{"id":2191959,"date":"2024-03-04T12:07:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T17:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bono-closes-out-u2-vegas-residency-by-dedicating-all-i-want-is-you-to-first-lady-jill-biden\/"},"modified":"2024-03-04T12:07:40","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T17:07:40","slug":"bono-closes-out-u2-vegas-residency-by-dedicating-all-i-want-is-you-to-first-lady-jill-biden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bono-closes-out-u2-vegas-residency-by-dedicating-all-i-want-is-you-to-first-lady-jill-biden\/","title":{"rendered":"Bono dedicates &#8216;All I Want Is You&#8217; to First Lady Jill Biden, closing U2 Vegas residency"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbono-closes-out-u2-vegas-residency-by-dedicating-all-i-want-is-you-to-first-lady-jill-biden%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2191959&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>U2&#8217;s Las \u2064Vegas Residency Ends with Tribute to \u200bJill Biden<\/h2>\n<p>U2 concluded their\u2064 residency at \u200dthe \u2062spectacular Las\u2063 Vegas venue Sphere with a heartfelt tribute to first lady\u2062 Jill Biden.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;All I Want Is You,&#8221; a song from U2&#8217;s 1988 album &#8220;Rattle and Hum,&#8221; was dedicated to Mrs. Biden by frontman Bono during the performance.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Bono \u2064explained the\u2063 inspiration behind \u200dthe song, saying, &#8220;I tried to write the lyrics \u2062from the\u2063 point of view of the woman \u2062or the \u200dbride, in\u200c this case,\u2062 which is\u2062 pretty arrogant, I suppose. That \u200bwas a \u200ctrick for me to get to the lyric \u2062I was playing on myself.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He then dedicated the song to\u200c all \u2063the remarkable women in\u2063 their lives, including partners, mothers, daughters, and the\u200b women facing\u200d challenging circumstances worldwide.\u200b Bono \u200dspecifically\u200c mentioned Jill Biden, who was present at the show, acknowledging \u2064her as a\u200c teacher \u200dand\u200b the first \u200dlady.<\/p>\n<p>During the concert, Bono also took a moment \u200bto mention Russian opposition leader\u200b Alexei Navalny, continuing his tradition of addressing the activist&#8217;s\u200d death on \u200bstage.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">NEWS: Bono announces\u200c they will break from Achtung Baby for experiment: Next song will \u200dbe recorded as they perform new rendition of Crowded House\u2019s \u201cDon\u2019t\u200b Dream it\u2019s Over\u201d thanks to Neil \u2062Finn who sent in\u2063 vocals so they could dedicate it to Alexei\u2064 Navalny widow Yulia. For freedom! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kv0Mma41jb\">pic.twitter.com\/kv0Mma41jb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chris\u2062 Gardner (@chrissgardner) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/chrissgardner\/status\/1764174639734145492?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 3, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Bono revealed that they\u2063 would deviate from their planned setlist to honor Yulia Navalny, the\u200b widow of Alexei Navalny, a Russian activist fighting against Vladimir Putin. They performed\u200b a \u200cnew rendition \u2064of Crowded House&#8217;s &#8220;Don&#8217;t Dream It&#8217;s Over,&#8221; with \u2062vocals sent in\u2063 by\u200b Neil Finn. \u2062Bono described the song as &#8220;a song about freedom.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Las Vegas residency consisted of 40 shows\u2063 at the visually stunning Sphere, where U2 showcased their iconic album \u2062&#8221;Achtung Baby&#8221; \u200din its entirety, along with \u2064selected tracks from their extensive \u200dcatalog.<\/p>\n<p>During the performance, Bono\u200d welcomed the album&#8217;s producer,\u2063 Daniel Lanois, to the stage. He also acknowledged drummer Larry Mullen Jr., who was unable to play due to \u2064recent\u200c neck\u200c surgery but was present in the\u2062 audience.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The\u200d rumors that Larry will \u200dbe playing with us tonight are not true, sadly. But he is\u200b here with us,&#8221; Bono expressed. &#8220;That is the man who\u2062 pinned the note on the notice board at Mount\u200c Temple \u200bComprehensive\u2062 School all those years ago. We are very grateful that he did, and that he\u2019s\u200c here with\u2063 us tonight. We wish him \u2062a speedy, speedy, \u200dspeedy recovery. \u2064We love\u200b you, Larry Mullen Jr.