U2's Wave of Sorrow (Birdland): The Story and Impact of the Song

Join Hillary and Jenny as they dive into the hauntingly beautiful unreleased track "Wave of Sorrow" by U2. Recorded during the Joshua Tree era, this song captures Bono's emotional journey through Ethiopia in the mid-1980s. Discover the story behind the lyrics and the impact of this powerful piece on U2's musical evolution.

Video of Bono explaining "Wave of Sorrow."

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