Back in 1976 a band formed in Dublin, at the time no one knew the success and music history that could follow. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen, Jr. formed the band U2 and the rest is history.
Fast forward to 2013, U2 has not only made musical history with number one albums and the largest worldwide tour to ever be produced, the band has also managed to change the world. U2 is known for their music and humanity work around the world.
It had been a few years since U2 had released original music but in 2013 the band released "Ordinary Love." The single is featured on the upcoming soundtrack for Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, a biopic that tells the story of Nelson Mandela.
Celebrating their new music and the work of the band both personally and professionally, TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down the top ten U2 songs. From "Vertigo" to "Beautiful Day," these songs will be played for decades to come.
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10. Vertigo
"Vertigo" was on the How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb which was released back in 2004. How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb featured many singles, "Vertigo" was an instant fan favorite. The catchy chorus and memorable lyrics recharged U2 fans everywhere.
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9. Ordinary Love
This single is featured on the upcoming soundtrack for Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, a biopic that tells the story of Nelson Mandela. It seems very fitting that the work of U2 would honor one of the most inspirational and influential men this world has ever seen.
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8. Elevation
When fans hear the opening chords of "Elevation," they go wild. The song energizes and ignites music audiences everywhere.
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7. Sweetest Thing
The title of this song says it all, "Sweetest Thing" is sweet and showcases the incredible talent that Bono channels into every musical production from U2.
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6. Sometimes You Can’t Make It (On Your Own)
One of the most personal songs written by the band, "Sometimes You Can't Make It," was featured onHow to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. The song told an emotional story about the relationship that Bono had with his father. This song shows that Bono has an effortless way of telling stories while shining as a vocalist.
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5. Walk On
U2 is known for their inspirational songs and "Walk On" can inspire fans all across the globe. "Walk On" was featured on the same album as "Beautiful Day." This album from U2 had a very costive and inspiration feel through out every track.
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4. One
"One" has become a classic U2 song and has been covered by many musicians since it has been released. The lyrics are powerful and audiences all across the world, speaking many languages will sing the chorus back when Bono is on stage. "One love, One blood, One life
You got to do what you should, One life."
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3. Sunday Bloody Sunday
Another U2 classic, "Sunday Bloody Sunday" is not about war about a revolution.
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2. With or Without You
This single has been listened to on the music streaming service Spotify over 32 million times. This song will echo through out music history and highlights the best of an amazingly talented rock 'n' roll band. The song is simple, powerful and is everything that rock 'n' roll should be.
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1. Beautiful Day
Even if music fans are not U2 fans, they know the single "Beautiful Day." It is the song that everyone knows, sings along with and can connect with. U2 has become more than a band, they have become hope for people, inspirational to countries and have becoming leaders in both music and humanitarian projects. U2 has made this world more beautiful and this song reminds fans of how powerful a few friends from Dublin can be.
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