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This is a comprehensive list of covers of U2 songs. U2 is an Irish rock band that formed in 1976, and whose members are Adam Clayton, Bono, The Edge, and Larry Mullen Jr. U2 have been one of the most popular acts in the world since the mid-1980s. The band has sold more than 170 million albums worldwide.[1]
U2 formed in 1976 when the members were teenagers with limited musical proficiency. By the mid-1980s, however, the band had become a top international act, noted for their anthemic sound, Bono's impassioned vocals, and The Edge's textural guitar playing. Their success as a live act was greater than their success at selling records, until their 1987 album, The Joshua Tree,[2] increased the band's stature "from heroes to superstars," according to Rolling Stone.[3]
"40" is the tenth and final track from U2's 1983 album, War. It is the final single from the album, released solely in Germany in 1983.[4]
[edit] A Sort of Homecoming
"A Sort of Homecoming" is the first track of U2's 1984 album, The Unforgettable Fire. A live version of the track is found on 1985's four-track EP, Wide Awake in America.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 2005 |
Hazel Kaneswaran |
Even Better Than the Real Thing Vol. 3 |
[edit] Acrobat
"Acrobat" is the eleventh track from U2's 1991 album, Achtung Baby. It is the only song from the album that was never played live.[7]
[edit] All I Want Is You
"All I Want Is You" is the 17th song on U2's 1988 album, Rattle and Hum and was released in 1989 as the album's fourth and final single. It is the closing song from the movie Rattle and Hum.
[edit] An Cat Dubh
"An Cat Dubh" is the third track from U2's debut album, Boy. It is frequently paired with the following song from the same album, "Into the Heart".
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 2001 |
Doom Kounty Electric Chair |
Even Better than the Real Thing1 |
| 2005 |
The Bravery |
Fearless |
[edit] Angel of Harlem
"Angel of Harlem" is the second single from U2's 1988 album, Rattle and Hum. It peaked at #9 on the UK singles chart. It is an homage to Billie Holiday.[11]
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 1999 |
Absolute Rock |
A Tribute to the Greatest Hits of U2 |
| 1999 |
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra |
Pride: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Plays U2 |
| 1999 |
Studio 99 |
The Best of U2: A Tribute |
| 2001 |
David Hay |
The Unforgettable Tribute |
| 2001 |
Irish Rock Association |
A Tribute to U2 |
| 2003 |
Exit |
A Tribute to the Greatest Hits of U2 |
| 2003 |
Studio 99 |
U2: A Tribute |
| 2004 |
David Keen, Claire Stanacrone, and Michael Goetz |
Still Strung Out on U2 |
"Bad" is the seventh track from U2's 1984 album, The Unforgettable Fire. Often considered a fan favorite, it is U2's tenth most frequently performed song in concert.[12] The song is about a heroin addiction.[13]
[edit] Beautiful Day
"Beautiful Day" is the lead single from U2's 2000 album, All That You Can't Leave Behind. It was a huge commercial success, helping to launch the album to multi-platinum status, and is one of U2's biggest hits to date.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 2001 |
David Hay |
The Unforgettable Tribute |
| 2001 |
Irish Rock Association |
A Tribute to U2 |
| 2002 |
Lisa Linehan |
The Ethereal Tribute to U2 |
| 2003 |
Exit |
A Tribute to the Greatest Hits of U2 |
| 2003 |
Studio 99 |
U2: A Tribute |
| 2004 |
Hiro Goto and Adrienne Woods |
Still Strung out on U2 |
| 2004 |
Sanctus Real |
In the Name of Love: Artists United for Africa[6] |
[edit] Bullet the Blue Sky
"Bullet the Blue Sky" is the fourth track from U2's 1987 album, The Joshua Tree. The song was originally written about the United States' military intervention during the 1980s in the El Salvador Civil War.
