List of U2 cover songs

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What songs have U2 covered?



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

They are a great way to add a bit of colour to a B-side or are an expression of an artist's appreciation for what has inspired and influenced them.

So here's a list of songs U2 have covered:

Name                               Release                                                      Original writer

"Night and Day"
Red Hot + Blue
Written by Cole Porter
"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)"
A Very Special Christmas
Written by Ellie Greenwich and Phil Spector
"I Believe in Father Christmas"
(RED)Wire Volume 1 Issue 2
Written by Greg Lake and Peter Sinfield
We're a Happy Family: A Tribute to Ramones
Written by Jeffrey Hyman, John Cummings and Douglas Colvin
"I Remember You"
"Elevation" single
Written by Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, and Tommy Ramone
"Fortunate Son"
Written by John Fogerty
"Instant Karma!"
Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur
Written by John Lennon
"Happiness Is a Warm Gun"
Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
"Don't Take Your Guns to Town"
"Elevation" single
Written by Johnny Cash
"One" single
Written by Lou Reed
"Everlasting Love"
"All I Want Is You" single
Written by Mac Gayden and Buzz Cason
"Paint It Black"
"Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses" single
Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards
"Dancing Barefoot"
"When Love Comes to Town" single
Written by Patti Smith and Ivan Kral
"Springhill Mining Disaster"
The Late Late Show Tribute to The Dubliners
Written by Peggy Seeger
"Neon Lights"
"Vertigo" single
Written by Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider, and Karl Bartos
"Pop Muzik"
"Last Night on Earth" single
Written by Robin Scott
"Jesus Christ"
Folkways: A Vision Shared
Written by Woody Guthrie

"With or without You" single
Written Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret