front" as the album's high point..."

- "Eminence Front" as the only song on it (It's Hard) that he felt was worthy of being released." - Roger Daltrey

(Wikipedia)

U2

"Where the Streets Have No Name"

- First track on The Joshua Tree (1987)

- Third single to be released

- No. 13 in the U.S. ... No. 14 in Canada ... No. 10 in the Netherlands ... No. 4 in the UK ... No. 1 in Ireland

- Certified Silver in the UK

- Staple in concert performances

- Grammy Award for Best Performance Music Video

- Most popular song from the album

(Wikipedia)