- Performer U2
- Title The Unforgettable Fire
- Style Pop Rock
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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. The album was certified multi-platinum by the RIAA with 3 million units sold. Meanwhile, in Switzerland, The Unforgettable Fire reached N. 4 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.
U2's fourth album, The Unforgettable Fire, was released in remastered form in 2009 to mark 25 years since the album's original release in October 1984. Recorded at Slane Castle, Ireland, The Unforgettable Fire was the first U2 album to be produced by Brian Eno and Danny Lanois, and spawned two top 10 UK singles - 'Pride (In The Name Of Love)' and 'The Unforgettable Fire'
Album: The Unforgettable Fire (1984). Charted: 6. Get the Sheet Music License This Song. Dave from Cardiff, WalesThe album of the same name was U2's magnum opus of the 1980s. Many will argue, but personally, I don't think they ever bettered it, not even with The Joshua Tree. Angela from Hagerstown, MdThis is probably THE most beautiful U2 song. Ashley from Wouldntyalyke2know, In When I think of that line, "And if the mountians should crumble into the sea", I think of the "Stand by Me" song and it also makes me think of when Jesus was talking about faith
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Ultimately, The Unforgettable Fire would play out as a transitional record for this band, and over time would become regarded as the album that had to come before the success the band would enjoy with their next album, the instant classic "The Joshua Tree". It would also serve as a measuring stick of just how far this band could go and give them something to build back on for the future.
In many ways, U2 took their fondness for sonic bombast as far as it could go on War, so it isn't a complete surprise that they chose to explore the intricacies of the Edge's layered, effects-laden guitar on the follow-up, The Unforgettable Fire. Working with producers Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, U2 created a dark, near-hallucinatory series of interlocking soundscapes that are occasionally punctuated by recognizable songs and melodies. In such a setting, the band both flourishes and flounders, creating some of their greatest music, as well.
So The Unforgettable Fire isn't U2's biggest commercial success (that would be The Joshua Tree) or its most rewarding artistic coup (Achtung Baby), but without it those records would not exist. It's a transitional album of the highest magnitude. The hits- "Pride", "Bad"- still hit, and even its sometimes-derided abstractions like "Promenade" and "Elvis Presley and America" contain enough mystery to keep unraveling 25 years later. The opener tells of an ambiguous return.
Tracklist
| 1 | A Sort Of Homecoming | 5:28 |
| 2 | Pride | 3:450 |
| 3 | Wire | 4:19 |
| 4 | The Unforgettable Fire | 4:55 |
| 5 | Promenade | 2:34 |
| 6 | 4th Of July | 2:14 |
| 7 | Bad | 6:08 |
| 8 | Indian Summery Sky | 4:19 |
| 9 | Elvis Presley And America | 6:23 |
| 10 | MLK | 2:32 |
Companies, etc.
- Distributed By – ATCO Records
- Made By – WEA Manufacturing Inc.
- Pressed By – Specialty Records Corporation
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Island Records Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – Island Records Ltd.
- Published By – Blue Mountain Music Ltd.
- Published By – Island Music, Inc.
- Recorded At – Slane Castle
- Recorded At – Windmill Lane Studios
Credits
- Arranged By [Strings] – Noel Kelehan
- Bass – Adam Clayton
- Crew – Denis Sheehan*, Lord Henry Mountcharles*, Joe O'Herlihy, Peter Williams, Steve Iredale, Steve Rainford, Tim Buckley , Tom Mullally
- Drums – Larry Mullen Junior*
- Engineer [Additional] – Kevin Killen
- Engineer [Assistant] – Randy Ezratty
- Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals – The Edge
- Management – Paul McGuinness
- Management [Dublin] – Anne-Louise Kelly
- Management [New York] – Ellen Darst
- Music By – U2
- Producer, Engineer – Eno*, Lanois*
- Sleeve [Conception] – Anton Corbijn, Stephen Averill*
- Sleeve [Realization] – Anton Corbijn, The Creative Dept. Ltd.*
- Synthesizer [Fairlight] – Paul Barrett
- Vocals – Bono
- Vocals [Additional], Instruments [Additional], Effects [Additional Treatments] – Eno*, Lanois*
- Words By – Bono
Notes
Catalog number appears as 7 90231-2 on spine and as 90231-2 on disc, back cover and insert.Some release included in a long box set (see scan).
Recorded in Ireland at Slane Castle, Co, Meath and Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin
℗ © 1984 Island Records Ltd.
