playing the song, and scenes from Gangs of New York. This video uses the version of the song found on The Best of 1990–2000 CD. The second video is composed solely of black-and-white footage of U2 playing the song, and it was filmed on 9 May 2002. This video uses an acoustic version of the song, and is the version found on The Best of 1990–2000 DVD. Credits and personnel U2 Bono – vocals The Edge – guitar Adam Clayton – bass guitar Larry Mullen Jr. – drums, percussion Technical Production – William Orbit Engineering – Carl Glanville Mixing – William Orbit at The Leonard Hotel, London Additional keyboards – William Orbit Pro-Tools programming – Iain Roberton, Jake Davies and Rico Conning String arrangement – The Edge String conductor – Daragh O'Toole Strings – Katie O'Connor, Rosie Nic Athlaioch, Emer O'Grady, Una O'Kane Recording – HQ, Dublin and Nice, France See also U2 discography References External links U2.com U2 songs 2002 songs Best Original Song Golden Globe winning songs Songs written by Bono Songs written by the Edge Songs written by Adam Clayton Songs written by Larry Mullen Jr. Songs about New York City