THE KILLERS - ULTRAVIOLET (LIGHT MY WAY) COVER U2

[@rolandogonzalez9734]

I need this version on Spotify!!!!!

[@xander0901]

As a diehard fan of both U2 and The Killers, I can’t believe I’m just now discovering this in 2024. This definitely has the spirit of the original with The Killers’ signature style.

[@andrewpeterson6890]

I’m a U2 fanatic. I’ve loved the band since 1980. I’ve seen them live over 100 times. I hate anyone who tries to cover U2 songs. However , the Killers have absolutely blown me away with their version of my favourite song of Achtung Baby. I can’t get enough of it. When Brandon sings “Ultra Violet ….baby baby baby light my way” I’m literally floating.

[@kevwalsh3675]

I totally agree with you on this It’s very rare any band does a cover of an original artists song that’s as good as the original! But I have to say I’m torn with this one ! As im also a massive U2 fan I grew up Listening to them!! I don’t want to admit it but I actually think the killers version of this song it better than U2,s 🤷🏻‍♂️🙈😁👌

[@johnalanskas6194]

I'm a long time u2 fan. Shared this with my daughter who likes the killers. She loved it!

[@suziegreer2969]

I’m a HUGE U2 fan also! This is the best cover of ANY (not just U2 songs) song I’ve ever heard.

[@suziegreer2969]

Are you going to see them at the Sphere?

[@Seeme-C.]

He is very handsome in this video thats right.👍

[@jamesallred9066]

Just so all the haters and U2 defenders understand: Bono said the Killers did something with this song U2 couldn't (not necessarily better). He then said the radio needs Brandon Flowers' voice. "His voice!" So there is mutual respect here. Great original. Great cover.

[@javiceres]

The original version is etched in my brain and my heart but I love this version

[@carmenronyak1321]

Love the Cover

[@franciscoantoniomoreira7125]

Este gosto e para poucos apesar da música ser uma linguagem universal

[@Seeme-C.]

Beautiful Video. Best cover of all Times.

[@AtomicPeace]

I love This Killers' cover

[@mamlipasha9861]

I fucking love the original . ALL TIME FAV LOVE BALLAD. But this is brilliant. They did a great job of changing it just enough but retaining the beautiful feel of the song.

[@mrska5285]

Totally agree with you, nobody can get so close but the Killers do with this song

[@aponytale4820]

I am U2 fun since 12, 1991 and in my humble opinion this is the best Cover of a U2 song I have heard!!

[@seanashley3309]

Then you need to hear Sepultura doing Bullet the Blue Sky

[@Lanceweeda]

Nope. That'd be Jerry Fish's cover of, "One" This cover is mediocre

[@otismygotis3670]

​@@LanceweedaWhat you talkin' bout Willis?

[@eazybeezy]

As a long time U2 fan - at least 40 years - I’m extremely partial and bias to any band doing a remake. Bono and the boys are a classic whiskey that doesn’t need any additive or sweetener. That being said, it’s pretty rare that a remake could actually touch the soul in a different, dare I say more powerful way than this one. This arrangement, the harmonies, the build up, holy crap, it’s so moving it brought tears to my eyes. Minus the video part just the audio and letting it settle into my bones…. So powerful! Well done!

[@justincredible.]

This versions sucks!

[@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078]

I agree with you for the most part. Up until you said this was better than the original. That’s when you lost me. This feels like a decent stripped down cover. But doesn’t even come close to the original especially when U2 play this song live. However, there is a cover on this same album(Achtung Baby 20 year anniversary with every track covered by other artists) in which Killers covered Ultraviolet that actually contains a song that is arguably better than the original. Love is Blindness by Jack White is a freaking masterpiece. I like that he totally changed up and made his own. Which is what the Killers didn’t do here.

[@RUfromthe40s]

@@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078 not that i don´t like jack white´s work but that´s song only played original

[@aylayath]

Not everybody can sing U2 songs. Brandon done it perfect!!! Masterpiece!

[@TheWeslej]

Why am I just hearing this ten years later? Fantastic. My favorite U2 song, and I love this adaptation.

[@xxrivergoatxx]

In 27 years, I've never heard any cover of U2 that I've liked. Until now!! Amazing!

[@suziegreer2969]

Same here!

