"With or Without You" is a famous song by the Irish rock band U2, released in 1987 as the lead single from their album The Joshua Tree. It became the band's first number-one hit in the United States and Canada, known for its emotional and sophisticated composition, which includes a signature guitar riff and vocals by Bono expressing conflicted feelings about love and life. The song is considered one of U2's greatest hits and has been widely covered and praised since its release.