I'm compiling a list of the songs we know of so far from the HTDAAB Sessions that didn't make it to the album. I know they've been discussed, but a quick search for a few on the forums wasn't very useful. Half of what I've got may be wrong, so I could use some help. Here's what I've got so far:
1. Neon Lights
- Released: Yes
- How Released: Vertigo Single #2
2. Northern Star
- Released: Yes
- How Released: ???
3. Treason
- Released: Yes
- How Released: ???
4. Saturn's Rings
- Released: ???
- How Released: ???
5. Smile
- Released: Yes
- How Released: iTunes Complete U2
6. Mercy
- Released: Yes
- How Released: Bono apparently gave a cd of works-in-progress to a fan and said, "Look out for 'Mercy'--it's my favorite" or something like that. ***Do we really believe this?? Bono's been known to lose his CDs/notes/laptop or have them stolen, but I really can't see him just giving out works-in-progress to random fans....
7. Native Son (alternate Vertigo)
- Released: Yes
- How Released: iTunes Complete U2
8. Xanax & Wine (alternate Fast Cars)
- Released: Yes
- How Released: iTunes Complete U2
9. Are You Gonna Wait Forever
- Released: Yes
- How Released: Vertigo Single #1
10. Alternate versions of SYCMIOYO, ABOY, Yahweh
- Released: Yes
- How Released: iTunes Complete U2
I know I'd seen Northern Star and Treason floating around once on Ares, the torrent program I often use. I was stupid and didn't download them, as I hadn't heard of them before & thought someone had just renamed a few of the Salome/AB Outtakes songs and was advertising them as new HTDAAB songs. Now, after hearing the names mentioned a good bit, I wish I had downloaded them--especially since they're no longer on Ares!
Saturn's Rings--I haven't heard too much about & don't know if it's been released at all.
Mercy---Do we really believe that story??
**If anyone can add or edit this list, I'd be very thankful!!
1. Neon Lights
- Released: Yes
- How Released: Vertigo Single #2
2. Northern Star
- Released: Yes
- How Released: ???
3. Treason
- Released: Yes
- How Released: ???
4. Saturn's Rings
- Released: ???
- How Released: ???
5. Smile
- Released: Yes
- How Released: iTunes Complete U2
6. Mercy
- Released: Yes
- How Released: Bono apparently gave a cd of works-in-progress to a fan and said, "Look out for 'Mercy'--it's my favorite" or something like that. ***Do we really believe this?? Bono's been known to lose his CDs/notes/laptop or have them stolen, but I really can't see him just giving out works-in-progress to random fans....
7. Native Son (alternate Vertigo)
- Released: Yes
- How Released: iTunes Complete U2
8. Xanax & Wine (alternate Fast Cars)
- Released: Yes
- How Released: iTunes Complete U2
9. Are You Gonna Wait Forever
- Released: Yes
- How Released: Vertigo Single #1
10. Alternate versions of SYCMIOYO, ABOY, Yahweh
- Released: Yes
- How Released: iTunes Complete U2
I know I'd seen Northern Star and Treason floating around once on Ares, the torrent program I often use. I was stupid and didn't download them, as I hadn't heard of them before & thought someone had just renamed a few of the Salome/AB Outtakes songs and was advertising them as new HTDAAB songs. Now, after hearing the names mentioned a good bit, I wish I had downloaded them--especially since they're no longer on Ares!
Saturn's Rings--I haven't heard too much about & don't know if it's been released at all.
Mercy---Do we really believe that story??
**If anyone can add or edit this list, I'd be very thankful!!