Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree
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.
Directed by Philip King
Where to Watch
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Cast
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Bono Self -
The Edge Self -
Adam Clayton Self -
Larry Mullen Jr. Self -
Anton Corbijn Self -
Elvis Costello Self -
Brian Eno Self -
Daniel Lanois Self - Steve Lillywhite Self
- Paul McGuinness Self
Trailers & Videos
Make it a double feature
2h 58m together
Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree
This Is My Father
Both from Philip King.
