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Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree

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6.2/10 • 9

1999-02-050h 59m

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Release in March 1987, U2's The Joshua Tree quickly became the fastest-selling album in British chart history, selling almost 250,000 copies within the first week of release. In the US, it was equally successful, topping the Billboard album chart for nine weeks, spending 58 weeks in the Top 40 there and earning a Grammy Award for Album of the Year. The story of the making of The Joshua Tree is told here, via interview and archive film footage, with contributions from band members Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. U2’s long-time manager Paul McGuinness reveals how the album catapulted the band into the category of rock superstars, and there are contributions from Elvis Costello in the role of a major U2 fan, re-mix producer Steve Lillywhite, and of course co-producers Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois. Packed with reminiscences and powerful performances, this is the story of one of the most famous and best records of the Eighties, a true Classic Album.

Directors
Philip King, Nuala O'Connor

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Bono

    Bono

    Self

  2. The Edge

    The Edge

    Self

  3. Adam Clayton

    Adam Clayton

    Self

  4. Larry Mullen Jr.

    Larry Mullen Jr.

    Self

  5. Anton Corbijn

    Anton Corbijn

    Self

  6. Elvis Costello

    Elvis Costello

    Self

  7. Brian Eno

    Brian Eno

    Self

  8. Daniel Lanois

    Daniel Lanois

    Self

  9. Steve Lillywhite

    Steve Lillywhite

    Self

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Keywords
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