U2 (including Larry) give a surprise concert in Las Vegas, while filming a new video for their upcoming single "Atomic City" expected out later this month:
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#U2UV
New wave of "Summer of Love" mixes coming soon, possibly featuring Lauren Jaurequi from Fifth Harmony. More info in our news story:
#LaurenJauregui
#U2
#SummerOfLove2018
Join us in wishing Larry Mullen a happy birthday today! Larry was born on this day in 1961 and posted a note to the school board to form U2 at the age of 14.
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U2 performing the Darlene Love classic “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” at the Dec. 15 show at Sphere.
Our show archive:
(Video by Roars)
#U2UVSphere
As it turns midnight in Dublin, join us in wishing Bono a happy 62nd birthday! He was born May 10, 1960, and to celebrate we have set up a new page on the site bringing all our Bono coverage together in one spot:
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Happy birthday to the baby...Achtung Baby!
We'd love to hear your memories of the first time hearing the album...
More on the album here:
#U2
#AchtungBaby32
Born on May 10, 1960, we'd like to take a minute to wish Bono a happy birthday today from all the team here at U2Songs! Join us in the comments below with your own wishes for him for today!
Bono was at his childhood home on Cedarwood Road today being filmed - and made some time to take some photos and greet some fans. He was filming some documentary pieces to go along with his memoir out in November. (Photo used with permission, courtesy of Sean O'Connor.)
Today is the 40th anniversary of U2's "War", released on this day in 1983. We'd love to hear your stories about the album. Did you buy it when it came out? What are your faves? Our entry for War is here:
#U2War40
Happy 30th anniversary to the album Zooropa! We would love to hear your stories about the album. Favourite songs? Memories of seeing songs live?
#U2Zooropa30
As it is now midnight in Dublin, join us to wish a very happy birthday to our favourite bass man, Adam Clayton, turning 63 today! And to celebrate here is some of our Adam Clayton content from around the site:
Twenty-nine years ago today, we put what became online for the first time ever. Seems like yesterday in many ways. A big thank you to all who have visited, contributed, or just said hello along the way.
#U2Songs
#U2
Released March 3, 1997, "Pop" celebrates its 25th anniversary!! We'd love to hear what your favourite songs from the album are, and any other stories you care to share!
More information on the album and songs here:
#U2Pop25
#U2
"Songs of Surrender"
Release: March 17, 40 Songs, Re-Imagined.
First single: Pride (Being released tomorrow to radio)
Track List: Similar to Bono's book, but 12 songs differ.
More here:
#U2SOS40
Happy Birthday to The Edge!
On this day, sixty years ago, David Howell Evans, aka The Edge was born. Please join us in the comments wishing him a very happy birthday and we'd love to hear any fun stories you may have about The Edge!
#HappyBirthday
#U2
#TheEdge
The Edge. Born on this day in 1961 in Barking, he turns 61 today. (It's already midnight in Dublin!)
Join the team here at in celebrating his birthday, and join us in wishing him well! Happy birthday!!
#U2
#TheEdge
As the new year arrives in Ireland, our team would like to thank you all for the wonderful year that is coming to a close, and our wishes that your 2024 is filled with joyful music!
#U2Songs
It was 30 years ago today!
Join us in wishing happy anniversary to Achtung Baby. We'd love to hear any stories about favourite memories of the album!
#U2
#U2Achtung30
Bono shares that Larry Mullen can see the path back to health but it will take some time. Atomic City video will include video shot with Larry in the Sphere.
#U2UVSphere
A look at U2's upcoming album of new songs expected in 2023, including news on recent recording sessions in the Bahamas, California, London and Dublin. More information here:
#U2
Atomic Video at Sphere for the Grammys includes footage from recent shows, footage from sound check, and an award presentation for Best Pop Vocal Album (Taylor Swift - “Midnights”)
#U2UVSphere
Today Bono and The Edge appeared in a Ukranian Metro station to perform for a small crowd, and were joined by Ukranian band Antytila. More information in our Show Database:
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It's after midnight in Dublin, so time to start celebrating the birthday of The Edge, who is turning 62. Please join us to wish The Edge a happy birthday! And to help celebrate, here's some of our content related to The Edge solo from around the site:
On this day in
#U2History
, U2 gave a concert on the rooftop of the Republic Liquor Store in Los Angeles, and filmed the video of "Where the Streets Have No Name" with Meiert Avis. You can watch the video here:
#U2
45 years ago today
#U2
formed in Larry Mullen's kitchen. This photo is an early one of the band performing at Mount Temple shared by Frank Kearns with U2Songs. To celebrate
#U245
we spoke with Ivan McCormick who was there for the first meeting of the band:
Released Mar. 9, 1987, The Joshua Tree celebrates its 35th anniversary!! The album took U2 to the top of the charts, and spawned three different tours. If you could only hear one song from the album on the next tour, which would it be?
More info here:
#U2
40 years today U2 released "Under A Blood Red Sky", a live album documenting three of their concerts -
@u2wanderer
takes a few minutes to look back:
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2022 is just getting started in Dublin, Ireland. The team here at U2Songs looks forward to what this year will bring. We would like to wish you all a happy 2022, and hope you all have a wonderful year ahead! Happy new year!
#AllIsQuiet
#NewYearsDay2022
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U2's "Stay (Faraway, So Close!)" is being issued as a newly remastered 5-track EP on digital storefronts on August 11, 2023. More information here:
#U2
#Zooropa30
Happy Birthday The Edge!
