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|rev1score={{Rating|2|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/r20765|title=Wide Awake in America – U2| |
|rev1score={{Rating|2|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/r20765|title=Wide Awake in America – U2|website=[[Allmusic]]|first=Stephen Thomas|last=Erlewine|access-date=2011-08-12}}</ref> |
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|rev2=[[Robert Christgau]] |
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'''''Wide Awake in America''''' is a four-track |
'''''Wide Awake in America''''' is a four-track [[extended play]] by Irish [[rock music|rock]] band [[U2]]. It was released on 20 May 1985 through [[Island Records]]. It combines two live performances of songs from the group's 1984 album ''[[The Unforgettable Fire]]'' with two [[B-sides]] from the era, which had previously been available only in the United Kingdom. ''Wide Awake in America'' was originally released only in North America and Japan but it charted in the UK as an import. It was re-released internationally in 1990. |
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The EP's centerpiece, "[[Bad (U2 song)|Bad]]" |
The EP's centerpiece, "[[Bad (U2 song)|Bad]]", a song about [[heroin addiction]], would become a staple of their live set, particularly after an extended performance at [[Live Aid]] in which lead vocalist [[Bono]] danced with a woman in the audience. Radio programmers often chose this ''Wide Awake in America'' version over the original studio recording for airplay. The EP's title is inspired by the chorus of "Bad", with its refrain, "Wide awake / I'm wide awake / I'm not sleeping." |
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==Song notes== |
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"Bad" was produced by the band and recorded live from the [[National Exhibition Centre]] in [[Birmingham]], [[England]] on 12 November 1984, as part of [[the Unforgettable Fire Tour]]. Guitarist [[the Edge]] misplayed the |
"Bad" was produced by the band and recorded live from the [[National Exhibition Centre]] in [[Birmingham]], [[England]] on 12 November 1984, as part of [[the Unforgettable Fire Tour]]. Guitarist [[the Edge]] misplayed the final note of this song, but U2 decided to use this version anyway, and the error was fixed during mixing.<ref>McGee (2008), p. 86</ref> ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' magazine had been critical of the album version of "Bad" and other songs on ''The Unforgettable Fire'' album, which it described as "unfocused". In its review of ''Wide Awake In America'', it said that the album's songs benefited from the transition to live performance and that "Bad" was a "show stopper."<ref name="rsreview"/> |
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"[[A Sort of Homecoming (U2 song)|A Sort of Homecoming]]" is live from [[Wembley Arena]] in [[London |
"[[A Sort of Homecoming (U2 song)|A Sort of Homecoming]]" is live from [[Wembley Arena]] in [[London]] on 15 November 1984. The song was produced by [[Tony Visconti]] and recorded during a soundcheck at the concert, with the crowd noise mixed in later during post-production at Good Earth Studios. |
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"The Three Sunrises" (also listed as "Three Sunrises") was produced by the band with [[Brian Eno]] and [[Daniel Lanois]]. It can also be found on the B-sides disc of the limited edition of ''[[The Best of 1980–1990]]'' compilation from 1998. |
"The Three Sunrises" (also listed as "Three Sunrises") was produced by the band with [[Brian Eno]] and [[Daniel Lanois]]. It can also be found on the B-sides disc of the limited edition version of ''[[The Best of 1980–1990]]'' compilation from 1998. |
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"Love Comes Tumbling" was produced by the band and also appears, as a slightly edited version with four bars immediately preceding the vocal deleted, on the B-sides disc of ''The Best of 1980–1990''. |
"Love Comes Tumbling" was produced by the band and also appears, as a slightly edited version with four bars immediately preceding the vocal deleted, on the B-sides disc of ''The Best of 1980–1990''. |
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All tracks except "Bad" originally appeared on "[[The Unforgettable Fire (song)|The Unforgettable Fire]]" [[Single (music)|single]], released in April 1985 outside the U.S. The mix on "A Sort of Homecoming" from that single is different on this release and includes some studio-dubbed backing vocals by |
All tracks except "Bad" originally appeared on "[[The Unforgettable Fire (song)|The Unforgettable Fire]]" [[Single (music)|single]], released in April 1985 outside the U.S. The mix on "A Sort of Homecoming" from that single is different on this release and includes some studio-dubbed backing vocals by the Edge. |
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The EP was released in the United Kingdom on 19 October 1987.<ref>McGee (2008), p. 112</ref> |
The EP was released in the United Kingdom on 19 October 1987.<ref>McGee (2008), p. 112</ref> |
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==Charts and certifications== |
==Charts and certifications== |
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In the U.S., ''Wide Awake in America'' debuted at No. 37 on the [[Billboard 200|Top Pop Albums]] chart.<ref>{{cite news |title=Top Pop Albums |work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=29 June 1985 |page=68}}</ref> However, the following week, ''Billboard'' declared the EP ineligible for the album chart because it contained only four songs and had a retail price of [[United States dollar|US$]]4.98. ''Billboard'' policy stated that to appear on the album chart, "a disk must list for at least $5.98 and contain more than four cuts, or the equivalent in terms of minutes of music."<ref>{{cite news |title=For the Record |work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=6 July 1985 |page=4}}</ref> |
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Released | 20 May 1985 | |||
Recorded | 1984–1985 | |||
Genre | Rock | |||
Length | 20:40 | |||
Label | Island | |||
Producer | U2, Tony Visconti, Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois | |||
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AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Robert Christgau | B[2] |
Rolling Stone | mixed[3] |
The Rolling Stone Album Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Wide Awake in America is a four-track extended play by Irish rock band U2. It was released on 20 May 1985 through Island Records. It combines two live performances of songs from the group's 1984 album The Unforgettable Fire with two B-sides from the era, which had previously been available only in the United Kingdom. Wide Awake in America was originally released only in North America and Japan but it charted in the UK as an import. It was re-released internationally in 1990.
