Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree
1999•PG•59m•6.5•Released
DocumentaryMusic
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.
Director
Nuala O'Connor
Languages
English
Studio
Eagle Rock Entertainment
Cast
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
Production
Company
Eagle Rock Entertainment
Producer
Steve Sterling
Producer
Nick De Grunwald
Producer
Chips Chipperfield
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