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Everywhere you go you shout it

Written as a tribute to their respective children, specifically their daughters, Bono and Edge penned this song together during the Elevation sessions, but the track didn't seem to fit that project. It was added to Atomic Bomb and was never meant to be released as a single, but the song resonated and went on to chart in the top 40 in 2005. Admittedly, Bono has never really been comfortable performing the song live claiming that, "we're still trying figure this one out live. View wiki
Written as a tribute to their respective children, specifically their daughters, Bono and Edge penned this song together during the Elevation session… read more
Written as a tribute to their respective children, specifically their daughters, Bono and Edge penned this song together during the Elevation sessions, but the track didn't seem to … read more

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U2 is an Irish band from Dublin formed in 1976. The group consists of Bono (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), the Edge (lead guitar, keyboards, and backing vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums and percussion). Initially rooted in post-punk, U2's musical style evolved throughout their career, yet has maintained an anthemic sound built on Bono's expressive vocals and the Edge's effects-based guitar textures. Their lyrics, often embellished with spiritual imagery, focus on personal and sociopolitical themes. Popular for their l… read more
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