U2 are certainly no strangers to criticism, but it’s fair to say Bono and the boys went down a storm on BBC One last night.
The band played their hearts out on U2 at the BBC, the latest in a new series which has already showcased stars such as Adele, Michael Buble, Harry Styles and Sam Smith.
The north Dubliners' appearance on the show comes off the back of the release of their latest album, Songs of Experience, from which a number of new songs were performed live at Abbey Road studios.
"And you give yourself away, and you give, you give yourself away..." ❤️
'With Or Without You' was so special ? #U2AtTheBBC ?https://t.co/rbgW2uh9Dt @U2 pic.twitter.com/sFYnHZHlHi— BBC Music (@bbcmusic) December 19, 2017
There was a huge response to the show on social media with the vast majority of viewers praising U2’s performance and longevity.
Most of the ire was actually directed at presenter Cat Deeley, who interviewed the band between songs.
Did you catch U2 at the BBC last night? What did you make of the lads?
Check out some of the reaction below...
I realise this is not fashionable but, good grief, U2 are absolutely brilliant on this telly programme #U2attheBBC
— Mat Davies (@RafaDavies) December 19, 2017
U2 absolute class here... #U2AtTheBBC
— David Flatman (@davidflatman) December 19, 2017
Ah U2 live with an orchestra is perfection #u2attheBBC ?
— Jennifer O'Brien (@Jen_OBrien1) December 19, 2017
They sound so, so good #u2attheBBC
— Jamie East (@jamieeast) December 19, 2017
I’d love to sit down for a jar with Larry Mullen. Say he’d be great company. #U2AtTheBBC
— Damien O'Meara (@damien_omeara) December 19, 2017
Absolute masterclass from U2 on BBC now. Sounding better than ever. And still bloody cool. Proper rock stars. #U2attheBBC
— Vicki O ? (@Vixstero) December 19, 2017
Easy to criticise. This band has achieved and contributed more than most ever will. 4 decades at still at it. Respect. #U2attheBBC
— Simon (@SimonFabb) December 19, 2017
#U2attheBBC
Incredible band, a back catalogue of songs second to none.
Still producing albums that go to No1 all over the world.
Still sell out stadiums all over world.
Fuck the haters .— mark williams (@bmw0202) December 19, 2017
Insane that an Irish band from the north side of Dublin became and remain the biggest band in the world. 40 years on and still better than anything else out there #U2atthebbc
— Rob (@RobSmyth89) December 19, 2017
Ah @bbc #U2attheBBC too short this should be a 2 hour programme #U2
— Jimmy Stafford (@JimmystaffordDJ) December 19, 2017
Observations about #U2attheBBC ... shoulda been a two hour special with it going out on a Friday night, more music, less chat and hosted by @jowhiley
— Carl G (@Supersonic76) December 19, 2017
Cat Deely needs reminding that she’s not hosting morning kids TV any more, ask some better questions, we’re all adults here! #u2attheBBC
— Fallout_girl (@Fallout_girl80) December 19, 2017
"It's a BEAUTIFUL DAY" ??
A UK number 1 in October 2000, and still sounding great today ? #U2AtTheBBC
-@U2 At The BBC ? https://t.co/zVjsvCr1US pic.twitter.com/RMzrJsgL4t— BBC Music (@bbcmusic) December 19, 2017
Insane that an Irish band from the north side of Dublin became and remain the biggest band in the world. 40 years on and still better than anything else out there #U2atthebbc
— Rob (@RobSmyth89) December 19, 2017
