TOP   APC   PEAK                                  title     YEAR  
 
1
  88   9   SUNDAY BLOODY SUNDAY     1983  
  2   129   22   WITH OR WITHOUT YOU     1987  
  3   156   26   ONE     1992  
  4   260   31   PRIDE (IN THE NAME OF LOVE)     1984  
  5   350   31   NEW YEARS DAY     1983  
  6   555   212   BEAUTIFUL DAY     2000  
  7   618   242   VERTIGO     2004  
  8   672   128   THE UNFORGETTABLE FIRE     1985  
  9   675   176   I STILL HAVEN'T FOUND WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR     1987  
  10   788   198   WHERE THE STREETS HAVE NO NAME     1987  
  11   1149   122   I WILL FOLLOW     1982  
  12   1699   909   SOMETIMES YOU CAN'T MAKE IT ON YOUR OWN     2005  
  13   2032   1152   ORDINARY LOVE     2013  
  14   2039   824   ALL I WANT IS YOU     1989  
  15   2090   1120   STUCK IN A MOMENT YOU CAN'T GET OUT OF     2000  
  16   2612   1391   WINDOW IN THE SKIES     2006  
  17   2719   1442   CITY OF BLINDING LIGHTS     2005  
  18   2794   1481  
MAGNIFICENT
    2009  
  19   3254   984   DESIRE     1988  
  20   4343   1776   ELEVATION     2001  
  21   5024   2917   GET ON YOUR BOOTS     2009  
  22   5488   2119   MYSTERIOUS WAYS     1991  
  23   6402   3262   THE SAINTS ARE COMING     2006  
  24   6532   381   BAD     1984  
  25   6895   2790   ANGEL OF HARLEM     1988  
  26   6898   3290   ALL BECAUSE OF YOU     2005  
  27   6972   2823   WALK ON     2001  
  28   8239   3494   SWEETEST THING     1998  
  29   8296   5042   I'LL GO CRAZY IF I DON'T GO CRAZY TONIGHT     2009  
  30   8384   2361   THE FLY     1991  
  31   8934   7506   YOU'RE THE BEST THING ABOUT ME     2017  
  32   9054   6702   INVISIBLE     2014  
  33   9123   2957   WHEN LOVE COMES TO TOWN     1989  
  34   9364   3269   EVEN BETTER THAN THE REAL THING     1992  
  35   9948   3296   EVERLASTING LOVE     1990  
  36   10006   4283   HOLD ME, THRILL ME, KISS ME, KILL ME     1995  
  37   10141   4549   ELECTRICAL STORM     2002  
  38   11397   4364   STAY (FARAWAY SO CLOSE)     1993  
  39   14698   4976   WHO'S GONNA RIDE YOUR WILD HORSES     1992  
  40   16772   8261   THE HANDS THAT BUILT AMERICA     2003  
  41   17377   7550   DISCOTHEQUE     1997  
  42   17456   15965   AHIMSA     2019  
  43   18139   8632   PLEASE     1997  
  44       10577   LAST NIGHT ON EARTH     1997  
  45       10800   STARING AT THE SUN     1997  
  46       11589   TAKE ME TO THE CLOUDS ABOVE     2004  
  47           GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY     2017  
  48       12380   RUNNING TO STAND STILL     1987  
  49          
EVERY BREAKING WAVE
    2014  
  50       13435   IF GOD WILL SEND HIS ANGELS     1997  
                       
                       
  U2 is one of the most famous rock bands in the world. The group comes from Dublin, Ireland, and consists of four members: Bono (vocals), The Edge (guitar and keyboards), Adam Clayton (bass), and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums). They started in 1976 as teenagers who found each other through a note on a school bulletin board. Larry Mullen Jr. was looking for people to start a band with, and soon the four of them were rehearsing in a kitchen. They first called themselves “Feedback”, then “The Hype”, and eventually became U2.

In the beginning, they couldn’t play very well yet, but they had something else: passion, conviction, and a strong sense of justice. Bono had a powerful voice and a huge desire to express something meaningful. The Edge developed a unique guitar style with lots of echo and rhythmic patterns. Adam and Larry formed a solid rhythm section. Together, they grew into a band that didn’t just make music, but also carried a message.

