U2 (Musical group)
Overview
| Works: | 1,483 works in 4,076 publications in 8 languages and 57,538 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Rock music Drama Historical films Alternative rock music History Crime films Gangster films Biographical films Melodramas (Motion pictures) Film adaptations |
| Roles: | Performer, Instrumentalist, Musician, Composer, Originator, Compiler, Producer, Interviewee, Other, Singer, Bibliographic antecedent, Dedicatee, Lyricist |
| Classifications: | M1630.18.U89, 782.42166 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
U2 (Musical group)
- U2 : a musical biography by David Kootnikoff( )
- U2 by U2 by U2 (Musical group)( Book )
- U2 and philosophy : how to decipher an atomic band by Mark A Wrathall( )
- Unforgettable fire : the story of U2 by Eamon Dunphy( Book )
- U2 : the definitive biography by John Jobling( Book )
- U2 above, across, and beyond : interdisciplinary assessments by Scott D Calhoun( )
- U2 at the end of the world by Bill Flanagan( Book )
- One step closer : why U2 matters to those seeking God by Christian Scharen( Book )
- Exploring U2 : is this rock 'n' roll? : essays on the music, work, and influence of U2( Book )
- U2 : rock 'n' roll to change the world by Timothy D Neufeld( Book )
- We get to carry each other : the Gospel according to U2 by Greg Garrett( Book )
- Who is Bono? by Pam Pollack( Book )
- Walk on : the spiritual journey of U2 by Steve Stockman( Book )
- U2 : into the heart : [the stories behind every song] by Niall Stokes( Book )
- Bono : a biography by David Kootnikoff( )
- U2 : an Unforgettable Journey (Unauthorized)( Visual )
- Bono : God's Favorite Son( Visual )
- U2 : Let Them Be-The Second Chapter( Visual )
- Killing Bono by Nick Hamm( Visual )
- The world and U2 : one band's remaking of global activism by Alan L McPherson( Book )
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Most widely held works by
U2 (Musical group)
Gangs of New York by
Martin Scorsese(
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7 editions published between 2003 and 2014 in English and held by 2,128 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in New York City just prior to the Civil War, a man seeks to avenge the death of his father and gets caught in the middle of the powerful and corrupt political machines of Manhattan
7 editions published between 2003 and 2014 in English and held by 2,128 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in New York City just prior to the Civil War, a man seeks to avenge the death of his father and gets caught in the middle of the powerful and corrupt political machines of Manhattan
Mandela : long walk to freedom by
Idris Elba(
Visual
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5 editions published between 2013 and 2014 in English and held by 1,620 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on South African President Nelson Mandela's autobiography of the same name, it chronicles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison before becoming President and working to rebuild the country's once segregated society
5 editions published between 2013 and 2014 in English and held by 1,620 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on South African President Nelson Mandela's autobiography of the same name, it chronicles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison before becoming President and working to rebuild the country's once segregated society
The Joshua tree by
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115 editions published between 1987 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,396 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Both a critical and commercial landmark for U2. The album sees the band adding more American influences, including country and blues, to the mix. This Grammy-winning album includes the hit Where the Streets Have No Name
115 editions published between 1987 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,396 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Both a critical and commercial landmark for U2. The album sees the band adding more American influences, including country and blues, to the mix. This Grammy-winning album includes the hit Where the Streets Have No Name
How to dismantle an atomic bomb by
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73 editions published between 2004 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,112 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Making another run for Number One, the political Irish rockers follow up 2000's Grammy-winning ALL THAT YOU CAN'T LEAVE BEHIND with a return to raw, expansive guitar-work and soaring choruses. "Vertigo" is the lead single
73 editions published between 2004 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,112 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Making another run for Number One, the political Irish rockers follow up 2000's Grammy-winning ALL THAT YOU CAN'T LEAVE BEHIND with a return to raw, expansive guitar-work and soaring choruses. "Vertigo" is the lead single
Achtung baby by
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6 editions published between 1991 and 2018 in English and held by 915 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
CD 10626 CD 10627 CD 10628
6 editions published between 1991 and 2018 in English and held by 915 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
CD 10626 CD 10627 CD 10628
All that you can't leave behind by
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3 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 869 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It's a rock record from a band that absorbed all the elastic experimentation, studio trickery, dance flirtations, and genre bending to produce a genuinely pleasurable album for the listeners
3 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 869 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It's a rock record from a band that absorbed all the elastic experimentation, studio trickery, dance flirtations, and genre bending to produce a genuinely pleasurable album for the listeners
Rattle and hum by
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60 editions published between 1988 and 2005 in 5 languages and held by 846 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Musikdvd-video om den irske gruppe U2's turné i USA i 1987
60 editions published between 1988 and 2005 in 5 languages and held by 846 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Musikdvd-video om den irske gruppe U2's turné i USA i 1987
No line on the hor i zon(
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1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 845 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
U2 returns with the highly anticipated follow-up to the 2004 release How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. The band's 14th album includes the single Get on Your Boots
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 845 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
U2 returns with the highly anticipated follow-up to the 2004 release How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. The band's 14th album includes the single Get on Your Boots
The best of 1980-1990 by
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47 editions published between 1998 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 756 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This album spans the decade and reaches back to 1980's I Will Follow, and follows the group's path throughout the decade to their most dazzling 1988's magnified Rattle and Hum
47 editions published between 1998 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 756 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This album spans the decade and reaches back to 1980's I Will Follow, and follows the group's path throughout the decade to their most dazzling 1988's magnified Rattle and Hum
