It was a staple during the U2 360° Tour (2009–2011), which remains one of the highest-grossing concert tours in history.
While some critics view it as a return to the band's classic 80s/90s sound, others have ranked it as one of their more emotionally heavy tracks, even including it on lists of "songs for broken hearts". 4. Key Details for Fans Album: No Line on the Horizon (2009) Single Release Date: May 4, 2009. U2 - Magnificent
The track was born during recording sessions in Fez, Morocco . Co-producer Daniel Lanois noted that Bono came up with the euphoric melody, which the band treated like a "fanfare". It was a staple during the U2 360°