"Wire" is the third track on U2's 1984 album, The Unforgettable Fire. Described by Bono as the "hypodermic needle of the album", it features a fast-paced rhythm section and The Edge's classic ringing guitar sound. It was one of the first songs by the band that detailed drug addiction, a theme present in later songs such as "Bad" and "Running to Stand Still".
| Year | Covered by | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Marcus Satellite | The Marcus Satellite Tribute to U2 |
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