What U2 songs does The Edge sing lead vocals on?
In the expansive discography of U2, a band renowned for its distinct sound and profound impact on the music industry, the contributions of the guitarist David Howell Evans, better known as The Edge, extend beyond his innovative guitar techniques and backing vocals.
The Edge's role as a vocalist, although less prominent than that of the lead singer Bono, offers a unique and compelling dimension to U2's music.
The Edge's vocal contributions, characterized by their clarity and emotive resonance, provide a contrast to Bono's more dominant and robust singing style.
His voice, often described as introspective and ethereal, adds a layer of subtlety and depth to the songs he leads. The exploration begins with "Seconds" from the 1983 album "War," where The Edge's vocals punctuate the song's anti-nuclear message with a sense of urgency and starkness. This track stands as an early example of his ability to convey powerful themes through a more restrained vocal delivery.
Numb is a repeating, monotonous mantra spoken by The Edge with a drumbeat sampled from the Leni Riefenstahl film Olympia.
"Numb" also features backing vocals by Bono and Larry Mullen, Jr i.e. while The Edge sings in a slow rap monotone while Bono sings around it in his 'opera' voice. Bono did the same on Zooropa, the Johnny Cash track.
Here's the video of Numb as it's a classic!
"Numb" also features backing vocals by Bono and Larry Mullen, Jr i.e. while The Edge sings in a slow rap monotone while Bono sings around it in his 'opera' voice. Bono did the same on Zooropa, the Johnny Cash track.
Here's the video of Numb as it's a classic!
Van Dieman's Land was the original name used by Europeans for the island of Tasmania, Australia. The lyrics were written and sung by U2's one and only The Edge.
The song is dedicated to a Fenian poet named John Boyle O'Reilly, who was deported to Australia because of his poetry and Fenian leanings.
The track itself is from Rattle and Hum.
"I can see it all so clearly
I can see what you can’t see
I can see you lover her loudly
When she needs you quietly"
The Edge is also noted as singing the first half of the song "Seconds" from War, dual vocals with Bono in "Discotheque" from the Pop album, and the bridge in the song "Miracle Drug" (though there's some debate about that).
The song is dedicated to a Fenian poet named John Boyle O'Reilly, who was deported to Australia because of his poetry and Fenian leanings.
The track itself is from Rattle and Hum.
Sunday Bloody Sunday
During the Pop Mart tour, The Edge took lead vocal duties live on stage for this song. Edge sang alone and without accompaniment from the rest of the U2 band, save for his own guitar and capo on the second fret.You're The Best Thing About Me
From Songs of Experience, The Edge sings a full verse near the end of the song:"I can see it all so clearly
I can see what you can’t see
I can see you lover her loudly
When she needs you quietly"
The Edge is also noted as singing the first half of the song "Seconds" from War, dual vocals with Bono in "Discotheque" from the Pop album, and the bridge in the song "Miracle Drug" (though there's some debate about that).
