There's a version with the two mixed in together here:
I'm a big Satch fan, but I'd be inclined to say it was coincidence, frankly?
These comparisons seem to appear every now and again, but I think your friend's quote is entirely valid.
It's a shame so many bands just recycle their own sounds, mind - this one of Nickelback made me chuckle a little - works best with headphones (and worryingly, it doesn't sound that bad):
When A-Ha's Morten Harket sings ââ'¬Å"touch meââ'¬Â to the same chords and melody that Bono does, the case is pretty much closed. In fact, after a live performance of ââ'¬Å"Beautiful Dayââ'¬Â Bono exclaimed to the audience ââ'¬Å"the sun always shines on T.V!ââ'¬Â