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About With or Without You

"With or Without You" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the third track on their fifth studio album, The Joshua Tree (1987), and was released as the album's lead single on 16 March 1987. The song was the group's most successful single at the time, becoming their first number-one hit in both the United States and Canada by topping the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks and the RPM national singles chart for one week, with a further three weeks at number two. "With or Without You" features sustained guitar parts played by guitarist the Edge with a prototype of the Infinite Guitar, along with vocals by lead singer Bono and a bassline by bassist Adam Clayton. The song originated from a demo recorded in late 1985 that the group continued to work on throughout The Joshua Tree sessions. Ostensibly a troubled love song, the track's lyrics were inspired by Bono's conflicting feelings about the lives he led as a musician and domestic man. Critics praised the song upon its release. It is frequently performed on the band's tours, and it has appeared on many of their compilation albums and concert films. "With or Without You" is U2's second most frequently covered song. In 2010, Rolling Stone magazine placed the song at number 132 on their list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time". more »

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Song Title and Artist "With or Without You" is a song by the Irish rock band U2, from their fifth studio album, "The Joshua Tree."
Song Release "With or Without You" was released as the lead single from "The Joshua Tree" on March 16, 1987.
Genre The song signifies a departure from U2's earlier sound, showcasing a more sophisticated style of music that encompasses elements of alternative rock and pop.
Chart Performance "With or Without You" became U2's first number-one single in the United States and also topped the charts in Canada and New Zealand.
Grammy Awards The song helped U2 to win their first two Grammy Awards in 1988, for 'Album of the Year' and 'Best Rock Performance'.
Inspiration Bono, the band's lead vocalist, wrote the lyrics that were inspired by his conflicting feelings about the lives that he led as a musician and, domestically, as a married man.
Iconic Sound The song is well-known for its sustained guitar sound, achieved by The Edge by using a prototype of the 'Infinite Guitar', an instrument which allows notes to be held indefinitely.
Live Performances "With or Without You" is one of the band's most frequently performed songs in concerts and was part of the regular set lists during the band's 360° Tour.
Music Video The music video for "With or Without You" is equally iconic, filmed in black and white and featuring the four band members in close-up shots.
Cultural Impact "With or Without You" remains one of U2's most popular songs till this day and it has been widely covered by artists across various genres.

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