Rattle and Hum
"Love Is Blindness" was developed by lead singer Bono during the recording sessions for U2's 1988 album "Rattle and Hum". He wrote the song on a piano, which guitarist the Edge said is "not an instrument he is noted for playing." The torch songs of Jacques Brel influenced Bono's songwriting. His initial plan was to send it to Nina Simone, one of his favourite singers, although after playing the song together, the band decided to keep it for themselves. They did not include the song on "Rattle and Hum" because they believed it was not "U2 enough".