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Bono

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Personal name
Paul David Hewson
Born
May 10, 1960
Country
Ireland
IPI
00073079570 127 works
00073159965 1 work
Affiliation
PRS
Member of
Artists Against AIDS Worldwide (2001)
Artists for Haiti (2010)
Artists United Against Apartheid Member
Band Aid (1984)
Band Aid 20 (2004)
Band Aid 30 (2014)
U2
Ranking
196th most covered composer/author
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Originals

Covers by Bono

Title Performer Release date Originally by
August 11, 1992 Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
May 8, 2001 T. Rex
2005 Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush
August 19, 1997 Jimmie Rodgers [US1]
September 1995 Leonard Cohen
September 2007 The Beatles
November 18, 2002 U2
December 17, 2021 U2
  November 2, 1993 Virginia Bruce BRD, Frances Langford with Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra REC
September 26, 2006 Wynona Carr
January 8, 2007 Robbie Williams/Kylie Minogue
1995 Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five
September 2007 The Beatles
1996 (unknown)
January 19, 2010 Curtis Mayfield
2004 Simple Minds, Al Green, The Doors
1996 U2
November 15, 2011 The Wailers
April 2004 U2, Liberace REL, Todd Duncan BRD
December 2006 Neil Young
October 17, 1995 Marvin Gaye
February 19, 2002 U2
March 12, 2002 Nancy Sinatra with Lee Hazlewood

