Just some stats for you all. Magnificent is the first u2 single since 'A Celebration' to not hit the top 40. I'm aware it hit 42 (please correct me if that's wrong). Here's how all the u2 singles performed in the UK. From best position to worst position...
1 - Beautiul Day
1 - Vertigo
1 - Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own
1 - Discotheque
1 - Desire
1 - The Fly
2 - Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me
2 - City Of Blinding Lights
2 - Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of
3 - Sweetest Thing
3 - Pride (In The Name Of Love)
3 - Elevation
3 - Staring At The Sun
4 - With Or Without You
4 - Stay (Far Away, So Close!)
4 - Where The Streets Have No Name
4 - Window In The Skies
4 - All Because Of You
4 - All I Want Is You
5 - Electrical Storm
5 - Walk On
6 - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
6 - When Love Comes To Town
6 - The Unforgettable Fire
7 - One
7 - Please
9 - Angel Of Harlem
10 - New Year's Day
10 - Last Night On Earth
12 - Even Better Than The Real Thing
12 - If God Will Send His Angels
12 - Get On Your Boots
13 - Mysterious Ways
14 - Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses
18 - Two Hearts Beat As One
35 - Fire
42 - Magnificent
47 - A Celebration
48 - In God's Country (Import)
55 - Gloria
?? - I Will Follow
?? - A Day Without Me
?? - 11 O'Clock Tick-Tock
If anyone can shed light on those last 3 on the list feel free to.
In conclusion, I knew Magnificent would not do very well, but I admit I'm shocked it didn't make the top 40... I was expecting 20ish...
1 - Beautiul Day
1 - Vertigo
1 - Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own
1 - Discotheque
1 - Desire
1 - The Fly
2 - Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me
2 - City Of Blinding Lights
2 - Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of
3 - Sweetest Thing
3 - Pride (In The Name Of Love)
3 - Elevation
3 - Staring At The Sun
4 - With Or Without You
4 - Stay (Far Away, So Close!)
4 - Where The Streets Have No Name
4 - Window In The Skies
4 - All Because Of You
4 - All I Want Is You
5 - Electrical Storm
5 - Walk On
6 - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
6 - When Love Comes To Town
6 - The Unforgettable Fire
7 - One
7 - Please
9 - Angel Of Harlem
10 - New Year's Day
10 - Last Night On Earth
12 - Even Better Than The Real Thing
12 - If God Will Send His Angels
12 - Get On Your Boots
13 - Mysterious Ways
14 - Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses
18 - Two Hearts Beat As One
35 - Fire
42 - Magnificent
47 - A Celebration
48 - In God's Country (Import)
55 - Gloria
?? - I Will Follow
?? - A Day Without Me
?? - 11 O'Clock Tick-Tock
If anyone can shed light on those last 3 on the list feel free to.
In conclusion, I knew Magnificent would not do very well, but I admit I'm shocked it didn't make the top 40... I was expecting 20ish...