[@reggieluckman]

Brandon Flowers has one of the most beautiful, haunting, melancholic, emotive, pure voices I have ever heard. When he sings it’s as if you’re seeing inside his soul. A rare gift indeed.

[@mollyco1]

One of my favorite U2 songs, covered by my favorite band!!!

[@paulflaks8826]

Emily Cee I don’t know you, but you my dear have class! 😊

[@lauragaravito1318]

me toooo

[@j.s3933]

It is my favorite song of them

[@elainevieira5287]

Meu também ❤️

[@beatrizdaurea7028]

The both are some of my favorite bands

[@luieu2]

I have been a U2 fanatic since 1985 and i gotta say this version is incredible

[@mdubbleu]

I've been a U2 fan since 1982 and Achtung Baby is my favorite record. And I love this cover. I love the killers. They did it to honor U2. Just accept it as an ode and move on with your lives. You don't have to like it. And if you like it better than U2's original, that's fine. You might recall: we're one, but we're not the same.

[@G_Ellis606]

+Mark Derewicz Huge U2 fan. This is an excellent cover and unique in its own way.

[@tdurb0]

Mark Derewicz Same here: massive U2 fan since I was 13 (War album) and this is a fantastic cover.

[@adamv600]

I agree with everything you say, except One is a bitter break up song, not about unity ;)

[@kys757]

well said

[@antoineboileau4194]

Huge fan since Unforgettable Fire. This is the best U2 cover ever. Period. Hard stop.

[@tdurb0]

My life is better because U2 exist. But I’ve got to say, as covers go, this right up there with the best of them

[@mariatheocampo307]

I love that Brandon can sing any song and make it sound it like his own 💙

[@alejandroramossalvachua524]

Llevo viendo a u2 toda mi vida pero esta versión es la hostia y más allá.bravo Brandon tío, eres un crack pero esto te eleva a los altares. Gran canción versionada por los mejores toreros posibles.

[@antoineboileau4194]

I close my eyes when I listen to this and I feel weightless. That’s how good this cover is! It captures the emotions of the lyrics and the essence of the killers. Brilliant!

[@carolinalopezmorales2103]

Every time I hear this songs it gets better and better!

[@arrinstoner]

Hands down one of the best covers ever! The Killers added their distinctive flavor and style and Flowers vocals are inspiring and tasteful. Ultraviolet will always be one of my favorite songs from my favorite U2 album.

[@fedebjalways]

SUPERB COVER!! How can anyone dislike it?? Unbelievable work from The Killers performing a spectacular song from U2!

[@ampersand.]

I have to confess; U2 and I go back decades, and I thought this would be terrible. But I was wrong - it`s bloody near perfect. Thanks for putting it up!

[@eduffonseca]

Achtung baby is the best Record that ever listened. Since 1991.

[@TuijaLeino]

This is so incredibly good! Why on earth isn’t it on Spotify?!

[@emmanueldariofernandezarci3757]

I know. Super annoying

[@TuijaLeino]

@@emmanueldariofernandezarci3757 In even tried to buy it but couldn’t find it. Truly a hidden gem!

[@theholyfather1]

If you’ve got Apple Music there’s an album called AHK - toong Bay- bi. Other artists covering Achtung baby . Its great !

[@TuijaLeino]

@@theholyfather1 I was able to see it before I signed in but after that only Love is Blindness is shown :( Maybe there are some regional restrictions.

[@RickTheGreatestPosterEver]

Cause it’s a cover

[@FernandaU24EVER]

As an U2 fan I'm happy The Killers honoured this song, that is an U2's masterpiece, by making a brilliant cover. My favourite band, and one of my faves songs from the best album of all times, Achtung Baby (forever!). Still awaiting on another "Baby" to be born, U2.

[@EmrysMyrddin417]

How he sings "baby, baby, baby, light my way" 😍😍😍

[@greatness7778]

Fire

[@travisling3478]

Literally love the original but man ... This is really nice his voice is perfect

[@robs009]

Love both U2 and The Killers . Don’t know why I’m finding this cover only now but it’s awesome. First heard the original by U2 in the movie Click. The Killers are the first band that I got that much of an instant hype about I bought Hot Fuss and Sams Town in one shot. Wish I could relive that day.

[@karenlape6390]

Killers did a good Job on this one U2 Should be proud like it a lot can't stop listening to this song!

