The final vocal recording of Dolly Parton‘s seven-decade career appears on U2‘s new album, Nov. 13’s Carnaval de Luz, the band announced today. Parton, who died in August at age 80, recorded her duet with Bono on the album-closing track, “Torn,” in June. She shares writing credits for the song with the band and Snow Patrol’s Johnny McDaid.
And I can’t even listen to it now.” Bono initially pursued Parton as a collaborator for a still-unreleased side project inspired by Irish folk music, and played her a few sketches over the phone. It’s called “Torn,” and do you wanna see where you can take it somewhere else, maybe?'” Bono and McDaid rewrote the lyrics around a mother watching her family split apart, and Parton agreed to sing that version. She was thrilled with it.
We were very nervous that she might not approve, or would be uncomfortable with it, but she loved it.” Trending Stories Dolly Parton’s Estate Secures Restraining Order Against Nephew Over ‘Demands for Payment’ GOP Senator Ahead of Midterms: Furry Airline Pilots Are ‘Terrifying’ Beach Boys Abruptly Cancel September Comeback Shows Sean Combs' Ex-Staffers Find New Home Working With Usher For Bono, the loss is still settling in.
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