On this day May 25, 1987, U2 released the single I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For, a soulful and spiritual track from their landmark album The Joshua Tree. Blending rock with gospel influences, the song explored themes of longing, faith, and personal searching, delivered through Bono’s passionate vocals and the band’s signature atmospheric sound.
The single went on to become one of U2’s biggest hits, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 from August 8 to August 21. It also topped the charts in Ireland and remains a cornerstone of the band’s live performances and legacy.
Fun fact: The song was recorded in just one take during a jam session, with most of the vocals and arrangement left unchanged from that original version.
The single went on to become one of U2’s biggest hits, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 from August 8 to August 21. It also topped the charts in Ireland and remains a cornerstone of the band’s live performances and legacy.
Fun fact: The song was recorded in just one take during a jam session, with most of the vocals and arrangement left unchanged from that original version.
