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List of songs recorded by U2

List of songs recorded by U2

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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, U2 have released 436 songs.

U2 live in Glasgow in 2015. L–R: The Edge, Bono, Larry Mullen Jr. and Adam Clayton

Songs

Key
Released as a commercial single
Released as a commercial non-album single
More information Song, Writer(s) ...

Notes

  1. Released in a digital format only
  2. Released as a live concert recording only
  3. Bob Dylan cover
  4. T. Rex cover
  5. Ramones cover
  6. Greg Lake cover
  7. Kraftwerk cover
  8. Featured in the film, but has not been separately released
  9. Re-recorded with Mary J. Blige for The Breakthrough (2006) and released as a commercial single
  10. Re-recorded for Boy (1980)
  11. M cover
  12. The Skids cover
  13. Lou Reed cover
  14. Re-recorded feat. Willie Nelson for the "If God Will Send His Angels" single (1997)
  15. Single released exclusive as part of the U2360° at the Rose Bowl super deluxe box set
  16. Re-recorded as "Sweetest Thing" (The Single Mix) for The Best of 1980–1990 (1998) and released as a commercial single
  17. Also released as "Party Girl"

References

Footnotes

  1. DeRiso, Nick (1 September 2014). "35 Years Ago: U2 Releases Debut EP '3'". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
  2. "Another Day". U2.com. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
  3. The Unforgettable Fire (2009 edition) (Deluxe edition booklet). U2. Interscope Records. 2009. LC00268.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. Boy (2008 edition) (Deluxe edition booklet). U2. Interscope Records. 2008. B0010946-02.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. Songs of Experience (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 2017.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. War (2008 edition) (Deluxe edition booklet). U2. Interscope Records. 2008. B0010949-02.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  7. Achtung Baby (20th Anniversary edition) (Super deluxe edition booklet). U2. Island Records. 2011. 2779370.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  8. "Ahimsa" (Media notes). U2 and A. R. Rahman. Island Records. 2019.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  9. Rattle and Hum (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 1988.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  10. How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 2004.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  11. "Beautiful Day" (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 2000.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  12. Original Soundtracks 1 (Media notes). Passengers. Island Records. 1995.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  13. Duals (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 2011. U2.COM6.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  14. "Vertigo" (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 2004.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  15. Starkey, Arun (29 September 2023). "U2 release new single 'Atomic City'". Far Out. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  16. AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex (Media notes). Various artists. BMG Records. 2020.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  17. We're a Happy Family: A Tribute to Ramones (Media notes). Various artists. DV8/Columbia Records. 2003.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  18. All That You Can't Leave Behind (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 2000.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  19. The Complete U2 (Media notes). U2. Interscope Records. 2004.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  20. The 25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Concerts (Media notes). Various artists. Time Life. 2010.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  21. "Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out Of" (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 2000.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  22. No Line on the Horizon (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 2009.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  23. The Joshua Tree (20th Anniversary edition) (Deluxe edition booklet). U2. Interscope Records. 2008. B0010304-00.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  24. Songs of Innocence (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 2014.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  25. Zoo TV: Live from Sydney (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 1994.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  26. October (2008 edition) (Deluxe edition booklet). U2. Interscope Records. 2008. B0010948-02.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  27. A Very Special Christmas (Media notes). Various artists. A&M Records. 1987.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  28. "When Love Comes to Town" (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 1988.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  29. Pop (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 1997.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  30. "Elevation" (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 2001.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  31. The Best of 1990–2000 (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 2002.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  32. "All I Want Is You" (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 1988.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  33. The Million Dollar Hotel (Media notes). Various artists. Island Records. 2000.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  34. "Desire" (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 1988.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  35. "Last Night on Earth" (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 1997.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  36. ¡Released! The Human Rights Concerts – 1986: A Conspiracy of Hope (Media notes). Various artists. Shout! Factory. 2014.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  37. Batman Forever (Media notes). Various artists. Atlantic Records. 1995.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  38. "Discothèque" (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 1997.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  39. 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.
  40. Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur (Media notes). Various artists. Warner Bros. Records. 2007.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  41. Hampp, Andrew (4 February 2014). "U2 Raises Over $3 Million For (RED) With 'Invisible' Free Download". Billboard. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
  42. Folkways: A Vision Shared (Media notes). Various artists. Columbia Records. 1988.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  43. "With or Without You" (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 1987.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  44. Live for Ireland (Media notes). Various artists. MCA Records. 1986.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  45. Wide Awake in Europe (Media notes). U2. Interscope Records. 2010.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  46. Innocence + Experience: Live in Paris (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 2016.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  47. Red Hot + Blue (Media notes). Various artists. Chrysalis Records. 1990.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  48. "Staring at the Sun" (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 1997.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  49. Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (Media notes). Various artists. Decca Records. 2013.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  50. "Where the Streets Have No Name" (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 1987.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  51. "Angel of Harlem" (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 1988.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  52. U218 Singles (Media notes). U2. Interscope Records. 2006.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  53. "Chart Beat". Billboard. 14 July 2005. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
  54. "All Because of You" (Media notes). U2. Interscope Records. 2005.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  55. "Stay (Faraway, So Close!)" (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 1993.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  56. The Late Late Show Tribute to The Dubliners (Media notes). Various artists. Celtic Airs. 2008.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  57. Robbie Robertson (Media notes). Robbie Robertson. Geffen Records. 1987.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  58. | Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man (Media notes). Various artists. Sony BMG. 2006.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  59. "If God Will Send His Angels" (Media notes). U2. Island Records. 1997.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  60. "Miss Sarajevo" (Media notes). Passengers. Island Records. 1995.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  61. McGee, Matt (12 December 2017). "U2 releases two songs under 'Spotify Singles' feature". @U2. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  62. Linear (Media notes). U2. Interscope Records. 2009.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  63. Damn (Media notes). Kendrick Lamar. Top Dawg Entertainment/Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records. 2017.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  64. Minsker, Evan (3 November 2021). "U2 Share New Song "Your Song Saved My Life": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 26 July 2022.

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