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“Bad”, like many of U2’s songs, was born of an improvised guitar riff during a loose jam session at Slane Castle, Ireland. A testament to the influence of producers Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, The Edge’s characteristic minimalist guitar sound is accompanied by atmospheric, ambient echo effects.

Bono’s vague lyrics have led to many fan interpretations of the song’s meaning, but Bono frequently told the story behind the song in concert: the song is about heroin—specifically, about a friend of Bono’s “who was given on his 21st birthday enough heroin into his bloodstream to kill him. “
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  • The Best of 1980-1990
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  • The Best Of 1980 - 1990 / B Sides
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  • The Best Of 1980 - 1990
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  • Rock's Hottest Ticket, Volume 2
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  • Sound-Of-Nature

    One of their best. Definitely in my U2 top ten [2]

    19 days ago

  • tiochaidhanla

    they played this at the R.D.S. showgrounds in Dublin for the very 1st time and i was very lucky to be there, will stay with me until my dying days, exceptional

    last month

  • KConn3711

    The Hermit's favorite song. Hermit LOVE ... Hermit APPROVED!!!!!!

    February 2012

  • xtwntraphq

    I just simply love this tune! Hit's home and will always stay with me.

    January 2012

  • ArcieG

    One of their best. Definitely in my U2 top ten

    December 2011

  • jammyofstafford

    The original version off The Unforgettable Fire and so different to the live version off Wide Awake In America,I love them both.

    December 2011

  • silvasonicsurfa

    ...short version, but great, great tune.......remember this as a highlight of many a concert, most notably Live Aid........

    November 2011

  • FoolmeThrice

    maybe my favorite u2 song

    November 2011

  • macychick

    I have no idea why this song is called "Bad." The word "bad" never appears in the song, and it's not bad at all- it's quite good! In fact, I'd go so far as to say it's awesome!

    November 2011

  • fenderfabulous

    Album version ends too soon, I like the live versions where they add parts from other songs.

    November 2011

  • DavosRancheros

    Memories from high school flooding back....love this song.

    October 2011

  • okbeijos

    oh man, this one is really special

    September 2011

  • nuda_zabija

    <3

    September 2011

  • theblackjay

    Saw them a few weeks ago here in Pittsburgh and the guys did a quick huddle after their would be last two songs (With or Without You and Moment of Surrender) and they came back and played this to close the night. Best ending to any concert I think I might have ever seen.

    August 2011

  • riverliffey

    Go on, try to sing this. Try!

    July 2011

  • PplTookMyName

    One of my favorite U2 songs (2)

    July 2011

  • Martinski43

    Simply put on of the best songs ever...in the world... or the universe.

    July 2011

  • mdr9inchnails

    One of my favorite U2 songs, soooooooooooooo good

    June 2011

  • felipecgo

    just too good

    June 2011

  • sars_K-PAX

    probably this is song of my life

    June 2011
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