U2 - Sunday Bloody Sunday
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Sunday Bloody Sunday” is the opening track and third single from U2’s 1983 album, War. The song is noted for its militaristic drumbeat, simple but harsh guitar, and melodic harmonies. One of U2’s most overtly political songs, its lyrics describe the horror felt by an observer of The Troubles in Northern Ireland.
The single was released in March 1983 in Germany and The Netherlands only; “Two Hearts Beat As One” was released instead in other territories. Along with “New Year’s Day”, the song helped U2 reach a wider listening audience. It was generally well-received by critics on the album’s release.
The song has remained a staple of U2’s live concerts.[7] During its earliest performances, the song created controversy. Bono reasserted the song’s anti-hate, anti-sectarian-violence message to his audience for many years. Today, it is considered one of U2’s signature songs, being one of the band’s most performed songs. Critics rate it among the best political protest songs, and it has been covered by over a dozen artists. It was named the 268th greatest song by Rolling Stone on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Sunday Bloody Sunday” is the opening track and third single from U2’s 1983 album, War. The song is noted for its militaristic drumbeat, simple but harsh guitar, and melodic harmonies. One of U2’s most overtly political songs, its lyrics describe the horror felt by an observer of The Troubles in Northern Ireland.The single was released in March 1983 in Germany and The Netherlands only; “
Two Hearts Beat As One” was released instead in other territories. Along with “New Year’s Day”, the song helped U2 reach a wider listening audience. It was generally well-received by critics on the album’s release.The song has remained a staple of U2’s live concerts.[7] During its earliest performances, the song created controversy. Bono reasserted the song’s anti-hate, anti-sectarian-violence message to his audience for many years. Today, it is considered one of U2’s signature songs, being one of the band’s most performed songs. Critics rate it among the best political protest songs, and it has been covered by over a dozen artists. It was named the 268th greatest song by Rolling Stone on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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bennacio23 wrote:
yah.... Britain really screwed up Ireland. No offense but.... Queen Elizabeth is senile.
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AdriM wrote:
So easy to relate to, the perfect song *-*
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matrosenari wrote:
the best song ever!!!
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rchimali wrote:
sem dúvida... a melhor fase do U2!!
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CesarLyuz wrote:
a melhor fase do U2
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siewson wrote:
legend!!SUNDAY BLOODY SUNDAY!!
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meatloafnight wrote:
The only u2 song i like but its so perfect in evryway the drums guitar vocals beautifal
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jonas-PJ wrote:
classic!!!!!
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filmguy707 wrote:
Larry's march-style drumming in the beginning really sets the tone well...beautiful stuff
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mam-kota wrote:
chłopcy dają czadu! ostro jadą...
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CesarLyuz wrote:
melhor fase do U2 !
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Lissinho wrote:
esse som me lembra muita coisa boa!!!!! Tempo bom q ñ volta mas!
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Albarn_girl wrote:
i love this song....*.* and i love U2 too xD
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Exploits wrote:
One of their greatest, definitely, of all time, let alone in that decade.
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feeut0piste wrote:
Mon premier "shout" pour cette chanson. J'adore ^^.
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smarths wrote:
best u2 song
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TiagoBosco wrote:
Essa música é fantástica.../ Fantastic song...
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pgorosit wrote:
simplemente woowwwwwwww
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adaam2 wrote:
What a great song. It really encapsulates the frustration of a Sunday, doesn't it? You wake up in the morning, you've got to read all the Sunday papers, the kids are running round, you've got to mow the lawn, wash the car, and you think Sunday, bloody Sunday!
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quepos50 wrote:
Great song.
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