


This is about the ambition and dedication required to be a successful band. It also criticizes American preachers who swindle followers out of their money. This features the "Bo Diddley beat", a rhythm made famous by Diddley. Other songs featuring this beat include George Thorogood's "Who Do You... More
This is about the ambition and dedication required to be a successful band. It also criticizes American preachers who swindle followers out of their money. This features the "Bo Diddley beat", a rhythm made famous by Diddley. Other songs featuring this beat include George Thorogood's "Who Do You Love" and The Rolling Stones' "Not Fade Away." Incorporates a blues style. U2 became interested in American forms of music - Gospel, Blues, Folk - after touring there in the early and mid '80s. The Edge has said the guitar riff is influenced by The Stooges' (Iggy Pop's band) "1969." This was U2's first #1 hit in England. Less
Added Mar 28, 2008
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Tags rock irish bono vox the edge larry mullen jr rattle and hum grammy winner
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CMTSUBR500 Says:
May 20, 2012 - Their best album of all times "Achtung Baby" came after that. There is nothing to this day that is out there that is like "Achtung Baby". It is just not me saying it. "Achtung Baby" in recent years has been voted the best U2 album of all times. So you calling "everything silly" after R&H shows your taste sucks!
buckethead378 Says:
May 9, 2012 - They shoulda just retired after R&H. Epic album. Everything after this was just sillly
Crisraidan Says:
Mar 6, 2012 - money money money money money!!!...
156nico Says:
Feb 28, 2012 - And the fever, is getting higher
5d4e Says:
Feb 17, 2012 - Je kiff trop !!! En+ elle a du rhythm !! U2!!!
ajham87 Says:
Jan 31, 2012 - @basehead617 Yes it is. Its originally (at least on the record) in E flat and its been sped up to the key of E
ABTE67 Says:
Jan 13, 2012 - a "1969" the mission uk song´s COPY
AshleyBailey110 Says:
Jan 6, 2012 - Just found out this was at number 1 when i was born. Just thought you guys would like to know a little bit of useless information there (:
chompypunk890 Says:
Dec 28, 2011 - I love that "Wooow" at the begining of this version!
TheDalma725 Says:
Dec 27, 2011 - And the fever...gettin' higher, Desire...
SoccerRockNY Says:
Dec 21, 2011 - I'll never understand why this movie didn't catch on... I thought Phil Jonau did a pretty good job.. there was such a distate for this film, that even Bono and his mates, during the middle of the premier got up and left the theater.. this is definitely a cool clip..thanks for posting!
fnitsio Says:
Nov 23, 2011 - is it only me who see this song as a drug advertisement? I tell you my rehab was like hell!
nov3019892008 Says:
Nov 14, 2011 - they still are cool fucktard
nafene1 Says:
Nov 11, 2011 - Budapest 1988-1989.suvenyr
MsHewson2010 Says:
Nov 11, 2011 - The coolest band of all time! It rocks!
basehead617 Says:
Nov 6, 2011 - is this video sped up? looks fast and song sounds higher than i recall
63Mastermind Says:
Oct 29, 2011 - No one's probably gonna read this, but I'll say it anyway cuz I feel at least 1 person will. I'm a young designer and graffiti artist, I know there's a million out there but I feel like my art has a unique individual style. If you just take a min and give me a chance I'll make you a believer. I would love nothing more than to have a loyal following on youtube. If anyone who reads this could press the "THUMBS UP" others will see it. Just a simple button push will make a huge difference.
FrickaHewson Says:
Oct 28, 2011 - Good point =)
GeorgeInCincinnati Says:
Sep 24, 2011 - Lillywhite or Eno/Lanois (whoever recorded this) should've mastered and released this version. Much, much better than the released studio version on the album.. To heck with "mistakes". This is just amazing!
cerealkiller1124 Says:
Sep 7, 2011 - I guess names reflect what your interests are. My bike is named after a Star Trek ship, the Defiant.
SuperRod88 Says:
Aug 8, 2011 - Happy Birthday The Edge (August 8)
benjaminrichardshoop Says:
Aug 7, 2011 - no way man, theyre so naff
benjaminrichardshoop Says:
Aug 7, 2011 - no they are really not haha sorry thats one thing i will not stoop to
DMcCU2 Says:
Aug 5, 2011 - U2 are indeed still very, very cool my friend.
dalivoxhewson Says:
Jul 14, 2011 - no offense but they are even cooler now