[edit] Desire
"Desire" is the lead single from U2's 1988 album, Rattle and Hum. It was their first #1 single in the UK and their first #1 on the newly-instated Modern Rock Tracks.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 1999 |
Absolute Rock |
A Tribute to the Greatest Hits of U2 |
| 1999 |
The Polecats |
We Will Follow: A Tribute to U2[9] |
| 1999 |
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra |
Pride: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Plays U2 |
| 1999 |
Studio 99 |
The Best of U2: A Tribute |
| 2000 |
Savitri String Quartet |
Strung Out on U2[5] |
| 2001 |
David Hay |
The Unforgettable Tribute |
| 2001 |
Irish Rock Association |
A Tribute to U2 |
| 2001 |
Pickin' On |
Pickin' on U2: A Bluegrass Tribute[10] |
| 2003 |
Exit |
A Tribute to the Greatest Hits of U2 |
| 2003 |
Studio 99 |
U2: A Tribute |
| 2008 |
African Underground All-Stars |
In The Name Of Love: Africa Celebrates U2[16] |
[edit] Discothèque
"Discothèque" is the lead single and opening track from the 1997 album, Pop. It is the only song from the album to have been played on every tour since it's debut.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 1999 |
Intra-Venus |
We Will Follow: A Tribute to U22[9] |
| 1999 |
Studio 99 |
The Best of U2: A Tribute |
| 2001 |
Drag |
Even Better than the Real Thing |
| 2001 |
Irish Rock Association |
A Tribute to U2 |
| 2003 |
Exit |
A Tribute to the Greatest Hits of U2 |
| 2003 |
Studio 99 |
U2: A Tribute |
| 2007 |
Marcus Satellite |
The Marcus Satellite Tribute to U2[15] |
[edit] Drowning Man
"Drowning Man" is the fifth track on U2's 1983 album, War. Its sound is a departure from the other tracks in War.
[edit] The Electric Co.
"The Electric Co." is the tenth track from U2's debut album, Boy. When performed live it is frequently preceded by the unrecorded song, "The Cry".
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 2000 |
Kane |
With or Without You[8] |
[edit] Electrical Storm
"Electrical Storm" was the only single from U2's second compilation album, The Best of 1990–2000, and one of the two new songs recorded for that album. The song reached #1 in Canada and several European countries.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 2003 |
Exit |
A Tribute to the Greatest Hits of U2 |
[edit] Elevation
"Elevation" is the third track and third single release from U2's 2000 album, All That You Can't Leave Behind. Featuring a thunderous beat, a variety of sound effects on the central guitar riff, and an easy rhyming lyric for the audience to shout along with, it was highly effective in that concert-starting role and became a hit in the United States and the United Kingdom.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 2002 |
Tufts Beezlebubs |
Punch |
| 2003 |
Studio 99 |
U2: A Tribute |
[edit] Even Better Than the Real Thing
"Even Better Than the Real Thing" is the second song from U2's 1991 album, Achtung Baby and was released in 1992 as the fourth single from the album.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 1998 |
Sharp Kiddie |
Zoovenir |
| 1999 |
Absolute Rock |
A Tribute to the Greatest Hits of U2 |
| 1999 |
Bang Tango |
We Will Follow: A Tribute to U24[9] |
| 1999 |
Dead or Alive |
We Will Follow: A Tribute to U2[9] |
| 1999 |
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra |
Pride: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Plays U2 |
| 1999 |
Studio 99 |
The Best of U2: A Tribute |
| 2001 |
Kyle |
The Unforgettable Tribute |
| 2003 |
Exit |
A Tribute to the Greatest Hits of U2 |
| 2003 |
Studio 99 |
U2: A Tribute |
| 2005 |
Jack L |
Even Better Than the Real Thing Vol. 3 |
[edit] The Fly
"The Fly" is the seventh song on U2's 1991 album, Achtung Baby and was released as the album's first single. It has been described as "the sound of four men chopping down the Joshua Tree."[17] The song's subject is that of a phone call from someone in Hell who enjoys being there and telling the person on the other line what he has learned.[18] "The Fly" was an introduction to the sonic and electronic experimentation that would dominate U2's 1990s work.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 1998 |
The Blake Carringtons |
Zoovenir |
| 1999 |
Absolute Rock |
A Tribute to the Greatest Hits of U2 |
| 1999 |
Studio 99 |
The Best of U2: A Tribute |
| 2003 |
Exit |
A Tribute to the Greatest Hits of U2 |
| 2003 |
Studio 99 |
U2: A Tribute |
[edit] Gloria
"Gloria" was the second single and opening track from U2's 1981 album, October.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 2004 |
Audio Adrenaline |
In the Name of Love: Artists United for Africa[6] |
| 2004 |
David Keen |
Still Strung Out on U2 |
[edit] God Part II