[@virnan]

This is a great cover. Its different in a good way. The ending is awesome. U2 in their prime could not be beat. Check out Ultraviolet Washington 92. Bonos voice is incredible. The band is at their apex. It is one of my favorite songs of all time.

[@lorrained432]

👍

[@u2fan81]

i have the song on my phone. it. is. haunting.

[@ScottH.]

Agreed. 👍

[@jeanettes2170]

I was at that show! So awesome they have that whole show on KZbin. I can watch the show and relive the best concert I’ve ever seen.

[@virnan]

@@jeanettes2170 You were truly lucky to be able to have witnessed the greatest band on earth at their zenith.

[@christianevangelista]

This song fits the Killers so well, love both bands.

[@UnitedRedDevils]

Dope af 🤘 Fantastic visuals & editing.

[@gossip7girl]

This cover and Depeche mode make justice to this amazing álbum

[@G_Ellis606]

It's not easy to produce a good U2 cover. I think the Killers nailed it, since they revamped it to their own style. That being said, the original is unbeatable...especially LIVE in the early 90's.

[@KingOscar_1844]

My absolute favorite U2 cover of all-time.

[@MsTriangle]

As a huge fan of both bands all I can say is: SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL. but hey, what did you expect: Brandon has a 4-octave range, totally agree with Bono about the quality of Flowers' voice.

[@UrHeadsMyTarget]

Are you implying that this guy has a better voice than Bono? That's one of the most laughable thing i've heard in my entire life.

[@nikikai2112]

+Joshua Alston Do you even know what you just said?? Or did you Google it? 😏

[@Luke-ls9yb]

UrHeadsMyTarget No - he’s implying that this song is better than the original one that U2 wrote. He’s not saying that Brandon had a better voice.

[@rosiemurphy3600]

oh my god I'm from Ireland and wow oh wow he is amazing some voice some u2 cover :)

[@patricksheehan8157]

U2 is my favorite band but great job Killers this is awesome.

[@vivianst.claire7193]

This song is Absolute Perfection!! I love this band!!💖😊

[@815Lucas]

Been listening to Achtung Baby covers the whole day, and can say without a doubt this is the best and stronger cover.

[@TheDungbeetlejo]

Wow...Didn't think I would like anyone covering this song as this is one my favorite U2 songs...But Wow...It's a great spin on the song! Great job Killers!

[@andresveizagaguzman4946]

Oh Sometimes I feel like I don't know Sometimes I feel like checkin' out I want to get it wrong Can't always be strong And love it won't be long Oh sugar, don't you cry Oh child, wipe the tears from your eyes You know I need you to be strong And the day is as dark as the night is long Feel like trash, you make me feel clean I'm in the black, can't see or be seen Baby, baby, baby, light my way Alright now Baby, baby, baby, light my way You bury your treasure Where it can't be found But your love is like a secret That's been passed around There is a silence that comes to a house Where no one can sleep I guess it's the price of love I know it's not cheap Oh, come on Baby, baby, baby, light my way Oh, come on Baby, baby, baby, light my way Oh, ultraviolet (oh) Ultraviolet (oh) Ultraviolet (oh) Ultraviolet Baby, baby, baby, light my way I remember When we could sleep on stones Now we lie together In whispers and moans When I was all messed up And I had opera in my head Your love was a light bulb Hanging over my bed Baby, baby, baby, light my way Oh, come on, Baby, baby, baby, light my way Oh, ultraviolet Ultraviolet Ultraviolet Ultraviolet Baby, baby, baby Baby, baby, baby Baby, baby, baby, light my way Baby, baby, baby Baby, baby, baby Baby, baby, baby, light my way Baby, baby, baby Baby, baby, baby, light my way Baby, baby, baby, light my way

[@howardarends8309]

Great stuff this. Love the killers and they’ve done a dam fine cover here. 10/10 ❤

[@hauntingrequiems]

I've been a huge fan of U2 for a long time, and I think this version is amazing.

[@user-ji7sr3ul5c]

Such a talented singer , superb voice and a real showman at his live gigs … love the killers AND U2 .. amazing cover version

[@evenbetterthantherealthing92]

Achtung Baby is my favorite album of all time and the Killers have a great cover here. It pays homage to the original while giving it their own style and would love to see them live some day. They have a solid catalog of their own but also have done a great version of INXS Don't Change.

