All I Want Is You

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About All I Want Is You

"All I Want Is You" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the final track on their 1988 album, Rattle and Hum, and was released as its fourth and final single on 12 June 1989. It also appears in the Rattle and Hum film, playing over the closing credits. String arrangements on the song are by Van Dyke Parks.


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1989
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You say you want
Diamonds on a ring of gold
You say you want
Your story to remain untold

But all the promises we make
From the cradle to the grave
When all I want is you

You say you'll give me
A highway with no one on it
Treasure just to look upon it
All the riches in the night

You say you'll give me
Eyes in a moon of blindness
A river in a time of dryness
A harbor in the tempest

But all the promises we make
From the cradle to the grave
When all I want is you

You say you want
Your love to work out right
To last with me through the night

You say you want
Diamonds on a ring of gold
Your story to remain untold
Your love not to grow cold

All the promises we break
From the cradle to the grave
When all I want is you

You all I want is
You all I want is
You all I want is
You

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U2

U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono (vocals and guitar), The Edge (guitar, keyboards, and vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen, Jr. (drums and percussion). U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music. Throughout the group's musical pursuits, they have maintained a sound built on melodic instrumentals, highlighted by The Edge's timbrally varied guitar sounds and Bono's expressive vocals. Their lyrics, often embellished with spiritual imagery, focus on personal themes and sociopolitical concerns. more »

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Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL HEWSON

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"All I Want Is You" by U2 was released on May 13, 1989.
Album Origin
It is the final track on the band's 1988 album, "Rattle and Hum."
Song Length
It is also the longest song U2 has ever recorded to date, with the length of 6 minutes and 30 seconds.
Song Composition
Although the song appears to be a straightforward, simplistic rock song, it features complex elements such as a string arrangement, courtesy of Van Dyke Parks, an internationally acclaimed American composer, arranger, producer, musician, singer, author, and actor.
Chart Performance
The track topped the Irish Singles Charts and reached number 6 on the UK charts.
Music Video Creation
The moving video for the song is famously shot by director Meiert Avis in black and white, featuring a tragic love story set in a circus setting.
B Side
The single's B-side was a cover of the Righteous Brothers' "Unchained Melody."
Song Meaning
The song is widely interpreted as a poignant love ballad dedicated to The Edge's wife, Aislinn O'Sullivan, although it can usually be interpreted in different ways according to personal perspectives.
Song Recognition
In 2012, it was named the 10th best U2 song by Rolling Stone magazine reader's poll.
Live Performances
"All I Want Is You" was a staple of U2's Zoo TV tour of the early '90s, where it was often paired with "Love Is Blindness." It has been sporadically performed during U2's live shows ever since.

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