The Unforgettable Fire (clear hub)

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Annotation

The Unforgettable Fire was U2's first studio collaboration with Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois. There were several significant re-issues including one in October 1996 as part of the Island Master series and one as part of the MFSL Ultradisc series in both the 12" vinyl and 5" CD formats with a slightly longer version of 4th Of July. Other unusual releases from around the world included a Mexican release on the Bertelsmann label as part of the Rockollector series. And, in Australia, the 12" vinyl version was packaged with a bonus stickered 12" of Two Hearts Beat As One (extended)/New Year's Day (edited Version)/Two Hearts Beat As One (4.24).

The album peaked at No.1 on both the UK and Australian album charts. In the US, it peaked at No.12 on the album charts and No.39 on the Top Pop Catalog Albums chart. The album was certified multi-platinum by the RIAA with 3 million units sold. Meanwhile, in Switzerland, The Unforgettable Fire reached No.24 on the album charts and stayed in the charts a total of 3 weeks. It was also selected as Best Album at Ireland's Music Industry Awards and in the Hot Press Reader's Poll, it was voted the No. 1 album by readers.

Production Credits Produced and Engineered: Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois Additional Engineering: Kevin Killen Studio: Ireland: Slane Castle, Co. Meath and Windmill Lane, Dublin

- The Unforgettable Fire was U2's first studio collaboration with Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois. There were several significant re-issues including one in October 1996 as part of the Island Master series and one as part of the MFSL Ultradisc series in both the 12" vinyl and 5" CD formats with a slightly longer version of 4th Of July. Other unusual releases from around the world included a Mexican release on the Bertelsmann label as part of the Rockollector series. And, in Australia, the 12" vinyl version was packaged with a bonus stickered 12" of Two Hearts Beat As One (extended)/New Year's Day (edited Version)/Two Hearts Beat As One (4.24).

The album peaked at No.1 on both the UK and Australian album charts. In the US, it peaked at No.12 on the album charts and No.39 on the Top Pop Catalog Albums chart. The album was certified multi-platinum by the RIAA with 3 million units sold. Meanwhile, in Switzerland, The Unforgettable Fire reached No.24 on the album charts and stayed in the charts a total of 3 weeks. It was also selected as Best Album at Ireland's Music Industry Awards and in the Hot Press Reader's Poll, it was voted the No. 1 album by readers.

Production Credits Produced and Engineered: Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois Additional Engineering: Kevin Killen Studio: Ireland: Slane Castle, Co. Meath and Windmill Lane, Dublin

Tracklist

1CD
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1A Sort of Homecoming
additional engineer:
Kevin Killen
assistant engineer:
Randy Ezratty
engineer and producer:
Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois
lead vocals:
Bono
recording of:
A Sort of Homecoming
lyricist:
Bono
composer:
Bono, Adam Clayton, The Edge and Larry Mullen, Jr.
5:28
2Pride (In the Name of Love)3:50
3Wire
additional engineer:
Kevin Killen
assistant engineer:
Randy Ezratty
engineer and producer:
Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois
lead vocals:
Bono
recording of:
Wire
lyricist:
Bono
composer:
Bono, Adam Clayton, The Edge and Larry Mullen, Jr.
4:19
4The Unforgettable Fire
additional engineer:
Kevin Killen
assistant engineer:
Randy Ezratty
engineer and producer:
Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois
lead vocals:
Bono
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Island Records Ltd. (in 1984)
music videos:
The Unforgettable Fire by U2
recording of:
The Unforgettable Fire
lyricist:
Bono
composer:
Bono, Adam Clayton, The Edge and Larry Mullen, Jr.
publisher:
Blue Mountain Music Ltd, Mother Music, PolyGram International Music Publishing B.V. and Taiyo Music Inc.
4:55
5Promenade
additional engineer:
Kevin Killen
assistant engineer:
Randy Ezratty
engineer and producer:
Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois
vocals:
Bono
recording of:
Promenade
lyricist:
Bono
composer:
Bono, Adam Clayton, The Edge and Larry Mullen, Jr.
2:34
64th of July
additional engineer:
Kevin Killen
assistant engineer:
Randy Ezratty
engineer and producer:
Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois
recording of:
4th of July
composer:
Bono, Adam Clayton, The Edge and Larry Mullen, Jr.
2:14
7Bad
additional engineer:
Kevin Killen
assistant engineer:
Randy Ezratty
engineer and producer:
Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois
lead vocals:
Bono
recording of:
Bad
lyricist:
Bono
composer:
Bono, Adam Clayton, The Edge and Larry Mullen, Jr.
publisher:
Blue Mountain Music Ltd, Mother Music, PolyGram International Music Publishing B.V. and Taiyo Music Inc.
6:08
8Indian Summer Sky
additional engineer:
Kevin Killen
assistant engineer:
Randy Ezratty
engineer and producer:
Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois
lead vocals:
Bono
recording of:
Indian Summer Sky
lyricist:
Bono
composer:
Bono, Adam Clayton, The Edge and Larry Mullen, Jr.
4:19
9Elvis Presley and America
additional engineer:
Kevin Killen
assistant engineer:
Randy Ezratty
engineer and producer:
Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois
lead vocals:
Bono
recording of:
Elvis Presley and America
lyricist:
Bono
composer:
Bono, Adam Clayton, The Edge and Larry Mullen, Jr.
6:23
10MLK
additional engineer:
Kevin Killen
assistant engineer:
Randy Ezratty
engineer and producer:
Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois
lead vocals:
Bono
recording of:
MLK
lyricist:
Bono
composer:
Bono, Adam Clayton, The Edge and Larry Mullen, Jr.
publisher:
Blue Mountain Music Ltd, Mother Music and Universal Music Publishing B.V.
2:33