American Songwriter

This Major U2 Hit Was Almost Abandoned, Bandmates Called the Earliest Version of the Song “Difficult”

One of the most difficult parts of making a record is knowing how to identify diamonds in the rough. Picking out a diamond in the rough that will also be a breakthrough hit? That can feel next to ...
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U2 Had a Big Hit With This Song in 1987, Even Though Bono Says It’s Still Unfinished

In 1987, the Irish band released “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For“. The song is followed by “Where The Streets Have No Name”, their third consecutive hit single from the iconic The Joshua ...
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10 Songs That Define U2's Career

Few rock bands have been as successful over the last 50 years as U2. They've earned it, forming as teenagers in the late '70s and creating challenging rock that mixed the personal, political, and ...
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U2 Earns A Milestone Radio Hit As The Band Also Nears The Top 10

U2 earns its milestone tenth hit on Billboard's Rock & Alternative Airplay chart as lead Days of Ash EP "Song of the Future" debuts in last place. Adam Clayton (far left), The Edge (second from left), ...
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U2’s First U.K. No. 1 Hit 36 Years Ago Marked Their Rise to Rock Royalty

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On October 8, 1988, U2, a four-member rock band from Dublin, made history when their song “Desire” became their first U.K. No. 1 ...

1987 Rock Album Ranked Among 'Greatest of All Time' Hit No. 1 39 Years Ago Today

The Joshua Tree' is U2's best-selling album and one of the best-selling albums globally with over 25 million copies sold.
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U2’s Frontman Scores His First Rap Hit Alongside A Hip-Hop Legend

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Lil Wayne’s “The Days” featuring Bono debuts at No. 21 on the Hot ...
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This U2 Song Became the First iTunes No. 1 — and Marked a Major Turning Point for the Band

Jazmin Kylene is a Miami-bred writer and editor with a decade-long career that spans all editorial genres, though she has a particular passion for music journalism. Upon graduating Florida Atlantic ...
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Bono reveals dark meaning behind U2's hit Without or Without You

U2's iconic frontman Bono has shed light on the true meaning behind the band's chart-topping hit With or Without You - and it's not as romantic as you might think. The track, featured on their 1987 ...

U2's surprise Easter EP reminds what the band does best

U2's surprise EP "Easter Lily" will prod you to think, but also to celebrate. It's an apt bookend to "Days of Ash." ...
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U2’s First U.K. No. 1 Hit 36 Years Ago Marked Their Rise to Rock Royalty

Parade aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. On October 8, 1988, U2, a four-member rock band from Dublin, made ...