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE\u2063 TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/news\/music-news\/u2-sphere-las-vegas-residency-jill-biden-1235841957\/\">The Hollywood Reporter<\/a>, notable celebrities \u200bin attendance at the shows \u200dincluded Lenny \u200cKravitz, Dave Grohl, and Brett\u2064 Ratner. Bono also\u200c extended birthday \u2062wishes to Coldplay frontman \u2063Chris Martin and Mick Jagger&#8217;s daughter, Elizabeth\u200b Jagger, both born on March \u20642.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What\u200b was the significance of dedicating\u200c &#8220;All I \u200cWant\u2063 Is You&#8221; to \u2062Jill Biden during\u200c their farewell performance in Las Vegas?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  S\/1496898761261181956?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&#8221;>February \u200d24, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This unique tribute encapsulates U2&#8217;s longstanding tradition of using\u200b their platform to bring attention to \u2062social and political issues. The band\u200c has been known for its \u200bactivism and involvement \u200din\u2063 humanitarian causes throughout their career.<\/p>\n<p>The Las Vegas residency, which began in November 2021, was highly anticipated by fans, as it\u2062 marked\u200b U2&#8217;s return to live\u2063 performances \u2063after a hiatus due to the global pandemic. The Sphere, a state-of-the-art venue, provided the \u200cperfect setting for \u200dthe\u200c band&#8217;s \u200cgrand finale.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the residency, U2 treated audiences to an unforgettable experience, with their iconic hits and powerful stage presence.\u200b The\u2063 band&#8217;s \u200ddedication to \u200ctheir \u200cart and their audience was evident in every\u200b performance, \u200cmaking their farewell to \u200dLas Vegas even more emotional.<\/p>\n<p>The choice to dedicate &#8220;All I Want Is You&#8221; to Jill Biden \u200dhighlights the band&#8217;s admiration for her work \u2064as a teacher and her role \u200cas the first lady. Bono&#8217;s\u2064 words resonated with the audience, as \u200dthey \u2063acknowledged the importance \u200cof women&#8217;s contributions and the challenges\u200d they \u200bface globally.<\/p>\n<p>U2&#8217;s tribute \u2062to Alexei \u200cNavalny further showcased the band&#8217;s commitment to\u200b advocating for human rights and justice. Their willingness to use their music and platform to shed light on political issues has become \u200ca defining\u2063 aspect of their career.<\/p>\n<p>As U2 bid farewell to Las Vegas, they leave behind a legacy of powerful performances and a strong\u2062 message of\u200b inclusivity and social responsibility. Their residency at the Sphere not only showcased\u2063 their musical talent but also served as a reminder of the\u200b power of art to inspire change.<\/p>\n<p>With their\u200b residency behind them, U2 continues to make an impact through their music\u2063 and activism. Fans \u2063eagerly await their future projects and hope for more opportunities to witness\u2062 the band&#8217;s electrifying performances.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, U2&#8217;s Las Vegas residency came to a poignant end with a tribute to Jill Biden and a reminder \u2063of the band&#8217;s commitment to social and political causes. \u200cAs they move forward, U2&#8217;s influence will undoubtedly continue \u200dto shape the music industry and inspire generations to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>U2 wrapped up their Las Vegas residency at Sphere, honoring first lady Jill Biden. Bono dedicated &#8220;All I Want Is You&#8221; from their album &#8220;Rattle and Hum&#8221; to Mrs. Biden, who was present. Bono shared, &#8220;When we wrote this song, I aimed to<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":345,"featured_media":2191960,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/03\/U2-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2191959","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/03\/U2-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2191959","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/345"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2191959"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2191959\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2191960"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2191959"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2191959"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2191959"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}