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“Sunday Bloody Sunday” is the opening track and third single from U2’s 1983 album, War. The song is noted for its militaristic drumbeat, simple but harsh guitar, and melodic harmonies. One of U2’s most overtly political songs, its lyrics describe the horror felt by an observer of The Troubles in Northern Ireland.
The single was released in March 1983 in Germany and The Netherlands only; “
Two Hearts Beat as One” was released instead in other territories. Along with “New Year’s Day”, the song helped U2 reach a wider listening audience. It was generally well-received by critics on the album’s release.
The song has remained a staple of U2’s live concerts. During its earliest performances, the song created controversy. Bono reasserted the song’s anti-hate, anti-sectarian-violence message to his audience for many years. Today, it is considered one of U2’s signature songs, being one of the band’s most performed songs. Critics rate it among the best political protest songs, and it has been covered by over a dozen artists. It was named the 268th greatest song by Rolling Stone on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
The single was released in March 1983 in Germany and The Netherlands only; “
Two Hearts Beat as One” was released instead in other territories. Along with “New Year’s Day”, the song helped U2 reach a wider listening audience. It was generally well-received by critics on the album’s release.The song has remained a staple of U2’s live concerts. During its earliest performances, the song created controversy. Bono reasserted the song’s anti-hate, anti-sectarian-violence message to his audience for many years. Today, it is considered one of U2’s signature songs, being one of the band’s most performed songs. Critics rate it among the best political protest songs, and it has been covered by over a dozen artists. It was named the 268th greatest song by Rolling Stone on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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tuliofalcao91 wrote:
one of my favorites songs
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Philson91 wrote:
how long must we sing this song?!
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kite1975 wrote:
U2 forever !!!!!!!!!!!
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starfloka wrote:
hey Dave, you look like ME!!
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MegaDave89 wrote:
This song isso awesome. CHorus is just epic.
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UnisonResonance wrote:
Lady Gaga inspired by Sunday Bloody Sunday http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11jwjWbEYYk
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bilbo1108 wrote:
Hate U2.... But good god what an awesome tune
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Ivy_Green wrote:
How long...How long must we sing this song?
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rosmaritbrum wrote:
ESSE É U2...
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electrosonic wrote:
they should remaster this
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peanuthead94 wrote:
This got me into U2! I'll always looove this song.
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Walter-kun wrote:
Aunque Bush la hace sonar interesante, Definitivamente me quedo con la original de U2 xD, cuanta paciencia para este video felicidades :D
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Zero-74 wrote:
great stuff
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Ascaris_l wrote:
I really wish they hadn't sung that song.
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KookyLiz wrote:
I think I like these ones better than the newer ones.
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Darknarden wrote:
They're Gods!!! My fave band!
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polle35 wrote:
love it soooo much !!!
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jennica_med_c wrote:
Great drumming in this song. How long must we sing this song? Probably for a long, long time :)
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pollepet wrote:
in those times, when it was good to listen to U2
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freddtedd wrote:
The times i say that when i've got the kids.
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