: The single was U2's first #1 hit in the United States, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks.
: Two versions of the video exist. The original version, shot by Matt Mahurin, was entirely in black-and-white and considered too dark and abstract for mainstream release. Meiert Avis was brought in to reshoot the performance portions that are now most familiar to fans. Song and Video Impact U2 - With Or Without You (Official Music Video)
: The video uses dramatic lighting and close-up shots of the band members, particularly Bono, to emphasize the song's introspective mood. It intentionally avoids a linear plot, focusing instead on visual metaphors and atmosphere. : The single was U2's first #1 hit
Filmed at Ardmore Studios in Bray, Ireland, the video captures the song's themes of complicated love and inner conflict through a mix of striking black-and-white and color cinematography. Key Video Features Meiert Avis was brought in to reshoot the
The official music video for U2's iconic 1987 power ballad is a minimalist yet emotionally intense performance piece directed by Meiert Avis and Matt Mahurin .
: The video gained significant traction on MTV and received seven nominations at the 1987 MTV Video Music Awards, including Video of the Year . U2 - With Or Without You (Official Music Video)