Best non u2 song?

[gman]

Ok Folks....got to wondering, what do you rate as the best non u2 penned song that they have done.
So...can pick cover versions (for eg Everlasting Love, or another recorded or live song)
Or... might be a calleberation between u2 and A N Other, or a solo project (for eg Daniel Lanios and u2 Caledonia, or perhaps Edge and Sinead O' Connor)

Id say Robbie Rorbertson and U2 Sweet Fire Of Love

 

[digitize]

The studio versions of Unchained Melody and Satellite of Love.

 

[rastacruz]

Jesus Christ

 

[CTU2fan]

Springhill Mining Disaster

I also like Everlasting Love, Baby Please Come Home, and Jesus Christ.

 

[The Sad Punk]

In A Lifetime. Easy.

 

[bigjohn2441]

All Along the Watchtower lovetown or
Knocking on haven's door - lovetown sydney

 

[A stor]

In A Lifetime. Easy.

I like that one too!

 

[RedRocksU2]

In A Lifetime. Easy.

never heard that.

 

[The Sad Punk]

never heard that.

Well, here you go!

YouTube - U2 - Easy



... seriously, it seems all uploads of the In A Lifetime clip have been deleted off of Youtube. Whoever did this is an arsehole.

 

[nadie]

Can't Help Falling in Love from Zoo TV is my favorite.

 

[Acrobat51829]

Studio - Dancing Barefoot
Live - All Along the Watchtower, specifically Dublin 1989-12-31

I also like I'm Not Your Baby with Sinead O'Connor.

 

[65980]

I think I'd have to go with "Everlasting Love". I was listening to the Love Affair 1968 version the other day, and I don't think U2's take on it is at all inferior (still never heard the Robert Knight). It's really one of their brightest, best tracks.

I have to agree with Bono that U2 are not a very good covers band, generally speaking.

 

[RedRocksU2]

Studio - Dancing Barefoot

Good call.

 

[alanah]

I think U2 have done great covers and, I love Everlasting Love!

 

[BonosLil'Pal94]

Satellite or Everlasting Love

 

[bonocomet]

never heard that.

... seriously, it seems all uploads of the In A Lifetime clip have been deleted off of Youtube. Whoever did this is an arsehole.

I tried to upload it for you guys but they caught it before it ever went live. sorry.


As for my favorites Night & Day, Satellite of Love for sure, Can't Help Falling In Love. And I thought Bono was great doing Kids with Kylie Minogue.

 

[Salome]

Night & Day
though In a Lifetime beats it some days

 

[Harry Vest]

Can't believe no one has mentioned "Dancing Barefoot"??????

 

[bonocomet]

It's been mentioned! And I do really like that one too.

 

[BonosLil'Pal94]

Does Bono singing "Stars Go Blue" with the Corrs count?

 

[HCL]

Jesus Christ

 

[allbecauseofu2]

this thread was a bit misleading.lol. i thought we were gonna discuss every song in history not written by u2.lol. stairway to heaven, teen spirit, layla, enter sandman, lol etc

 

[allbecauseofu2]

oh my fav non u2 song they did was, rocking in the free world.

 

[alanah]

Does Bono singing "Stars Go Blue" with the Corrs count?

Yeah, it should count...amazing song!

 

[digitize]

Does Bono singing "Stars Go Blue" with the Corrs count?

I forgot about that... great song, excellent performances from everyone involved (although I'm partial to Bono).

 

[theFly51]

Stand By Me - Zoo TV Stockholm '92

 

[gman]

Does Bono singing "Stars Go Blue" with the Corrs count?

It certainly qualifies!

 

[bono_212]

Can't Help Falling in Love

 

[intedomine]

"Happiness is a warrrrrrrm gun"

better than the original?

 

[God Part III]

better than the original?

No

Dancing Barefoot is my favourite