U2 - Wide Awake in America (1985) - Full Album

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U2 - Wide Awake in America (1985) - Full Album
Bad proviene dalla registrazione live tenuta al National Exhibition Centre di Birmingham in Inghilterra il 12 novembre, 1984, durante l'Unforgettable Fire Tour.
A Sort of Homecoming è tratta dell'esibizione live alla Wembley Arena a Londra, il 15 novembre 1984. La canzone è prodotta da Tony Visconti e registrata durante il soundcheck del concerto.
The Three Sunrises fu prodotta dalla band insieme a Brian Eno e Daniel Lanois. È stata inserita tra le the B-sides della versione ad edizione limitata della compilation The Best of 1980-1990 uscita nel 1998.
Love Comes Tumbling prodotta dalla band ed anch'essa, come la precedente traccia, presente nel Best del 1990.

[@conradhurtado3287]

I am a 50 year old man on my death bed. I remember seeing u2 in Austin in 1987 for Joshua tree and zoo TV in El Paso in 1992. Incredible experiences. When I go I wanna hear one tree hill. Thank you u2.

[@tokk3n-hj4xg]

have you given your life to Jesus?

[@narinnarula]

God Bless You Friend.

[@josephmcginley8821]

😢

[@kendolan5632]

​@@tokk3n-hj4xgHe isn't Jesus, friend, he doesn't need to give his life, Jesus already won....(sometimes without you, that's okay).

[@MrKingalow]

We run like a river Runs to the sea We run like a river To the sea

[@blueskeleton7744]

I hit rock bottom in 1988... I had this album go with me, I got right. With God, my parents my spouse, my kids, my work, my friends, myself... strong music will make you stronger or fold. This band/music brought me back from the darkest times in my life, I had no idea how much I love to hear music I once heard trying to sober up.. its 2021 now, still here. Still going, still alive. Its an awesome feeling knowing how bad it was an how greater is now.... bless you all still trying, hats off to those on personal issues like the drink overcoming alcoholism we decided a long time ago that was gonna be our crutch and maintained human life... walk well. Blue

[@time4jesus]

Thanks for sharing such a great story with us Blue! The Lord pulled me up from the pits more than twenty years ago. My brother is in a battle similar to what you've been through. If you'd keep him in your prayers, I'd really appreciate it. Stay wide awake in HIM!

[@garethpossinlylawless4928]

I remember having this album at 13 years of age..a girl from my street was suitably impressed..

[@scottbaines4747]

Thanks for sharing your story. So glad you made it through, Blue. 🙌

[@rogerbelger2014]

Great story- there are probably hundreds if not thousands of very similar stories. This disc in particular helped me so very much when i was 18, 19 , 20 yr old

[@hatzenbug]

5655

[@ilikechocolatealot6355]

When this was released , we couldn’t buy this in Ireland.. so when my dad was in England, or Wales, he brought this home for me. I was 15. Thanks da. Love ye.❤️✌️

[@Horizon344]

Why couldn't you buy it at home?

[@justincredible.]

You have a KICK ASS dad!

[@stevenlaing7883]

That's mental mate eh 😜😊✊

[@tonyiasteward2491]

Actually have this on vinyl so I guess I'm officially old but there is nothing like the crackle of a "record ⏺️ player"

[@ilikechocolatealot6355]

@@Horizon344 I can’t remember why., but when it was released it was a limited edition, and could only be bought in the uk and I think Australia if memory serves me right. If you google it up it might explain better, but eventually came out world wide.

[@commonsense3055]

I had this on cassette back in the day. And I still have that old cassette. One of the best live recordings of "Bad" you will ever hear. When Bono goes into "this desperation, condemnation, revelation, in temptation, isolation, desolation, isolation" it is simply incredible. Plus, the obscure "Three Sunrises" and "Love Comes Tumbling" are absolute gems.

[@carlinelee3570]

It's on KZbin too slain castle version

[@martinclancy9781]

😂

[@BillJohnson-jr1jd]

So many good feelings from this band I am almost humble

[@elisabethswanson4780]

Love Comes Tumbling on this cassette remains one of my all-time CLASSICS....there can be no other that surpasses this song.

[@commonsense3055]

@@elisabethswanson4780 yes, an awesome song indeed!

[@cramptondj]

I remember in early 87 receiving this on vinyl as I moved to London as a 17 year old. I found an old record player with no speakers in the house I was renting. It had a tape deck so I chanced my arm and pressed record on a blank tape whilst letting the record play and lo and behold... It worked. I listened to the tape for hours on end and became a big u2 fan. Great memories... Thanks for posting.

