Which U2 song was written in memory of Martin Luther King Jr.?

“Pride (In the Name of Love)” was written in memory of Martin Luther King Jr.

The song was released in 1984 as the lead single from The Unforgettable Fire. Its lyrics draw on the civil-rights movement and specifically commemorate King, who was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, on 4 April 1968. The track became one of U2’s signature songs.

The Edge began developing the music while U2 was involved with the Amnesty International tour and related human-rights concerns. Bono then shaped the lyric around King’s work and other historical references. The finished recording was produced by Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois.

The song is sometimes described as being about King alone, but its lyrics connect his legacy with wider struggles for equality and justice. It should also not be confused with “Sunday Bloody Sunday,” which addresses political violence in Northern Ireland.