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This song by the Irish rock band U2 was released as a single in May 1980 and marked their first release under Island Records. It came after their debut EP and another single. The track was produced by Martin Hannett and followed earlier releases from the band.

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The lyrics, written by the band's lead vocalist, were inspired by his attendance at a concert by the Cramps in London, where he observed an unresponsive, gothic-styled audience from an elevated viewing area.

ProducerMartin Hannett