List of songs covered by U2

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

What songs have U2 covered?


You think that one of the biggest bands in history wouldn’t need to do covers – the Beatles did and so did the Rolling Stones – so why wouldn’t U2 record the odd cover song? 

Covers let them tap into their roots and turn someone else’s melody into something unmistakably U2.

They treat these songs with respect. Bono holds back and then soars. Listen to his take on Unchained Melody – he finds new heartbreak and hope between every line. It’s not a novelty stunt. It’s an act of homage and reinvention.

These covers don’t just fill up the list of u2 B-sides. They bolster already incredible singles. A surprise track here or a live staple there gives fans fresh angles on U2’s sound. They shine extra light on the band’s influences and deepen the story behind each release.

NameReleaseOriginal writer
"Night and Day"Red Hot + BlueCole Porter
"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)"A Very Special ChristmasEllie Greenwich & Phil Spector
"I Believe in Father Christmas"(RED)Wire Volume 1 Issue 2Greg Lake & Peter Sinfield
"Beat on the Brat"We're a Happy Family: A Tribute to RamonesJeffrey Hyman, John Cummings & Douglas Colvin
"I Remember You""Elevation" singleJoey Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone & Tommy Ramone
"Fortunate Son""Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses" singleJohn Fogerty
"Instant Karma!"Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save DarfurJohn Lennon
"Happiness Is a Warm Gun""Last Night on Earth" singleJohn Lennon & Paul McCartney
"Don't Take Your Guns to Town""Elevation" singleJohnny Cash
"Satellite of Love""One" singleLou Reed
"Everlasting Love""All I Want Is You" singleMac Gayden & Buzz Cason
"Paint It Black""Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses" singleMick Jagger & Keith Richards
"Dancing Barefoot""When Love Comes to Town" singlePatti Smith & Ivan Kral
"Springhill Mining Disaster"The Late Late Show Tribute to The DublinersPeggy Seeger
"Neon Lights""Vertigo" singleRalf Hütter, Florian Schneider & Karl Bartos
"Pop Muzik""Last Night on Earth" single from PopRobin Scott
"Jesus Christ"Folkways: A Vision SharedWoody Guthrie
"Unchained Melody""With or without You" singleAlex North & Hy Zaret

The Saints Are Coming (with Green Day)

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