"God Part II" is the fourteenth track from U2's 1988 album, Rattle and Hum. The song is a departure from the sound of the album's other studio recordings, and is an introduction to the darker sound the band would adopt for the release of their next album, Achtung Baby.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 2007 |
Marcus Satellite |
The Marcus Satellite Tribute to U2[15] |
"Grace" is the final track from U2's 2000 album, All That You Can't Leave Behind.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 2004 |
Nichole Nordeman |
In the Name of Love: Artists United for Africa[6] |
[edit] Heartland
"Heartland" is the thirteenth track from U2's 1988 album, Rattle and Hum. Unlike the other studio tracks from the album, "Heartland" was leftover from The Joshua Tree sessions.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 2005 |
Bell X1 |
Even Better Than the Real Thing Vol. 3 |
[edit] Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me
"Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me" is a single by U2 from the Batman Forever soundtrack album, released in 1995. It was also included on the compilation album, The Best of 1990-2000.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 1996 |
The Starlite Singers |
100 Hollywood Movie Hits |
| 1997 |
The Countdown Singers |
Best of Today's Movie Hits |
| 1998 |
Groove Tunnel |
Zoovenir |
| 2001 |
Irish Rock Association |
A Tribute to U2 |
| 2002 |
The Brown Derbies |
Hybrid |
| 2003 |
Exit |
A Tribute to the Greatest Hits of U2 |
| 2003 |
Studio 99 |
U2: A Tribute |
[edit] I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
"I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" is the second track from U2's 1987 album The Joshua Tree, and was released as the album's second single. The song grew from another song called "Under the Weather Girls", from which Larry Mullen, Jr.'s drum track was used as a foundation. "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" is the most frequently covered U2 song.[19]
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 1990 |
The Chimes |
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For |
| 1990 |
Phil Coulter |
Recollections5 |
| 1991 |
Badesalz |
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For |
| 1991 |
Big Daddy |
Cutting Their Own Groove |
| 1991 |
Negativland |
U2 |
| 1992 |
Robin Crow |
Electric Cinema |
| 1992 |
Cecilio & Kapono |
Summerlust |
| 1993 |
The Brown Derbies |
Hat Trick |
| 1993 |
Tufts Beelzebubs |
Vince |
| 1994 |
Booker T. & The M.G.s |
That's The Way It Should Be |
| 1995 |
Marva Wright |
I Still Haven't Found |
| 1996 |
David Agnew and David Downes |
Celtic Moods: Fir Na Keol |
| 1997 |
Dale Ann Bradley |
East Kentucky Morning |
| 1998 |
The Chosen |
Zoovenir |
| 1998 |
James McNally |
Everybreath |
| 1999 |
Absolute Rock |
A Tribute to the Greatest Hits of U2 |
| 1999 |
New Voices of Freedom |
Rockspel |
| 1999 |
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra |
Pride: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Plays U2 |
| 1999 |
Studio 99 |
The Best of U2: A Tribute |
| 2000 |
Cloning Einstein |
Cloning Einstein |
| 2000 |
The Countdown Singers |
80's Chartbusters |
| 2000 |
Savitri String Quartet |
Strung Out on U2[5] |
| 2001 |
Kyle |
The Unforgettable Tribute |
| 2001 |
Pickin' On |
Pickin' on U2: A Bluegrass Tribute[10] |
| 2002 |
Friend 'N Fellow |
Taxi |
| 2002 |
Mele |
The Ethereal Tribute to U2 |
| 2003 |
Bonnie Tyler |
Heart Strings |
| 2003 |
Cher |
Live! The Farewell Tour |
| 2003 |
Studio 99 |
U2: A Tribute |
| 2005 |
Juliet Turner |
Even Better Than the Real Thing Vol. 3 |
| 2007 |
Marcus Satellite |
The Marcus Satellite Tribute to U2[15] |
| 2008 |
Cheikh Lô |
In The Name Of Love: Africa Celebrates U2[16] |
[edit] I Will Follow
"I Will Follow" is the opening track from U2's debut album, Boy. It was written by Bono about the tragic death of his mother, who died of a brain hemorrhage at the funeral of her father.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 1998 |
Doug Pinnick |
The Mother of all Tribute Albums |
| 1999 |
Spahn Ranch |
We Will Follow: A Tribute to U2[9] |
| 2000 |
Kane |
With or Without You[8] |
| 2000 |
Savitri String Quartet |
Strung Out on U2[5] |
| 2001 |
Army of Halfwits |
The Unforgettable Tribute |
| 2007 |
Marcus Satellite |
The Marcus Satellite Tribute to U2[15] |
| 2007 |
WAZ |
Master |
[edit] If God Will Send His Angels
"If God Will Send His Angels" is the fifth single from U2's 1997 album, Pop. It was featured on the City of Angels soundtrack.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 1999 |
Movie Sound Orchestra |
Movie Hits |
| 2001 |
Irish Rock Association |
A Tribute to U2 |
| 2003 |
Studio 99 |
U2: A Tribute |
[edit] In a Little While
"In a Little While" is the sixth track from U2's 2000 album All That You Can't Leave Behind.
