List of songs recorded by U2
Appearance
U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. The band formed in 1976 and released their debut EP Three in 1979 exclusively in Ireland.[1] Following the release of their single "Another Day" in 1980, U2 signed a recording contract with Island Records,[2] and released their first album, Boy, later that year. The band has since released 15 full-length studio albums, the most recent being Songs of Surrender in 2023. As of 2023[update], U2 have released 436 songs.
Songs
[edit]† | Released as a commercial single |
‡ | Released as a commercial non-album single |
Notes
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Released in a digital format only
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Released as a live concert recording only
- ^ a b Bob Dylan cover
- ^ T. Rex cover
- ^ a b Ramones cover
- ^ a b Patti Smith Group cover
- ^ Elvis Presley cover
- ^ Darlene Love cover
- ^ Johnny Cash cover
- ^ Robert Knight cover
- ^ William Bell cover
- ^ Creedence Clearwater Revival cover
- ^ a b The Rolling Stones cover
- ^ a b c d The Beatles cover
- ^ Greg Lake cover
- ^ John Lennon/Yoko Ono cover
- ^ Woody Guthrie cover
- ^ Paul Simon cover
- ^ Kraftwerk cover
- ^ Cole Porter cover
- ^ a b Featured in the film, but has not been separately released
- ^ Re-recorded with Mary J. Blige for The Breakthrough (2006) and released as a commercial single
- ^ a b c Re-recorded for Boy (1980)
- ^ Patti Smith cover
- ^ M cover
- ^ The Skids cover
- ^ Lou Reed cover
- ^ Roy Orbison cover
- ^ Re-recorded feat. Willie Nelson for the "If God Will Send His Angels" single (1997)
- ^ Single released exclusive as part of the U2360° at the Rose Bowl super deluxe box set
- ^ Peggy Seeger cover
- ^ Artists United Against Apartheid cover
- ^ Re-recorded as "Sweetest Thing" (The Single Mix) for The Best of 1980–1990 (1998) and released as a commercial single
- ^ Leonard Cohen cover
- ^ Also released as "Party Girl"
- ^ Todd Duncan cover
- ^ Marvin Gaye cover
- ^ The Black Eyed Peas cover
References
[edit]Footnotes
- ^ DeRiso, Nick (1 September 2014). "35 Years Ago: U2 Releases Debut EP '3'". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
- ^ "Another Day". U2.com. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r The Unforgettable Fire (2009 edition) (Deluxe edition booklet). U2. Interscope Records. 2009. LC00268.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s Boy (2008 edition) (Deluxe edition booklet). U2. Interscope Records. 2008. B0010946-02.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Songs of Experience (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 2017.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m War (2008 edition) (Deluxe edition booklet). U2. Interscope Records. 2008. B0010949-02.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai Achtung Baby (20th Anniversary edition) (Super deluxe edition booklet). U2. Island Records. 2011. 2779370.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Ahimsa" (Media notes). U2 and A. R. Rahman. Island Records. 2019.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Rattle and Hum (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 1988.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 2004.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b "Beautiful Day" (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 2000.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Original Soundtracks 1 (Media notes). Passengers. Island Records. 1995.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c Duals (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 2011. U2.COM6.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b "Vertigo" (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 2004.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Starkey, Arun (29 September 2023). "U2 release new single 'Atomic City'". Far Out. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ^ AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex (Media notes). Various artists. BMG Records. 2020.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ We're a Happy Family: A Tribute to Ramones (Media notes). Various artists. DV8/Columbia Records. 2003.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k All That You Can't Leave Behind (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 2000.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i The Complete U2 (Media notes). U2. Interscope Records. 2004.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c The 25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Concerts (Media notes). Various artists. Time Life. 2010.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out Of" (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 2000.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k No Line on the Horizon (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 2009.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q The Joshua Tree (20th Anniversary edition) (Deluxe edition booklet). U2. Interscope Records. 2008. B0010304-00.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Songs of Innocence (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 2014.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Zoo TV: Live from Sydney (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 1994.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n October (2008 edition) (Deluxe edition booklet). U2. Interscope Records. 2008. B0010948-02.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ A Very Special Christmas (Media notes). Various artists. A&M Records. 1987.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b Geraghty, Hollie (26 September 2024). "U2 share new songs 'Country Mile' and 'Picture Of You (X + W)' from 'How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb' sessions". NME. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- ^ "When Love Comes to Town" (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 1988.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Pop (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 1997.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b "Elevation" (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 2001.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b The Best of 1990–2000 (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 2002.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b "All I Want Is You" (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 1988.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b The Million Dollar Hotel (Media notes). Various artists. Island Records. 2000.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Desire" (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 1988.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b "Last Night on Earth" (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 1997.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b ¡Released! The Human Rights Concerts – 1986: A Conspiracy of Hope (Media notes). Various artists. Shout! Factory. 2014.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Batman Forever (Media notes). Various artists. Atlantic Records. 1995.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Discothèque" (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 1997.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Kreps, Daniel (3 December 2008). "U2 Premiere 'Father Christmas' to Kick Off (RED)WIRE". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 13 February 2015. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
- ^ Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur (Media notes). Various artists. Warner Bros. Records. 2007.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Hampp, Andrew (4 February 2014). "U2 Raises Over $3 Million For (RED) With 'Invisible' Free Download". Billboard. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
- ^ Folkways: A Vision Shared (Media notes). Various artists. Columbia Records. 1988.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b "With or Without You" (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 1987.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Live for Ireland (Media notes). Various artists. MCA Records. 1986.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Wide Awake in Europe (Media notes). U2. Interscope Records. 2010.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b Innocence + Experience: Live in Paris (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 2016.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Red Hot + Blue (Media notes). Various artists. Chrysalis Records. 1990.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Staring at the Sun" (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 1997.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Pajot, S. (30 June 2011). "U2 Debuts 'North Star' From Transformers: Dark of the Moon at Miami Show". Miami New Times. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
- ^ Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (Media notes). Various artists. Decca Records. 2013.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c "Where the Streets Have No Name" (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 1987.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Angel of Harlem" (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 1988.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b U218 Singles (Media notes). U2. Interscope Records. 2006.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Chart Beat". Billboard. 14 July 2005. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
- ^ "All Because of You" (Media notes). U2. Interscope Records. 2005.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Stay (Faraway, So Close!)" (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 1993.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Audio: Listen to U2's 'Soon,' outtake left over from the 'No Line on the Horizon' sessions". Slicing Up Eyeballs. 30 June 2010. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
- ^ The Late Late Show Tribute to The Dubliners (Media notes). Various artists. Celtic Airs. 2008.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b Robbie Robertson (Media notes). Robbie Robertson. Geffen Records. 1987.
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| Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man (Media notes). Various artists. Sony BMG. 2006.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "If God Will Send His Angels" (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 1997.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Miss Sarajevo" (Media notes). Passengers. Island Records. 1995.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ McGee, Matt (12 December 2017). "U2 releases two songs under 'Spotify Singles' feature". @U2. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
- ^ Linear (Media notes). U2. Interscope Records. 2009.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Damn (Media notes). Kendrick Lamar. Top Dawg Entertainment/Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records. 2017.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Minsker, Evan (3 November 2021). "U2 Share New Song "Your Song Saved My Life": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
Bibliography
- McGee, Matt (2008). U2: A Diary. London: Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-1-84772-108-2.
- Stokes, Niall (2005). U2: Into the Heart – The Stories Behind Every Song (3rd ed.). New York: Thunder's Mouth Press. ISBN 978-1-56025-765-3.
- U2 (2006). McCormick, Neil (ed.). U2 by U2. New York: HarperCollins. ISBN 978-0-00-719668-5.
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External links
[edit]- U2 Lyrics by Title – U2.com
- U2 by Song Title – U2Wanderer.org