[@videotester7845]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWrYopynYtCSfZY You're welcome! Glad to have uploaded this more than 3 years and 8 months before it was posted here!

[@mikespanner3096]

I discovered U2 when i was a teenager. I have had the honor to se them live 4 times. Twice with my kids:). Amazing band and what they create!! Behind the scenes they do a lot of good for humanity. I am always attracted to bands that are deeper than just being a rock star. There are a lot of bands and music that I love but U2 will always be the one band that is on top!! There music got me through a lot growing up. I’m sure most people will agree being a teenager is very awkward and difficult!! It can be some of the best times in your life but it can also be some of the most difficult!! I can always bury myself with there music and get through tough times:). ❤U2

[@betweenthewars4054]

This EP was life changing. So many hours spent among my friends listening to this. Happiness.

[@jukeboxscoundrels5791]

walkman... 12 speed bike... this cassette... miles of moving sanctuary

[@monicacastaneda1439]

Me too, it was my favorite band during my teenage time.. Amazing sound, passionated lyrics and deep feelings from when we were young and innocent...

[@rossway6812]

I wore out the cassette in the summer of 85 on a trip from LA to Seattle - it was some of their best work jammed into a half hour tape!

[@rogerbelger2014]

me too , this EP was my life but unfortunately i never had one single friend that liked U2 as much as me

[@wollsmeth]

Used to listen to this over and over when doing my paper round. Recorded in Birmingham as well! 😁

[@justincredible.]

After war and Sunday bloody Sunday.. this was what really settled the argument for me (back then)! U2 was and is the best band ever! U2 is the soundtrack to my life, since the early 80's!

[@Evocati-Augusti]

I got this from my dad as a Promotional copy..I was 8..life-changing and took me on a long journey

[@kendolan5632]

C'mon down.

[@MrMhdw]

When this EP came out a friend had it. We played it non stop on his 80’s HiFi separates. It has never left me and now in 2021 I’ve sought it out again. The production on the live tracks is so clear. Magical.

[@Musicisinfinity]

It is a wonderful EP.

[@paulshaughnessy9307]

Even after all the years still cud listen to it for hours

[@MasSohl]

Great EP; it's almost like you can feel them transitioning into their 'Joshua Tree'-era selves. WAS my favourite version of BAD, until I watched them tear it up live on MTV for Live Aid.

[@lucindaearl9078]

So so true. Best version ever at Live Aid

[@panoseddie9975]

We are U2ers since 1985

[@PaulIsaacT.PowerPoet-so1gh]

To a certain type of person, this was the voice of the most visceral expression of human existence. I was one, in the glory of youth and the joy of it! ❤What times! It does not die, it only grows in richness through time.

[@justincredible.]

0:00 Bad 7:49 A sort of homecoming 11:50 The three sunrises 15:38 Love comes tumbling

[@garylagstrom3864]

U2-The Unforgettable Fire Tour: Under Australian Skies-1984 I saw this tour in Australia and New Zealand: Perth, Sydney, Wellington, and Auckland! Great tour Great songs always concluded with 40 at the venues I saw. I still have my tour shirt!!!

[@santetramentozzi967]

Wide awake America è stato pubblicato nel 1985 e i 20 minuti di musica originale degli U2 mettono i brividi ancora oggi nel 2024: Bad stupenda versione live eccellente fa emozionare A sort of homecoming versione live sublime Love comes tumbling ritmo anni '80 fantastica

[@johngrahamdoyle8719]

TIMELESS MASTERPIECE ❤ALL HAIL THE MAGNIFICENT DUBH LINN ROCK BAND U2 🤍💚 BEEN A FOLLOWER FOR OVER 43 YEARS REMEMBER SEEING THEM BUSKING ON GRAFTON STREET OUTSIDE THE DANELION MARKETS IN THE MID 70S BEAUTIFUL TIMES IN MY YOUTH ITS BEEN AN MAGICAL EXPERIENCE SHARING MY JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE WITH MY 4 GREAT FRIENDS AND STILL ALL MOVING TOWARDS THE FUTURE GOD BLESS ALL U2 FOLLOWERS ALL OVER THE WORLD 💚💙

[@amyabarca4440]

I remember feeling high listening to this even though i wasn't.

