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Music writers can be a little hard on U2 because they're, well... rock stars. The band was formed way back in 1976 and has been on top for decades. They've sold over 145 million records and have won 22 Grammy awards. Any band that reaches this level of success in the music business is bound to attract some jealousy and consternation. But to me personally, U2 will always be one of the most important. I grew up with their music in the 1980s, a decade that saw the band release a steady stream of flawless albums, with a sound that was completely unique. Pick up any U2 album from their 1980 debut Boy through their 1991 release Achtung Baby and tell me it's not great. You can't.

For this playlist I've collected 15 U2 songs as covered by a wide variety of different artists. Their influence permeates into all genres and will no doubt continue for some time.

U2 Covers 

   1. Pride (In The Name Of Love) - Hapa   

   2. Love Is Blindness - Cassandra Wilson   

   3. Sunday Bloody Sunday - Colin Munroe   

   4. Where The Streets Have No Name - Pet Shop Boys   

   5. Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - Because I Got High   

   6. With Or Without You - Clearview 77   

   7. I Will Follow - Doug Pinnick   

   8. One - Keziah Jones   

   9. Beautiful Day - Celtic Tribute Players   

   10. New Year's Day - Pickin' On   

   11. Running To Stand Still - Jamestowne   

   12. Even Better Than The Real Thing - Dead Or Alive   

   13. The Unforgettable Fire - Sexydeath   

   14. Bullet The Blue Sky - Richard Cheese   

   15. Numb - Vitamin Dub 

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