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Colbert and Bono spoke of this song. Colbert called it a prayer. (Original Post)
LakeArenal
Nov 2022
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Diamond_Dog
(32,012 posts)1. Oh gosh. One of my favorite U2 songs.
Soooo powerful and beautiful.
Thank you Lake.
LakeArenal
(28,823 posts)2. Bono looks so handsome in this too.
Diamond_Dog
(32,012 posts)3. Ya got that right ! ❤️❤️
underpants
(182,837 posts)4. The story I heard was that the band was close to breaking up
I think they were in the studio making Achtung. Bono just started singing it and the band had a collective moment.
Bayard
(22,103 posts)5. LOVE this song!
So poignant, and Bono's wonderful sexy voice.
Eko
(7,318 posts)6. The only person that could cover this and make it at least as good or even better.
The great Johnny Cash.