"Pride (In the Name of Love)" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the second track on the band's 1984 album, The Unforgettable Fire, and was released as its lead single in September 1984. The song was produced by Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois. Written about Martin Luther King Jr., "Pride" received mixed critical reviews at the time, but it was a major commercial success for U2 and has since become one of their most popular songs. It appeared on the band's compilation albums The Best of 1980–1990 and U218 Singles.
The song ranked number 388 on the Rolling Stone list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time" and is included on The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll list.
Last Updated: June 12, 2021
