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Originally Posted by Anxst
Pretty sure he wrote it for his wife, as he forgot her Birthday.
I have one of the wrappers from the chocolate bars they gave away when the single was first released.
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This is the correct answer. Bono forgot Ali's birthday during the recording of The Joshua Tree and wrote The Sweetest Thing in a shameless bid for forgiveness. The video contains several instances of the words 'I'm sorry,' as well as the Chippendale dancers, and all proceeds from the single went to Ali's favourite charity.
Your question, sir.
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