This article is from the U2 FAQ, by Maryann Stump stumpm@juno.com with numerous contributions by others.
[MP] In the song Angel of Harlem, there's a line, "On the BLS I heard the
sound, of an angel . . ." Could you tell
me what "BLS" is??? I thought it was somehow associated with airplanes,
or those ever-annoying PA systems
in airports, but I can't seem to figure this one out. Any info about
it???
[MPZ] As a lifelong New Yorker, I can tell you that BLS in the line "On
BLS I heard the sound (of an Angel)"
refers the New York City radio station WBLS-FM, which has been playing
Rhythm & Blues/Soul music for
20+ years.
 
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