Covers by U2

[blm]

What other artists songs would you love to hear U2 do, and what do you love that they have covered?

I LOVE, LOVE Mystery Girl, the words are so beautiful and even tho Bono's voice is different than Orbison's, he sings it
I also love when Bono does any Beatles or Dylan.

Sorry if this isn't in the right place, please move it! Thanks

 

[DreamOutLoud13]

If I could hear U2 cover 99 Red Balloons, I could die happy

 

[Axver]

I LOVE, LOVE Mystery Girl, the words are so beautiful and even tho Bono's voice is different than Orbison's, he sings it

Actually, She's A Mystery To Me isn't a cover. U2 wrote the song, and what's more, they recorded a studio version before Orbison ever got his hands on it (1987 in Sun Studios). They just chose not to put it on RAH or anything else, and it didn't turn up live until 30 December 1989, after Orbison released it.

Personally, I think the best studio cover U2 have done is Dancing Barefoot, while live, I would say All Along The Watchtower - not the dreadful version on RAH, but the intense and rocking performances on Lovetown that segued out of Desire.

 

[Screwtape2]

Night and Day, anyone?

I'd love to see the band cover Synchronicity 2.

 

[coolian2]

Second Dancing Barefoot
+ Everlasting Love

 

[Axver]

Night and Day, anyone?

That's pretty damn awesome too.

 

[Smallville]

I LOVE, LOVE Mystery Girl, the words are so beautiful and even tho Bono's voice is different than Orbison's, he sings it

someone didn't do their research.

Their best studio cover to date is 'Everlasting Love', in my opinion.

 

[mysterious_jen]

night and day OMG YES !!!! and everlasting love..
what about satilite of love?

if they covered afterglow by INXS i would be pretty happy in a kind of way

 

[blm]

Thanks Axver, I knew Bono wrote it, but didn't know they recorded it first, before RO.

 

[rihannsu]

What other artists songs would you love to hear U2 do, and what do you love that they have covered?

I LOVE, LOVE Mystery Girl, the words are so beautiful and even tho Bono's voice is different than Orbison's, he sings it
I also love when Bono does any Beatles or Dylan.

Sorry if this isn't in the right place, please move it! Thanks

But that wouldn't be a cover. Bono wrote it for Orbison so actually Orbison covered it.

Dana

 

[Aygo]

I don't think U2 is a great band to make covers, in fact, they have already made some doubtful-quality covers.

My fav covers? Satellite of love, Unchained melody, Neon lights, Pop Muzik (Popmart mix), just to name few...

 

[bonocomet]

Definitely Night and Day. That song has an amazing sound. I also like Satellite of Love and Unchained Melody, and Dancing Barefoot.
And I know there are people who don't agree that it's a good cover but I don't care, I love Bono doing Dreaming with Tears in My Eyes.

 

[MullenGirl]

Oh yes... Night and Day

 

[Galeongirl]

Night and day, definately!
Pop Muzik was pretty awesome too!
I love Bono's elvis cover aswell..

 

[xaviMF22]

Dancing Barefoot FTW!

 

[jedi Larry]

Night and Day.

Excellent cover that does what a great cover should do: take it and make it your own. I remember when it first came out I was thinking "wow.......U2 are getting dark and serious". Little did I know what was to come.

Bono also produced She's a mystery to Me for Orbison.

 

[GibsonGirl]

There aren't many U2 covers I like (as someone said earlier, covers aren't their strongest point), but I do love their version of Night And Day.

As for covers we'd like to hear the band do, Marquee Moon by Television would be interesting.

 

[CPTLCTYGOOFBALL]

U2 are pretty hit and miss when it comes to covers. There are a few good ones, but some clunkers too. I actually think I like the cover they did of Maggies farm best.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=0oNxOQYOLiU

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

won't get fooled again

 

[cdisantis83]

Anyone for Unchained Melody? I also enjoy Neon Lights and Dancing Barefoot.

 

[bonocomet]

Yep Unchained Melody was definitely on my list.

 

[bayou12780]

my favs are neon lights & satellite of love

 

[IanIinTheSky]

Won't Get Fooled Again was really great from the pre-Elevation tour show.

I also love Don't Take Your Guns to Town.

 

[gman]

Am I in a minority here by stating my dislike for Night and Day? To me, its too dramatic a song and almost operatic, the very reasons why, for the most part, I dont like QUEEN

 

[Tinwal]

Can't help falling in love.

both the bside on the wgrywh single and the live/macphisto versions are great.

Agree about All Along the Watchtower. Fantastic. Not the R&H version though.

 

[bonocomet]

I like Can't Help Falling in Love too. Falsetto

 

[Irishteen]

Dancing Barefoot is my favourite, though I do prefer the original

I Remember You is also nice

 

[GibsonGirl]

Am I in a minority here by stating my dislike for Night and Day? To me, its too dramatic a song and almost operatic, the very reasons why, for the most part, I dont like QUEEN

A vast number of Queen's songs were neither dramatic nor operatic.

 

[Irishteen]

As for covers we'd like to hear the band do, Marquee Moon by Television would be interesting.

That would be interesting, but I couldn't imagine them pulling it off, who would play the second guitar? Bono...

Marquee Moon and Adventure are two brilliant albums

 

[GibsonGirl]

That would be interesting, but I couldn't imagine them pulling it off, who would play the second guitar? Bono...

Marquee Moon and Adventure are two brilliant albums

Edge could just overdub himself in the studio, as we all know they would never play it live.

I still haven't heard Adventure ( ) but I definitely agree regarding Marquee Moon. Phenomenal album.