A Celebration

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About A Celebration

"A Celebration" is a song by rock band U2. It was released as a non-album single in March 1982, between the records October (1981) and War (1983). U2 have re-released the track on two occasions; on the 2004 digital compilation album The Complete U2, and on the bonus disc of the remastered October in 2008. "Trash, Trampoline and the Party Girl", commonly shortened to "Party Girl", was released as the B-side.


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2009
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Shake! Shake!

Don't go
I believe in a celebration
I believe you set me free
I believe you can loose this chains
I believe you can dance with me
Dance with me

Shake! Shake!
Shake! Shake!

I believe in the third world war
I believe in the atomic bomb
I believe in the powers that be
But they won't overpower me

And, and you can go there too
And, and you can go go go go

Shake! Shake!
Shake! Shake!

And we dance out of time
And everything goes 'round and 'round
And we don't have the time
To watch the world go tumbling down

Go! Go!

I believe in the bells of Christchurch
Ringing for this land
I believe in the cells of Mount joy
There's an honest man

And, and you can go there too
And, and you can go go go go

I believe in the walls of Jericho
I believe they're coming down
I believe in this city's children
I believe the trumpet's sound

And you can go there too
And you can go go go go.

I believe in what I'm doing
What am I doing here.

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U2

U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono (vocals and guitar), The Edge (guitar, keyboards, and vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen, Jr. (drums and percussion). U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music. Throughout the group's musical pursuits, they have maintained a sound built on melodic instrumentals, highlighted by The Edge's timbrally varied guitar sounds and Bono's expressive vocals. Their lyrics, often embellished with spiritual imagery, focus on personal themes and sociopolitical concerns. more »

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Written by: GARY R. STROUTSOS, JONN A. SERRIE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Release and Distribution
"A Celebration" is a non-album single by U2, which was released exclusively in the United Kingdom in March 1982.
Music Video
The music video for the song "A Celebration" was directed by Meiert Avis in Notting Hill, London.
Chart Performance
Despite its limited release, the song managed to reach number 47 in the UK Singles Chart.
Limited Availability
The song has not been included on any of the band's compilation albums and is one of the rarest tracks to find in their discography.
Live Performances
"A Celebration" was played live only during their 1982 tour and was thereafter dropped from the band's setlist.
B-Side Track
The B-side of "A Celebration" is an instrumental track called "Trash, Trampoline and the Party Girl" often just referred to as "Party Girl."
Significance
This song marked a shift in U2’s sound to a more rock-driven sound with edgier guitar from The Edge.
Rejection by Band
The band has since dismissed the song, with Bono reportedly calling the single a "musical journey into a desert."
Rare Autographs
The first batch of the 'A Celebration' 7" single released in Ireland included a special edition where all four members of the band autographed the sleeve, making it quite a rare collector’s item today.
Lyrics
“A Celebration” is U2’s first song that doesn't have a particularly political or deeply emotional underpinning. The lyrics are light and somewhat nonsensical, contrasting significantly with the band’s later highly impactful and politically charged lyrics.

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