"Original of the Species" is a song by rock band U2 and the tenth track from their 2004 album, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb.

The image of Bono singing this song from the live recording in Chicago was used as the icon Apple used for the artist tab in the music app on their devices until 2015.

In concerts in December 2005, Bono has said the song is one of many influenced by John Lennon's music.

In concert form during the Vertigo Tour, the song was played with the Edge on piano, often accompanied by Bono on acoustic guitar.

The song was added to the playlists of thirteen alternative rock radio stations in the US.