[edit] In God's Country
"In God's Country" is the seventh track and fourth single from U2's 1987 album, The Joshua Tree. A live version of the song appears in the U2 rockumentary, Rattle and Hum.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 1998 |
Caedmon's Call |
The Guild Collection Vol. 2 |
| 2001 |
Deep Mosey |
Even Better than the Real Thing |
| 2001 |
Pickin' On |
Pickin' on U2: A Bluegrass Tribute[10] |
| 2003 |
Studio 99 |
U2: A Tribute |
| 2004 |
Hiro Goto and Adrienne Woods |
Still Strung Out on U2 |
[edit] Last Night on Earth
"Last Night on Earth" is the third single from U2's 1997 album, Pop. The song features excerpts from "Trayra Boia," written by Naná Vasconcelos and Denise Milan.[20]
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 2003 |
Studio 99 |
U2: A Tribute |
"Lemon" is the fourth song and second single from U2's 1993 album, Zooropa. This song, more than any previous U2 song, showcases Bono's falsetto skills, aided by atmospheric vocals from The Edge.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 2001 |
Jay Buchannan |
Even Better than the Real Thing |
[edit] Like a Song...
"Like a Song..." is the fourth track from U2's 1983 album, War. It was only ever played live once.
[edit] Love Is Blindness
"Love Is Blindness" is the twelfth and final song from U2's 1991 album, Achtung Baby. Much of the album relates to love gone wrong, in one form or another; the lyrics to "Love Is Blindness" reflect this theme, juxtaposing love and violent imagery.
[edit] Love Rescue Me
"Love Rescue Me" is the eleventh track from U2's 1988 album, Rattle and Hum. It is a collaboration between the band and Bob Dylan, who also provides vocals to the recording.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 2005 |
Rosey |
Even Better Than the Real Thing Vol. 3 |
[edit] Miss Sarajevo
"Miss Sarajevo" is the only single from the 1995 album Original Soundtracks 1 by U2, under the pseudonym Passengers. Luciano Pavarotti makes a guest vocal appearance, singing the opera solo. It also appears on the compilation album, The Best of 1990-2000.
"MLK" is the tenth and final track of U2's 1984 album, The Unforgettable Fire. A lullaby to honor Martin Luther King, Jr., it is a short, pensive piece with simple lyrics.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 1988 |
Joan Baez |
Recently and Brothers in Arms |
| 1993 |
Kings Singers |
Good Vibrations |
| 1999 |
Ohlone Choral Singers |
A Few of Our Favorite Things |
[edit] Mothers of the Disappeared
"Mothers of the Disappeared" is the eleventh and final track from U2's 1987 album, The Joshua Tree. It was written about the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo, the mothers of the thousands of "disappeared" people who opposed the Videla and Galtieri coup d'état that overtook Argentina in 1976, who were kidnapped and never seen again.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 2001 |
Pickin' On |
Pickin' on U2: A Bluegrass Tribute[10] |
| 2003 |
Studio 99 |
U2: A Tribute |
| 2005 |
Paddy Casey |
Even Better Than the Real Thing Vol. 3 |
[edit] Mysterious Ways
"Mysterious Ways" is the eighth track on U2's 1991 album, Achtung Baby and was released as the album's second single.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 1993 |
KMFDM |
Shut Up Kitty and Agogo |
| 1998 |
Blue Plastic |
Zoovenir |
| 1999 |
New Voices of Freedom |
Rockspel |
| 1999 |
Studio 99 |
The Best of U2: A Tribute |
| 2000 |
Stereofeed |
Strung Out on U2[5] |
| 2000 |
Tufts Amalgamates |
Juice |
| 2001 |
Pickin' On |
Pickin' on U2: A Bluegrass Tribute[10] |
| 2003 |
Studio 99 |
U2: A Tribute |
| 2004 |
TobyMac & Sarah Kelly |
In the Name of Love: Artists United for Africa[6] |
| 2008 |
Angélique Kidjo |
In The Name Of Love: Africa Celebrates U2[16] |
[edit] New Year's Day
"New Year's Day" is the third song and lead single from U2's 1983 album, War. The song is driven by Adam Clayton's distinctive bassline and The Edge's keyboard. It was the band's first hit single, breaking the top ten in the UK and charting on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time in their career. In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine placed the single at number 427 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 1995 |
