On this day in 2004: U2 are No.1 in the UK with 'Vertigo'

Music
20 Nov 19

15 years ago today, U2 were at the top of the UK singles chart with 'Vertigo'. The single also reached No.1 in Ireland, Italy, Denmark and Spain, and went on to win three Grammy Awards. To celebrate, we're revisiting Stuart Clark's 2004 interview with Bono, ahead of the release of U2's 11th studio album, How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb.

Paul McGuinness’ house, just outside Annamoe in the Wicklow mountains, on a gorgeous autumnal afternoon in November. Sunday lunch is over and some of the guests have begun to head back to the city. The rest are repairing to the sitting room for a preview of the new album from the biggest rock band in the world.

Take Two

Take Three