[@anSealgair]

I mostly avoid covers because I'm so often let down. But I thought, the Killers? Doing Ultra Violet which may be my favourite on Achtung Baby? (May be - too hard to choose a favourite) Alright then. Let's see. This is fantastic! You can hear the Killers but they gave Ultra Violet the respect it deserves and it is the original feel of Ultra Violet. Thank you Killers!!!

[@darkangelcaz100]

My first love is U2....and the Killers are bae...can't wait to see them Thursday

[@nataliapompa171]

EXCELENTE COVER DE MI BANDA FAVORITA U2. BRANDON FLOWERS SOS INCREÍBLE. TU VOZ ES MARAVILLOSA

[@fernandoheredia8168]

Sabés en dónde se puede descargar la canción ??? No la encuentro en Spotify...

[@italiangal898]

Love both bands.... really good cover

[@fenix250979]

Haber que buen cover una gran canción de U2 muy poco valorada pero que emociona iluminame de color ultravioleta amor el camino o sendero que seguire. Y quien más que THE KILLERS para hacer un cover como este emociona. Felicidades por canciones como esta.

[@SamuraiGen]

I love this version! It has such great range and emotion.

[@Uppernorwood976]

This is an amazing cover. I’m huge Killers fan but Achtung Baby is my favourite album of all time. The intro isn’t great, but the rest is a superb interpretation. Incredible vocals from Brandon. I wish he would keep to a simple song structure like this when writing for The Killers.

[@Schalkefan74]

If there is any band that could nail this it must be the killers. Just great

[@jessicalima1425]

listening to this i can clearly see/feel how much U2 has been an inspiration for brandon and the killers ❤

[@brendafernanda201136]

Eu amo a voz desse cara❤ I love the voice of this man ❤

[@nelsoncristian9618]

😍😍😍😍

[@miringagne]

I love U2 and this is my favourite song. But this version is like different song. Fantastic !!!! Really great job !!!

[@lisejenssen9961]

jou sing greit h lisa jenssen

[@dawnkindnesscountsmost5991]

There are cover songs that I love right alongside the original; it's not a competition, but a love for both, or more than two, versions of a beloved song. This is one of those beloved songs. I love this _and_ the original versions right alongside each other.

[@kadir1982]

listen to the words... Just amazing poetry that is real...

[@altafshafi3921]

Love this song

[@cyndiepagnon5651]

Adolescente j'étais fan de Bono U2 , l'une de mes chansons favorites 💓kiss 😘à Bono et Brandon .🙏beaucoup de bonheur à vous.

[@ES-qu1jd]

I love how he sings "your love" at 3:19.

[@lucyfan1976]

By far the BEST cover of this song to date!!!!!!

[@sallegosse81]

Love love brandon 's voice !!!!!!!!!!

[@2kevinthecool]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@eduffonseca]

Achtung Baby is another level definitely. This version is amazing too.

[@giabrand1]

I am very happy you liked the video! Thank you for your flattering words!!! :D

[@30Qwertyuiop70]

U2 fans will say that this cover sucks, The Killers fans will say that is better than the original, and me as a fan of both all I can say is that is a good cover, it has The Killers style, that may be the reason that makes some people dont like it, each band needs its own style, otherwise it becomes repetitive as the actual bands. Like it? Good. Don't like it? Move one, go to listen U2 version. Don't include singers religion, beliefs or habits. Freddie Mercury was respected for his preferences, why can't other singers be

[@larjkok1184]

Relax dude. No one gives a fuck.

[@woaki3665]

+Steve Gould u have a fuck writting your comment

[@Derayne33]

This is the correct answer. Not bad and not amazing. Solid.

[@MrBam79]

@@larjkok1184 And yet there you were, leaving a reply. Clearly you were moved on some level...

[@rocka_roza]

I am so happy I found this, omg, such a great song and I just love the Killers!! They are soo amazing.

[@anotherwaytafkash]

i See four irish men from dublincityireland taking a bow ..... what a beautiful Version.... a deep from the heart honoration to U2 !!! hands up for this diamond of a Song...never have there been nor ever will be a better "coverversion" .... thank you for this Tribute to my personal "fab four" ... my "beatles" from dublin EPIC SONG!!!!!!!

[@jeronimobh82]

U2 e the Killers .... ai da rock!!!! tens uns 20 anos que adoro essa música!!! e essa versão ficou massa, assim como é a versao do u2!!!