Songs written by Bono

Original songs

Title Written by Originally by Original date Covered by
11 O'Clock Tick Tock Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U-2 May 23, 1980 Covered by Oddslang
40 Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 February 1983 Covered by (8 artists)
A Celebration Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 March 1982 Covered by Christy Prahl and John Hastie
Acrobat Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 November 1991 Covered by (6 artists)
All Because of You Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 November 22, 2004 Covered by Electrøn Love Theory
All I Want Is You Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 10, 1988 Covered by (43 artists)
An Cat Dubh Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 20, 1980 Covered by (2 artists)
Angel of Harlem Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 10, 1988 Covered by (15 artists)
A Sort of Homecoming Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 1, 1984 Covered by (3 artists)
Atomic City Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, Giorgio Moroder, The Edge, Debbie Harry U2 September 29, 2023 Covered by Daniele Leoni
Bad Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 1, 1984 Covered by (12 artists)
Beautiful Day Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 30, 2000 Covered by (61 artists)
Breathe Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 February 27, 2009 Covered by Vitamin String Quartet
Bullet the Blue Sky Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 March 1987 Covered by (21 artists)
California (There Is No End to Love) Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 14, 2014 Covered by Baby Rockstar
Cedarwood Road Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 14, 2014 Covered by Baby Rockstar
City of Blinding Lights Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 November 22, 2004 Covered by (8 artists)
Desire Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 September 1988 Covered by (21 artists)
Discotheque Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 February 1997 Covered by (5 artists)
Drowning Man Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 February 1983 Covered by Ralph Bowen
Electrical Storm Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 21, 2002 Covered by (2 artists)
Elevation Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 30, 2000 Covered by (7 artists)
Even Better Than the Real Thing Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 November 1991 Covered by (15 artists)
Every Breaking Wave Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 14, 2014 Covered by (2 artists)
Exit Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 March 1987 Covered by (7 artists)
Falling at Your Feet Bono, Daniel Lanois Bono and Daniel Lanois March 13, 2000 Covered by Hanne Boel
Get on Your Boots Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 February 16, 2009 Covered by (2 artists)
Gloria Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 1981 Covered by (2 artists)
God Part II Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 10, 1988 Covered by (3 artists)
Goldeneye Bono, The Edge Tina Turner November 6, 1995 Covered by (46 artists)
Grace Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 30, 2000 Covered by Nichole Nordeman
Heartland Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 10, 1988 Covered by Bell X1
Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 July 11, 1995 Covered by (8 artists)
I Fall Down Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 20, 1981 Covered by December [UK]
If God Will Send His Angels Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 December 8, 1997 Covered by (3 artists)
If You Wear That Velvet Dress Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 March 3, 1997 Covered by (2 artists)
I'll Go Crazy if I Don't Go Crazy Tonight Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 February 27, 2009 Covered by Vitamin String Quartet
In a Little While Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 30, 2000 Covered by (5 artists)
In God's Country Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 March 1987 Covered by (13 artists)
Into the Heart Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 20, 1980 Covered by dRo
Invisible Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 February 2, 2014 Covered by (2 artists)
Iris (Hold Me Close) Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 14, 2014 Covered by (2 artists)
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 March 1987 Covered by (208 artists)
I Will Follow Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 10, 1980 Covered by (17 artists)
Last Night on Earth Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 July 14, 1997 Covered by The Hit Co. (Planet Music Studio Artists)
Lemon Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 July 1993 Covered by (2 artists)
Like a Song Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 February 1983 Covered by Believer
Love Is All We Have Left Bono, The Edge, Larry Mullen, Adam Clayton U2 December 1, 2017 Unverified
Love Is Blindness Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 November 1991 Covered by (23 artists)
Love Rescue Me Bob Dylan, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 10, 1988 Covered by (4 artists)
Luminous Times Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, Brian Eno, The Edge U2 March 21, 1987 Covered by etch
Magnificent Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, Brian Eno, The Edge, Daniel Lanois U2 February 27, 2009 Covered by (4 artists)
Miss Sarajevo Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, Brian Eno, The Edge Covered by (6 artists)
MLK Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 1, 1984 Covered by (15 artists)
Mofo Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 March 3, 1997 Covered by (2 artists)
Moment of Surrender Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, Brian Eno, The Edge, Daniel Lanois U2 February 27, 2009 Covered by (3 artists)
Mothers of the Disappeared Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 March 1987 Covered by (10 artists)
Mysterious Ways Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 November 1991 Covered by (34 artists)
New Year's Day Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 January 1983 Covered by (56 artists)
No Line on the Horizon Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, Brian Eno, The Edge, Daniel Lanois U2 February 27, 2009 Covered by Vitamin String Quartet
Numb Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 July 1993 Covered by (3 artists)
October Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 20, 1981 Covered by (7 artists)
One Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 November 1991 Covered by (144 artists)
One Tree Hill Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 March 1987 Covered by (15 artists)
Ordinary Love Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge, Danger Mouse U2 November 29, 2013 Covered by (4 artists)
Original of the Species Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 November 22, 2004 Covered by Alex Dprs
Out of Control Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 20, 1980 Covered by Gwen Glass and Her Boy Gang
Peace on Earth Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 30, 2000 Covered by Janelle Nadeau
Please Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 March 3, 1997 Covered by The Hit Co. (Planet Music Studio Artists)
Pride (In the Name of Love) Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 September 1984 Covered by (84 artists)
Promenade Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 1, 1984 Covered by December [UK]
Raised by Wolves Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 14, 2014 Covered by (2 artists)
Red Flag Day Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 December 1, 2017 Covered by Alex Dprs
Red Hill Mining Town Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 March 1987 Covered by (10 artists)
Red Light Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 February 1983 Covered by Mr. Airplane Man
Rejoice Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 20, 1981 Covered by Autopilot Off
Running to Stand Still Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 March 1987 Covered by (21 artists)
Seconds Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 February 1983 Covered by (3 artists)
She's a Mystery to Me Bono, The Edge Roy Orbison 1988 Covered by (5 artists)
Silver and Gold Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge Artists United Against Apartheid 1985 Covered by (3 artists)
Sleep Like a Baby Tonight Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 14, 2014 Covered by Baby Rockstar
So Cruel Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 November 1991 Covered by (5 artists)
Some Days Are Better Than Others Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 July 1993 Covered by The Virginia Gentlemen
Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 November 22, 2004 Covered by (7 artists)
Song for Someone Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 14, 2014 Covered by (2 artists)
Staring at the Sun Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 March 3, 1997 Covered by (5 artists)
Stay (Faraway, So Close!) Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 July 1993 Covered by (15 artists)
Stories for Boys Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 September 1979 Covered by The Separate with Martha Wainwright
Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get out Of Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 30, 2000 Covered by (24 artists)
Sunday Bloody Sunday Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 February 1983 Covered by (81 artists)
Surrender Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 February 1983 Covered by December [UK]
Sweetest Thing Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 August 1987 Covered by (23 artists)
The Electric Co. Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 20, 1980 Covered by Kane
The Fly Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 November 1991 Covered by (8 artists)
The Ground Beneath Her Feet Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge, Salman Rushdie U2 October 30, 2000 Covered by Bombasticide
The Little Things That Give You Away Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 December 1, 2017 Covered by Eric Killough
The Miracle (Of Joey Ramone) Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 14, 2014 Covered by Baby Rockstar
The Ocean Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 20, 1980 Covered by Mega Manic
The Refugee Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 February 1983 Covered by Hilarity Ensues
The Three Sunrises Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 April 1, 1985 Covered by Marcus Satellite
The Troubles Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 14, 2014 Covered by Baby Rockstar
The Unforgettable Fire Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 1, 1984 Covered by (6 artists)
The Wanderer Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 starring Johnny Cash July 1993 Covered by (3 artists)
This Is Where You Can Reach Me Now Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 14, 2014 Covered by Baby Rockstar
Trash, Trampoline and the Party Girl Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 March 1982 Covered by (2 artists)
Trip Through Your Wires Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 March 1987 Covered by (7 artists)
Tryin' to Throw Your Arms Around the World Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 November 1991 Covered by (6 artists)
Two Hearts Beat as One Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 February 1983 Covered by (5 artists)
Two Shots of Happy, One Shot of Sad Bono, The Edge U2 December 8, 1997 Covered by (5 artists)
Ultraviolet (Light My Way) Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 November 1991 Covered by (4 artists)
Unknown Caller Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, Brian Eno, The Edge, Daniel Lanois U2 February 27, 2009 Covered by Vitamin String Quartet
Until the End of the World Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 November 1991 Covered by (9 artists)
Van Diemen's Land Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 10, 1988 Covered by (4 artists)
Vertigo Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 November 8, 2004 Covered by (15 artists)
Volcano Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 14, 2014 Covered by Baby Rockstar
Wake Up Dead Man Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 March 3, 1997 Covered by (2 artists)
Walk On Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 30, 2000 Covered by (9 artists)
When Love Comes to Town Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 and B.B. King October 10, 1988 Covered by (23 artists)
Where the Streets Have No Name Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 March 1987 Covered by (82 artists)
Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 November 1991 Covered by (17 artists)
Wild Honey Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 30, 2000 Covered by The Hit Co. (Planet Music Studio Artists)
Wire Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 October 1, 1984 Covered by (2 artists)
Wish You Were Her Bono, T-Bone Burnett T-Bone Burnett 1984 Covered by (2 artists)
With or Without You Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 March 1987 Covered by (223 artists)
You Made Me the Thief of Your Heart Bono, Gavin Friday, Maurice Seezer Sinéad O'Connor March 6, 1994 Covered by (2 artists)
Your Song Saved My Life Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 November 3, 2021 Covered by Piano Dreamers
Zoo Station Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono, The Edge U2 November 1991 Covered by (3 artists)