Lyrics © 1984 Blue Mountain Music Ltd, all rights controlled by Island Music, Inc. (BMI)
Made in the U.S.A. Printed in the U.S.A.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 0 7567-90231-2
- Barcode (Scanned): 075679023124
- Matrix / Runout: 3 90231-2 SRC-01 M7S7
- Rights Society: BMI
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U25, U2 5 | U2 | The Unforgettable Fire (LP, Album) | Island Records, Island Records | U25, U2 5 | UK | 1984 |
| P35D-20002, CID 102 | U2 | The Unforgettable Fire (CD, Album, RE, S/Edition, 'Ra) | Polystar, Island Records | P35D-20002, CID 102 | Japan | 1988 |
| 610 194-222, CID 102 | U2 | The Unforgettable Fire (CD, Album) | Island Records, Island Records | 610 194-222, CID 102 | Europe | Unknown |
| 460502670341 | U2 | The Unforgettable Fire (CD, Album, RM) | Universal Music Russia | 460502670341 | Russia | 2009 |
| 610 194-222, CID 102 | U2 | The Unforgettable Fire (CD, Album, RP) | Island Records, Island Records | 610 194-222, CID 102 | Europe | Unknown |
Tracklist
| A1 | A Sort Of Homecoming | 5:26 |
| A2 | Pride (In The Name Of Love) | 3:46 |
| A3 | Wire | 4:15 |
| A4 | The Unforgettable Fire | 4:55 |
| A5 | Promenade | 2:30 |
| B1 | 4th Of July | 2:11 |
| B2 | Bad | 6:07 |
| B3 | Indian Summer Sky | 4:15 |
| B4 | Elvis Presley And America | 6:24 |
| B5 | M.L.K. | 2:30 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – BMG Ariola Discos Ltda.
- Distributed By – BMG Ariola Discos Ltda.
- Licensed From – WEA Discos Ltda.
- Recorded At – Windmill Lane Studios
- Recorded At – Slane Castle
Credits
- Arranged By [String Arrangement] – Noel Kelehan
- Artwork By [Sleeve Conception] – Anton Corbijn, Stephen Averill
- Artwork By [Sleeve Realisation] – Anton Corbijn/The Creative Dept. Ltd.
- Bass – Adam Clayton
- Drums – Larry Mullen Junior*
- Engineer [Additional] – Kevin Killen
- Engineer [Assistant] – Randy Ezratty
- Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals – The Edge
- Lyrics By – Bono
- Music By – U2
- Producer, Engineer, Vocals [Additional], Instruments [Additional], Effects [Additional Treatments] – Eno*, Lanois*
- Synthesizer [Fairlight] – Paul Barrett
- Vocals – Bono
Notes
All tracks recorded in Ireland at Slane Castle, Co. Meath and Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin.This version differs slightly from U2 - The Unforgettable Fire as no C.G.C. 56.697.162 number is printed on label.
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U25, U2 5 | U2 | The Unforgettable Fire (LP, Album) | Island Records, Island Records | U25, U2 5 | UK | 1984 |
| P35D-20002, CID 102 | U2 | The Unforgettable Fire (CD, Album, RE, S/Edition, 'Ra) | Polystar, Island Records | P35D-20002, CID 102 | Japan | 1988 |
| 610 194-222, CID 102 | U2 | The Unforgettable Fire (CD, Album) | Island Records, Island Records | 610 194-222, CID 102 | Europe | Unknown |
| 460502670341 | U2 | The Unforgettable Fire (CD, Album, RM) | Universal Music Russia | 460502670341 | Russia | 2009 |
| 610 194-222, CID 102 | U2 | The Unforgettable Fire (CD, Album, RP) | Island Records, Island Records | 610 194-222, CID 102 | Europe | Unknown |
Tracklist
| 1 | A Sort Of Homecoming | 5:28 |
| 2 | Pride (In The Name Of Love) | 3:49 |
| 3 | Wire | 4:19 |
| 4 | The Unforgettable Fire | 4:55 |
| 5 | Promenade | 2:34 |
| 6 | 4th Of July | 2:14 |
| 7 | Bad | 6:08 |
| 8 | Indian Summery Sky | 4:19 |
| 9 | Elvis Presley And America | 6:22 |
| 10 | MLK | 2:32 |
Companies, etc.
- Recorded At – Windmill Lane Studios
- Recorded At – Slane Castle
- Made By – JVC Disc America Co.