[@kurtcole7060]

This was the first tune I heard of U2s and I was hooked. The way I got it is funny. A person I thought of like a brother at the time broke into my home in an attempt to still a certain product you puff, I took care of friends and family at the time. I found out it was him and told the dude that introduced us a year b4 the incident took place to have him stop over. When he pulled in and saw me I could tell immediately he was guilty. He got out of his car with a piece of paper in his hands shaking like a leave in the tree. He's a smaller dude and we'll I couldn't bring myself to knock him out. When he pulled in he had this tune jamming. So we talked and he apologized and was almost in tears. I asked him what you got playing he said U2s newest cassette. I told him give me it, he said I just bought it, I gave him a choice, give me all your U2 music our ill knock you out. I'm a big boy that's known at the time for not taking anybodies shit. Again he apologized went to his cars and came back with about 4 cassettes. Then I asked him if he wanted to get high, he was shaking and looked at me and said thanks for not fuckin me up. I looked at him and told him he's out of the crew never come around again. Into my friends house got high then I left. After that he had it tough because all Mt friends gave him the cold shoulder and more or less told him he'd be better off if he didn't come around anymore. That's the last I've I saw him almost 40 fn yrs ago. Anyway that's my U2 story. Still love to jam their earlier music. Love the Joshua Tree album.

[@JohnJaksich]

I first heard U2 in 1981 - been a fan ever since. Musically distinctive and always spiritual in temperament-

[@ftgphoto]

This takes me back to my days when life was a lot simpler. Beautiful EP. Thanks for posting.

[@Musicisinfinity]

Thanks

[@videotester7845]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWrYopynYtCSfZY You're welcome! Glad to have uploaded this more than 3 years and 8 months before it was posted here!

[@noneyabeeswax3200]

I’ve struggled with a sleeping disorder for the entirety of my life,my earliest memories are lying in bed the whole house asleep except for me,Bad has been my soundtrack from the very first time I heard it,ty for posting

[@donny2327]

I still have my late '85 vinyl pressing. I have a lot of records. This one though is very special to me..Thank you.

[@robdepolo122]

When WAIA was released I absolutely blared Bad many times. Bad was show stopper that tour, blew me away.

[@Musicisinfinity]

A wonderful tour

[@MrKingalow]

I love how the crowd picks up the rhythm @8:50 ! U2 were the best.

[@teddownum7428]

"The Three Sunrises" and "Love Comes Tumbling"...a couple of hidden U2 gems. Thanks for uploading this!

[@Musicisinfinity]

Thank you Ted.

[@mousiespanks2379]

I agree with you. I've always thought those 2 songs were hidden gems too. The three sunrises got a little bit of airplay but I don't think Loves comes Tumbling did. Wire is another U2 hidden gem off of the Unforgettable fire album

[@dragmio]

@@mousiespanks2379 Promenade!

[@cherylstaton2937]

Love this album, just saw them in November 2023 for the first time, and at the Sphere! So cool

[@commonsense3055]

I had this on cassette back in the day. Actually, I still have that old cassette. One of the best live recordings of "Bad" you will ever hear ... the addition of "in temptation, isolation, condemnation, desolation, etc. is simply incredible. Plus the obscure "Three Sunrises" and "Love comes tumbling" are absolute gems.

[@catherinechurko4041]

A Sort of Homecoming - beautiul. My mom was deathly ill in the hospital for 3 months And did make it home well again for decades. I would sing this song to myself visiting her. The Three Sunrises. Such a *joyous* song! The "Sunshine, sun shine on me!" *high harmonies* are like the sun bursting through the clouds.

[@gregrydeen1769]

35 years ago already....seen them in 1988 at Sun Devil Stadium A.S U. Crazy times...R.I.P. Kimmy

[@Musicisinfinity]

Beautiful memories

[@MichaelBurland-c1j]

I felt the spirit of heroin about me when l was in the fulbourn hospital shop in 1988 , while recovering from my third and most severe breakdown. St Michael.

[@lidochiarini9345]

Ascoltavo questo EP tutte le sere d'estate guardando il tramonto prima di uscire, ed i miei sogni di allora, poco meno che ventenne, prendevano campo. Ancora oggi mi vengono i brividi

[@Mustang1984]

I remember listening to this song 20 years ago and it always gave me the feeling that things would get better in the future!

[@michaelreidperry3256]

Stunning album from a strong period for our band.

[@AEmalfi]

it's my first U2 album. this is my very importunt album one in my life. thanks a lot U2!!!!

[@markrobinson3348]

Soundtrack to my childhood. And what a great one it was, no Internet. No worries. The pub was my Internet

[@Musicisinfinity]

✋✋✋

[@darrenkershaw147]

Still have this on vinyl!! Class!!

[@londonwells9925]

Happy early anniversary to U2 wide awake in america!

