"Angel of Harlem" is the second single from U2's 1988 album, Rattle and Hum. It peaked at #9 on the UK singles chart. It is an homage to Billie Holiday.
| Year | Covered by | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Absolute Rock | A Tribute to the Greatest Hits of U2 |
| Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | Pride: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Plays U2 | |
| 2004 | David Keen, Claire Stanacrone, and Michael Goetz | Still Strung Out on U2 |
| 2005 | The Persuasions | The Persuasions Sing U2 |
| 2006 | 10,000 Maniacs | Live Twenty-Five |
| 2007 | Rockabye Baby! | Lullaby Renditions of U2 |
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