U2 on Dolly Parton's final duet; and the 'grudge match' behind their new album

BBC News · Mark Savage · 2026-11-06 00:50 UTC

The rock group discuss Parton's final recording before her death, and why they refuse to be censored on stage.

'We had no idea how ill she was': Bono on recording Dolly Parton's last song

U2 are at their best when they act on instinct.

Their biggest songs are fuelled by fiery indignation (Pride, Sunday Bloody Sunday) or sudden inspiration (One, Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own).

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