they’re even better than the real thing
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
u2 songs
for this list we’ve chosen our entries
based on a combination of the artists
fan favorite and their most commercially
successful songs
number 10 beautiful day
considered a return to form following
some experimentation on their previous
record the lead single from u2’s tenth
album topped the UK charts and reached
the Billboard Hot 100
top 30
with its uplifting message and upbeat
sound beautiful day helped all that you
can’t leave behind become a top 10 album
and sell several million copies
the triple grammy-winner is also a major
crowd-pleaser
during shows
number nine even better than the real
thing
crafted around a guitar riff conceived
by the edge this Achtung Baby single
makes our list for it’s fun alternative
rock sound
that’s not all with it’s ironic Bono
penned lyrics even better than the real
thing had the band trying out special
effects in their music
the three-and-a-half minute cut sharted
within the UK top 20 and the u.s. top 40
number eight mysterious ways
little bit
with its funky flavors and alternative
rock and dance sounds mysterious ways
moved into our minds and onto the charts
in the early 1990s
as Achtung babies second single it
showed the band wasn’t afraid to change
things up but also made us wanna dance
at Bono’s mesmerizing lyrics and you’ve
got a YouTube live staple
number seven New Year’s Day
it can’t be denied that Bono’s
insistence and plaintive vocals and the
edges guitar and piano work are
extremely important to this song it’s
Adam Clayton’s bass playing we remember
most
lyrics inspired by polish politics New
Year’s Day became YouTube’s first top 10
UK smash and is rarely left off a
setlist
meanwhile its music video found a cozy
home overseas on MTV
number six with or without you see the
stone said in your eyes see the song
twisting you said it was thanks to this
slow paced but romantic number from the
Joshua tree that you two had their first
North American number one what it saw
fish with our fish with or without used
poignant but relatable lyrics combined
with a delicate almost otherworldly
feels was unlike anything else on the
radio at the time
and yet it helped propel the band to
mainstream success thereby serving as an
example of u2’s many musical talents
number five Sunday Bloody Sunday
with its clanging guitars and
military-inspired beat the opening track
to u2’s third effort is hard to forget
I can’t
but it’s Sunday Bloody Sunday is
anti-war message and anthemic nature
that keeps the track engrained in our
musical consciousness
though it initially caused some
controversy for its political lyrics the
rock and post-punk number has since
become one of the Bands most well known
songs thanks to its power and
accessibility
number four one is it getting better
what do you feel the same
this rock ballad is famous for being the
tune that helped bring the members back
to making music together following
turmoil within the band
panos moving lyrics and the edges
distinctive chord progression so
captivated fans that one was a top 10
hit in both the US and the UK
the well-received track was also
released as a charity single benefiting
AIDS research and has since spawned
multiple covers
with each other
number three I still haven’t found what
I’m looking for
though it’s essentially a rock song the
Joshua trees second single keeps us
hooked with its gospel tinged sound
and thought-provoking lyrics
u2’s exploration into their spiritual
side was so successful it nabbed them
their second American chart-topper and a
top 10 single in the UK thanks to its
soulful rhythm the grammy-nominated tune
really comes to life in concert
number two where the streets have no
name
after the musical skills of the edge
Clayton and Larry Mullen jr. are put on
display and this songs lengthy
instrumental intro
bono comes in and grabs us with the
versatility of his vocal prowess
the result is a strikingly beautiful
track with lyrics inspired by issues in
their Irish homeland that went on to
become a top 20 single in the US and the
UK
where the streets have no name was also
critically acclaimed and remains a fan
favorite
before we unveil our number one pick
here are a few honorable mentions
what
to go
number one pride in the name of love
one man
this sonic tribute to Martin Luther King
jr. is a combination of rock and
post-punk
elements that’s bolstered by meaningful
lyrics and a memorable melody
as the lead single from u2’s fourth
effort fried also showcased Bono’s
incredible vocal range as well as the
rest of the Bands musical chemistry
despite early mixed reviews the powerful
number became the band’s first American
top 40 track and is now considered one
of their best
do you agree with our list what’s your
favorite u2 song
with new top 10s published every day be
sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com
Oh
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
u2 songs
for this list we’ve chosen our entries
based on a combination of the artists
fan favorite and their most commercially
successful songs
number 10 beautiful day
considered a return to form following
some experimentation on their previous
record the lead single from u2’s tenth
album topped the UK charts and reached
the Billboard Hot 100
top 30
with its uplifting message and upbeat
sound beautiful day helped all that you
can’t leave behind become a top 10 album
and sell several million copies
the triple grammy-winner is also a major
crowd-pleaser
during shows
number nine even better than the real
thing
crafted around a guitar riff conceived
by the edge this Achtung Baby single
makes our list for it’s fun alternative
rock sound
that’s not all with it’s ironic Bono
penned lyrics even better than the real
thing had the band trying out special
effects in their music
the three-and-a-half minute cut sharted
within the UK top 20 and the u.s. top 40
number eight mysterious ways
little bit
with its funky flavors and alternative
rock and dance sounds mysterious ways
moved into our minds and onto the charts
in the early 1990s
as Achtung babies second single it
showed the band wasn’t afraid to change
things up but also made us wanna dance
at Bono’s mesmerizing lyrics and you’ve
got a YouTube live staple
number seven New Year’s Day
it can’t be denied that Bono’s
insistence and plaintive vocals and the
edges guitar and piano work are
extremely important to this song it’s
Adam Clayton’s bass playing we remember
most
lyrics inspired by polish politics New
Year’s Day became YouTube’s first top 10
UK smash and is rarely left off a
setlist
meanwhile its music video found a cozy
home overseas on MTV
number six with or without you see the
stone said in your eyes see the song
twisting you said it was thanks to this
slow paced but romantic number from the
Joshua tree that you two had their first
North American number one what it saw
fish with our fish with or without used
poignant but relatable lyrics combined
with a delicate almost otherworldly
feels was unlike anything else on the
radio at the time
and yet it helped propel the band to
mainstream success thereby serving as an
example of u2’s many musical talents
number five Sunday Bloody Sunday
with its clanging guitars and
military-inspired beat the opening track
to u2’s third effort is hard to forget
I can’t
but it’s Sunday Bloody Sunday is
anti-war message and anthemic nature
that keeps the track engrained in our
musical consciousness
though it initially caused some
controversy for its political lyrics the
rock and post-punk number has since
become one of the Bands most well known
songs thanks to its power and
accessibility
number four one is it getting better
what do you feel the same
this rock ballad is famous for being the
tune that helped bring the members back
to making music together following
turmoil within the band
panos moving lyrics and the edges
distinctive chord progression so
captivated fans that one was a top 10
hit in both the US and the UK
the well-received track was also
released as a charity single benefiting
AIDS research and has since spawned
multiple covers
with each other
number three I still haven’t found what
I’m looking for
though it’s essentially a rock song the
Joshua trees second single keeps us
hooked with its gospel tinged sound
and thought-provoking lyrics
u2’s exploration into their spiritual
side was so successful it nabbed them
their second American chart-topper and a
top 10 single in the UK thanks to its
soulful rhythm the grammy-nominated tune
really comes to life in concert
number two where the streets have no
name
after the musical skills of the edge
Clayton and Larry Mullen jr. are put on
display and this songs lengthy
instrumental intro
bono comes in and grabs us with the
versatility of his vocal prowess
the result is a strikingly beautiful
track with lyrics inspired by issues in
their Irish homeland that went on to
become a top 20 single in the US and the
UK
where the streets have no name was also
critically acclaimed and remains a fan
favorite
before we unveil our number one pick
here are a few honorable mentions
what
to go
number one pride in the name of love
one man
this sonic tribute to Martin Luther King
jr. is a combination of rock and
post-punk
elements that’s bolstered by meaningful
lyrics and a memorable melody
as the lead single from u2’s fourth
effort fried also showcased Bono’s
incredible vocal range as well as the
rest of the Bands musical chemistry
despite early mixed reviews the powerful
number became the band’s first American
top 40 track and is now considered one
of their best
do you agree with our list what’s your
favorite u2 song
with new top 10s published every day be
sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com
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