Today is a momentous day for all U2 fans alike. On this day (March 9) in 1987, U2 released the album that would forever change the course of their existence as a band. It also hailed a great addition to their number of fans - especially in America, since that was the album's main theme. Some would argue this was their main transition from a band into rock and roll superstars.
The album itself sold over 25 million copies, and is one of the greatest selling albums of all time. It won two Grammy awards for 'Best Rock Performance by a Group or Duo With Vocal' and 'Album of the Year'.
With or without You was the first of the singles released from the album, and are arguably the most famous in their entire career. Interestingly enough, Red Hill Mining Town was originally planned as the second single, but the band was not satisfied with the video they had filmed for it (it might also be noted that Red Hill Mining Town has never been played live). Instead, I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For was released in the place of Red Hill Mining Town.
Their third single is one U2's most distinct and famous songs from their discography: Where the Streets Have No Name. Consequently the fourth single varied from location: In God's Country was released as their fourth single in North America, and One Tree Hill was released for Australia and New Zealand.
The album has been an inspiration for many fans, including myself. There are only a handful of things more emotional than hearing With or Without You live, or more adrenalin-inducing than Streets. I hear at least one song from that album every day, and it was the very first album I have ever heard all the way through (I was about 3 or 4 at that time).
Hope you all find what your looking for. Happy JT anniversary!
-A. Kennedy
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