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"Sweetest Thing" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It was originally released as a B-side on the "Where the Streets Have No Name" single in 1987. The song was later re-recorded and re-released as a single in October 1998 for the band's compilation album The Best of 1980–1990. "Sweetest Thing" became a number-one hit in Ireland, Canada, and Iceland, and reached the top 10 in several countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. In the United States, the song peaked at number 63 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number nine on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. more »
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My love she throws me like a rubber ballOh oh oh, the sweetest thingShe won't catch me or break my fallOh oh oh, the sweetest thingBaby's got blue skies up aheadBut in this I'm a rain cloudYou know she likes a dry kind of loveOh oh oh, the sweetest thingI'm losing youHey hey hey, I'm losing you yeahAin't love the sweetest thingI wanted to run but she made me crawlOh oh oh, the sweetest thingEternal fire, she turned me to strawOh oh, the sweetest thingYou know I got black eyesBut they burn so brightly for herMine is a blind kind of loveOh oh oh, the sweetest thingI'm losing youOh oh oh, I'm losing you yeahAin't love the sweetest thingOh oh oh, the sweetest thingOh oh, yeahBlue-eyed boy meets a brown-eyed girlOh oh oh, the sweetest thingYou can sew it up but you still see the tearOh oh oh, the sweetest thingBaby's got blue skies up aheadAnd in this I'm a rain cloudYou know we got a stormy kind of loveOh oh oh, the sweetest thingOh oh, the sweetest thingOh oh oh, the sweetest thingOh oh oh, the sweetest thing
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U2
U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono (vocals and guitar), The Edge (guitar, keyboards, and vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen, Jr. (drums and percussion). U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music. Throughout the group's musical pursuits, they have maintained a sound built on melodic instrumentals, highlighted by The Edge's timbrally varied guitar sounds and Bono's expressive vocals. Their lyrics, often embellished with spiritual imagery, focus on personal themes and sociopolitical concerns. more »
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Written by: Louise Lynn Goffin, Reid Savage, Paul David Hewson, David Evans, Laurence Mullen, Adam Clayton
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Sweetest Thing" was originally released as a B-side track on the "Where the Streets Have No Name" single in 1987. Despite this, it gained popularity and recognition, leading to its re-recording and re-release as a single in 1998. |
Song Inspiration - WritingSongwriter and lead vocalist Bono wrote "Sweetest Thing" for his wife, Ali Hewson, as an apology for forgetting her birthday due to the recording demands of U2's 1987 album "The Joshua Tree". |
Music Video ProductionThe music video of the song's 1998 version features Bono's wife Ali. It is filled with various symbols of sweetness, including chocolate, flowers and cherries. The video also includes a cameo by Boyzone's Stephen Gately. |
Chart PerformanceUpon its re-release in 1998, "Sweetest Thing" achieved commercial success, breaking into the top 10 charts in several countries. It peaked at number 3 in the UK and number 9 in the U.S. on the Billboard Hot 100. |
Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists, including Boyzone who performed it for a U2 tribute album. The Frames, an Irish band, also recorded an acoustic version for the charity album "Even Better Than the Real Thing Vol. 1". |
Charity WorkThe 1998 re-release was for charity; all royalties from the sales of the song were donated to the Chernobyl Children's Project, a charity Ali Hewson has been closely involved with. |
Noteworthy AccoladesThe 1998 version of "Sweetest Thing" was nominated for an award at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards, under the Best Video from a Film category. The video, however, did not win the award. |
Lineup Changes"Sweetest Thing" is notably one of the few U2 songs that diverges from the standard band lineup, with bassist Adam Clayton playing the keyboard due to the demand of the song's arrangement. |
Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, "Sweetest Thing" is not frequently played at U2's live concerts. It had its live debut only in 1993, almost six years after its original release. |
Album PlacementThe 1998 version of "Sweetest Thing" was part of U2's first compilation album, "The Best of 1980-1990", complementing the album's theme of showcasing the band's hits from that decade. |
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