The unforgettable fire by
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72 editions published between 1984 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 706 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
U2 tackles subjects like religion, war, and race with great emotion and plenty of musical power with their landmark 1984 release, which includes the worldwide hit Pride (In the Name of Love)
72 editions published between 1984 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 706 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
U2 tackles subjects like religion, war, and race with great emotion and plenty of musical power with their landmark 1984 release, which includes the worldwide hit Pride (In the Name of Love)
Damn by
Kendrick Lamar(
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3 editions published in 2017 in English and held by 704 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Just one year after releasing Untitled Unmastered, Grammy Award winner Kendrick Lamar returns with one of the most buzzed about albums of 2017. It includes the single HUMBLE
3 editions published in 2017 in English and held by 704 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Just one year after releasing Untitled Unmastered, Grammy Award winner Kendrick Lamar returns with one of the most buzzed about albums of 2017. It includes the single HUMBLE
The breakthrough by
Mary J Blige(
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8 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 685 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On this new studio album, perennial chart-topper Blige infuses her contemporary R & B with surpassing soul and urban grit. Highlights include "Be Without You," "MJB Da MVP," "Can't Hide from Love," and a duet with Bono on U2's "One."
8 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 685 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On this new studio album, perennial chart-topper Blige infuses her contemporary R & B with surpassing soul and urban grit. Highlights include "Be Without You," "MJB Da MVP," "Can't Hide from Love," and a duet with Bono on U2's "One."
The Joshua tree by
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9 editions published between 1987 and 2007 in English and held by 656 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
9 editions published between 1987 and 2007 in English and held by 656 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Songs of experience by
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25 editions published in 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 653 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
U2 is back with their highly anticipated fourteenth studio album, a collection of thirteen songs in the form of intimate letters to places and people including family, friends, and fans. It features the track The Blackout and first single You're the Best Thing About Me
25 editions published in 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 653 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
U2 is back with their highly anticipated fourteenth studio album, a collection of thirteen songs in the form of intimate letters to places and people including family, friends, and fans. It features the track The Blackout and first single You're the Best Thing About Me
Zooropa by
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38 editions published between 1993 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 599 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
U2 continues to experiment with the dance and electronica of Achtung Baby with their follow-up, Zooropa. Some of the songs featured on the album include Lemon; Numb; and Stay (Faraway, So Close)
38 editions published between 1993 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 599 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
U2 continues to experiment with the dance and electronica of Achtung Baby with their follow-up, Zooropa. Some of the songs featured on the album include Lemon; Numb; and Stay (Faraway, So Close)
18 singles by
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31 editions published between 2006 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 593 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"**** Out of five."--Rolling Stone
31 editions published between 2006 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 593 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"**** Out of five."--Rolling Stone
2010 Grammy nominees(
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2 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 584 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The 2010 nominees for music's highest honor are featured in a collection that includes the best of the best from the past year. Includes music from U2, Lady Gaga, Green Day, The Black Eyed Peas and more
2 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 584 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The 2010 nominees for music's highest honor are featured in a collection that includes the best of the best from the past year. Includes music from U2, Lady Gaga, Green Day, The Black Eyed Peas and more
Pop by
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36 editions published between 1997 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 582 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
36 editions published between 1997 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 582 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The essential Johnny Cash by
Johnny Cash(
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2 editions published between 2002 and 2008 in English and held by 578 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Essential Johnny Cash was issued to commemorate Cash's 70th birthday. All of his very biggest hits are here in this 2-disc, 36 track collection
2 editions published between 2002 and 2008 in English and held by 578 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Essential Johnny Cash was issued to commemorate Cash's 70th birthday. All of his very biggest hits are here in this 2-disc, 36 track collection
Songs of innocence by
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26 editions published between 2014 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 548 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
U2 delivers their most personal work to date, channeling their earliest influences, including punk rock and early '80s electronic music. It gives fans insight into how and why they came together. Also included is the single The Miracle (Of Joey Ramone)
26 editions published between 2014 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 548 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
U2 delivers their most personal work to date, channeling their earliest influences, including punk rock and early '80s electronic music. It gives fans insight into how and why they came together. Also included is the single The Miracle (Of Joey Ramone)
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Related Identities
- Bono 1960- Other Performer Lyricist Author Creator Instrumentalist Composer
- Mullen, Larry Performer Instrumentalist Composer
- Edge (Musician) 1961- Other Interviewee Performer Lyricist Composer Instrumentalist Photographer
- Clayton, Adam Interviewee Performer Instrumentalist Composer
- Broadbent, Jim Actor
- Cocks, Jay Author of screenplay
- Diaz, Cameron Actor
- Grimaldi, Alberto Producer
- Ferretti, Dante 1943-
- Lanois, Daniel Singer Instrumentalist Musician
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