[@williambreen4290]

I have been a fan of this band since 1982 and they made my life enjoyable and inspiring with their heartfelt surging Irish rock and roll music! This quartet from Dublin Ireland are bad to the bone! I love them and I'm thankful for their existence!❤❤

[@csjames69]

The very first CD that I ever bought. What a revelation compared to cassettes and records back in the eighties.

[@thewatchmen9546]

Favorite version of Bad!!! Brings back soooo many memories with friends while in H.S

[@zerep11]

My favorite U2 Album of all time ... Nothing better.

[@Musicisinfinity]

Great album

[@donny2327]

Sold in America. Traveled to the UK. Arrived home to Ireland, through the sleet and driving snow. A sort of homecoming.

[@gaynor7600]

❤ its 2am, i'm wide awake, i'm not sleeping love from someone somewhere stuck on a psychiatric ward. I love you guys ❤

[@janetsmith1919]

Love comes tumbling - all day every day!

[@anitawilliams1720]

I'm trying to hold on tonight I will make it I will

[@LrngMn]

Made to listen to 'Unforgettable's' "Bad" today, it sounded like an early rehearsal version of this one.

[@RandyR]

One of the first releases that I bought. Been a fan since I first heard Pride In The Name Of Love ✌️ Second favorite band of all time!

[@ThomasNaylor-dc4sn]

Still a beautiful, collection of timeless masterpiece.!!!! Thank you.! Timeless band.

[@gerardnugent2869]

Who could possibly have given this a ‘Thumbs down’. 🤨

[@janvandijk4514]

Always loved there shows, seen them 7 times in Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Arnhem and Munich. This album is great ❤

[@EVERTONFC.]

Just been in Aldi and I sang this to me dad saying "do you know this track" ? When packing me food and me mums gone the car and he said no. This fella behind me turned round and said "ep 1985" etc. Fair play to him...It just popped in my head. That's how cool I am (joke I'm a tit) but I did say to him Heartland has never been played live. Stumped him. ;)

[@billwilson5341]

THANK YOU for posting this with no advertisements between the songs.

[@griffgriff2103]

Driving to Blackpool me and the lads 1987 playing this Album all the way good times

[@brooktroutangler5917]

Shout out to John Cavanaugh....thank you for introducing me to U2 with the War cassette back when I was 8.......

[@theresaheyer537]

my kid brought this home when it first came out,kid was born in '74....gone now love U2 and all music.....aaaw

[@ignaziobaldi7407]

Sarebbe bellissimo tornare indietro....visto è considerato che il presente fa sempre più paura.

[@Musicisinfinity]

Vero, concordo con te.

[@pedrocacao2015]

U2 is my favourite band.It's the best rock band of world and all times. This ep is great.I have it in cd,but it's a pleasure to listen on KZbin. The "Bad" 's live performance is underreted.This song speaks about a friend of Bono died cause of heroin. The Unforgettable Fire is one of the best albums of band. The ep Wide Awake in America is one part of The Unforgettable Fire tour and another is studio with 2 b-sides that appears in "The Unforgettable Fire" single: -"The Three Sunrises" and "Love Comes Tumbling". When they played at live Aid,they were thinking to record the next album.That next album would call The Joshua Tree and it would be best.

[@kariebowen8126]

AWESOME song

[@brucedanton3669]

Wonderful!!

[@Musicisinfinity]

yessss

[@marciosene7749]

Pure bliss

[@undersoundproductions1915]

The dynamic of pride in the name of love is another story 😀

[@stephenjackson6415]

Quality on every level

[@Musicisinfinity]

thank you

[@colonelflagg9669]

The 80's👆👍

[@Musicisinfinity]

✋✋✋

[@joelpaiva8905]

The The Sunrises e Love Comes Tumbling, excelentes músicas, uma viagem. Amo U2.

[@alecshephard1863]

Absolutely brilliant been listening to it since it came out in ma room in ma mothers and here in ma flat years on got it on vinyl timeless bad recording 😀

[@photo80sjeff84]

I have the cassette, bass trap is after love comes tumbling. Side 2. 👍😎

[@donny2327]

on the UF 12 inch I think?

[@luca9516]

Album stupendo e rarissimo.

[@fordsrestorations970]

In spirit we are all standing on the stage and help singing and playing the guitar and drums , go Irish remember the Eternal Flame of God

[@undersoundproductions1915]

This version of bad didn’t change music. It should have. But no one including u2 could match it.

[@tomzillich9116]

Loved this album, but always reminds me of the year U2 didn't play Vancouver on the Unforgettable Fire tour, and how disappointed I was with that.

