War is the third studio album by Irish rock band U2. It was produced by Steve Lillywhite, and was released on 28 February 1983 on Island Records. The album is regarded as U2's first overtly political album, in part because of songs like "Sunday Bloody Sunday" and "New Year's Day", as well as the title, which stems from the band's perception of the world at the time; lead vocalist Bono stated that "war seemed to be the motif for 1982.
After showcasing songs from the upcoming album in the UK, Europe, and Ireland, War was released in March 1983. In the UK, a special picture disc of War was released which featured the black and white Peter Rowan cover. In August 1991, the album was re-issued with red lettering on the cover instead of the pink colour that was on the original issue - part of the Island Master series. Elsewhere in the world, a Japanese release of the album contained a comic book-style insert
Get the U2 Setlist of the concert at Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland on August 14, 1983 from the War Tour and other U2 Setlists for free on setlist. Festival Time! Hey, this setlist was played at a festival: Slane Festival 1983 setlists.
Willie Nelson's set as part of 1983's massive US Festival occurred on Country Day, June 4, and comprised more than 20 songs - which he rips through with the ease and focus of the veteran performer he was. (Although Shout! Factory snipped some of the between-songs banter to keep things within 80 minutes. Included are a mini-set of vocal standards, virtually all of his major hits, and guest vocals from Waylon Jennings (who had his own festival set) on "Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" and "Good Hearted Woman
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| 1 | Gloria |
| 2 | I Threw A Brick Through A Window |
| 3 | A Day Without Me |
| 4 | An Cat Dubh |
| 5 | Into The Heart |
| 6 | New Year's Day |
| 7 | Surrender |
| 8 | Two Hearts Beat As One |
| 9 | Sunday Bloody Sunday |
| 10 | Cry / The Electric Co. |
| 11 | I Will Follow |
| 12 | 40 |
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2VR 02 | U2 | Stadium Rockers (CD, Unofficial) | U2 Vintage Recordings | U2VR 02 | UK | 2002 |
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