Dolly Parton’s Final Song, a Bono Duet, Is on the New U2 Album
Rolling Stone • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Dolly Parton's final vocal recording appears on U2's upcoming album Carnaval de Luz, released November 13, featuring a duet with Bono on the closing track "Torn."
- Parton recorded the song in June before her death in August at age 80, and she shares writing credits with U2 and Johnny McDaid from Snow Patrol.
- The song's lyrics, rewritten by Bono and McDaid, focus on a mother watching her family fall apart, with Parton delivering a powerful vocal performance praised by Bono and producer Garret "Jacknife" Lee.
- Bono initially approached Parton for an Irish folk-inspired project, but she suggested "Torn," which led to the collaboration and final approval of the track by Parton herself.
- Bono reflects on the emotional impact of losing Parton, emphasizing the lasting significance of their musical collaboration as a tribute to her legacy.