[@stephen.r.k.kuhoktak.6791]

The whole music just sounds soooo awesome

[@eddieondo4047]

Way good!!!

[@Musicisinfinity]

Thank You

[@marcospurio2165]

Il non plus ultra del rock'n'roll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MichaelBurland-c1j]

." Come on down. Come on Down." Angels from Heaven will come down and help me with what will be my heroin addiction. When exactly will my addiction take place.? I don't know. . St Michael. 💛💛.😨.💛💛.

[@veraluciapintorios5740]

Maravilhoso!!!!❤

[@Musicisinfinity]

yes

[@ikediamond]

Their greatest album

[@veraluciapintorios5740]

Adorei!!!❤❤

[@MANUELAG1975]

U2... My love❤❤❤❤

[@davidturner4610]

I really like the electronic metronome that features during the lead break. You don’t have to be a shredder to produce something interesting l. Baddass !

[@MichaelBURLAND-el3ek]

I saw Macphisto enter Bono ( kind of ) at the Milton keynes bowl gig in ( 1985.?) I was there with a friend. I left half way through their set. ( u2.) I felt really unwell , after queing up for an hour to buy a program , and having to listen to half a dozen bands before U2 came on. ( billy brag was funny. Flying coke bottles. Ha ha.) St Michael.

[@soalivepop]

Great song 🤘🤘🤘🆒

[@edriley2703]

An absolute bona-fide classic album.

[@houyjeanphilippe240]

j avais cette album de U2 en cassette superbe en 1986 ca rajeunit pas 😆😎

[@kendolan5632]

Here comes the underdog Gary, Indiana in the USSR-USA Battle of Chicago. USSR not to recover.

[@MichaelBurland-c1j]

" Love comes tumbling down again." Breakdown after breakdown. St Michael. I got to the number one spot in 1988.

[@MichaelBurland-c1j]

" come on down.,come on down." Angels coming down from Heaven sent by God to help me with my then heroin addiction. St Michael the Dove.

[@MichaelBurland-c1j]

" Come on down , come on down." Angel's of Heaven. St Michael.

[@MichaelBurland-c1j]

" l can't lift you up again." U2. Break down after breakdown. The Messiah. A Madman then Womaniser and Revolutionary..

[@MichaelBurland-c1j]

" C'mon Down , C'mon Down , ". Angels will come down from God in heaven to help me. Thankyou. St Michael.😰. ( " Bad." )

[@nickhanlon9331]

In 1985 it didn't matter whether you were rich or poor you had the choice of cassette, CD or vinyl. That was it. OR YOU COULD WATCH A VHS TAPE.

[@Musicisinfinity]

It's true.

[@kendolan5632]

THE WINNER IS.....LOVVVVEEE!!

[@mariomalves]

Felizmente foi lançado em Portugal... tenho em Vinyl

[@MichaelBurland-c1j]

" come on down , come on down." Angels coming down from heaven to help the Holy Spirit when he is in the throws of heroin addiction. St Michael the Dove.😮.

[@jameschavez6400]

Bring Memory Of Local Music Plus Store That Had Glass Walls One Time In There In The Middle Of The Street A Big Semi Truck Parked In The Street&Police Blocked Off The Streets The y Lifted The Back Of The Freight Truck Rolled Out The Delirian Back zTo The Future CarAnd Started Filming There For A Week In The Movie When Doc&Marty Are Talking Standing The Blue Sign O Marshals At That Strip Mall Shows

[@robertdavidson9393]

I think In had this on vinyl dont think I do now no idea where it went! But I liked the new songs on it !

[@undersoundproductions1915]

The sequencer is unmatched The use of delayed guitar is unmatched The dynamics of the bass and drums are unmatched. And finally the production and vocals are out of reach when compared to anything after it.

[@Musicisinfinity]

At that time U2 was rock

[@shawnbadanjek9561]

All without in ear monitors (wedges only- listen how good live at Red Rocks is!) or auto-tune! Madonna could not even do it like them in the day.

[@DirkPiddlemark]

@@Musicisinfinity U2 was rock, DM was postmodern, the Cure was goth & INXS was everything

[@Musicisinfinity]

@@DirkPiddlemark 👍👍👍

[@spikelive]

@@DirkPiddlemark Simple minds was..."everything"!! Bono in a interview, when was released UF ,said that they were inspired by Simple minds( New gold dream). Greetings from Italy

[@carloslea1636]

Bad live aid 1985

[@alanlamb7062]

Yep, for some reason I wrote my name on the cover of my copy of this when it came out🙃