U2 “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” released 35 years ago today, May 25th, 1987. 12″ single on Island Records. The track was the second single from their international smash The Joshua Tree. Like the first single “With or Without You,” it hit #1 in the US (it went to #6 in the UK). It also was nominated for two Grammys and is ranked high on many publications “best of” lists. It’s anthemic and epic, like most U2 songs, conjuring up big open spaces and sweet melancholy set to The Edge’s signature jangle and Bono’s gospel-inspired vocals. The backing choir vocals came from The Edge and producers Brian Eno (!) and Daniel Lanois.

On the B-side the 12″ single is “Spanish Eyes,” a rough rocker as compared to its A-side that is more reminiscent of U2’s earlier recordings, while “Deep in the Heart” is more U2-emotive and sparse.