U2: The Stories Behind Every U2 Song

by Niall Stokes

Book Overview

With over 24 pages covering the band's newest CD, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, U2: Into the Heart examines the behind-the-scenes influences that shaped U2's internationally popular and critically... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 1606712020
• ISBN13: 9781606712023
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: MJF Books
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.

Customer Reviews

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I ordered this book around the same time as I began reading 'Surrender ' by Bono. Hearing the actual meaning and background of the songs from Bono was completely different than the majority of explanations offered in this book. It seems that the author weaved quotes from the band with song lyrics to offer potential meanings, but reading Bono's book makes these explanations seem shallow and fabricated. If you are seeking more depth, read 'Surrender'.

great book

This was a really interesting book. As a longtime U2 fan who always makes a point to carefully read and listen to the lyrics of their songs it was great to read about the creation process and the meanings. The book is incredibly thorough and as near as I can tell includes every song they ever put on an album. I will admit that the book does take a little of the 'magic' out of the music as you read about the complex process of recording and producing the songs but in exchange it does seem to enhance the experience of hearing the music. As I read this I found myself constantly pulling out the cds to listen again to the songs discussed. I would recommend it it any other U2 fan who appreciates lyrics.

A great item!!!

This a great item. The reason it is, is that it's not only about U2 but it shows the evolution of a band from obscurity to best in the world. Its a great inspiration for musicians. The photos are great and it comments on all the songs from I will follow to Big girls are the best (B-Side). Its also objective and honest if songs were'nt great. I highly recommend this book. Good job Niall (and, Oh Yeah, U2!)

The comprehensive U2 guide

Wow! This book is great! I've been trying to get this book for months and months and I finally got it. It was definitely worth the wait. This book talks about every U2 song in detail and has interviews with the band members themselves. It's also got tons of pictures of the band and covers their entire history, from Boy to ATYCLB. This book is a must have for every true U2 fan!

U2, Song By Song

Into The Heart is an impressive look into the stories behind each and every U2 song from Boy to Pop. Writer Niall Stokes gets right down to brass tacks and relates the band's own accounts about such classics as "Sunday Bloody Sunday", "Bad", "With Or Without You", "One" and all the rest. The book gives a chronological account of all their recording sessions and includes b-sides, unreleased tracks, movie songs and songs that were released on albums like Sun City. The book is has a nice large size and is loaded with great pictures. Any fan of U2 should have this book in their collection.

A great book for ANY curious fan of U2's

This book is a great way to find out what makes U2 , U2. It gives overveiws of new and old topics that have come up in the band member's Lifes. It gives the reasons behind "EVERY" song written by them including rarities and other works done for other artists. And with a renewing of it for every new Album it is a U2 fans dream come true (and more, even for non-Die hard fans this book is a great Coffie table piece for any musical eye.) It is nicely set in chronological order through each albumn and it contains Pictures of true eye candy and quotes from the Band Members themselves.