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"Heartland" is a song by rock band U2. It is included on their 1988 album Rattle and Hum and in the film of the same name.

"Heartland"
Song by U2
from the album Rattle and Hum
Released	10 October 1988
Recorded	1986–1988
Genre	Rock
Length	5:03
Label	Island
Songwriter(s)	U2 (music), Bono (lyrics)
Producer(s)	Jimmy Iovine

Details

"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.[1]

The band began writing "Heartland" in 1984 during The Unforgettable Fire sessions, and it was worked on again during The Joshua Tree sessions.[2]

It is the thirteenth track on their 1988 album Rattle and Hum, and was included in the film of the same name.

"Heartland" 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.

Personnel

U2

• Bono – lead vocals
• The Edge – guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
• Adam Clayton – bass guitar
• Larry Mullen Jr. – drums, percussion

Additional musicians

• Brian Eno – keyboards

References

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