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"With Or Without You"

Experience the haunting power of U2's "With Or Without You." This iconic 1987 rock anthem from their landmark album The Joshua Tree captivated the world with its atmospheric sound and Bono's passionate vocals. A global #1 hit, it explores the complex, tormented side of love and remains unforgettable.

TITLE: With Or Without You
BAND: U2
GENRE: Rock
OTHER: Love Song
RELEASEDAY: March 16
YEAR: 1987

Released in 1987 as the lead single from U2's monumental album The Joshua Tree, "With Or Without You" became their first US #1 hit, launching them to superstardom. The song defined their atmospheric rock sound for a new era, built upon The Edge’s innovative infinite guitar effect, Adam Clayton's pulsing bassline, and Bono’s dynamic vocal delivery.

"With Or Without You" achieved immense global success and critical acclaim, solidifying U2’s place among rock's elite. Its slow-building intensity and themes of tormented love resonated deeply worldwide. Decades later, it remains one of U2's most enduring and powerful songs – a complex love song exploring dependence, longing, and relationship paradoxes.

SONG MEANING: "With Or Without You" delves into the torment and conflicting emotions of a difficult relationship. Bono has described it as exploring the agony of being tied to someone you seemingly can't live with, yet cannot live without. The lyrics capture this paradox, speaking of both devotion ("You give it all but I want more") and the pain inflicted ("See the stone set in your eyes"), reflecting a state of unresolved longing and dependence.

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"U2"

U2 rose from Dublin post-punk roots to become one of the world's biggest rock bands. Defined by Bono's passionate vocals, The Edge's innovative guitar textures, and powerful live performances, they've sold millions, championed causes, and created anthems that resonate globally across decades.

TITLE: U2
ACTIVE: 1976–present (1976)
BAND: U2

Their iconic sound evolved from urgent, politically charged early-80s post-punk statements to the atmospheric, chart-dominating rock of their 1987 breakthrough. This era included massive hit love songs, like their US #1 single released March 16th, exploring spiritual yearning and complex emotional landscapes...

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