Running To Stand Still (track)
by U2

Running To Stand Still by U2
Year: 1987
From the album The Joshua Tree (track #5)
Average Rating: 
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From 02/07/2023 22:45 | #293778
The way the Ry Cooder style slide guitar gives way to the piano is just brilliant too.
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From 02/20/2022 11:33 | #281581
The lyrics are just heartbreaking, it's probably my favourite song lyrically ever. The final lyric of "She will suffer the needle chill, she's running to stand still" followed by the harmonica... it's just beautiful - 100/100
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From 12/02/2020 16:40 | #261810
My favorite song of the album.
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From 08/19/2018 13:17 | #219845
Perfectly imagined and executed. One of the reasons why U@ is great.
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From 01/14/2018 13:53 | #205459
I crying a lot when I see that song live. Perfect!
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From 03/17/2016 17:39 | #162106
The Joshua Tree starts with U2 standards...then this track blows you away. stunning!
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From 02/06/2015 13:19 | #134196
Really powerful track
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