As legend has it, these trees were named by a group of 19th-century Mormon travelers, who saw their shape and were reminded of the Biblical story of Joshua reaching his hands up in prayer.Ĩ. It is native to the American Southwest, found mostly in the Mojave Desert.ħ. The album, of course, takes its name from the amazing Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia), which is a member of the Agave family. “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” was born from a reggae-rock-flavored jam known as “The Weather Girls”/”Under the Weather,” according to Rolling Stone.Ħ. Eno was so frustrated with how long it was taking to record “Where the Streets Have No Name” that he nearly erased the tapes of the song.ĥ. Amazingly, almost half of the time in the studio was reportedly spent on just one song – “Where the Streets Have No Name,” which, with its time-signature and chord changes, made it difficult for the musicians to nail down a recorded version they were happy with.Ĥ.
That’s a nice twist of fate, given that Roxy Music was one of Bono’s early influences.ģ. The album was co-produced by longtime collaborator Brian Eno, who came to prominence as a member of the groundbreaking British rock act Roxy Music in the early ‘70s.
U2 began recording “The Joshua Tree” in January, 1986, in a Georgian mansion just outside of Dublin and wouldn’t finish until a full year later.Ģ. (Also, check out our look back at prior U2 concerts in the Bay Area.)ġ. Here are 30 things you should know about U2’s signature album. In honor of the occasion, we are taking a long look back at this landmark rock album. And the best news is that, for the first time, the group will be performing the album in its entirety at each stop on the tour. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame act is celebrating the 30th anniversary of “Joshua Tree” with a giant tour that touches down May 17 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. South Bay native Jacqui Naylor will showcase new album with 6 SF shows Rising star Kazemde George brings gently insistent sound back to Bay Area Saratoga community briefs for the week of Dec. Local performing arts groups are live for the holidaysĬampbell community briefs for the week of Dec. This package also includes a 56 page hardback embossed book, featuring previously unseen Anton Corbijn photos, handwritten lyrics by Bono and liner notes by Bill Flanagan, Bono, Adam Clayton, Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois, Anton Corbijn, Steve Averill, David Batstone, René Castro and a special essay by The Edge.U2 ‘The Joshua Tree’: 30 things you need to know The 3 disc box-set format contains The Joshua Tree CD, the bonus audio CD and a Bonus DVD. Break On Through (Snippet)4:34ĭVD-13 –U2 Pride (In The Name Of Love)ĕ:06ĭVD-16 –U2 With Or Without You / Love Will Tear Us Apart (Snippet)10:05ĭVD-19 –U2 Outside It's America (Filmed In The US During The Joshua Tree Tour, 1987) 48:00ĭVD-20 –U2 With Or Without You (Alternative Video)4:48 U2 Live From Paris - Concert Filmed At The Hippodrome De Vincennes, Paris On 4th July, 1987ĭVD-3 –U2 I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For / Exodus (Snippet)ĭVD-9 –U2Ğlectric Co. Label: Interscope Records – B0010304-00, Iįormat:Box Set, Limited Edition, 20th Anniversary EditionĭVD, DVD-Video, NTSC, 4:3, PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital, 1 x DVD9ĬD1-1 –U2 Where The Streets Have No Nameĕ:37ĬD1-2 –U2 I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking ForĔ:37ĬD1-11 –U2 Mothers Of The Disappearedĕ:14īonus Audio CD - B-Sides & Unreleased TracksĬD2-1 –U2 Luminous Times (Hold On To Love)Ĕ:34ĬD2-8 –U2 Where The Streets Have No Name (Single Edit)Ĕ:50ĬD2-9 –Bono Silver And Gold (Sun City)4:42ĬD2-10 –U2ěeautiful Ghost/Introduction To Songs Of Experience3:56 A fantastic box set by U2, still sealed, no sticker on front, some shelfwear on the plastic but not on the box.