Gigi D'Agostino |
New Year's Day |
| 1997 |
Route 401 |
D.J. Mix '97: Volume 1 |
| 1999 |
2fabiola |
2000 Radio Mix |
| 1999 |
Frontline Assembly with Tiffany |
We Will Follow: A Tribute to U2[9] |
| 1999 |
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra |
Pride: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Plays U2 |
| 2000 |
Savitri String Quartet |
Strung out on U2[5] |
| 2001 |
Vee |
The Unforgettable Tribute |
| 2003 |
Exit |
A Tribute to the Greatest Hits of U2 |
| 2003 |
Studio 99 |
U2: A Tribute |
| 2005 |
Aslan |
Even Better Than the Real Thing Vol. 3 |
"Numb" is the third track from U2's 1993 album, Zooropa, and was released as the album's first single.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 1999 |
Die Krupps |
We Will Follow: A Tribute to U2[9] |
[edit] The Ocean
"The Ocean" is the seventh track of U2's debut album, Boy. The song is U2's shortest, at just over a minute and a half in length.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 2001 |
Mega Maniac |
Even Better than the Real Thing |
[edit] October
"October" is the seventh and title track from U2's 1981 album, October. It is a departure from U2's classic sound, as it is a quiet, almost instrumental piece. It was included as a hidden track on The Best of 1980-1990.
"One" is the third song from U2's 1991 album, Achtung Baby, and was released as a single in 1992. It is widely considered to be one of the band's greatest songs and is consistently featured in lists of the greatest songs of all time.
[edit] One Tree Hill
"One Tree Hill" is the ninth track and final single from U2's 1987 album, The Joshua Tree. The single was released as a single exclusively in New Zealand in 1988, where it reached number one. The title of the song refers to One Tree Hill, a volcanic peak in Auckland, New Zealand.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 1993 |
Mortal |
Recorded Live: Vol. 5 |
| 1994 |
Tufts Amalgamates |
Unexpected Guests |
| 2001 |
Pickin' On |
Pickin' on U2: A Bluegrass Tribute[10] |
[edit] Party Girl
"Party Girl" was released as a B-side to U2's 1982 single, A Celebration. It was originally known as "Trash, Trampoline, and the Party Girl", although it's name was shortened to "Party Girl" on subsequent releases on Under a Blood Red Sky and the bonus DVD on the 20th anniversary re-release of The Joshua Tree.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 1998 |
Automobile |
Zoovenir |
[edit] Please
"Please" is the fourth single from U2's 1997 album, Pop. Two months before the release of the single, a live version of "Please" from the PopMart Tour was released on the Please: Popheart Live EP.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 2003 |
Studio 99 |
U2: A Tribute |
[edit] Pride (In the Name of Love)
"Pride (In the Name of Love)" is the second song on U2's 1984 album, The Unforgettable Fire and was released as the album's first single. Written about Martin Luther King, Jr., "Pride" is one of the band's most recognized songs.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 1987 |
Barbara Dickson |
After Dark |
| 1990 |
West Angeles Church of God |
Little Saints in Praise |
| 1991 |
C&C Music Factory |
Pride (In the Name of Love) |
| 1993 |
Kingston Club |
Pride (In the Name of Love) |
| 1994 |
Tufts Beelzebubs |
House |
| 1997 |
The Brown Derbies |
Nightcap |
| 1997 |
Hapa |
In the Name of Love |
| 1998 |
Inbetweendays |
Zoovenir |
| 1999 |
Absolute Rock |
A Tribute to the Greatest Hits of U2 |
| 1999 |
Razed in Black |
We Will Follow: A Tribute to U2[9] |
| 1999 |
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra |
Pride: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Plays U2 |
| 2000 |
Kane |
With or Without You[8] |
| 2000 |
United Colours of Sound |
Pride |
| 2001 |
Fiction Bailey |
Even Better than the Real Thing |
| 2001 |
Kyle |
The Unforgettable Tribute |
| 2001 |
Irish Rock Association |
A Tribute to U2 |
| 2001 |
Pickin' On |
Pickin' on U2: A Bluegrass Tribute[10] |
| 2003 |
Exit |
A Tribute to the Greatest Hits of U2 |
| 2003 |
Sandtown |
Based on a True Story |