[@KMWeir]

This is a great cover. Nearly every cover done was exceptional. Jack White, all of them. Mark's bass work is undeniable. One of the few bassists I can actually pick out. Amazing work!

[@SeanM3069]

U2 is top 10 band. The Killers have 3 great albums and 12ish more great songs. This is a great cover. Actually, one of the 12ish.

[@elifaybalatunc7987]

like you are the one that should say this

[@OliverCooksey]

My favourite song sung by another one of my favourite bands!

[@annesolveig80]

Exactly ❤

[@marvinhuffman5277]

BEST COVER BAND EVER.

[@jamesadcock5235]

True that all covers really good

[@ProjectDv2]

This is, hands down, my favorite U2 song, without contest. This cover? Not as good. But it's still very good. I really appreciate it, and don't understand all thee people saying how horrible it is. I mean, c'mon, it's not U2 performing it, it's the Killers, and it has their sound. An amazing blending, really.

[@Marukonqn]

Wow! This cover is much better tnan the original song!!! I love your voice Brandon! It's like a sweet lullaby for my ears...

[@Josh_GS__]

this is why we have to thanks music and the great musicians..

[@G_Ellis606]

U2 are clearly the greatest band of all time and this is a decent tribute the legends of Rock and Roll!

[@ScottH.]

Amen!

[@kevwalsh3675]

Quite simply unbelievable 😻 I hate to say this as im such a U2 fan ! But I think the killers just kicked U2,s ass here!!

[@liniwaskow321]

Amazing version by The Killers - they do it justice :)

[@ChristopherFergo]

Damn, this is a great cover. One of my favorite U2 songs.

[@tiberiuscezarmaranhaodacru3076]

Essa versão é simplesmente demais.

[@sylvieperez1901]

Absolutely awesome!!

[@nikikai2112]

Okay, U2 is incredible - we all know this. I don't think I've ever heard anyone say, "Man that Bono sure does suck" or "Did you hear the latest piece of crap that U2 just put out?" No. That said, I love the Killers and I love Brandon Flowers' voice. And I genuinely like this version better than U2's. Just because U2 is well, U2.....doesn't mean that it isn't possible for another band to do a better cover, nor does it mean that other people aren't entitled to think that another band did a better cover. And that's all I have to say about that.

[@yinucsd]

this is one of those covers where you could imagine the Killers coming out with this song on their own because they've successfully injected their signature style into this song, while keeping a few stylistic cues from the original, like The Edge's echoing guitar.

[@goldenboy610]

Actually U2 been my favourite band for almost 30 years. I've been hearing that for the last 20.

[@novembergold4144]

Sadly, I have heard enough people all over the internet saying that Bono/U2 sucks... especially their newest albums weren't as much of a success...

[@db2156]

I wasn't sure I'd like this cover until I heard the percussion. Brandon's voice is spot-on and let's give the band some credit -- I almost feel like I'm listening to an homage of the drums in Sunday Bloody Sunday.

[@aitanademichelli9068]

I gotta say that i like this cover so much more than the original.

[@marynvos4028]

This cover is perfection. So incredibly beautiful.

[@caramason56]

Awesome band covering an awesome band 😊🎶❤️

[@j.s3933]

Very nice the cover with a very charming vocal...

[@lioraviv1728]

love this cover!

[@TheKindRepublic]

Brandon has got an awesome voice... Love him

[@Memorylane1989]

I have been a U2 fan since their 1987 "The Joshua Tour", where I went to see them at the open air concert in Edinburgh at Murrayfield Stadium. As far as I am concerned, this song is performed brilliantly by The Killers: Brandon Flowers voice is exceptional!

[@tiredofbeingsorry74]

Beautiful song,I would love to see them perform this live 1 day,great video too Giabrand ;)

[@scarlettibis95]

U2 are amazing. I love The Killers. It doesn't get much better than this!

[@stereovintage770]

One of the best band the killers

[@aledelbarba74]

Brandon nailed it and killed it!!

[@joaosas]

This is my new favorite thing in the world.

[@MetalliBunny]

not an easy song to cover, Brandon's voice has a great range to tackle it.

[@Xiunfinha]

love it. great cover

[@mayaro24]

Best cover ! It's not on Spotify 😢 ‏‪1:10‬‏

[@brianrafferty7543]

Good effort, u2 my favourite band.