Desire - U2

This is about the ambition and dedication required to be a successful band. It also criticizes American preachers who swindle followers out of their money.
This features the "Bo Diddley beat", a rhythm made famous by Diddley. Other songs featuring this beat include George Thorogood's "Who Do You Love" and The Rolling Stones' "Not Fade Away."
Incorporates a blues style. U2 became interested in American forms of music - Gospel, Blues, Folk - after touring there in the early and mid '80s.
The Edge has said the guitar riff is influenced by The Stooges' (Iggy Pop's band) "1969."
This was U2's first #1 hit in England.

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[benjaminrichardshoop]

this is the point in history where u2 were cool

[Seana1Ford]

@benjaminrichardshoop They still are kick ass in my book but Bono's hair was epic during this time

[ABTE67]

@benjaminrichardshoop a "1969" the mission uk song´s COPY

[AshleyBailey110]

Just found out this was at number 1 when i was born. Just thought you guys would like to know a little bit of useless information there (:

[chompypunk890]

I love that "Wooow" at the begining of this version!

[SoccerRockNY]

I'll never understand why this movie didn't catch on... I thought Phil Jonau did a pretty good job.. there was such a distate for this film, that even Bono and his mates, during the middle of the premier got up and left the theater.. this is definitely a cool clip..thanks for posting!

[fnitsio]

is it only me who see this song as a drug advertisement? I tell you my rehab was like hell!

[nov3019892008]

@benjaminrichardshoop they still are cool fucktard

[nafene1]

Budapest 1988-1989.suvenyr

[MsHewson2010]

The coolest band of all time!

It rocks!

[basehead617]

is this video sped up? looks fast and song sounds higher than i recall