Why did Wide Awake In America become an unpredicted cult success?
'The reason was simple - the presence of a previously unavailable version of 'Bad'. Extended from the original vinyl incarnation on The Unforgettable Fire and replete with taped keyboard intro, this has come to be considered the definitive version of the song, clear-cut recorded evidence of the smouldering power that U2 could conjure up on-stage and which would make 'Bad' both a favourite with the fans, and, for quite some time, the centrepiece of the band's live set.'
Neil McCormick in 'U2 Three Chords and the Truth' (Hot Press, 1989)