The Hands That Built America by U2

United States
February 20, 2008 3:21am CST
Anyone know this song? It was written for "Gangs Of New York". It was nominated but didn't win the oscar for best song. Shame, it's a very good song. Any thoughts?
3 responses
jellyjam74
@jellyjam74 (205)
• Canada
5 Mar 08
i absolutely love this song! it's one of my all time favourite songs -U2 or otherwise. i remember hearing it at the end of "gangs of new york" which my friends and i only went to see because the movie we wanted to see was sold out (can't even remember which movie that was) and i made them stay through the credits because i was just so in awe of it's haunting beauty...and still am to this day...
bochco123
@bochco123 (594)
• United States
6 Mar 08
Couldn't agree with you more. I also remember seeing "Gangs Of New York" in theaters, and staying during the credits to hear that wonderful song. Thank you for your response.
j27366
@j27366 (293)
• Philippines
24 Feb 08
it's a very good song and well performed by U2. isn't it ironic - the song is all about America yet the band who sang the theme song is Irish? :)
bochco123
@bochco123 (594)
• United States
24 Feb 08
lol. yeah. i bet they had a good chuckle over that. Thanks for the response.
malmeidabarbosa
@malmeidabarbosa (4)
• Brazil
22 Feb 08
agree.i have the dvd whith the clip of that song and she and very beautiful.
bochco123
@bochco123 (594)
• United States
22 Feb 08
Yes, a beautiful and heartfelt song indeed. Thank you for your response.