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"Beautiful Day" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the first track on their tenth studio album, All That You Can't Leave Behind (2000), and was released as the album's lead single on 9 October 2000. The song was a commercial success, helping launch the album to multi-platinum status, and is one of U2's biggest hits to date. Like many tracks from All That You Can't Leave Behind, "Beautiful Day" harkens back to the group's past sound. The tone of the Edge's guitar was a subject of debate amongst the band members, as they disagreed on whether he should use a sound similar to that from their early career in the 1980s. The band's lead vocalist Bono explained that the upbeat track is about losing everything but still finding joy in what one has. The song received positive reviews, and it became the band's 14th number-one single in their native Ireland, fourth number-one in the United Kingdom, and their first number-one in the Netherlands. It also topped the charts in Australia, Canada, Finland, Italy, Norway, Scotland and Spain, and reached the top 10 in Austria, Belgium, Germany, New Zealand, Sweden and Switzerland. The song peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, the band's highest position since "Discothèque" in 1997.more »
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- 2001
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The heart is a bloomShoots up through the stony groundThere's no roomNo space to rent in this townYou're out of luckAnd the reason that you had to careThe traffic is stuckAnd you're not moving anywhereYou thought you'd found a friendTo take you out of this placeSomeone you could lend a handIn return for graceIt's a beautiful daySky falls, you feel likeIt's a beautiful dayDon't let it get awayYou're on the roadBut you've got no destinationYou're in the mudIn the maze of her imaginationYou're lovin' this townEven if that doesn't ring trueYou've been all overAnd it's been all over youIt's a beautiful dayDon't let it get awayIt's a beautiful dayTouch meTake me to that other placeTeach meI know I'm not a hopeless caseSee the world in green and blueSee China right in front of youSee the canyons broken by cloudSee the tuna fleets clearing the sea outSee the Bedouin fires at nightSee the oil fields at first lightAnd see the bird with a leaf in her mouthAfter the flood all the colors came outIt was a beautiful dayDon't let it get awayBeautiful dayTouch meTake me to that other placeReach meI know I'm not a hopeless caseWhat you don't have you don't need it nowWhat you don't know you can feel it somehowWhat you don't have you don't need it nowDon't need it nowWas a beautiful day
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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: Paul David Hewson, Adam Clayton, Dave Evans, Larry Mullen
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"Beautiful Day" is the first track from U2's 2000 album, "All That You Can't Leave Behind." |
Chart PerformanceThe song topped the Billboard Hot 100, making it U2's fourth number-one hit in the US. It also reached number one in the UK, Canada, Australia, and many other countries around the world. |
Award Recognition"Beautiful Day" won three Grammy Awards in 2001, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. |
Music VideoThe music video for "Beautiful Day" was shot at the Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, and it featured the band members acting like ordinary passengers and airport staff. |
Lyric MeaningBono, U2's lead vocalist, stated that "Beautiful Day" is about a man who has lost everything but finds joy in what he still has. |
Song's Popularity"Beautiful Day" is regarded as one of U2's biggest hits and is often used in a variety of media for its uplifting and inspirational message. |
Critical ReviewsThe song was received positively by critics, with praises often directed towards its optimistic lyrics and the band’s transformative sound. Many critics consider it one of U2's best songs. |
InspirationsThe song draws inspiration from several events, including the Millennium celebrations and the birth of Bono's son Elijah. |
Album Resurgence"Beautiful Day" played a crucial role in bringing U2 back to prominence after their disappointing previous album, "Pop." |
Live Performances"Beautiful Day" is a staple at U2 concerts, often used as either the opening or closing song, and sometimes even both. |
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