It is the third track from their album Achtung Baby , and it was released as the record's third single in February During the album's recording sessions at Hansa Studios in Berlin, conflict arose between the band members over the direction of U2's sound and the quality of their material. Tensions almost prompted the band to break up until they achieved a breakthrough with the improvisation of "One"; the song was written after the band members were inspired by a chord progression that guitarist the Edge was playing in the studio. The lyrics, written by lead singer Bono , were inspired by the band members' fractured relationships and the German reunification. Although the lyrics ostensibly describe "disunity", they have been interpreted in other ways. In promotion of the song, the band filmed several music videos, although they were not pleased until a third was created. The song was acclaimed by critics upon its release, and it has since been featured in polls of the greatest songs of all time. U2 has performed "One" at most of their tour concerts since the song's live debut in , and it has appeared in many of the band's concert films.


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On November 5, Canadian rock star Corey Hart released a YouTube video of a live emotional cover of U2's ode to relationships, conflict and reconciliation, One , in collaboration with Juno award winning Kim Richardson , and up and comer Jonathan Roy yes, for all you hockey fans, the great Patrick Roy's son. The YouTube video went viral soon after being posted to Hart's official Facebook page, achieving over 33, views in only 72 hours. The release of One comes on the heels of a very productive and emotionally-charged year in the life of Hart, The singer-songwriter marked by releasing his ninth studio album, Ten Thousand Horses , in April, followed by selling out Montreal's Bell Centre for his final concert spectacular as a headliner in June. The electrifying marathon four-hour concert in his hometown also coincided with the release of his gorgeously illustrated, and powerfully candid, coffee-table memoir, Chasing The Sun. Together, they have provided their respective fans with sneak peeks of Roy's new material, including the catchy Good Good Day , recorded as a duet with Hart, and Face Brave a haunting ballad Hart penned mere weeks before the devastating loss of his beloved mother, Mina. In his Facebook post, Hart dedicated his cover of One to both his mother and late father, Bert, whose tumultuous relationship he chronicles in his autobiography.
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