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Oct 10, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day October 10 1988 - U2 Released Rattle and Hum (Soundtrack and Live Album).

On this day October 10 1988, U2 released Rattle and Hum, a combined soundtrack and live album that captured the band’s musical journey across America during and after The Joshua Tree tour.

The album blended live recordings, new studio tracks, and collaborations that reflected U2’s deep exploration of American roots music. Songs like Desire, Angel of Harlem, and All I Want Is You revealed the band’s evolving...

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