The song I have selected for this song share is “Sunday Bloody Sunday” by U2.  I was questioning whether or not I would go with a rock song by a well known band, but I caved as I love U2, but also because this song is culturally significant to the country of Ireland where U2 originate.  For those that don’t know, U2 are one of the most successful and well known bands ever.  They formed in the year of 1976 in Dublin, and have produced 14 studio albums across the span of 40 years.  They are the 22nd-highest-selling music artist in the US and have had 8 albums that have reached number one in the US which is the third-most by any music group. They may not be very well known by our generation, but U2 were undeniably superstars in their prime.  Both of my parents loved their music, and I have grown up listening to various albums that include War, The Joshua Tree, Achtung Baby, and All That You Can’t Leave Behind.  The song “Sunday Bloody Sunday” is the opening track off of their album War and is famous for the political tone it takes on as the song describes the horrors of the Troubles in Northern Ireland.  The Troubles were nationalist conflicts fueled by historic events that brought a low-level war to the country of Northern Ireland.  Violence lasted nearly 30 years until Northern Ireland was able to restore self-government to their country.  The event this song focuses on was the 1972 Bloody Sunday incident in Derry, Ireland where British troops shot and killed 13 unarmed civil rights protesters.  “Sunday Bloody Sunday” contains a “militaristic drumbeat” along with guitar and a melodic harmony.  U2’s lead singer, Bono, sings over the melody throughout the song with occasional background vocals from other band members.  Throughout the song there are also breaks in the singing to focus on the beautiful playing of a violin, as well as one guitar solo at the backend of the song.  All in all, the song is amazing in my opinion and is even more special considering the symbolism and cultural significance it has to Irish people and the message it gives the listener.  I highly recommend listening to all of U2’s music.