Their first album, “Boy”, was released in 1980. It dealt with growing up, uncertainty, and hope. The song “I Will Follow” became a small hit and showed that U2 was different from other rock bands. A year later came “October”, an album with spiritual and religious themes. U2 was always open about their faith, doubts, and ideals.

In 1983 they released “War”, an album that put the band on the international map. The song “Sunday Bloody Sunday” addressed the violence in Northern Ireland and became one of their most famous protest songs. “New Year’s Day” also became a major hit. U2 began touring outside Ireland and gained more and more fans.

Their collaboration with producer Brian Eno in 1984 led to the album “The Unforgettable Fire”. The music became more atmospheric and experimental. “Pride (In the Name of Love)” was a tribute to Martin Luther King and was played all over the world. U2 started performing in large venues, and their shows became known for their emotion and intensity.

The major breakthrough came in 1987 with “The Joshua Tree”. This album turned U2 into a global band. It included classics like “With or Without You”, “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”, and “Where the Streets Have No Name”. The music was powerful, and the lyrics dealt with love, faith, politics, and the search for meaning. U2 won several Grammy Awards and toured the world.

In 1988 they released “Rattle and Hum”, a mix of live recordings and new songs. They wanted to show their love for American music, such as blues and gospel. “Desire” and “Angel of Harlem” became hits. But some critics felt U2 had become too serious. The band sensed they needed to try something new.

In the 1990s, U2 radically changed their style. They didn’t want to stay stuck in the past. In 1991 they released “Achtung Baby”, a darker and more experimental album. It sounded electronic, sexy, and sometimes chaotic. Songs like “One”, “Mysterious Ways”, and “The Fly” showed that U2 could reinvent themselves. Their “Zoo TV” tour was a visual spectacle full of screens, video fragments, and political messages.

In 1993 they followed with “Zooropa”, an album influenced by dance and techno. The song “Stay (Faraway, So Close!)” was a highlight. U2 kept challenging themselves, though some fans found it difficult to follow this new direction. In 1997 they released “Pop”, an album full of electronic beats. “Discothèque” became a danceable hit, but the accompanying “PopMart” tour received mixed reactions. U2 felt they had gone too far into experimentation.

In 2000 the band returned to a more classic U2 sound with “All That You Can’t Leave Behind”. The album was well received and included hits like “Beautiful Day”, “Elevation”, and “Walk On”. U2 was back as a band that could move people with simple, powerful music. They once again played in large stadiums and were seen as one of the biggest bands in the world.

In 2004 they released “How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb”, featuring songs like “Vertigo”, “City of Blinding Lights”, and “Sometimes You Can’t Make It on Your Own”. Bono wrote that last song for his late father. The album won several Grammy Awards and confirmed U2’s status as a world-class band.

U2 continued to engage in human rights and anti-poverty efforts. Bono worked with world leaders and organizations such as Amnesty International and ONE. He spoke about debt relief, AIDS prevention, and fair trade. The band used their fame to draw attention to important issues.

In 2009 they released “No Line on the Horizon”, an album that received mixed reactions. “Magnificent” was well received, but the album didn’t resonate as strongly as earlier work. Still, U2 continued touring and attracted millions of fans. Their shows were technically impressive and emotionally powerful.

In 2014 U2 unexpectedly released “Songs of Innocence”, which was automatically added to iTunes accounts. This caused criticism, but the album contained strong songs like “Every Breaking Wave” and “Iris (Hold Me Close)”. It dealt with youth, memories, and the early days of the band.

In 2017 they followed with “Songs of Experience”, a companion album to the previous one. It explored themes of adulthood, fear, and hope. Songs like “Love Is Bigger Than Anything in Its Way” and “The Little Things That Give You Away” showed that U2 could still move listeners. The band continued performing and working on new music.

With more than 40 hits in the All Time Popclassics Chart, they are truly an international top band. U2 has reinvented itself time and again while staying true to its core: music with meaning. They have sold more than 170 million albums and won dozens of awards. They are members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and are considered one of the most important bands of all time.

Their story began in a Dublin kitchen with four teenagers who could barely play. Today, after decades of working, touring, and evolving together, they remain a band that continues to create, explore, and inspire. U2 is not just a group that makes music — they are a band that has shaped musical history. Their songs are timeless, their message remains powerful, and their influence is felt around the world.