| 2003 |
Signal Hill |
Live at the Lower Deck 2 |
| 2003 |
Studio 99 |
U2: A Tribute |
| 2004 |
Delirious? |
In the Name of Love: Artists United for Africa[6] |
| 2004 |
David Keen |
Still Strung Out on U2 |
| 2006 |
Flyleaf with Richard Patrick |
Family Values Tour 2006 |
| 2006 |
Nouvelle Vague |
Bande à Part |
| 2006 |
Shawn Colvin |
These Four Walls |
| 2007 |
Marcus Satellite |
The Marcus Satellite Tribute to U2[15] |
| 2008 |
Soweto Gospel Choir |
In The Name Of Love: Africa Celebrates U2[16] |
[edit] Promenade
"Promenade" is the fifth track on U2's 1984 album, The Unforgettable Fire.
[edit] Red Hill Mining Town
"Red Hill Mining Town" is the sixth track from U2's 1987 album, The Joshua Tree.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 1996 |
Dream Theatre |
International Fanclub Christmas Album |
[edit] Running to Stand Still
"Running to Stand Still" is the fifth track from U2's 1987 album, The Joshua Tree. It is a soft, slow, keyboard-based song about a heroin-addicted woman from the Ballymun Seven Towers area of Dublin.[21]
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 2000 |
Kane |
With or Without You[8] |
| 2001 |
Doom Kounty Electric Chair |
Even Better than the Real Thing1 |
| 2002 |
Mele |
The Ethereal Tribute to U2 |
| 2005 |
Mickey Harte |
Even Better Than the Real Thing Vol. 3 |
[edit] Seconds
"Seconds" is the second track on U2's 1983 album, War. The track contains a clip from the 1982 documentary Soldier Girls,[22] and is the first song by the band not sung solely by Bono; The Edge sings the first two stanzas.
[edit] Silver and Gold
"Silver and Gold" was originally written by Bono in support of the Artists United Against Apartheid project. It was recorded in 1985 by Bono, as well as Keith Richards and Ron Wood of The Rolling Stones. U2 later re-recorded and released the track as a B-side for their 1987 single, "Where the Streets Have No Name".
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 2007 |
Marcus Satellite |
The Marcus Satellite Tribute to U2[15] |
[edit] So Cruel
"So Cruel" is the sixth track from U2's 1991 album, Achtung Baby.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 2002 |
Mele |
The Ethereal Tribute to U2 |
| 2005 |
Erin McKeown |
Even Better Than the Real Thing Vol. 3 |
[edit] Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own
"Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own" is the second single from U2's 2004 album, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. It was released in the United Kingdom in February, 2005, and debuted at #1 on the UK Singles Chart. The song won Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and Song of the Year at the 2006 Grammy Awards.
[edit] Staring at the Sun
"Staring at the Sun" is the second single from U2's 1997 album, Pop. It peaked at #3 on the UK singles chart and #1 on the Modern Rock Tracks.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 2001 |
Irish Rock Association |
A Tribute to U2 |
| 2003 |
Studio 99 |
U2: A Tribute |
[edit] Stay (Faraway, So Close!)
"Stay (Faraway, So Close!)" is the fifth track from U2's 1993 album, Zooropa, and was released as the album's third single on November 22, 1993. It was released on the soundtrack for the Wim Wenders film, Faraway, So Close!.
[edit] Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out Of
"Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out Of" is a single release from U2's 2000 album, All That You Can't Leave Behind. It won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 2002.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 2001 |
Irish Rock Association |
A Tribute to U2 |
| 2002 |
Josephin Glenmark |
The Ethereal Tribute to U2 |
| 2003 |
Exit |
A Tribute to the Greatest Hits of U2 |
| 2004 |
Hiro Goto and Adrienne Woods |
Still Strung out on U2 |
[edit] Sunday Bloody Sunday
"Sunday Bloody Sunday" is the opening track and third single from U2's 1983 album, War. The song is noted for its militaristic drumbeat, simple but harsh guitar, and melodic harmonies.[24] One of U2's most overtly political songs, its lyrics describe the horror felt by an observer of The Troubles in Northern Ireland.
