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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.
[Verse 1] My love, she throws me like a rubber ball. (Oh, the sweetest thing) But she won't catch me or break my fall. (Oh, the sweetest thing) Baby got blue skies up ahead. But in this,...
- What inspired U2 to write “The Sweetest Thing”? “The Sweetest Thing” was inspired by Bono’s personal experience of forgetting his wife’s birthday. The song served as an apology to his wife and a reflection on the importance of appreciating the sweetest things in life.
- Did “The Sweetest Thing” become a hit for U2? Although “The Sweetest Thing” was originally released as a B-side track, it gained significant popularity and later re-released as a single.
- Has U2 performed “The Sweetest Thing” live? Yes, U2 has performed “The Sweetest Thing” live on numerous occasions. It has been included in their concert setlists during various tours and continues to be a fan favorite.
- What album is “The Sweetest Thing” from? “The Sweetest Thing” was originally released as a B-side to U2’s single “Where the Streets Have No Name” and later included as a bonus track on the band’s compilation album, “The Best of 1980-1990.”
U2 - The Sweetest Thing. Music video by U2 performing The Sweetest Thing. [C] 1998 Universal-Island Records under exclusive licence to Mercury Records Limited Show more.
Despite being banished to B-side, the song found a following and became a favorite of the U2 faithful. It was finally released as an A-side single in 1998 when it was re-recorded and included on the compilation U2 The Best Of 1980-1990. It charted in America at #63 and in the UK at #3.
REMASTERED IN HD! UP TO 4K!! The official music video for The Sweetest Thing by U2. Directed by Kevin Godley, the video for Sweetest Thing features Bono's w...
