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“With or Without You” is the lead single from U2’s 1987 album, The Joshua Tree. It has since become highly-acclaimed as one of the band’s most popular songs. Released as a single in March 1987, it became the group’s first American #1 hit, spending three weeks at the top. It also reached #4 in the UK and #2 on the Dutch Top 40.
According to Bono, the song was heavily influenced by Scott Walker’s album Climate of Hunter. It was U2’s first single to be widely issued on CD. The song is U2’s second most frequently covered song.
In addition to topping the Billboard Hot 100, the song reached #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and was the second U2 song to enter any other Billboard chart (specifically, the Adult Contemporary chart) after “Pride (In the Name of Love)”. In addition, the song spent eleven weeks in the top 75 of the UK Singles Chart. The song also re-entered the UK Singles Chart at number 43 based on download sales alone on the week ending May 31, 2009.
In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine placed the single at number 131 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
“With or Without You” is written in the key of D major. There are large sections of the song where the harmony rests on the D chord; in the sections it does not, the band implies a D - A/C# - Bm7 - Gsus2 chord progression. This chord progression is implied by the roots notes played by bassist Adam Clayton and the guitar parts of The Edge.
According to Bono, the song was heavily influenced by Scott Walker’s album Climate of Hunter. It was U2’s first single to be widely issued on CD. The song is U2’s second most frequently covered song.
In addition to topping the Billboard Hot 100, the song reached #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and was the second U2 song to enter any other Billboard chart (specifically, the Adult Contemporary chart) after “Pride (In the Name of Love)”. In addition, the song spent eleven weeks in the top 75 of the UK Singles Chart. The song also re-entered the UK Singles Chart at number 43 based on download sales alone on the week ending May 31, 2009.
In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine placed the single at number 131 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
“With or Without You” is written in the key of D major. There are large sections of the song where the harmony rests on the D chord; in the sections it does not, the band implies a D - A/C# - Bm7 - Gsus2 chord progression. This chord progression is implied by the roots notes played by bassist Adam Clayton and the guitar parts of The Edge.
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Afromob wrote:
"My hands are tied, my body's bruised; she got me with nothing to win, and nothing left to lose..." Brilliant album.
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Mudvaynized wrote:
This song means a lot for me... [4]
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anywhereanytime wrote:
єдина по справжньому варта річ у їхній творчості, що відома мені
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josealcasser wrote:
mancanta...
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peanuthead94 wrote:
I think joshua tree is the greatest album. After Achtung of course(:
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Lord_Marcello88 wrote:
This song means a lot for me... [3] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcmBsnIXqBM
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BierkaakreiB wrote:
Best Song Ever from The Best Album Ever made by The Best Band Ever <3
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peanuthead94 wrote:
When i first heard thiss i couldn't stop listening to it(:
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chachachoke wrote:
The girl in the video will never be the same.
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gothic45 wrote:
Beautiful song.
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leave_it_behind wrote:
zależy jak dla kogo, każdy ma prawo do głosu na swoją ulubioną piosenkę:) ja się cieszę, że zajęła 1. miejsce na trójkowej liście, zresztą w całej setce jest sporo kawałków U2, co mnie cieszy wielce:)
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ciarlik wrote:
"troche" za wyskoko? zasluguje na pierwsza piatke? ta piosenka jest przecietna do granic mozliwosci! zreszta zespol podobnie...
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orson-the-pig wrote:
#1 w Topie Wszechczasów. Może trochę za wysoko, ale na pierwszą piątkę na pewno zasługuje.
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carmin_ wrote:
This song means a lot for me... [2]
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softie_ wrote:
perfect..
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hishide wrote:
Pure greatness .
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charlie_1965 wrote:
Only BONO may sing this song than me whether you are full of feelings!
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aleenaurie wrote:
this song means a lot for me...
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