The EP's centerpiece, "Bad", a song about heroin addiction, would become a staple of their live set, particularly after an extended performance at Live Aid in which lead vocalist Bono danced with a woman in the audience. Radio programmers often chose this Wide Awake in America version over the original studio recording for airplay. The EP's title is inspired by the chorus of "Bad", with its refrain, "Wide awake / I'm wide awake / I'm not sleeping."
Song notes
[edit]"Bad" was produced by the band and recorded live from the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England on 12 November 1984, as part of the Unforgettable Fire Tour. Guitarist the Edge misplayed the final note of this song, but U2 decided to use this version anyway, and the error was fixed during mixing.[5] Rolling Stone magazine had been critical of the album version of "Bad" and other songs on The Unforgettable Fire album, which it described as "unfocused". In its review of Wide Awake In America, it said that the album's songs benefited from the transition to live performance and that "Bad" was a "show stopper."[3]
"A Sort of Homecoming" is live from Wembley Arena in London on 15 November 1984. The song was produced by Tony Visconti and recorded during a soundcheck at the concert, with the crowd noise mixed in later during post-production at Good Earth Studios.
"The Three Sunrises" (also listed as "Three Sunrises") was produced by the band with Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois. It can also be found on the B-sides disc of the limited edition version of The Best of 1980–1990 compilation from 1998.
"Love Comes Tumbling" was produced by the band and also appears, as a slightly edited version with four bars immediately preceding the vocal deleted, on the B-sides disc of The Best of 1980–1990.
All tracks except "Bad" originally appeared on "The Unforgettable Fire" single, released in April 1985 outside the U.S. The mix on "A Sort of Homecoming" from that single is different on this release and includes some studio-dubbed backing vocals by the Edge.
The EP was released in the United Kingdom on 19 October 1987.[6]
Track listing
[edit]No. | Title | Producer | Length |
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1. | "Bad" (live) | U2 | 8:00 |
2. | "A Sort of Homecoming" (live) | Tony Visconti | 4:05 |
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1. | "The Three Sunrises" | U2, Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois | 3:50 |
2. | "Love Comes Tumbling" | U2 | 4:45 |
Charts and certifications
[edit]In the U.S., Wide Awake in America debuted at No. 37 on the Top Pop Albums chart.[7] However, the following week, Billboard declared the EP ineligible for the album chart because it contained only four songs and had a retail price of US$4.98. Billboard policy stated that to appear on the album chart, "a disk must list for at least $5.98 and contain more than four cuts, or the equivalent in terms of minutes of music."[8]
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Personnel
[edit]- Bono – vocals
- The Edge – guitar, keyboards, vocals
- Adam Clayton – bass
- Larry Mullen Jr. – drums
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- Footnotes
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Wide Awake in America – U2". Allmusic. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
- ^ Christgau, Robert. "U2 – Consumer Guide Reviews". robertchristgau.com. Retrieved 13 October 2009.
- ^ a b Henke, James (18 July 1985). "Music Review: Wide Awake in America". Rolling Stone. No. 452–453. Archived from the original on 7 November 2007. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
- ^ "U2: Album Guide". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 18 June 2011. Retrieved 25 May 2012.
- ^ McGee (2008), p. 86
- ^ McGee (2008), p. 112
- ^ "Top Pop Albums". Billboard. 29 June 1985. p. 68.
- ^ "For the Record". Billboard. 6 July 1985. p. 4.
- ^ a b "CRIA Certification Results: U2". Canadian Recording Industry Association. 17 May 1988. Archived from the original on 15 October 2007. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "U2 albums". Everyhit.com. Retrieved 29 October 2009. Note: U2 must be searched manually.
- ^ "Certified Awards Search". British Phonographic Industry. Archived from the original on 30 June 2017. Retrieved 25 November 2009. Note: U2 must be searched manually.
- ^ "U2: Charts and Awards". Allmusic. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
- ^ "Gold and Platinum Database Search". RIAA. Retrieved 23 January 2010. Note: U2 must be searched manually.
- ^ "U2: Charts and Awards". Allmusic. Archived from the original on 23 January 2010. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
- Bibliography
- McGee, Matt (2008). U2:A Diary. Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-1-84772-108-2.
External links
[edit]- Wide Awake in America on U2.com