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15th Oct 2014

Video: Bono finally apologises for giving iTunes users ‘Songs of Innocence’ for free

Remember that new U2 album that was given to iTunes users at absolutely no cost? Some weren’t impressed with the free gift, so Bono is here to say sorry...

Oisin Collins

Remember that new U2 album that was given to iTunes users at absolutely no cost? Some weren’t impressed with the free gift, so Bono is here to say sorry…

Bono, The Edge, Larry and Adam recently sat down for a ‘U2 No Filter’ grilling from their Facebook fans and in fairness to the lads, they had some pretty interesting answers to the various questions.

One fan had more of a request for Bono, rather than a question, which was: “Can you please never release an album on iTunes that automatically downloads to peoples playlists ever again? It’s really rude.”

In fairness, turning your nose up at a free album might be considered rude by some, but c’est la vie.

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Bono said his apologies to the ticked-off iTunes users and after listening to what he had to say, we think some of the naysayers might just feel a bit bad about giving out over a free album. Did we mention it was FREE?

Anyway, skip to the 2:23 mark to see Bono’s apology…

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