"A Celebration" was a non-album single released between the October and War albums in 1982. It's actually always been one of my favorites from that early period. It's got a great, anthemic, fist-pumping spirit to it and it's a classic example of Edge's ability to make an enthralling guitar verse out of just three notes.
The band however, feels differently. When questioned about why the song never manages to make it into any of their live sets they've intimated that they simply don't much care for it. Which is a shame, because I've always deemed it to be one of the unsung (literally) classics from the early catalog.
The video however, is another story. The boys have made more than a few dodgy videos over the years. It's never been their best medium. But I have to say, this one takes the cake. Right down to Bono's red tight-pants and the goofy blue animated sparks that shoot out of a doorway, sending Adam and Larry reeling toward the camera. Absolute pisser. See for yourself...
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