- Distributed By – ATCO Records
Credits
- Arranged By [Strings] – Noel Kelehan
- Engineer – Kevin Killen
- Engineer [Assistant] – Randy Ezratty
- Producer, Engineer – Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois
- Synthesizer [Fairlight] – Paul Barrett
Notes
Manufactured by JVC Disc America Co Made In U.S.A - therefore released no earlier than 1987.Similar release (also manufactured by JVC and has same printed matrix) with no barcode: U2 - The Unforgettable Fire
Single-fold 4-page booklet with lyrics of A Sort of Homecoming, band-photo and credits. Standard CD jewel case with black tray.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 0 7567-90231-2
- Barcode (Scanned): 075679023124
- Matrix / Runout: 90231-2-1T 18
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U25, U2 5 | U2 | The Unforgettable Fire (LP, Album) | Island Records, Island Records | U25, U2 5 | UK | 1984 |
| P35D-20002, CID 102 | U2 | The Unforgettable Fire (CD, Album, RE, S/Edition, 'Ra) | Polystar, Island Records | P35D-20002, CID 102 | Japan | 1988 |
| 610 194-222, CID 102 | U2 | The Unforgettable Fire (CD, Album) | Island Records, Island Records | 610 194-222, CID 102 | Europe | Unknown |
| 460502670341 | U2 | The Unforgettable Fire (CD, Album, RM) | Universal Music Russia | 460502670341 | Russia | 2009 |
| 610 194-222, CID 102 | U2 | The Unforgettable Fire (CD, Album, RP) | Island Records, Island Records | 610 194-222, CID 102 | Europe | Unknown |
Tracklist
| 1 | A Sort Of Homecoming | 5:28 |
| 2 | Pride (In The Name Of Love) | 3:50 |
| 3 | Wire | 4:19 |
| 4 | The Unforgettable Fire | 4:55 |
| 5 | Promenade | 2:34 |
| 6 | 4th Of July | 2:14 |
| 7 | Bad | 6:08 |
| 8 | Indian Summer Sky | 4:19 |
| 9 | Elvis Presley And America | 6:23 |
| 10 | MLK | 2:32 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – Island Records Inc.
- Distributed By – ATCO Records
- Manufactured By – Columbia House
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Island Records Inc.
- Copyright (c) – Island Records Inc.
- Copyright (c) – Blue Mountain Music Ltd.
- Made By – WEA Manufacturing Inc.
- Pressed By – Specialty Records Corporation
- Recorded At – Slane Castle
- Recorded At – Windmill Lane Studios
Credits
- Arranged By [Strings] – Noel Kelehan
- Bass – Adam Clayton
- Crew – Dennis Sheehan, Lord Henry Mountcharles*, Joe O'Herlihy, Peter Williams, Steve Iredale, Steve Rainford, Tim Buckley , Tom Mullally
- Drums – Larry Mullen Junior*
- Engineer [Additional] – Kevin Killen
- Engineer [Assistant] – Randy Ezratty
- Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals – The Edge
- Management – Paul McGuinness
- Management [Principle - Dublin] – Anne-Louise Kelly
- Management [Principle - New York] – Ellen Darst
- Music By – U2
- Producer, Engineer – Eno*, Lanois*
- Sleeve [Conception] – Stephen Averill*
- Sleeve [Conception], Sleeve [Realisation] – Anton Corbijn
- Synthesizer [Fairlight] – Paul Barrett
- Vocals – Bono
- Vocals [Additional], Instruments [Additional], Other [Additional Treatments] – Eno*, Lanois*
- Words By – Bono
Notes
This is a third variation of the Columbia House release with catalog number A2-90231. This version has the A2-90231 number on the spine, back left corner of the booklet insert, top of disc face below the Island logo and in the top right back corner of the tray insert.The disc face is printed in black with a black exterior ring. "MADE IN U.S.A. BY WEA MANUFACTURING INC." is printed along the bottom edge of the disc face. There are no mould SID codes or pressings in the inner ring. "Manufactured by Columbia House under license." appears below the track list and "Produced and Engineered by Eno/Lanois" on the back of the tray insert.
The other Columbia House variations can be found here: U2 - The Unforgettable Fire and here: U2 - The Unforgettable Fire
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout: 3 90231-2 SRC-01 M6 S4
- Rights Society: BMI
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U25, U2 5 | U2 | The Unforgettable Fire (LP, Album) | Island Records, Island Records | U25, U2 5 | UK | 1984 |
| P35D-20002, CID 102 | U2 | The Unforgettable Fire (CD, Album, RE, S/Edition, 'Ra) | Polystar, Island Records | P35D-20002, CID 102 | Japan | 1988 |
| 610 194-222, CID 102 | U2 | The Unforgettable Fire (CD, Album) | Island Records, Island Records | 610 194-222, CID 102 | Europe | Unknown |
| 460502670341 | U2 | The Unforgettable Fire (CD, Album, RM) | Universal Music Russia | 460502670341 | Russia | 2009 |
| 610 194-222, CID 102 | U2 | The Unforgettable Fire (CD, Album, RP) | Island Records, Island Records | 610 194-222, CID 102 | Europe | Unknown |
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