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will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas provided additional keyboards for the track. 3. Performance & Legacy
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".
During development, the song was known by the working title "French Disco" . U2 - Magnificent
"Magnificent" is the second track and second single from U2's 2009 album, No Line on the Horizon . It is widely regarded as one of the band's most overt "hymns of praise," drawing heavy comparisons to their 1981 song "Gloria" for its spiritual and worshipful themes.
The track was produced by the longtime U2 collaborative team of Brian Eno , Daniel Lanois , and Steve Lillywhite . Co-producer Daniel Lanois noted that Bono came up
The song is a popular feature for collectors, appearing in various U2 vinyl collection sets .
It was a staple during the U2 360° Tour (2009–2011), which remains one of the highest-grossing concert tours in history. It is widely regarded as one of the
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.