Heartland (U2 song)

"Heartland" is a song by rock band U2. It is the thirteenth track on their 1988 album Rattle and Hum, and was included in the film of the same name. The band began writing "Heartland" in 1984 during The Unforgettable Fire sessions, and it was worked on again during The Joshua Tree sessions.[1]

"Heartland"
Song by U2
from the album Rattle and Hum
Released10 October 1988
Recorded1986-1988
GenreRock
Length5:03
LabelIsland
Songwriter(s)U2 (music), Bono (lyrics)
Producer(s)Jimmy Iovine

It is the only track from the album not performed in concert on the Lovetown Tour, which began almost a year after Rattle and Hum's release.

Inspiration, writing, and recording

"Heartland" originated from a trip that bassist Adam Clayton and lead singer Bono made. Bono claimed the song is full of little bits of travelogue from his journal.[2]

Personnel

U2

Additional musicians
  • Brian Eno - keyboards

References
  1. McGee, Matt (2008). U2: A Diary. Omnibus Press. p. 93. ISBN 978-1-84772-108-2.
  2. Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr. U2 by U2. HarperCollins. ISBN 978-0-06-077674-9.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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