[edit] The Sweetest Thing
[edit] The Three Sunrises
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 2007 |
Marcus Satellite |
The Marcus Satellite Tribute to U2[15] |
[edit] Trip Through Your Wires
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 2001 |
Pickin' On |
Pickin' on U2: A Bluegrass Tribute[10] |
[edit] Two Hearts Beat as One
"Two Hearts Beat as One" is the seventh track on U2's 1983 album, War. It was released as the album's second single but only in the US, UK and Australia.
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 2007 |
Marcus Satellite |
The Marcus Satellite Tribute to U2[15] |
[edit] The Unforgettable Fire
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 2000 |
Kane |
With or Without You[8] |
[edit] When Love Comes to Town
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 2004 |
Todd Agnew |
In the Name of Love: Artists United for Africa[6] |
[edit] Where the Streets Have No Name
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 2000 |
Kane |
With or Without You[8] |
| 2001 |
Pickin' On |
Pickin' on U2: A Bluegrass Tribute[10] |
| 2004 |
Chris Tomlin |
In the Name of Love: Artists United for Africa[6] |
| 2008 |
Tony Allen |
In The Name Of Love: Africa Celebrates U2[16] |
| 2007 |
Marcus Satellite |
The Marcus Satellite Tribute to U2[15] |
"Wire" is the third track on U2's 1984 album, The Unforgettable Fire. Described by Bono as the "hypodermic needle of the album", it features a fast-paced rhythm section and The Edge's classic ringing guitar sound. It was one of the first songs by the band that detailed drug addiction, a theme present in later songs such as "Bad" and "Running to Stand Still".
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 2007 |
Marcus Satellite |
The Marcus Satellite Tribute to U2[15] |
[edit] With or Without You
| Year |
Covered by |
Album |
| 2000 |
Kane |
With or Without You[8] |
| 2001 |
Pickin' On |
Pickin' on U2: A Bluegrass Tribute[10] |
| 2004 |
GRITS & Jadyn Maria |
In the Name of Love: Artists United for Africa[6] |
| 2007 |
Marcus Satellite |
The Marcus Satellite Tribute to U2[15] |
| 2008 |
Les Nubians |
In The Name Of Love: Africa Celebrates U2[16] |
- 1. ^ The songs "An Cat Dubh" and "Running to Stand Still" were combined on this track.[27]
- 2.^ This cover of "Discotheque" was released as the "Suspiria Mix".[9]
- 3. ^ On this release, the title of "Drowning Man" was changed to "Drowning Man (Drowning)".[28]
- 4. ^ This cover of "Even Better Than the Real Thing" was released as the "Julian Beeston Mix".[9]
- 5. ^ The songs "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" and "Sunday Bloody Sunday" were combined on this track.[29]
[edit] References
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- ^ "40". U2wanderer.org. Retrieved on 2008-01-26.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Strung Out On U2: The String Quartet Tribute CD. CD Universe. Retrieved on 2008-01-25.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Artists United for Africa. In the Name of Love: Tracklist. Retrieved on 2008-01-26.
- ^ Songs never played live. U2FAQs.com. Retrieved on 2007-12-05.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Kane: With or Without You. U2wanderer.org. Retrieved on 2008-01-26.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m We Will Follow: A Tribute to U2. U2wanderer.org. Retrieved on 2008-01-25.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Pickin' On U2: A Bluegrass Tribute CD. CD Universe. Retrieved on 2008-01-26.
- ^ Angel of Harlem. Songfacts.com. Retrieved on 2007-12-05.
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- ^ Recollections. Amazon.com. Retrieved on 2008-01-26.
- ^ a b U2 Covers by Song Title, "S". U2wanderer.org. Retrieved on 2008-01-26.
- ^ U2 Covers by Song Title, "A". U2wanderer.org. Retrieved on 2007-12-05.
- ^ U2 Covers by Song Title, "D". U2wanderer.org. Retrieved on 2007-12-05.
- ^ U2 Covers by Song Title, "I". U2wanderer.org. Retrieved on 2007-12-11.
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