File:U2 - With or Without You.ogg

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Summary

30 second fair use sample of U2 song "With or Without You" for article With or Without You. Based on digital track from album The Joshua Tree.

Licensing

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  1. the sample is being used for commentary on the recording in question;
  2. the sample contributes significantly to the encyclopedia articles in which it is used (listed under the heading "File usage" below) in a way that cannot be duplicated by other forms of media;
  3. the sample is short in relation to the duration of the recorded track, and is of inferior quality to the original recording;
  4. no other samples from the same track are currently used in Wikipedia;
  5. there is no adequate free alternative available.

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Fair use rationale for With or Without You

Same reasons as in template:

  • Used to illustrate the specific song being sampled;
  • There is no free alternative, as even a recording by another artist would still require permission to use the music;
  • It's much shorter and of inferior quality;
  • No other samples from the same track exist.

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