will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas provided additional keyboards for the track. 3. Performance & Legacy
While some critics view it as a return to the band's classic 80s/90s sound, others have ranked it as one of their more emotionally heavy tracks, even including it on lists of "songs for broken hearts". 4. Key Details for Fans Album: No Line on the Horizon (2009) Single Release Date: May 4, 2009. U2 - Magnificent
During development, the song was known by the working title "French Disco" . The track was produced by the longtime U2
The track was produced by the longtime U2 collaborative team of Brian Eno , Daniel Lanois , and Steve Lillywhite . 2009. During development
The song explores the idea of sacrifice made for one's art or medium. Lanois initially envisioned the setting as a small bedroom in 1950s New York, imagining the persona of jazz legend Charlie Parker. 2. Musical Contributions
The song is a popular feature for collectors, appearing in various U2 vinyl collection sets .