The Fly" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the seventh track from their 1991 album, Achtung Baby, and it was released as the album's first single on 21 October 1991.
The discography of Irish rock band U2 consists of 14 studio albums, one live album, three compilation albums, 67 singles, and eight extended plays (EPs). The band formed at Mount Temple Comprehensive School in 1976 as teenagers. In 1979, the group issued their first release, the EP U2-3, which sold well in Ireland
The Fly was the first single release from Achtung Baby and marked the arrival of a distinctive new sound and approach. The Fly flew to the top of mainstream charts around the world and became a huge alternative radio hit. Writing of the song originated at Hansa Studios in Berlin in 1990, a demo which later became the b-side release 'Lady With The Spinning Head'.
It's no secret that a friend is someone who lets you help It's no secret that a liar won't believe anyone else They say a secret is something you tell one other person So I'm telling you, child.
The Fly is found on the album Dublin 1993. Found on more albums: The Fly Salome: The Outtakes The Fly Cassette The Fly Cassette The Best of 1990-2000 Bullet the Blue Sky Kill Your TV Zoo TV Live Achtung Baby Achtung Baby Achtung Baby Achtung Baby Achtung Baby.
| A | The FlyEngineer – FloodEngineer [Additional] – Robbie AdamsEngineer [Assistant] – Shannon StrongMixed By – Daniel Lanois, Flood, Steve LillywhiteMixed By [Assistant] – Robbie AdamsProducer – Daniel LanoisWritten-By – U2 |
4:29 |
| B | Alex Descends Into Hell For A Bottle Of Milk / Korova 1Arranged By – Paul BarrettEngineer – Flood, Robbie AdamsMixed By – Ingmar KiangPercussion – Noel EcclesProducer – Paul BarrettProducer [Assistant] – Ian BryanProgrammed By – Dave ClaytonSoprano Vocals [Boy] – Jerry O'Gorman, Noel O'GormanWritten-By – Bono, The Edge |
3:37 |
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 664 728 | U2 | The Fly (CD, Single) | Island Records | 664 728 | Europe | 1991 |
| 114 728 | U2 | The Fly (7", Single) | Island Records | 114 728 | Germany | 1991 |
| 614 728 | U2 | The Fly (12", TP) | Island Records | 614 728 | Germany | 1991 |
| CID 500, 868 885-2 | U2 | The Fly (CD, Single, RP, Dig) | Island Records, Island Records | CID 500, 868 885-2 | UK & Europe | Unknown |
| 868 885-1 | U2 | The Fly (12", Maxi) | Island Records, Phonogram | 868 885-1 | Australasia | 1991 |
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