Top 10 U2 Songs

Bo Thornton
U2 formed in 1976 in Dublin, Ireland. Since that time, U2 has gone on to become one of the most popular bands in the world. The band consists of Bono on lead vocals, Adam Clayton on bass guitar, The Edge on lead guitar and backing vocals, and Larry Mullen, Jr. on percussion. They have been thrilling fans since the 1970s. Let's take a look at the top ten hits by U2.

10. Desire

Desire is a song off of the album Rattle and Hum. It was a number one hit for U2. It is an uptempo song. The song is about yearning and burning for something. It is about wanting something extremely bad.

9. Walk On

Walk On is a song off of the album All That You Can't Leave Behind. It was a number one hit for U2. It is a mid-tempo song. The song, which celebrates activism and the fight for freedom, is dedicated to, and about Aung San Suu Kyi.

8. Mysterious Ways

Mysterious Ways is a song off of the album Achtung Baby. It was a number one hit for U2. It is an uptempo song. The song is about a very mysterious woman and the things she does.

7. Numb

Numb is a song off of the album Zooropa. It was a number two hit for U2. It is an uptempo song. The song is about reaching sensory overload. I love the monologue by The Edge.

6. Discotheque

Discotheque is a song off of the album Pop. It was a number one hit for U2. It is an uptempo song. The word discotheque is a Spanish word. It means " a dance party or club". The song is about partying.

5. Where the Streets Have No Name

Where the Streets Have No Name is a song off of the album The Joshua Tree. It was a number one hit for U2. It is an uptempo song. The song is about religion, and being able to practice your religion without interference from others.

4. Pride (In the Name of Love)

Pride (In the Name of Love) is a song off of the album The Unforgettable Fire. It was a number one hit for U2. It is an uptempo song. The song is about Martin Luther King, Jr.. It speaks of the differences he made in the quest for equality for black people. It is a very nice song.

3. Staring at the Sun

Staring at the Sun is a song off of the album Pop. It was a number one hit for U2. It is a mid-tempo song. It is a very dreamy, philosophical song. I like the melody of the song.

2. Vertigo

Vertigo is a song off of the album How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. It was a number one hit for U2. It is an uptempo song. The song has a very good rhythm. You can dance to it, all night if you really wanted to.

1. Beautiful Day

Beautiful Day is a song off of the album All That You Can't Leave Behind. It was a number one hit for U2. It is an uptempo song. The song speaks of enjoying the day. It is a very good song.

Source:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U2

Published by Bo Thornton

Bo Thornton is a freelance writer and blogger from rural America. Topics of interest include sports, fitness, and traveling. He currently writes for two websites, and is very happy so far.  View profile

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