On this day in 1961, David Howell Evans was born. We know him better as The Edge and today he turns 59. Please join us wishing him a happy birthday and we'd love to hear your stories about The Edge!
Photo by
@harrykantas
for U2Songs.
#U2
#TheEdge
As the clocks turn to the new day in Dublin, we are wishing Bono a very happy 64th birthday! We ask you to join with us in wishing him a happy birthday, and invite you to check out some of the solo sections focused on Bono at U2Songs:
#Bono64
Our time in
#AtomicCity
is coming to an end. Thanks to everyone who joined us to listen in. To friends we saw and those we missed, lots of love.
#U2UVSphere
We have heard some new rumours about a box set for the 20th anniversary of "All That You Can't Leave Behind" coming this year, including demos and live material. More information here:
#U2
Released on this day in
#U2History
in 1984, "The Unforgettable Fire" is 37 years old today. We'd love to know your favourite songs, memories and more from the album. Discography entry for the album:
#U2
Bono's annual Christmas card for 2023 to friends and family has a single word on the front "Coexist" and the lyrics for U2's "Peace on Earth" on the back, both in his own writing.
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U2 Achtung Baby 30 - Live double CD this year for the 2022 fan club gift. Double CD set - in special presentation package featuring live versions of tracks from Achtung Baby recorded over thirty years. We'll have a discography entry up soon.
Adam Clayton just confirmed on
#U2XRadio
with
@rockyoriordan
that
#U2
have a new song coming out this year on the Sing 2 soundtrack. And that they are finally ready to go back into studio to work on a new album. More in our upcoming releases section:
Bono filmed his song for the annual Christmas Eve busk in Dublin tonight. It will air on RTE late this week. Article includes details on what was performed:
#U2
#SimonCommunity
(Photo by
@harrykantas
)
September 25, 1976. Rosemount Avenue. It's midnight in Dublin now, so 47 years ago today U2 formed. "Joined a popgroup with friends".
Some recollections of that day from those who were there:
#U247
Letters from the Edge announcing "Songs of Surrender" have started to appear. See the story here:
(Many thanks to
@daniDpVox
and
@U2360gradi
for sharing!)
Adam Clayton was born March 13, 1960. He is celebrating his 62nd birthday! Join us in the replies below in wishing him a HAPPY BIRTHDAY, and find a few links to some of our Adam related content here:
U2 performing the Darlene Love classic “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” at the Dec. 15 show at Sphere.
Our show archive:
(Video by Roars)
#U2UVSphere
Join us in wishing Larry Mullen a happy 60th birthday today! To celebrate, we're sharing our list of songs that Larry Mullen worked on outside of
#U2
:
Do you have a favourite?
Walmart will be carrying a 4-pack of the Funko pops in a unique box. Adam / Bono / The Edge / Larry. They will also be sold separately. Six are expected in total including Bono with a Trabant, and Edge with the Achtung Baby artwork.
Bono's "Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story" won "Audiobook of the Year" at the annual Audie Awards, held by the Audio Publishers Association (APA) last night.
More here:
"Rattle and Hum" director Phil Joanou shares high resolution videos from the film including a number of outtakes: (Not sure how long the videos will stay up so you may want to watch them sooner than later!)
Join us in wishing Bono a happy birthday today! Do you have a favourite Bono story? A favourite character he does? A favourite song that he sings? We'd love to hear about it.
#HappyBirthday
#U2
Bono visited City Lights Booksellers today in San Francisco, and greeted fans on his way in and out of the store. (Store says all signed copies are now gone! Photo courtesy of Michael Lamuth - thanks!)
#SurrenderMemoir
#StoriesOfSurrender
For those who aren't familiar with Sinead's work with U2, we had a look at some of those collaborations that we love back in 2016.
(Some of the links may have expired since but most seem complete.)
29 years ago today, "Achtung Baby" was released. We'd love to hear your memories of the album? Did you see Zoo TV? What's your favourite song? Any fond memories of the album or going out to buy the album?
Our discography entry:
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#Achtung29
Just announced. 30th anniversary version of "Zooropa" on yellow vinyl this fall to coincide with opening of The Sphere, and on July 12, four showings of Zoo TV from Sydney, plus a limited U2Com merch collection.
46 years ago on September 25, 1976, the kids that became U2 met for the first time in this house. Last year we had the opportunity to speak with Ivan McCormick who was there that day! Interview here:
#U246
#U2
Larry Mullen laid a wreath at the ceremony in Dublin marking the 50th anniversary of the Dublin-Monaghan bombings today. Photo taken from a video by
@RMcGreevy1301
Full Video here:
POP COULD HAVE BEEN THEIR GREATEST ALBUM EVER IF THEY HAD FINISHED THE SONGS BUT THEY SCHEDULED THE TOUR IN ADVANCE AND RAN OUT OF TIME THEY ACTUALLY TRIED TO FIX SOME OF THE SONGS WHEN THEY RELEASED THEM AS SINGLES AND ON BEST OF 1990-2000 ANYWAY IT'S SO UNDERRATED
Quick contest - win a signed copy of "U2 Song by Song" by
@u2wanderer
, out May 31 in most countries. Contest open for 24 hours. Just repost this on your own timeline. Bonus entry if you reply to this post and tell us what your favourite U2 Song is.
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#SongBySong