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.
| Name | Release | Original writer |
|---|---|---|
| "Night and Day" | Red Hot + Blue | Cole Porter |
| "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" | A Very Special Christmas | Ellie Greenwich & Phil Spector |
| "I Believe in Father Christmas" | (RED)Wire Volume 1 Issue 2 | Greg Lake & Peter Sinfield |
| "Beat on the Brat" | We're a Happy Family: A Tribute to Ramones | Jeffrey Hyman, John Cummings & Douglas Colvin |
| "I Remember You" | "Elevation" single | Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone & Tommy Ramone |
| "Fortunate Son" | "Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses" single | John Fogerty |
| "Instant Karma!" | Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur | John Lennon |
| "Happiness Is a Warm Gun" | "Last Night on Earth" single | John Lennon & Paul McCartney |
| "Don't Take Your Guns to Town" | "Elevation" single | Johnny Cash |
| "Satellite of Love" | "One" single | Lou Reed |
| "Everlasting Love" | "All I Want Is You" single | Mac Gayden & Buzz Cason |
| "Paint It Black" | "Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses" single | Mick Jagger & Keith Richards |
| "Dancing Barefoot" | "When Love Comes to Town" single | Patti Smith & Ivan Kral |
| "Springhill Mining Disaster" | The Late Late Show Tribute to The Dubliners | Peggy Seeger |
| "Neon Lights" | "Vertigo" single | Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider & Karl Bartos |
| "Pop Muzik" | "Last Night on Earth" single from Pop | Robin Scott |
| "Jesus Christ" | Folkways: A Vision Shared | Woody Guthrie |
| "Unchained Melody" | "With or without You" single | Alex North & Hy Zaret |
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