Adapted songs

Releases

Performances also appear on

Title Performer Release date Label
46664 Part 3 - Amandla various artists April 2004 46664 Records
Across the Universe - Music from the Motion Picture various artists September 2007 Interscope Records
Across the Universe - Music from the Motion Picture [Deluxe Edition] various artists October 23, 2007 Interscope Records
As if to Nothing Craig Armstrong February 19, 2002 Melankolic
Duets Frank Sinatra November 2, 1993 Capitol Records
Duets - An American Classic Tony Bennett September 26, 2006 RPM Records [US2]
Honeymoon in Vegas - Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack various artists August 11, 1992 Epic Soundtrax
Inner City Blues - The Music of Marvin Gaye various artists October 17, 1995 Motown
Live in Dublin The Corrs March 12, 2002 Atlantic
Love, Reign o'er Me Pearl Jam December 2006 Ten Club
Moulin rouge! Music from Baz Luhrmann's Film various artists May 8, 2001 Interscope Records
Õÿö Angélique Kidjo January 19, 2010 Proper Records
Q's Jook Joint Quincy Jones 1995 Qwest
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Volume 2 - 1992-1994 various artists November 15, 2011 Time Life Music
Showgirl - Homecoming Live Kylie Minogue January 8, 2007 Parlophone
Silver Box Simple Minds 2004 Virgin
Sing 2 - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack various artists December 17, 2021 Republic Records
Small World Big Band Volume Two - More Friends Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra November 18, 2002 Warner Strategic Marketing United Kingdom
The Million Dollar Hotel - Music from the Motion Picture various artists March 13, 2000 Interscope Records
The Songs of Jimmie Rodgers - A Tribute various artists August 19, 1997 Columbia [US]
Together for the Children of Bosnia Pavarotti & Friends 1996 Decca Classics
Tower of Song - The Songs of Leonard Cohen various artists September 1995 A&M Records

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