Last Night on Earth Pt.1 [Single, Import]

U2 | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 12, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Single, Import
• Label: Polygram Int'l
• ASIN: B000006TNE
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #405,445 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Last Night On Earth (Single Version)

2. Pop Muzik (Pop Mart Mix)

3. Happiness Is A Warm Gun (Gun Mix)

Editorial Reviews

U2 Last Night On Earth (Deleted 1997 UK 3-track CD single including Pop Muzik [Pop Mart Mix] & Happiness Is A Warm Gun [The Gun Mix] digipak picture sleeve CID664)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars one of their best single releases, December 19, 2003

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Brandon (Oakton, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Last Night on Earth Pt.1 (Audio CD)

I agree with the last reviewer; this is essential for U2 fans who saw them on their Pop tour because of Pop Musik. The title track is also better than the album version. It's probably the one they intended to release but they were already in a rush to finish the album before the '97 tour. Happiness Is A Warm Gun is one of their best covers ever, with a Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me Kill me vibe going on. I would have given this 5 stars, but apparently this one is missing the Numb remix, which isn't that great but I don't know why they wouldn't include it on this disc. The other 3 tracks are far better than Numb and it won't be missed that much.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A shame the domestic single is not in print..., August 15, 2001

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N. P. Stathoulopoulos "nick9155" (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Last Night on Earth Pt.1 (Audio CD)

It seems that too many of U2's US maxi-single releases are being taken out of print? Why? Fans have to pour out some extra dollars for 2 versions of most singles. Anyway, this disc is recommended mainly for those who need Pop Muzik on CD, and it is certainly awesome and will immediately evoke memories of seeing PopMart live. The single version of Last Night on Earth is actually preferable to the album version. The single is a bit more electronic, with a smoother opening.

Another interesting U2 B-side is a cover of the classic Beatles tune Happiness is a Warm Gun. It's a bit funky, and was intended for an ill-fated TV show, but it's a welcome change and a decent cover in the Pop mold.

This disc is certainly for the U2 completist, but I would suggest tracking down the (out of print(?)) US release, which at least contains a 4th track (the Numb Soul Assasins Mix).

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars better than part 2, October 22, 2000

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S. Baker "sdbaker70" (Phoenix, Arizona United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Last Night on Earth Pt.1 (Audio CD)

This is not the best U2 single available from the 'Pop' releases.

"Last Night on Earth" [Single Version]. Compared to the version on 'Pop', this single version has an abbreviated intro, added vocals in the middle section, and louder guitars in the chorus.

"Pop Muzik" [Pop Mart Mix]. The first 4:30 of the instrumental track were used in the opening sequence of the Pop Mart tour, but in this version, Bono "sings". However, the last 4:00 minutes have no purpose at all.

"Happiness is a Warm Gun" [The Gun Mix]. This is an interesting cover of the Beatles classic, originally recorded for an ill-fated TV show. However, for those who were not enthralled with some of the more overworked material on 'Pop', this will be a disappointment.